01/03/2012
Other News In Brief
British Diplomatic Staff Brought Home From Syria
Foreign Secretary William Hague has ordered the withdrawal of all diplomatic staff from the British Embassy in Syria.
The move comes after the security situation deteriorated further overnight and violence increased.
Hague relayed his decision to Parliament in a letter stating: "British nationals who remain in Syria despite our longstanding and consistent message to leave the country should contact the embassy of any remaining European Union member state if they require consular assistance."
Communication with the area has been largely cut off, and people are struggling to get in or out.
Teen Jailed For Life Over James Frew Murder
The teenager who killed classmate Jack Frew has been jailed for life.
Craig Roy admitted the killing of 16-year-old Frew who was stabbed 20 times and had his throat slit. The judge described the attack as “brutal, sustained and merciless”.
Roy said he took the knife to the meeting with Frew to “scare him”, whom he claimed was blackmailing him.
Kylie To Perform For The Queen
It has been announced that Kylie Minogue will perform for the Queen at her Diamond Jubilee Concert.
The singer said: “To share the stage in front of Buckingham Palace with music legends including Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Tom Jones and Elton John in celebrating the Queen’s diamond jubilee is very exciting.”
Shirley Bassey, Alfie Boe, Jools Holland, Jessie J, JLS, Lang Lang, Annie Lennox, Madness, Cliff Richard and Ed Sheeran are some of the other acts who have been lined up to perform.
The gig will be broadcast live on BBC1 and on BBC Radio 2.
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Foreign Secretary William Hague has ordered the withdrawal of all diplomatic staff from the British Embassy in Syria.
The move comes after the security situation deteriorated further overnight and violence increased.
Hague relayed his decision to Parliament in a letter stating: "British nationals who remain in Syria despite our longstanding and consistent message to leave the country should contact the embassy of any remaining European Union member state if they require consular assistance."
Communication with the area has been largely cut off, and people are struggling to get in or out.
Teen Jailed For Life Over James Frew Murder
The teenager who killed classmate Jack Frew has been jailed for life.
Craig Roy admitted the killing of 16-year-old Frew who was stabbed 20 times and had his throat slit. The judge described the attack as “brutal, sustained and merciless”.
Roy said he took the knife to the meeting with Frew to “scare him”, whom he claimed was blackmailing him.
Kylie To Perform For The Queen
It has been announced that Kylie Minogue will perform for the Queen at her Diamond Jubilee Concert.
The singer said: “To share the stage in front of Buckingham Palace with music legends including Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Tom Jones and Elton John in celebrating the Queen’s diamond jubilee is very exciting.”
Shirley Bassey, Alfie Boe, Jools Holland, Jessie J, JLS, Lang Lang, Annie Lennox, Madness, Cliff Richard and Ed Sheeran are some of the other acts who have been lined up to perform.
The gig will be broadcast live on BBC1 and on BBC Radio 2.
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Strathclyde Bookmakers Robbery
Police are investigating three separate robberies carried out at William Hill bookmakers in the Strathclyde area yesterday. The first robbery was carried out at the Main Street, Baillieston branch at around 5.50pm. This was followed by a further robbery at the shop on Cumbernauld Road, Muirhead at around 6.45pm.
Strathclyde Bookmakers Robbery
Police are investigating three separate robberies carried out at William Hill bookmakers in the Strathclyde area yesterday. The first robbery was carried out at the Main Street, Baillieston branch at around 5.50pm. This was followed by a further robbery at the shop on Cumbernauld Road, Muirhead at around 6.45pm.
02 April 2015
Nine Britons Detained In Turkey
Nine British nationals have reportedly been detained in Turkey, after they were alleged to have tried to enter Syria illegally. According to reports, the group – consisting of three men, two women and four children – have been held at Reyhanli, Hatay province, near the Syrian border.
Nine Britons Detained In Turkey
Nine British nationals have reportedly been detained in Turkey, after they were alleged to have tried to enter Syria illegally. According to reports, the group – consisting of three men, two women and four children – have been held at Reyhanli, Hatay province, near the Syrian border.
16 March 2015
British Teenagers Stopped From Entering Syria
Three British teenagers arrested in Turkey on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts have been released on bail. The teenagers, two aged 17 and the third aged 19, from north-west London, were stopped by authorities in Turkey on Saturday. It is believed that the three had planned to travel on to Syria to join Islamic State.
British Teenagers Stopped From Entering Syria
Three British teenagers arrested in Turkey on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts have been released on bail. The teenagers, two aged 17 and the third aged 19, from north-west London, were stopped by authorities in Turkey on Saturday. It is believed that the three had planned to travel on to Syria to join Islamic State.
07 February 2014
British Suicide Bomber In Syria Jail Attack
A British citizen is believed to have carried out a suicide attack in which hundreds of detainees have reportedly been freed, according to a leading research unit. It is not confirmed yet but if the details are verified it will be the first suicide attack by a British citizen who has travelled from the UK to fight in the conflict.
British Suicide Bomber In Syria Jail Attack
A British citizen is believed to have carried out a suicide attack in which hundreds of detainees have reportedly been freed, according to a leading research unit. It is not confirmed yet but if the details are verified it will be the first suicide attack by a British citizen who has travelled from the UK to fight in the conflict.
20 August 2012
Prince Philip Released From Hospital
The Duke of Edinburgh has been discharged from hospital after a 5-night stay at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, where he received treatment for a bladder infection. It was the 91-year-old’s third hospital stay in nine months.
Prince Philip Released From Hospital
The Duke of Edinburgh has been discharged from hospital after a 5-night stay at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, where he received treatment for a bladder infection. It was the 91-year-old’s third hospital stay in nine months.
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