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09/08/2013
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Twelve Millionaires Still To Claim Lottery Prize
The National Lottery is trying to locate 12 potential millionaires who have yet to claim their prizes some two weeks after winning a EuroMillions draw.
On July 26, a lottery draw saw 100 people win £1m each, but to date, just 88 have claimed their prize.
The remaining have until January 2014 to claim their share in the winnings.
Edinburgh Zoo's Giant Panda May Be Pregnant
There are "strong indications" that a giant panda at Edinburgh Zoo named Tian Tian is pregnant.
It is reported that changes have been noted in her hormone and protein levels alongside changes in her behaviour, all of which the zoo believe could mean she is expecting a cub.
Tian Tian was artificially inseminated in April.
Dragon Tree Blooms For First Time In 25 Years
A Dracaena draco tree, more commonly known as a dragon tree, has flowered for the first time in 25 years.
The tree, native to the Canary Islands but now extinct there, was 15 years old when it was planted in the Great Glasshouse at the garden in Llanarthne, near Carmarthen.
It is understood that the tree has never flowered due to the climate being significantly cooler in the UK, however the recent heatwave is being cited as the reason for the unexpected blooming.
The bloom is expected to reach 4ft (1.2m) on the tree.
(MH/JP)
The National Lottery is trying to locate 12 potential millionaires who have yet to claim their prizes some two weeks after winning a EuroMillions draw.
On July 26, a lottery draw saw 100 people win £1m each, but to date, just 88 have claimed their prize.
The remaining have until January 2014 to claim their share in the winnings.
Edinburgh Zoo's Giant Panda May Be Pregnant
There are "strong indications" that a giant panda at Edinburgh Zoo named Tian Tian is pregnant.
It is reported that changes have been noted in her hormone and protein levels alongside changes in her behaviour, all of which the zoo believe could mean she is expecting a cub.
Tian Tian was artificially inseminated in April.
Dragon Tree Blooms For First Time In 25 Years
A Dracaena draco tree, more commonly known as a dragon tree, has flowered for the first time in 25 years.
The tree, native to the Canary Islands but now extinct there, was 15 years old when it was planted in the Great Glasshouse at the garden in Llanarthne, near Carmarthen.
It is understood that the tree has never flowered due to the climate being significantly cooler in the UK, however the recent heatwave is being cited as the reason for the unexpected blooming.
The bloom is expected to reach 4ft (1.2m) on the tree.
(MH/JP)
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15 December 2014
Fire Service Urge People To Check Safety Of Christmas Lights
The Fire Service has warned people to make sure their Christmas tree lights are safe after three people had to be rescued from a house fire in Doncaster, thought to have been caused by faulty lights.
Fire Service Urge People To Check Safety Of Christmas Lights
The Fire Service has warned people to make sure their Christmas tree lights are safe after three people had to be rescued from a house fire in Doncaster, thought to have been caused by faulty lights.
21 October 2014
Woman Killed After Being Hit By Tree
A woman has died in London after being hit by a falling tree. It is understood the tree fell opposite Hyde Park Barracks at around 11am on Tuesday.
Woman Killed After Being Hit By Tree
A woman has died in London after being hit by a falling tree. It is understood the tree fell opposite Hyde Park Barracks at around 11am on Tuesday.
26 July 2012
Armed Man Shot By Police
A man in his 40's has been shot by police officers following reports that a man was armed and intending to harm himself and others in Knaphill, Woking. Officers from the Surrey Police attended an address in Oak Tree Road just after 10pm last night. He has been taken to St George's Hospital in Tooting where he is being treated.
Armed Man Shot By Police
A man in his 40's has been shot by police officers following reports that a man was armed and intending to harm himself and others in Knaphill, Woking. Officers from the Surrey Police attended an address in Oak Tree Road just after 10pm last night. He has been taken to St George's Hospital in Tooting where he is being treated.
02 May 2008
Mother Finds Child Wandering Streets Outside Nursery
A mother arrived at a nursery to pick up her three-year-old son, only to find him wandering alone in a nearby street. According to Clare Inman from Kippax, east Leeds, her son, Mackenzie, could have been missing from Kippax Ash Tree Primary School for up to 10 minutes. The school has apologised and launched a review of the incident.
Mother Finds Child Wandering Streets Outside Nursery
A mother arrived at a nursery to pick up her three-year-old son, only to find him wandering alone in a nearby street. According to Clare Inman from Kippax, east Leeds, her son, Mackenzie, could have been missing from Kippax Ash Tree Primary School for up to 10 minutes. The school has apologised and launched a review of the incident.
21 February 2007
Man in court over toddler rape and murder
The uncle of toddler Casey Leigh Mullen has appeared in court charged with her rape and murder. The two-year-old was found dead at her home in Oak Tree Crescent in the Gipton area of Leeds on February 11. A post-mortem revealed that Casey died from compression of the neck.
Man in court over toddler rape and murder
The uncle of toddler Casey Leigh Mullen has appeared in court charged with her rape and murder. The two-year-old was found dead at her home in Oak Tree Crescent in the Gipton area of Leeds on February 11. A post-mortem revealed that Casey died from compression of the neck.
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