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15/09/2009
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Taxi Man Stabbed
A 33-year-old taxi driver is in a serious condition in hospital after being been stabbed by passengers he picked up in the east end of Glasgow. The victim collected youths, aged 16 to 17, at about 2am on Tuesday, who asked to be taken to Cardonald. As he drove along Queensland Drive the passengers, who were sitting in the rear of the car, stabbed him in his arm and body, before fleeing. Police have appealed for witnesses.
'Pretty' Prision Officer Wins Case
A former prison officer who said she was forced out of her job after being bullied because she was pretty has won her case for unfair dismissal. Amitjo Kajla, 22, said she suffered the abuse at Brinsford Young Offenders' Institution near Wolverhampton. Her tribunal heard how former colleagues questioned her behaviour with male inmates and suggested she rejected advice about the dress code. The tribunal has now issued a written judgement backing her claims.
Long Wait For Property Recovery
UK house prices will not reach their autumn 2007 peaks for at least another five years, according to the Ernst & Young ITEM Club. In a special report the forecasters say that while data is showing that the housing market is now beginning to stabilise, the recent rise in house prices cannot be sustained beyond the spring of 2010. The decade from 1996 saw a sustained boom in the values of properties across the UK, but the onset of the global financial crisis have seen prices fall in excess of 20% from their peak in the autumn of 2007.
Fire Guts Former Club
There are no reports of injuries after a disused sports and social club in Newport was badly damaged in a fire which broke out overnight. Some 40 firefighters tackled the fire at the building in Ysbyty Road, the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said. The club was severely damaged in the blaze which was reported just after midnight and there is to be an investigation.
(BMcC/KMcA)
A 33-year-old taxi driver is in a serious condition in hospital after being been stabbed by passengers he picked up in the east end of Glasgow. The victim collected youths, aged 16 to 17, at about 2am on Tuesday, who asked to be taken to Cardonald. As he drove along Queensland Drive the passengers, who were sitting in the rear of the car, stabbed him in his arm and body, before fleeing. Police have appealed for witnesses.
'Pretty' Prision Officer Wins Case
A former prison officer who said she was forced out of her job after being bullied because she was pretty has won her case for unfair dismissal. Amitjo Kajla, 22, said she suffered the abuse at Brinsford Young Offenders' Institution near Wolverhampton. Her tribunal heard how former colleagues questioned her behaviour with male inmates and suggested she rejected advice about the dress code. The tribunal has now issued a written judgement backing her claims.
Long Wait For Property Recovery
UK house prices will not reach their autumn 2007 peaks for at least another five years, according to the Ernst & Young ITEM Club. In a special report the forecasters say that while data is showing that the housing market is now beginning to stabilise, the recent rise in house prices cannot be sustained beyond the spring of 2010. The decade from 1996 saw a sustained boom in the values of properties across the UK, but the onset of the global financial crisis have seen prices fall in excess of 20% from their peak in the autumn of 2007.
Fire Guts Former Club
There are no reports of injuries after a disused sports and social club in Newport was badly damaged in a fire which broke out overnight. Some 40 firefighters tackled the fire at the building in Ysbyty Road, the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said. The club was severely damaged in the blaze which was reported just after midnight and there is to be an investigation.
(BMcC/KMcA)
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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.
15 January 2015
Police Appeal To Witnesses Of Cycling Incident
Police in Cheltenham have appealed to witnesses of an incident involving a cyclist on Tuesday. It is understood that a 52-year-old female cyclist was found with head injuries on Old Bath Road. She was treated in hospital and discharged the same day.
Police Appeal To Witnesses Of Cycling Incident
Police in Cheltenham have appealed to witnesses of an incident involving a cyclist on Tuesday. It is understood that a 52-year-old female cyclist was found with head injuries on Old Bath Road. She was treated in hospital and discharged the same day.
22 September 2011
F1 Driver Hails UK's Top Caravan 'Donkey'
Caravanners across the UK can delight in this week's news that the Volkswagen Jetta Sport 2.0TDI DSG has been awarded the accolade of The Caravan Club Towcar of the Year 2012. The Volkswagen Jetta Sport 2.
F1 Driver Hails UK's Top Caravan 'Donkey'
Caravanners across the UK can delight in this week's news that the Volkswagen Jetta Sport 2.0TDI DSG has been awarded the accolade of The Caravan Club Towcar of the Year 2012. The Volkswagen Jetta Sport 2.
10 November 2010
'Game On' For Malaria Stricken Striker
A Chelsea Football Club star will be taking to the pitch for the west London derby against Fulham tonight, despite being struck down with Malaria. After struggling with his fitness, blood tests confirmed Didier Drogba, 32, had contracted the tropical disease. The Ivory Coast striker is now receiving treatment.
'Game On' For Malaria Stricken Striker
A Chelsea Football Club star will be taking to the pitch for the west London derby against Fulham tonight, despite being struck down with Malaria. After struggling with his fitness, blood tests confirmed Didier Drogba, 32, had contracted the tropical disease. The Ivory Coast striker is now receiving treatment.
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