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Passengers Evacuated From Stopped Eurotunnel Train
Passengers on a Eurotunnel train were evacuated from the Channel Tunnel after a power fault caused a train to stop around a quarter of the way into the journey to France.
It is understood that a fault with overhead power lines resulted in the driver bringing the train to a stop in the tunnel. Passengers were then taken from the train and escorted out of the tunnel via the central service train.
Eurotunnel say that the stopped train is being moved and they expect the fault to be fixed by the end of the day, but that the incident would cause delays and queues for the rest of the day.
Nottingham Pupils Attempt Escape By Digging Tunnel Under Fence
A group of pupils at a Nottingham school have attempted an "escape" by tunnelling under a fence using cutlery.
The tunnel was discovered at Nottingham's Djanogly City Academy, where pupils are not allowed to leave during school hours. Pupils at the Gregory Boulevard site for 11 to 14-year-olds attempted to dig under a perimeter fence, installed to reduce truancy.
News of the attempted breakout was reported when staff at the school received an email asking them to be vigilant after a stash of cutlery was found near a hole at the bottom of the fence.
It is understood that the hole has been filled and the fence reinforced.
Body Found In Missing Northants Man Search
A body has been found by officers searching for missing 25-year-old Richard Chandler.
According to police the body of a man was found in the Delta Lakes area of Llanelli.
Mr Chandler, from Northants, had been working in the Troste area but has not been seen since 03 July.
Police are working to confirm the identity of the body.
(MH/CD)
Passengers on a Eurotunnel train were evacuated from the Channel Tunnel after a power fault caused a train to stop around a quarter of the way into the journey to France.
It is understood that a fault with overhead power lines resulted in the driver bringing the train to a stop in the tunnel. Passengers were then taken from the train and escorted out of the tunnel via the central service train.
Eurotunnel say that the stopped train is being moved and they expect the fault to be fixed by the end of the day, but that the incident would cause delays and queues for the rest of the day.
Nottingham Pupils Attempt Escape By Digging Tunnel Under Fence
A group of pupils at a Nottingham school have attempted an "escape" by tunnelling under a fence using cutlery.
The tunnel was discovered at Nottingham's Djanogly City Academy, where pupils are not allowed to leave during school hours. Pupils at the Gregory Boulevard site for 11 to 14-year-olds attempted to dig under a perimeter fence, installed to reduce truancy.
News of the attempted breakout was reported when staff at the school received an email asking them to be vigilant after a stash of cutlery was found near a hole at the bottom of the fence.
It is understood that the hole has been filled and the fence reinforced.
Body Found In Missing Northants Man Search
A body has been found by officers searching for missing 25-year-old Richard Chandler.
According to police the body of a man was found in the Delta Lakes area of Llanelli.
Mr Chandler, from Northants, had been working in the Troste area but has not been seen since 03 July.
Police are working to confirm the identity of the body.
(MH/CD)
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07 August 2009
Great Train Robber Released
Ronnie Biggs has been formally released from prison today on compassionate grounds. Justice Secretary Jack Straw yesterday approved the Great Train Robber's release. Biggs - who turns 80 tomorrow - is severely ill with pneumonia was told he is unlikely to recover.
Great Train Robber Released
Ronnie Biggs has been formally released from prison today on compassionate grounds. Justice Secretary Jack Straw yesterday approved the Great Train Robber's release. Biggs - who turns 80 tomorrow - is severely ill with pneumonia was told he is unlikely to recover.
26 June 2008
Great Escape On The Cards For Infamous Train Robber
Infamous train robber, Ronnie Biggs, could be freed from jail in a year, his lawyer has said. Biggs, 78, was sentenced to 30 years for the 1963 robbery, but escaped Wandsworth prison by scaling a rope ladder, after 15 months.
Great Escape On The Cards For Infamous Train Robber
Infamous train robber, Ronnie Biggs, could be freed from jail in a year, his lawyer has said. Biggs, 78, was sentenced to 30 years for the 1963 robbery, but escaped Wandsworth prison by scaling a rope ladder, after 15 months.
18 July 2005
Engineering firm pleads guilty to Hatfield safety breach
Engineering firm Balfour Beattie has pleaded guilty to the charge that it breached safety standards before the Hatfield train disaster, in which four people died. The change of plea comes after the company, and five of its managers, were cleared of corporate manslaughter charges last week.
Engineering firm pleads guilty to Hatfield safety breach
Engineering firm Balfour Beattie has pleaded guilty to the charge that it breached safety standards before the Hatfield train disaster, in which four people died. The change of plea comes after the company, and five of its managers, were cleared of corporate manslaughter charges last week.
07 April 2005
London commuters set to get free paper
The way has been cleared for a new afternoon or evening newspaper to be distributed to London commuters, following the completion of an OFT investigation.
London commuters set to get free paper
The way has been cleared for a new afternoon or evening newspaper to be distributed to London commuters, following the completion of an OFT investigation.
26 April 2012
LU Train Hits Obstruction On Bakerloo Line
A London Underground train has hit an obstruction on the Bakerloo line, causing severe delays. The line was suspended between Elephant & Castle and Piccadilly Circus, while the rest of the line was severely disrupted. Transport for London (TfL) said the tunnel had not collapsed and that no-one was injured.
LU Train Hits Obstruction On Bakerloo Line
A London Underground train has hit an obstruction on the Bakerloo line, causing severe delays. The line was suspended between Elephant & Castle and Piccadilly Circus, while the rest of the line was severely disrupted. Transport for London (TfL) said the tunnel had not collapsed and that no-one was injured.
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