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12/08/2014
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Eastbourne Pier Promenade To Be Open For Airshow
Eatbourne Council has said that a path running under their historic pier, recently damaged in a fire, will be reopened in time for the town's annual airshow.
Structural engineers are understood to have ruled that the promenade that runs beneath the damaged pier, remains in good condition and is safe to use.
"The news will be welcomed by visitors to one of the largest and most popular free air shows in the south," a council spokeswoman said.
Mo Farah Treated In Hospital After Collapsing After Training Run
Athlete Mo Farah had to be airlifted to hospital after collapsing during a training run.
The Olympic 5,000m and 10,000m champion, who is due to compete at this week's European Championships in Zurich, revealed it was this incident that caused him to miss the Commonwealth Games.
It is understood that Mr Farah had suffered an infection after having a tooth removed and collapsed at the end of a training run. The 31-year-old athlete was treated in hospital for four days.
Inquest Begins Into British Walkers Death On Greek Island
An inquest is underway into the death of 73-year-old Arthur Jones, who died while on a walking holiday on the island of Crete.
It is understood that the Denbigh pensioner, a former soldier and experienced walker, was missing for six weeks before his body was found under a tree in a remote area last Sunday.
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Eatbourne Council has said that a path running under their historic pier, recently damaged in a fire, will be reopened in time for the town's annual airshow.
Structural engineers are understood to have ruled that the promenade that runs beneath the damaged pier, remains in good condition and is safe to use.
"The news will be welcomed by visitors to one of the largest and most popular free air shows in the south," a council spokeswoman said.
Mo Farah Treated In Hospital After Collapsing After Training Run
Athlete Mo Farah had to be airlifted to hospital after collapsing during a training run.
The Olympic 5,000m and 10,000m champion, who is due to compete at this week's European Championships in Zurich, revealed it was this incident that caused him to miss the Commonwealth Games.
It is understood that Mr Farah had suffered an infection after having a tooth removed and collapsed at the end of a training run. The 31-year-old athlete was treated in hospital for four days.
Inquest Begins Into British Walkers Death On Greek Island
An inquest is underway into the death of 73-year-old Arthur Jones, who died while on a walking holiday on the island of Crete.
It is understood that the Denbigh pensioner, a former soldier and experienced walker, was missing for six weeks before his body was found under a tree in a remote area last Sunday.
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