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Post-Mortem Due On Newcastle Students Killed In Borneo
The post-mortem results of two Newcastle students killed in Borneo are due to be reported today.
It is expected that the results will confirm that Neil Dalton, from Derbyshire and Aidan Brunger, from Kent, both 22, died of stab wounds.
The two men died early on Wednesday.
Full details of the men's death are not yet clear but Malaysian police have said that four local men arrested in connection with the deaths have "admitted their crime".
Last Two Lancaster Bombers To Fly Together For First Time In 50 Years
The last remaining airworthy Lancaster bombers are to fly together for the first time since 1964.
There are only two remaining airworthy bombers of around 7,300 that were built during World War Two. Most that survived the war were scrapped.
Canadian Warplane Heritage's aircraft, known as Vera, is expected to meet the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight's Lancaster over the North Sea.
Accompanied by the Red Arrows, they will then fly over Lincoln Cathedral.
Tour Of Britain To Begin In Liverpool
The Tour of Britain cycle race will begin from Liverpool's waterfront on Sunday 07 September.
It is the first time the Grand Depart of the UK's largest cycle race has been held in Liverpool, which staged the finish of the race in 2006 and 2008.
Details of competing riders are yet to be announced, but are expected to include some of the world's top cyclists.
(MH/IT)
The post-mortem results of two Newcastle students killed in Borneo are due to be reported today.
It is expected that the results will confirm that Neil Dalton, from Derbyshire and Aidan Brunger, from Kent, both 22, died of stab wounds.
The two men died early on Wednesday.
Full details of the men's death are not yet clear but Malaysian police have said that four local men arrested in connection with the deaths have "admitted their crime".
Last Two Lancaster Bombers To Fly Together For First Time In 50 Years
The last remaining airworthy Lancaster bombers are to fly together for the first time since 1964.
There are only two remaining airworthy bombers of around 7,300 that were built during World War Two. Most that survived the war were scrapped.
Canadian Warplane Heritage's aircraft, known as Vera, is expected to meet the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight's Lancaster over the North Sea.
Accompanied by the Red Arrows, they will then fly over Lincoln Cathedral.
Tour Of Britain To Begin In Liverpool
The Tour of Britain cycle race will begin from Liverpool's waterfront on Sunday 07 September.
It is the first time the Grand Depart of the UK's largest cycle race has been held in Liverpool, which staged the finish of the race in 2006 and 2008.
Details of competing riders are yet to be announced, but are expected to include some of the world's top cyclists.
(MH/IT)
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29 April 2009
Pair Jailed For Terror Camp Training Plans
Two men cleared of helping the July 7 bombers select their targets have been jailed for plotting to attend a terrorist training camp in Pakistan. Waheed Ali, 25, and Mohammed Shakil, 32, of Leeds, were each jailed for seven years each at Kingston Crown Court.
Pair Jailed For Terror Camp Training Plans
Two men cleared of helping the July 7 bombers select their targets have been jailed for plotting to attend a terrorist training camp in Pakistan. Waheed Ali, 25, and Mohammed Shakil, 32, of Leeds, were each jailed for seven years each at Kingston Crown Court.
21 May 2007
Man released on bail over 'terrorist manual'
A man accused of possessing an al-Qaeda training manual has been released on bail after appearing before City of Westminster Magistrates' Court. Khalid Khaliq, 34, from Beeston in Leeds was arrested in May 9 along with three other people, including the widow of one of the bombers.
Man released on bail over 'terrorist manual'
A man accused of possessing an al-Qaeda training manual has been released on bail after appearing before City of Westminster Magistrates' Court. Khalid Khaliq, 34, from Beeston in Leeds was arrested in May 9 along with three other people, including the widow of one of the bombers.
07 September 2006
Memorial service for Britons killed in terror attacks
Thirteen Britons who died in terrorist bombings in Sharm el-Sheikh, Kusadasi and Doha bombings will be commemorated later this month at a national memorial service. The service will be held on Wednesday September 20 at 2pm in Southwark Cathedral in London.
Memorial service for Britons killed in terror attacks
Thirteen Britons who died in terrorist bombings in Sharm el-Sheikh, Kusadasi and Doha bombings will be commemorated later this month at a national memorial service. The service will be held on Wednesday September 20 at 2pm in Southwark Cathedral in London.
25 May 2007
Race hate preacher deported
Race hate cleric Abdullah al-Faisal has been deported from Britain, Home Secretary John Reid has confirmed. The 39-year-old, who is of Jamaican origin, is understood to have left Gatwick airport, bound for Jamaica, around midday, accompanied by two police escorts and an immigration officer.
Race hate preacher deported
Race hate cleric Abdullah al-Faisal has been deported from Britain, Home Secretary John Reid has confirmed. The 39-year-old, who is of Jamaican origin, is understood to have left Gatwick airport, bound for Jamaica, around midday, accompanied by two police escorts and an immigration officer.
07 November 2011
'Liverpool' Sails Into Portsmouth From Libya
The Royal Navy warship HMS Liverpool has returned home to Portsmouth following more than seven months working as part of NATO operations off the coast of Libya. The Portsmouth-based Type-42 destroyer was a welcomed home by over a thousand friends and family members as she sailed into Portsmouth this morning.
'Liverpool' Sails Into Portsmouth From Libya
The Royal Navy warship HMS Liverpool has returned home to Portsmouth following more than seven months working as part of NATO operations off the coast of Libya. The Portsmouth-based Type-42 destroyer was a welcomed home by over a thousand friends and family members as she sailed into Portsmouth this morning.
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