05/07/2012
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Plastic Bag Use Up For Second Year Running
The number of single-use plastic bags handed out to shoppers by UK supermarkets has risen for the second year running, new figures from the government's waste reduction body Wrap have revealed. The figures will be a huge disappointment to the government, which backed a voluntary scheme to cut the use if throwaway bags.
A total of 8 billion "thin-gauge" bags were issued in the UK in 2011 – a 5.4% rise on the 7.6bn in 2010 – and with every shopper now using an average of almost 11 a month.
It is the second year in a row the number of throwaway plastic bags has risen, although their use has fallen by more than a third (35%) since 2006, when 12.2bn bags were handed out.
Victims Of Tornado Jet Crash Named
The names of three airmen who died after two Tornados GR4 jets crashed in the Moray Firth have been released.
Bangor-born Flt Lt Hywel Poole, 28, died in hospital after being airlifted from the scene.
Sqn Ldr Samuel Bailey, 35, from Nottingham, and Flt Lt Adam Sanders, 27, who grew up in Lancashire, are also feared dead.
The sole survivor of the incident, who has not yet been named, is in a serious but stable condition in hospital.
Actor James Grout Dies Aged 84
James Grout, the actor best known for playing Inspector Morse's boss Chief Superintendent Strange, has died in Wiltshire, aged 84.
The Rada-trained actor appeared on stage, film, television and radio and received a Tony award nomination for his role as Harry Chitterlow in Half a Sixpence.
The 1965 musical lead to a series of major West End roles until the 1990s.
Grout, who had been ill for some time, died on Sunday.
The number of single-use plastic bags handed out to shoppers by UK supermarkets has risen for the second year running, new figures from the government's waste reduction body Wrap have revealed. The figures will be a huge disappointment to the government, which backed a voluntary scheme to cut the use if throwaway bags.
A total of 8 billion "thin-gauge" bags were issued in the UK in 2011 – a 5.4% rise on the 7.6bn in 2010 – and with every shopper now using an average of almost 11 a month.
It is the second year in a row the number of throwaway plastic bags has risen, although their use has fallen by more than a third (35%) since 2006, when 12.2bn bags were handed out.
Victims Of Tornado Jet Crash Named
The names of three airmen who died after two Tornados GR4 jets crashed in the Moray Firth have been released.
Bangor-born Flt Lt Hywel Poole, 28, died in hospital after being airlifted from the scene.
Sqn Ldr Samuel Bailey, 35, from Nottingham, and Flt Lt Adam Sanders, 27, who grew up in Lancashire, are also feared dead.
The sole survivor of the incident, who has not yet been named, is in a serious but stable condition in hospital.
Actor James Grout Dies Aged 84
James Grout, the actor best known for playing Inspector Morse's boss Chief Superintendent Strange, has died in Wiltshire, aged 84.
The Rada-trained actor appeared on stage, film, television and radio and received a Tony award nomination for his role as Harry Chitterlow in Half a Sixpence.
The 1965 musical lead to a series of major West End roles until the 1990s.
Grout, who had been ill for some time, died on Sunday.
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06 February 2014
Plastic Bag Charge A 'Complete Mess'
Government plans for a 5p charge on plastic carrier bags in England are a "complete mess", according to a group of MPs. Last September, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg announced plans for a single use plastic bag charge in England.
Plastic Bag Charge A 'Complete Mess'
Government plans for a 5p charge on plastic carrier bags in England are a "complete mess", according to a group of MPs. Last September, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg announced plans for a single use plastic bag charge in England.
14 October 2015
Shopping Basket Thefts Rise After Carrier Bag Levy
A Tesco store in Oldham has fitted its shopping baskets with security tags after a sudden rise in thefts following the introduction of the carrier bag charge. It is understood that a third of the stores baskets were stolen in the week since the new charge was brought in on 04 October, according to a report by the BBC.
Shopping Basket Thefts Rise After Carrier Bag Levy
A Tesco store in Oldham has fitted its shopping baskets with security tags after a sudden rise in thefts following the introduction of the carrier bag charge. It is understood that a third of the stores baskets were stolen in the week since the new charge was brought in on 04 October, according to a report by the BBC.
14 February 2011
Man Murdered In Sydenham
Police have launched a murder inquiry following the death of a man in Sydenham. Samuel Guidera, 24, was found on Saturday collapsed in the street at Bailey Place, junction with Newlands Park, in south east London. He was taken by London Ambulance Service to a south London hospital suffering from a stab wound. He was later pronounced dead.
Man Murdered In Sydenham
Police have launched a murder inquiry following the death of a man in Sydenham. Samuel Guidera, 24, was found on Saturday collapsed in the street at Bailey Place, junction with Newlands Park, in south east London. He was taken by London Ambulance Service to a south London hospital suffering from a stab wound. He was later pronounced dead.
08 June 2004
Thief returns £100,000 in missing cash to bank
London police are trying to track down a thief who stole £115,000 from a cash machine, only to return most of the cash within a week. The cash was stolen from a cash machine located in a bank at Barkingside High Street in east London between May 21 and May 22 this year.
Thief returns £100,000 in missing cash to bank
London police are trying to track down a thief who stole £115,000 from a cash machine, only to return most of the cash within a week. The cash was stolen from a cash machine located in a bank at Barkingside High Street in east London between May 21 and May 22 this year.
17 January 2011
Colin Firth - King Of The Golden Globes
British actor Colin Firth was the 'King' of the Golden Globes last night after he won the Best Actor in a Drama award for his role in The King's Speech. The 50-year-old actor won the award for his role as King George VI in the film, but although The King's Speech was nominated in seven categories, it failed to win any other awards.
Colin Firth - King Of The Golden Globes
British actor Colin Firth was the 'King' of the Golden Globes last night after he won the Best Actor in a Drama award for his role in The King's Speech. The 50-year-old actor won the award for his role as King George VI in the film, but although The King's Speech was nominated in seven categories, it failed to win any other awards.
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