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29/08/2013
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Crashed Helicopters Black Box Recovered
The missing black box data recorder from the Super Puma helicopter that crash landed in the North Sea killing four passengers, has been recovered.
The voice and data recorder will now be taken to the Farnborough headquarters of the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) for analysis.
The exact cause of the crash is not yet known but the AAIB have said that the Super Puma had appeared to show a "reduction in airspeed accompanied by an increased rate of descent".
Artist John Bellany Dies Aged 71
Artist John Bellany has died aged 71.
A statement on the Scottish artists website reads: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a true Scottish giant.
"At seventeen minutes past seven on the evening of Wednesday August 28 John passed away, in his studio, surrounded by his family.
"He was clutching a paint brush in his hand as he took his final breath.
"His passion was life and he painted as if each day was his last."
Trawler Hits Rocks In Cornwall
A trawler has run aground in West Cornwall.
The French vessel was reportedly carrying some 20 tonnes of fuel when it hit rocks at Lankidden Cove, between Cadgwith and Coverack, at about 11pm on Wednesday.
It is understood that the boat has started to leak fuel, but it is unclear how much it may have lost.
Two attempts to re-float the vessel have been unsuccessful.
(MH/JP)
The missing black box data recorder from the Super Puma helicopter that crash landed in the North Sea killing four passengers, has been recovered.
The voice and data recorder will now be taken to the Farnborough headquarters of the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) for analysis.
The exact cause of the crash is not yet known but the AAIB have said that the Super Puma had appeared to show a "reduction in airspeed accompanied by an increased rate of descent".
Artist John Bellany Dies Aged 71
Artist John Bellany has died aged 71.
A statement on the Scottish artists website reads: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a true Scottish giant.
"At seventeen minutes past seven on the evening of Wednesday August 28 John passed away, in his studio, surrounded by his family.
"He was clutching a paint brush in his hand as he took his final breath.
"His passion was life and he painted as if each day was his last."
Trawler Hits Rocks In Cornwall
A trawler has run aground in West Cornwall.
The French vessel was reportedly carrying some 20 tonnes of fuel when it hit rocks at Lankidden Cove, between Cadgwith and Coverack, at about 11pm on Wednesday.
It is understood that the boat has started to leak fuel, but it is unclear how much it may have lost.
Two attempts to re-float the vessel have been unsuccessful.
(MH/JP)
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Search Continues For Man From Capsized Boat
Specialist underwater teams have resumed the search for a man who went missing after a boat capsized on the River Thames in Surrey. The man, in his 40s, has not been seen since the boat overturned at Shepperton at about 18:00 BST on Thursday. Witness John Mumford said people on the bank tried to get a buoy to him.
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