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26/05/2009
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Man In Court Over Triple Car Death
A man has appeared in court in relation to the death of three people who died in a car crash. Elena Putnam, 18, her sister Rachel, 20, and Rachel's boyfriend Mark Gardiner, 22, died in the crash on the B9022 south of Portsoy last July. The three were all from Cullen. Graham Reid, of Portsoy, admitted careless driving at Banff Sheriff Court. He was fined £640 and banned from driving for six months.
Man Hurt In Shooting
A man is in a critical condition in hospital after being shot in Berkshire in what police say was a case of attempted murder. The 28-year-old was shot by a man wearing a hooded top as he left a property in Wiltshire Avenue, Manor Park, Slough, early on Monday. The attacker, who was carrying a handgun, fled the scene towards Stafford Avenue, police said. Officers believe the shooting was "targeted" and will conduct house-to-house inquiries in the area. The shot man had arrived at the property earlier in a silver Vauxhall Vectra at about 1.10am.
Boy Suffers Head Injuries After Car Left Road
A boy, aged three, has been injured when a car left a road in Herefordshire, careered down an embankment and landed on its roof. The incident, involving a family from Cardiff, happened on the A40 in Whitchurch near Ross-on-Wye, on Monday. The boy suffered a head injury and was airlifted to Birmingham Children's Hospital for treatment. His mother and another child, believed to be an eight-year-old boy, were not injured, the ambulance service said.
60-Year-Old Hill Walker Collapses
A hill walker who died in the Western Isles of Scotland three days ago has been named as a 60-year-old man from Conwy County. Malcolm Fraser, a technician from Llanrwst, had collapsed at the village of Kyles on the Isle of Harris. He was thought to be with a family member at the time. He was airlifted by rescue helicopter to hospital in Stornoway on the neighbouring Isle of Lewis on Friday, where he was pronounced dead. Northern Constabulary said there were no suspicious circumstances.
Man Dies In Fire
A man has died after a blaze in a block of flats in a Lancashire town. Three firefighting crews tackled the blaze, which started in a kitchen in the premises in Market Street, Shawforth at 11.30pm on Monday. A 33-year-old suffered serious injuries in the fire and died in hospital a few hours later. A fire spokesman said the batteries had been removed from two smoke alarms, meaning there was no "early warning". He added: "We believe the fire started in the kitchen and it was probably cooking related. "Due to the fire alarms not working there was no early warning system which could have saved the victim." There were no other injuries in the fire.
(JM/BMcc)
A man has appeared in court in relation to the death of three people who died in a car crash. Elena Putnam, 18, her sister Rachel, 20, and Rachel's boyfriend Mark Gardiner, 22, died in the crash on the B9022 south of Portsoy last July. The three were all from Cullen. Graham Reid, of Portsoy, admitted careless driving at Banff Sheriff Court. He was fined £640 and banned from driving for six months.
Man Hurt In Shooting
A man is in a critical condition in hospital after being shot in Berkshire in what police say was a case of attempted murder. The 28-year-old was shot by a man wearing a hooded top as he left a property in Wiltshire Avenue, Manor Park, Slough, early on Monday. The attacker, who was carrying a handgun, fled the scene towards Stafford Avenue, police said. Officers believe the shooting was "targeted" and will conduct house-to-house inquiries in the area. The shot man had arrived at the property earlier in a silver Vauxhall Vectra at about 1.10am.
Boy Suffers Head Injuries After Car Left Road
A boy, aged three, has been injured when a car left a road in Herefordshire, careered down an embankment and landed on its roof. The incident, involving a family from Cardiff, happened on the A40 in Whitchurch near Ross-on-Wye, on Monday. The boy suffered a head injury and was airlifted to Birmingham Children's Hospital for treatment. His mother and another child, believed to be an eight-year-old boy, were not injured, the ambulance service said.
