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18/03/2010
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Tragic Soldiers Named
Two soldiers killed in Afghanistan this week have been named by the Ministry of Defence as L/Cpl Scott Hardy and Pte James Grigg from 1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment. The soldiers died when a bomb exploded in an area north of the Musa Qala district of Helmand province on Tuesday. The number of British military personnel killed on operations in Afghanistan since 2001 now stands at 275.
Neeson Wife's Death Remembered
It is a year to the day since Co Antrim actor Liam Neeson was struck by tragedy. The Ballymena-born star lost his wife last March 18th after an accident but has since been able to find solace in his work - helped with support from a fellow actor and long-term friend. Neeson - who is making a new version of a classic film set in ancient times - Clash of the Titans - will feature in the epic alongside Ralph Fiennes and $100 million worth of special effects. Fiennes was quickly at Neeson's side after the tragic death of his wife Natasha Richardson. Liam found his fellow actor played a tremendously supportive role after Natasha, 45, died of bleeding in her skull a year ago today, just two days after she fell during a skiing lesson in the Canadian resort of Mont Tremblant. The two had men formed a friendship on the set of Schindler's List in 1993 and will now work together again in Greek epic. The film is just one of a series of major films underway that hark back to the sword and sandals era of Ben Hur and other 'blood in the sands' movies.
Grave News
One of the graves damaged in an shocking attack at a Liverpool cemetery was that of murdered 18-year-old Anthony Walker, Merseyside Police confirmed. Staff at Toxteth Cemetery found several headstones had been pushed over, early on Saturday. Police said there was no evidence Mr Walker's grave was the target of the attack and his family had been told. Eighteen-year-old Anthony was killed in a racist attack in McGoldrick Park in Huyton, Merseyside, in July 2005.
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Two soldiers killed in Afghanistan this week have been named by the Ministry of Defence as L/Cpl Scott Hardy and Pte James Grigg from 1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment. The soldiers died when a bomb exploded in an area north of the Musa Qala district of Helmand province on Tuesday. The number of British military personnel killed on operations in Afghanistan since 2001 now stands at 275.
Neeson Wife's Death Remembered
It is a year to the day since Co Antrim actor Liam Neeson was struck by tragedy. The Ballymena-born star lost his wife last March 18th after an accident but has since been able to find solace in his work - helped with support from a fellow actor and long-term friend. Neeson - who is making a new version of a classic film set in ancient times - Clash of the Titans - will feature in the epic alongside Ralph Fiennes and $100 million worth of special effects. Fiennes was quickly at Neeson's side after the tragic death of his wife Natasha Richardson. Liam found his fellow actor played a tremendously supportive role after Natasha, 45, died of bleeding in her skull a year ago today, just two days after she fell during a skiing lesson in the Canadian resort of Mont Tremblant. The two had men formed a friendship on the set of Schindler's List in 1993 and will now work together again in Greek epic. The film is just one of a series of major films underway that hark back to the sword and sandals era of Ben Hur and other 'blood in the sands' movies.
Grave News
One of the graves damaged in an shocking attack at a Liverpool cemetery was that of murdered 18-year-old Anthony Walker, Merseyside Police confirmed. Staff at Toxteth Cemetery found several headstones had been pushed over, early on Saturday. Police said there was no evidence Mr Walker's grave was the target of the attack and his family had been told. Eighteen-year-old Anthony was killed in a racist attack in McGoldrick Park in Huyton, Merseyside, in July 2005.
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03 May 2011
Ian Tomlinson Unlawfully Killed, Finds Jury
An inquest jury has ruled that Ian Tomlinson was unlawfully killed at the G20 protests in London. Mr Tomlinson, 47, died after he was struck by a baton by Pc Simon Harwood on 1 April 2009 during the London protests. The jury determined the officer used "excessive and unreasonable" force on Mr Tomlinson who was not taking part in the protests.
Ian Tomlinson Unlawfully Killed, Finds Jury
An inquest jury has ruled that Ian Tomlinson was unlawfully killed at the G20 protests in London. Mr Tomlinson, 47, died after he was struck by a baton by Pc Simon Harwood on 1 April 2009 during the London protests. The jury determined the officer used "excessive and unreasonable" force on Mr Tomlinson who was not taking part in the protests.
24 June 2004
Death toll on British roads rises by 2% in 2003
The number of deaths on Britain's roads rose by 2% between 2002 and 2003, according to the latest figures released from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) today. Statistics found that road deaths were up from 3,431 in 2002 to 3,508 in 2003. However, the total number of people killed or seriously injured fell by 6% to 37,215 people.
Death toll on British roads rises by 2% in 2003
The number of deaths on Britain's roads rose by 2% between 2002 and 2003, according to the latest figures released from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) today. Statistics found that road deaths were up from 3,431 in 2002 to 3,508 in 2003. However, the total number of people killed or seriously injured fell by 6% to 37,215 people.
17 October 2006
'Eastenders' star dies from brain tumour
Former 'Eastenders' star Ross Davidson has died from a tumour at the age of 57. Davidson was one of the original cast members of the BBC soap, playing nurse Andy O'Brien. The Scottish actor was diagnosed with a brain tumour in February 2005. He married his wife Barbara three months after the diagnosis.
'Eastenders' star dies from brain tumour
Former 'Eastenders' star Ross Davidson has died from a tumour at the age of 57. Davidson was one of the original cast members of the BBC soap, playing nurse Andy O'Brien. The Scottish actor was diagnosed with a brain tumour in February 2005. He married his wife Barbara three months after the diagnosis.
01 February 2007
Searches ongoing in Birmingham 'beheading' plot
Searches of premises in Birmingham have continued overnight as inquiries continue into an alleged kidnapping plot. Nine men are being questioned over what is claimed to be a plan to abduct a Muslim soldier, carry out a showtrial and a beheading to be posted on the internet.
Searches ongoing in Birmingham 'beheading' plot
Searches of premises in Birmingham have continued overnight as inquiries continue into an alleged kidnapping plot. Nine men are being questioned over what is claimed to be a plan to abduct a Muslim soldier, carry out a showtrial and a beheading to be posted on the internet.
01 August 2006
Three British soldiers killed in Afghanistan
Three British soldiers have been killed in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed. A fourth soldier was seriously injured. The MoD said that the troops were part of the 4,000-strong Nato-led International Security Assistance Force on patrol in the volatile Helmand Province around 0630 GMT when they were attacked.
Three British soldiers killed in Afghanistan
Three British soldiers have been killed in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed. A fourth soldier was seriously injured. The MoD said that the troops were part of the 4,000-strong Nato-led International Security Assistance Force on patrol in the volatile Helmand Province around 0630 GMT when they were attacked.
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