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22/09/2009
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Washed Up Whale Dies
A whale, identified as a northern bottlenose, has been found dead on the beach at Alum Chine. Measuring about 21ft (6.4m), the young female, thought at first to be a male, was initially sighted on 13 September between Bournemouth Pier and Branksome. Rescuers fear she may have got caught up in netting because rope marks were discovered on her beak. A post-mortem examination will be carried out and the body will then be removed from the beach and taken to an incinerator in Devon.
Cuts Heading For Wales
The Welsh First Minister Rhodri Morgan has admitted that public sector projects in Wales may have to end in order to meet an expected budget squeeze. Mr Morgan said a spending review had identified schemes which could "not be justified when budgets were very tight". It is the first time the local Assembly Government has spoken openly about cuts to entire programmes as a result of tightening budgets in the coming years.
Inquest Hears Of Hot Dog Tragedy
A three-year-old Hampshire girl choked to death while eating a hot dog and chips at home, an inquest has heard. Ruby Lea became unwell while having dinner with her five-year-old sister at their home in Redwood Grove, Havant, on 28 March. Her father held her upside down and hit her on the back but "she went floppy". The Portsmouth coroner David Horsley said the events could not have been foreseen or prevented. He recorded a verdict of accidental death.
High Speed Rail Backed
There's been a warm welcome for a planned high speed train network in Scotland. The City of Edinburgh Council, Glasgow City Council and Scottish Enterprise have all welcomed the public launch of Greengauge 21's Fast Forward studies, which sets out a strategy for developing a high speed rail network across the UK. The strategy recommends a network of mainly new railways operating at up to 200mph, including two north-south lines from Glasgow and Edinburgh to London and other cities in England; plus east-west links across the Pennines, from London to Wales and between Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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A whale, identified as a northern bottlenose, has been found dead on the beach at Alum Chine. Measuring about 21ft (6.4m), the young female, thought at first to be a male, was initially sighted on 13 September between Bournemouth Pier and Branksome. Rescuers fear she may have got caught up in netting because rope marks were discovered on her beak. A post-mortem examination will be carried out and the body will then be removed from the beach and taken to an incinerator in Devon.
Cuts Heading For Wales
The Welsh First Minister Rhodri Morgan has admitted that public sector projects in Wales may have to end in order to meet an expected budget squeeze. Mr Morgan said a spending review had identified schemes which could "not be justified when budgets were very tight". It is the first time the local Assembly Government has spoken openly about cuts to entire programmes as a result of tightening budgets in the coming years.
Inquest Hears Of Hot Dog Tragedy
A three-year-old Hampshire girl choked to death while eating a hot dog and chips at home, an inquest has heard. Ruby Lea became unwell while having dinner with her five-year-old sister at their home in Redwood Grove, Havant, on 28 March. Her father held her upside down and hit her on the back but "she went floppy". The Portsmouth coroner David Horsley said the events could not have been foreseen or prevented. He recorded a verdict of accidental death.
High Speed Rail Backed
There's been a warm welcome for a planned high speed train network in Scotland. The City of Edinburgh Council, Glasgow City Council and Scottish Enterprise have all welcomed the public launch of Greengauge 21's Fast Forward studies, which sets out a strategy for developing a high speed rail network across the UK. The strategy recommends a network of mainly new railways operating at up to 200mph, including two north-south lines from Glasgow and Edinburgh to London and other cities in England; plus east-west links across the Pennines, from London to Wales and between Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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Police Complaint Made Over Alice In Wonderland Mural
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Businessman Fined Over Damage To Ancient Woods
Natural England has won its case against a businessman in Cumbria who was found to have caused damage to an ancient woodland on his land. Philip Day was order to pay a fine of £450,000 and court fees of £475,000 in connection with the felling of trees and the excavation of land in order to build an access track in Gelt Woods.
Businessman Fined Over Damage To Ancient Woods
Natural England has won its case against a businessman in Cumbria who was found to have caused damage to an ancient woodland on his land. Philip Day was order to pay a fine of £450,000 and court fees of £475,000 in connection with the felling of trees and the excavation of land in order to build an access track in Gelt Woods.
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Ryanair Postpones Opening Of Edinburgh Base
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Ryanair Postpones Opening Of Edinburgh Base
Low-fares airline Ryanair has been forced to postpone the opening of its new Edinburgh base for six weeks, due to strike action at airplane manufacturer Boeing. Ryanair said that the strike had resulted in Boeing being unable to deliver two 737 planes which the airline had purchased to operate on its new Edinburgh routes.
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High Speed Rail Network Given The Green Light
Despite strong opposition a controversial high-speed rail line has been given the nod by government. High Speed 2 (HS2) is a scheme to deliver hugely enhanced rail capacity and connectivity between Britain’s major conurbations. Phase one of HS2, between London and Birmingham, should be running by 2026, later extending to northern England.
High Speed Rail Network Given The Green Light
Despite strong opposition a controversial high-speed rail line has been given the nod by government. High Speed 2 (HS2) is a scheme to deliver hugely enhanced rail capacity and connectivity between Britain’s major conurbations. Phase one of HS2, between London and Birmingham, should be running by 2026, later extending to northern England.
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New High Speed Rail Proposals Unveiled
Transport Secretary Philip Hammond today confirmed that the Government’s proposed high speed rail network - which would link London to the West Midlands, Manchester and Leeds - will include a direct link to Heathrow and to the European high speed rail network.
New High Speed Rail Proposals Unveiled
Transport Secretary Philip Hammond today confirmed that the Government’s proposed high speed rail network - which would link London to the West Midlands, Manchester and Leeds - will include a direct link to Heathrow and to the European high speed rail network.
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