21/04/2010
Other UK News In Brief
Officer Down
Serious injuries were suffered by a female police officer yesterday when she was hit by a van that was believed to have been used in a burglary in Buckinghamshire. The Ford Escort van struck the police woman in Aylesbury on Tuesday as she tried to stop it with a tyre deflation device. She is being treated in hospital for injuries including a broken arm. Police said her condition is not believed to be life-threatening. It has since emerged that two men have been arrested over the collision and burglary.
Court Date For Fraud Mum
A mother accused of taking nearly £11,000 from the compensation payment to her soldier son who lost a leg in Afghanistan has appeared in court.Angela Woollard, 43, from Southend, Essex, was arrested in September and later charged with fraud. Private Matt Woollard, of the Royal Anglians, received £200,000 after stepping on a landmine in May 2007.Mrs Woollard was bailed by Southend magistrates to return to court for a committal hearing on 6 June.She was charged with fraud by abuse of position between 22 July 2007 and 10 February 2008.
Driver Critical After Crash
A motorist is critical after the car he was driving crashed in Dinas Powys in the Vale of Glamorgan. South Wales Police said the incident happened at 2am as the car travelled along Cardiff Road in the village. Only one vehicle, a silver Volkswagen Golf, was involved in the incident, say officers who are investigating. The driver is being treated at hospital in Cardiff. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Cameron Struck By Egg
David Cameron has been struck by an egg while campaigning in Cornwall. It is said the egg was thrown by the student as the Conservative leader left a college he had been visiting. Although the egg did strike Mr Cameron's shoulder, it was his protection officer who took the full force of the mess. Cameron said the egg was the "first of the campaign".
Charges Over Aamir Death
Two men have been charged with the murder of Aamir Siddiqi and the attempted murder of Aamir's father Iqbal, 68 and his mother, Parveen, 55. Ben Hope, 36, and Jason Richards, 35 were accused of murdering 17-year-old Aamir at his home.The teenager died from multiple stab wounds after answering the door to the family home on Sunday, April 11. The two men, both from Cardiff, were remanded in custody until 30 April.
(LB/BMcC)
Serious injuries were suffered by a female police officer yesterday when she was hit by a van that was believed to have been used in a burglary in Buckinghamshire. The Ford Escort van struck the police woman in Aylesbury on Tuesday as she tried to stop it with a tyre deflation device. She is being treated in hospital for injuries including a broken arm. Police said her condition is not believed to be life-threatening. It has since emerged that two men have been arrested over the collision and burglary.
Court Date For Fraud Mum
A mother accused of taking nearly £11,000 from the compensation payment to her soldier son who lost a leg in Afghanistan has appeared in court.Angela Woollard, 43, from Southend, Essex, was arrested in September and later charged with fraud. Private Matt Woollard, of the Royal Anglians, received £200,000 after stepping on a landmine in May 2007.Mrs Woollard was bailed by Southend magistrates to return to court for a committal hearing on 6 June.She was charged with fraud by abuse of position between 22 July 2007 and 10 February 2008.
Driver Critical After Crash
A motorist is critical after the car he was driving crashed in Dinas Powys in the Vale of Glamorgan. South Wales Police said the incident happened at 2am as the car travelled along Cardiff Road in the village. Only one vehicle, a silver Volkswagen Golf, was involved in the incident, say officers who are investigating. The driver is being treated at hospital in Cardiff. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Cameron Struck By Egg
David Cameron has been struck by an egg while campaigning in Cornwall. It is said the egg was thrown by the student as the Conservative leader left a college he had been visiting. Although the egg did strike Mr Cameron's shoulder, it was his protection officer who took the full force of the mess. Cameron said the egg was the "first of the campaign".
Charges Over Aamir Death
Two men have been charged with the murder of Aamir Siddiqi and the attempted murder of Aamir's father Iqbal, 68 and his mother, Parveen, 55. Ben Hope, 36, and Jason Richards, 35 were accused of murdering 17-year-old Aamir at his home.The teenager died from multiple stab wounds after answering the door to the family home on Sunday, April 11. The two men, both from Cardiff, were remanded in custody until 30 April.
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08 June 2004
Egg producers crack after FA rejection
British egg producers have been told where to get 'oeuf' by the Football Association (FA), after it refused permission for England football's famous three Lions to be printed on the nation's eggs. Britain's eggs currently carry a single Lion print on the shell to indicate that the product has been protected from salmonella.
Egg producers crack after FA rejection
British egg producers have been told where to get 'oeuf' by the Football Association (FA), after it refused permission for England football's famous three Lions to be printed on the nation's eggs. Britain's eggs currently carry a single Lion print on the shell to indicate that the product has been protected from salmonella.
15 April 2011
Thousands Take Up The Red Tape Challenge
Thousands of businesses and members of the public have taken up the Red Tape Challenge, with over 6,000 ideas and suggestions in the first week of the new website, which is part of the Plan for Growth.
Thousands Take Up The Red Tape Challenge
Thousands of businesses and members of the public have taken up the Red Tape Challenge, with over 6,000 ideas and suggestions in the first week of the new website, which is part of the Plan for Growth.
13 January 2010
Egg 'Best Online Savings Provider'
Egg has been named 2009's best online savings provider at the Consumer Money Awards. The awards, which are organised by The Daily Mirror and financial data experts Moneyfacts, were introduced to let consumers "reward the good guys". Over 40,000 people voted in the online poll held in September.
Egg 'Best Online Savings Provider'
Egg has been named 2009's best online savings provider at the Consumer Money Awards. The awards, which are organised by The Daily Mirror and financial data experts Moneyfacts, were introduced to let consumers "reward the good guys". Over 40,000 people voted in the online poll held in September.
15 May 2009
Rangers Star Injured By Exploding Egg
Rangers defender Kirk Broadfood has been treated in hospital after an egg exploded in his face, it has emerged. The 25-year-old Scotland international was poaching an egg in the microwave at his home near Mauchline, Ayrshire, when the incident happened.
Rangers Star Injured By Exploding Egg
Rangers defender Kirk Broadfood has been treated in hospital after an egg exploded in his face, it has emerged. The 25-year-old Scotland international was poaching an egg in the microwave at his home near Mauchline, Ayrshire, when the incident happened.
15 November 2006
Government investigates egg industry fraud
The government has called on the egg industry and retailers to ensure that the eggs they are selling are correctly labelled.
Government investigates egg industry fraud
The government has called on the egg industry and retailers to ensure that the eggs they are selling are correctly labelled.
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