05/11/2009
Other News In Brief
Taliban Did Kill Troops
It has now emerged that the soldiers shot dead by a 'rogue' Afghan policeman at a checkpoint in Helmand Province on Tuesday were targeted by the Taliban. The group has now claimed responsibility for the deadly attack that killed five and also left six injured. Yesterday the killer was though to have been motivated by a disagreement with his commander, but after Prime Minister Gordon Brown told the Commons this was not the case, a statement from the insurgents confirmed they carried out the atrocity.
Robbers Sought
Flying Squad detectives are hunting armed robbers, who raided a south London pub just before closing time. Four men burst into the Duke of Edinburgh pub, Ferndale Road, Brixton, just after 2am in the early hours of Saturday morning (October 31). They were armed with handguns and one had a knife. They demanded money from the tills and robbed several customers of personal belongings, but nobody was injured. The suspects are described as black and aged in their mid to late twenties.
Puppies Drowned
The bodies of eight Labrador puppies have been discovered dumped in Kent, the RSPCA has revealed. Inspectors said they were trying to find out who left the dead dogs, all about 12 weeks old, in a hedgerow in Wrotham Heath, near Sevenoakes. The animals, three chocolate coloured, three golden and two black, are thought to have been drowned. The RCPCA think the dogs were all from the same litter and have appealed for information.
E.ON Harness Wind
Energy company E.ON has announced plans to build a new wind farm near to Kirkby Lonsdale, on the county border between Lancashire and Cumbria. At around 20 MW the proposed Longfield Tarn wind farm would be made up of around nine turbines and could provide enough power to supply up to 9,000 homes with power for up to a year and displace approximately 19,000 tonnes of CO2. E.ON has submitted the scoping statement to Lancaster City Council and other interested parties outlining its plans, and intends to submit a full planning application in 2010.
(BMcC/KMcA)
It has now emerged that the soldiers shot dead by a 'rogue' Afghan policeman at a checkpoint in Helmand Province on Tuesday were targeted by the Taliban. The group has now claimed responsibility for the deadly attack that killed five and also left six injured. Yesterday the killer was though to have been motivated by a disagreement with his commander, but after Prime Minister Gordon Brown told the Commons this was not the case, a statement from the insurgents confirmed they carried out the atrocity.
Robbers Sought
Flying Squad detectives are hunting armed robbers, who raided a south London pub just before closing time. Four men burst into the Duke of Edinburgh pub, Ferndale Road, Brixton, just after 2am in the early hours of Saturday morning (October 31). They were armed with handguns and one had a knife. They demanded money from the tills and robbed several customers of personal belongings, but nobody was injured. The suspects are described as black and aged in their mid to late twenties.
Puppies Drowned
The bodies of eight Labrador puppies have been discovered dumped in Kent, the RSPCA has revealed. Inspectors said they were trying to find out who left the dead dogs, all about 12 weeks old, in a hedgerow in Wrotham Heath, near Sevenoakes. The animals, three chocolate coloured, three golden and two black, are thought to have been drowned. The RCPCA think the dogs were all from the same litter and have appealed for information.
E.ON Harness Wind
Energy company E.ON has announced plans to build a new wind farm near to Kirkby Lonsdale, on the county border between Lancashire and Cumbria. At around 20 MW the proposed Longfield Tarn wind farm would be made up of around nine turbines and could provide enough power to supply up to 9,000 homes with power for up to a year and displace approximately 19,000 tonnes of CO2. E.ON has submitted the scoping statement to Lancaster City Council and other interested parties outlining its plans, and intends to submit a full planning application in 2010.
(BMcC/KMcA)
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10 February 2004
Man shot dead by armed robbers in Birmingham
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 28-year-old man was shot dead by armed robbers in Birmingham last night. At around 11.30pm, an armed robbery took place at the Nationwide building society on High St, Birmingham city centre.
Man shot dead by armed robbers in Birmingham
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 28-year-old man was shot dead by armed robbers in Birmingham last night. At around 11.30pm, an armed robbery took place at the Nationwide building society on High St, Birmingham city centre.
03 April 2006
Man in court over Manchester pub shootings
A 42-year-old man has appeared in court charged in connection with the double murder of two men who were shot dead outside a Manchester pub. Ian George McLeod, of Victoria Street, Radcliffe appeared at Salford magistrates' court charged with conspiracy to commit murder. He was remanded in custody to appear at Manchester Crown Square on April 10.
Man in court over Manchester pub shootings
A 42-year-old man has appeared in court charged in connection with the double murder of two men who were shot dead outside a Manchester pub. Ian George McLeod, of Victoria Street, Radcliffe appeared at Salford magistrates' court charged with conspiracy to commit murder. He was remanded in custody to appear at Manchester Crown Square on April 10.
14 January 2015
Reward Doubled In 2002 Murder Investigation
A reward being offered for information on the murder of a man in 2002 has been doubled following an appeal on the Crimewatch program. Shaun James (32), from the Forest of Dean, was found dead twelve years ago shortly after leaving his local pub in Cinderford. At the time police thought Mr James had died in a hit-and-run accident.
Reward Doubled In 2002 Murder Investigation
A reward being offered for information on the murder of a man in 2002 has been doubled following an appeal on the Crimewatch program. Shaun James (32), from the Forest of Dean, was found dead twelve years ago shortly after leaving his local pub in Cinderford. At the time police thought Mr James had died in a hit-and-run accident.
27 July 2009
Extra £1bn Pledged For Wind Farm Programme
Three UK-based banks start work today with the European Investment Bank (EIB) on a programme to lend up to £1 billion to onshore wind farms over the next three years.
Extra £1bn Pledged For Wind Farm Programme
Three UK-based banks start work today with the European Investment Bank (EIB) on a programme to lend up to £1 billion to onshore wind farms over the next three years.
18 December 2003
UK announces 'largest ever' green energy strategy
The largest ever expansion of renewable energy "anywhere in the world" has been announced today which aims to power more than one-in-six British households by 2010. The 15 new offshore wind farm sites will produce enough electricity for four million homes, the government said.
UK announces 'largest ever' green energy strategy
The largest ever expansion of renewable energy "anywhere in the world" has been announced today which aims to power more than one-in-six British households by 2010. The 15 new offshore wind farm sites will produce enough electricity for four million homes, the government said.
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