60-Year-Old Hill Walker Collapses
A hill walker who died in the Western Isles of Scotland three days ago has been named as a 60-year-old man from Conwy County. Malcolm Fraser, a technician from Llanrwst, had collapsed at the village of Kyles on the Isle of Harris. He was thought to be with a family member at the time. He was airlifted by rescue helicopter to hospital in Stornoway on the neighbouring Isle of Lewis on Friday, where he was pronounced dead. Northern Constabulary said there were no suspicious circumstances.
Man Dies In Fire
A man has died after a blaze in a block of flats in a Lancashire town. Three firefighting crews tackled the blaze, which started in a kitchen in the premises in Market Street, Shawforth at 11.30pm on Monday. A 33-year-old suffered serious injuries in the fire and died in hospital a few hours later. A fire spokesman said the batteries had been removed from two smoke alarms, meaning there was no "early warning". He added: "We believe the fire started in the kitchen and it was probably cooking related. "Due to the fire alarms not working there was no early warning system which could have saved the victim." There were no other injuries in the fire.
(JM/BMcc)
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08 May 2009
Heroic Tyne Firemen Honoured
Two Tyne and Wear firefighters are to be recognised for their bravery at a special ceremony today. Andrew Nelson and Allan Richardson will be presented with the Chief Fire Officer's Commendations for brave and meritorious conduct after saving a man's life. The men took part in a dramatic rescue in the early hours of 4 February.
Heroic Tyne Firemen Honoured
Two Tyne and Wear firefighters are to be recognised for their bravery at a special ceremony today. Andrew Nelson and Allan Richardson will be presented with the Chief Fire Officer's Commendations for brave and meritorious conduct after saving a man's life. The men took part in a dramatic rescue in the early hours of 4 February.
31 August 2006
Firefighters launch four-day strike
More than 1,000 firefighters across Merseyside have begun a four-day strike in protest over planned job cuts. Another four-day stoppage is scheduled to begin two hours after the first one ends.
Firefighters launch four-day strike
More than 1,000 firefighters across Merseyside have begun a four-day strike in protest over planned job cuts. Another four-day stoppage is scheduled to begin two hours after the first one ends.
18 December 2008
Appeal After Man Found In Burning Car
Police are appealing for information concerning the death of a man found in a burning car. Officers were called to reports of a car on fire at Mowlem Trading Estate, near to Leeside Road, N17, shortly after 1:00am on 17 December 2008. The London Fire Brigade were in attendance extinguishing the fire when they discovered a person inside.
Appeal After Man Found In Burning Car
Police are appealing for information concerning the death of a man found in a burning car. Officers were called to reports of a car on fire at Mowlem Trading Estate, near to Leeside Road, N17, shortly after 1:00am on 17 December 2008. The London Fire Brigade were in attendance extinguishing the fire when they discovered a person inside.
03 March 2010
Suspicious Glasgow Car Fires
Detectives in Glasgow's East End are investigating a spate of vehicle fire attacks in the city yesterday. Shortly after 3.30am police were called to a report of a vehicle fire in Ashvale Crescent, Glasgow. Upon arrival police were advised by Strathclyde Fire Service that four vehicles had been damaged by fire.
Suspicious Glasgow Car Fires
Detectives in Glasgow's East End are investigating a spate of vehicle fire attacks in the city yesterday. Shortly after 3.30am police were called to a report of a vehicle fire in Ashvale Crescent, Glasgow. Upon arrival police were advised by Strathclyde Fire Service that four vehicles had been damaged by fire.
19 November 2008
Chief Fire Officer Resigns Over Child Porn Arrest
A top fire officer for the West Midlands Fire Service has resigned after he was arrested on suspicion of making indecent images of children. West Midlands Police arrested Frank Sheehan, 55, yesterday at his home in Sutton Coldfield.
Chief Fire Officer Resigns Over Child Porn Arrest
A top fire officer for the West Midlands Fire Service has resigned after he was arrested on suspicion of making indecent images of children. West Midlands Police arrested Frank Sheehan, 55, yesterday at his home in Sutton Coldfield.
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