02/07/2012
Other UK News In Brief
Heathrow Queues 'Still Unacceptable'
The airport operator BAA has said queues at Heathrow's immigration desk remain "unacceptably" long, peaking at about 90 minutes.
But it said waiting times were "nothing like as bad as it was a few months ago".
Thousands of athletes and visitors are due to arrive in London over the next three weeks for the Olympics and the UK Border Force are drafting in extra staff from July 15.
Printing Chemical Store On Fire
More than 40 firefighters have been called to a fire in a building thought to contain printing chemicals.
Roads in Bathgate, West Lothian, have been closed while fire crews try to contain the blaze.
The fire started at 9am today (July 2).
'Get UK Out Of EU' - Fox
Disgraced former Defence Secretary Liam Fox has put pressure on MPs to consider leaving the EU.
Mr Fox was the centre of a storm last year when it emerged a close friend of his, with links to private defence contractors, had falsely claimed to be his official advisor.
The Conservative has now told the Taxpayers' Alliance in London that "life outside the EU holds no terror" and the UK should "consider departure from the EU" if it could not negotiate an improved and economics-based relationship with its European neighbours.
(NE/GK)
The airport operator BAA has said queues at Heathrow's immigration desk remain "unacceptably" long, peaking at about 90 minutes.
But it said waiting times were "nothing like as bad as it was a few months ago".
Thousands of athletes and visitors are due to arrive in London over the next three weeks for the Olympics and the UK Border Force are drafting in extra staff from July 15.
Printing Chemical Store On Fire
More than 40 firefighters have been called to a fire in a building thought to contain printing chemicals.
Roads in Bathgate, West Lothian, have been closed while fire crews try to contain the blaze.
The fire started at 9am today (July 2).
'Get UK Out Of EU' - Fox
Disgraced former Defence Secretary Liam Fox has put pressure on MPs to consider leaving the EU.
Mr Fox was the centre of a storm last year when it emerged a close friend of his, with links to private defence contractors, had falsely claimed to be his official advisor.
The Conservative has now told the Taxpayers' Alliance in London that "life outside the EU holds no terror" and the UK should "consider departure from the EU" if it could not negotiate an improved and economics-based relationship with its European neighbours.
(NE/GK)
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Heroic Tyne Firemen Honoured
Two Tyne and Wear firefighters are to be recognised for their bravery at a special ceremony today. Andrew Nelson and Allan Richardson will be presented with the Chief Fire Officer's Commendations for brave and meritorious conduct after saving a man's life. The men took part in a dramatic rescue in the early hours of 4 February.
Heroic Tyne Firemen Honoured
Two Tyne and Wear firefighters are to be recognised for their bravery at a special ceremony today. Andrew Nelson and Allan Richardson will be presented with the Chief Fire Officer's Commendations for brave and meritorious conduct after saving a man's life. The men took part in a dramatic rescue in the early hours of 4 February.
31 August 2006
Firefighters launch four-day strike
More than 1,000 firefighters across Merseyside have begun a four-day strike in protest over planned job cuts. Another four-day stoppage is scheduled to begin two hours after the first one ends.
Firefighters launch four-day strike
More than 1,000 firefighters across Merseyside have begun a four-day strike in protest over planned job cuts. Another four-day stoppage is scheduled to begin two hours after the first one ends.
03 March 2010
Suspicious Glasgow Car Fires
Detectives in Glasgow's East End are investigating a spate of vehicle fire attacks in the city yesterday. Shortly after 3.30am police were called to a report of a vehicle fire in Ashvale Crescent, Glasgow. Upon arrival police were advised by Strathclyde Fire Service that four vehicles had been damaged by fire.
Suspicious Glasgow Car Fires
Detectives in Glasgow's East End are investigating a spate of vehicle fire attacks in the city yesterday. Shortly after 3.30am police were called to a report of a vehicle fire in Ashvale Crescent, Glasgow. Upon arrival police were advised by Strathclyde Fire Service that four vehicles had been damaged by fire.
19 November 2008
Chief Fire Officer Resigns Over Child Porn Arrest
A top fire officer for the West Midlands Fire Service has resigned after he was arrested on suspicion of making indecent images of children. West Midlands Police arrested Frank Sheehan, 55, yesterday at his home in Sutton Coldfield.
Chief Fire Officer Resigns Over Child Porn Arrest
A top fire officer for the West Midlands Fire Service has resigned after he was arrested on suspicion of making indecent images of children. West Midlands Police arrested Frank Sheehan, 55, yesterday at his home in Sutton Coldfield.
16 October 2015
Renewed Appeal In 1995 School Teacher Murder Investigation
A fresh appeal for information has been issued 20 years after the murder of a Walthamstow school teacher. Joy Hewer was sexually assaulted and stabbed in an attack at her flat in Walthamstow on Tuesday, 17 October 1995. No one has ever been charged with her murder.
Renewed Appeal In 1995 School Teacher Murder Investigation
A fresh appeal for information has been issued 20 years after the murder of a Walthamstow school teacher. Joy Hewer was sexually assaulted and stabbed in an attack at her flat in Walthamstow on Tuesday, 17 October 1995. No one has ever been charged with her murder.
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