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20/12/2013
Investigation Launched Into Apollo Theatre Roof Collapse
An investigation has been launched into the circumstances surrounding the collapse of part of the ceiling at London's Apollo Theatre.
76 people have been left injured, seven of them seriously, when a large section of ornate plasterwork fell on top of the audience during a production of The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time on Thursday night.
According to reports, water dripped through cracks in the ceiling of the 100-year-old, Grade II-listed building, and a loud cracking noise was heard moments before the collapse.
Thunderstorms and heavy rain was reported across London on Thursday evening. None of the injuries are thought to be life-threatening.
(MH/JP)
76 people have been left injured, seven of them seriously, when a large section of ornate plasterwork fell on top of the audience during a production of The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time on Thursday night.
According to reports, water dripped through cracks in the ceiling of the 100-year-old, Grade II-listed building, and a loud cracking noise was heard moments before the collapse.
Thunderstorms and heavy rain was reported across London on Thursday evening. None of the injuries are thought to be life-threatening.
(MH/JP)
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03 March 2015
Fuel Prices Increase - AA
The cost of fuel is increasing again after the six-month collapse ended at the beginning of February, according to the AA. UK average prices bottomed out at 106.4p for petrol and 113.4p for diesel before heading upwards. Unleaded prices are down 0.6p from 108.9 ppl to 108.3 ppl. Diesel prices have fallen 1.0p from 116.1 ppl to 115.1 ppl.
Fuel Prices Increase - AA
The cost of fuel is increasing again after the six-month collapse ended at the beginning of February, according to the AA. UK average prices bottomed out at 106.4p for petrol and 113.4p for diesel before heading upwards. Unleaded prices are down 0.6p from 108.9 ppl to 108.3 ppl. Diesel prices have fallen 1.0p from 116.1 ppl to 115.1 ppl.
07 April 2004
UK minister in Rwanda to mark genocide anniversary
International Development Secretary Hilary Benn will represent the UK in Rwanda today at the official commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the country's genocide.
UK minister in Rwanda to mark genocide anniversary
International Development Secretary Hilary Benn will represent the UK in Rwanda today at the official commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the country's genocide.
27 April 2007
Oxford Street partially closed after fire
Oxford Street in central London remains partially closed following a fire, due to fears that a building may collapse. The blaze started just before 7pm on Thursday evening above the New Look store, next door to Marks & Spencer.
Oxford Street partially closed after fire
Oxford Street in central London remains partially closed following a fire, due to fears that a building may collapse. The blaze started just before 7pm on Thursday evening above the New Look store, next door to Marks & Spencer.
21 April 2015
Man Injured In Central London Building Collapse
A man is being treated for head and hip injuries following the collapse of a building in central London. The building, on Portugal Street, Holborn, is understood the be undergoing floor-by-floor demolition when part of floors five to two collapsed at about 16:15 on Monday.
Man Injured In Central London Building Collapse
A man is being treated for head and hip injuries following the collapse of a building in central London. The building, on Portugal Street, Holborn, is understood the be undergoing floor-by-floor demolition when part of floors five to two collapsed at about 16:15 on Monday.
12 June 2007
'Loud blast' heard in London building collapse
A building housing the campaign offices of Labour deputy leadership contender Hazel Blears has partially collapsed in Victoria in central London. Emergency services were called to the Queen's Gate Building in Dean Farrar Street in Westminister around 4pm on Tuesday. The building is located near Scotland Yard.
'Loud blast' heard in London building collapse
A building housing the campaign offices of Labour deputy leadership contender Hazel Blears has partially collapsed in Victoria in central London. Emergency services were called to the Queen's Gate Building in Dean Farrar Street in Westminister around 4pm on Tuesday. The building is located near Scotland Yard.
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