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22/11/2013
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Body Of Briton Found In South East Asia
The body of a British man has been recovered South East Asia.
According to reports 35-year-old John-Paul Conley was reported missing after being swept away while swimming.
in Laos as part of a round-the-world trip, Conley, from Middlesbrough, got caught in a strong current on Tuesday.
Family and friends had raised more than £30,000 in an effort to find him.
In a message posted on the fundraising website, friend Patrick Ruddy said Mr Conley was found on a beach on Friday.
Five New Mystery Book Sculptures On Display In Edinburgh
In Edinburgh five paper sculptures, inspired by classic Scottish stories and left in secret locations, are to go on display.
The creations were made by a mystery artist whose identity remains a secret.
The same sculptor left a series of the paper artworks in Edinburgh in 2011.
The National Library of Scotland received one of these, based on Ian Rankin's book Exit Music, which is now on permanent display in its foyer.
It will be joined by the five others, starting on the opening day of this year's Book Week Scotland on Monday.
They will then be on display at the library for a year.
Orkney Cheese Gets EU Protection
Orkney Scottish Island Cheddar has been granted protected status by the European Union.
The Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) sees it join foods such as Arbroath smokies and Stornoway black pudding in the assurance that consumers are buying a genuine product.
The company said it was "delighted".
(MH)
The body of a British man has been recovered South East Asia.
According to reports 35-year-old John-Paul Conley was reported missing after being swept away while swimming.
in Laos as part of a round-the-world trip, Conley, from Middlesbrough, got caught in a strong current on Tuesday.
Family and friends had raised more than £30,000 in an effort to find him.
In a message posted on the fundraising website, friend Patrick Ruddy said Mr Conley was found on a beach on Friday.
Five New Mystery Book Sculptures On Display In Edinburgh
In Edinburgh five paper sculptures, inspired by classic Scottish stories and left in secret locations, are to go on display.
The creations were made by a mystery artist whose identity remains a secret.
The same sculptor left a series of the paper artworks in Edinburgh in 2011.
The National Library of Scotland received one of these, based on Ian Rankin's book Exit Music, which is now on permanent display in its foyer.
It will be joined by the five others, starting on the opening day of this year's Book Week Scotland on Monday.
They will then be on display at the library for a year.
Orkney Cheese Gets EU Protection
Orkney Scottish Island Cheddar has been granted protected status by the European Union.
The Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) sees it join foods such as Arbroath smokies and Stornoway black pudding in the assurance that consumers are buying a genuine product.
The company said it was "delighted".
(MH)
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18 April 2008
'Smashing Time' As Marines Ensure Ship Gets Proper Launch
Just a few months after seafarers spoke of 'bad omens' following technical 'glitches' at the launch of the Cunard ship, Queen Victoria by the Duchess of Cornwall - when the champagne bounced off the bow during the ceremony - P&O Cruises were taking no chances this week.
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Just a few months after seafarers spoke of 'bad omens' following technical 'glitches' at the launch of the Cunard ship, Queen Victoria by the Duchess of Cornwall - when the champagne bounced off the bow during the ceremony - P&O Cruises were taking no chances this week.
03 October 2003
2,000 extra deaths recorded during August heat wave
The Office of National Statistics (ONS) has reported that, during the recent heat wave, there were more than 2,000 deaths over and above the monthly average. On each of the 10 days from August 4 to August 13, estimated numbers of deaths in England and Wales were above average for those days over the last five years.
2,000 extra deaths recorded during August heat wave
The Office of National Statistics (ONS) has reported that, during the recent heat wave, there were more than 2,000 deaths over and above the monthly average. On each of the 10 days from August 4 to August 13, estimated numbers of deaths in England and Wales were above average for those days over the last five years.
02 August 2013
Businessman Fined Over Damage To Ancient Woods
Natural England has won its case against a businessman in Cumbria who was found to have caused damage to an ancient woodland on his land. Philip Day was order to pay a fine of £450,000 and court fees of £475,000 in connection with the felling of trees and the excavation of land in order to build an access track in Gelt Woods.
Businessman Fined Over Damage To Ancient Woods
Natural England has won its case against a businessman in Cumbria who was found to have caused damage to an ancient woodland on his land. Philip Day was order to pay a fine of £450,000 and court fees of £475,000 in connection with the felling of trees and the excavation of land in order to build an access track in Gelt Woods.
10 September 2008
Ryanair Postpones Opening Of Edinburgh Base
Low-fares airline Ryanair has been forced to postpone the opening of its new Edinburgh base for six weeks, due to strike action at airplane manufacturer Boeing. Ryanair said that the strike had resulted in Boeing being unable to deliver two 737 planes which the airline had purchased to operate on its new Edinburgh routes.
Ryanair Postpones Opening Of Edinburgh Base
Low-fares airline Ryanair has been forced to postpone the opening of its new Edinburgh base for six weeks, due to strike action at airplane manufacturer Boeing. Ryanair said that the strike had resulted in Boeing being unable to deliver two 737 planes which the airline had purchased to operate on its new Edinburgh routes.
05 April 2005
Man 'bit off and chewed' woman's tongue
A prostitute had part of her tongue bitten off by a man who acted like an "animal", a court was told today. The jury at Preston Crown Court was told that Andrew Humphris, 36, from Leyton, east London, bit off and chewed part of the prostitute's tongue during a series of attacks that took place over the course of one night last year.
Man 'bit off and chewed' woman's tongue
A prostitute had part of her tongue bitten off by a man who acted like an "animal", a court was told today. The jury at Preston Crown Court was told that Andrew Humphris, 36, from Leyton, east London, bit off and chewed part of the prostitute's tongue during a series of attacks that took place over the course of one night last year.
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