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29/08/2013
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Crashed Helicopters Black Box Recovered
The missing black box data recorder from the Super Puma helicopter that crash landed in the North Sea killing four passengers, has been recovered.
The voice and data recorder will now be taken to the Farnborough headquarters of the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) for analysis.
The exact cause of the crash is not yet known but the AAIB have said that the Super Puma had appeared to show a "reduction in airspeed accompanied by an increased rate of descent".
Artist John Bellany Dies Aged 71
Artist John Bellany has died aged 71.
A statement on the Scottish artists website reads: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a true Scottish giant.
"At seventeen minutes past seven on the evening of Wednesday August 28 John passed away, in his studio, surrounded by his family.
"He was clutching a paint brush in his hand as he took his final breath.
"His passion was life and he painted as if each day was his last."
Trawler Hits Rocks In Cornwall
A trawler has run aground in West Cornwall.
The French vessel was reportedly carrying some 20 tonnes of fuel when it hit rocks at Lankidden Cove, between Cadgwith and Coverack, at about 11pm on Wednesday.
It is understood that the boat has started to leak fuel, but it is unclear how much it may have lost.
Two attempts to re-float the vessel have been unsuccessful.
(MH/JP)
The missing black box data recorder from the Super Puma helicopter that crash landed in the North Sea killing four passengers, has been recovered.
The voice and data recorder will now be taken to the Farnborough headquarters of the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) for analysis.
The exact cause of the crash is not yet known but the AAIB have said that the Super Puma had appeared to show a "reduction in airspeed accompanied by an increased rate of descent".
Artist John Bellany Dies Aged 71
Artist John Bellany has died aged 71.
A statement on the Scottish artists website reads: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a true Scottish giant.
"At seventeen minutes past seven on the evening of Wednesday August 28 John passed away, in his studio, surrounded by his family.
"He was clutching a paint brush in his hand as he took his final breath.
"His passion was life and he painted as if each day was his last."
Trawler Hits Rocks In Cornwall
A trawler has run aground in West Cornwall.
The French vessel was reportedly carrying some 20 tonnes of fuel when it hit rocks at Lankidden Cove, between Cadgwith and Coverack, at about 11pm on Wednesday.
It is understood that the boat has started to leak fuel, but it is unclear how much it may have lost.
Two attempts to re-float the vessel have been unsuccessful.
(MH/JP)
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Lack Of First Aid 'Killing Thousands'
Up to 150,000 people a year could be given a chance to live if more people knew first aid, according to St John Ambulance. Thousands of people are dying each year in situations where first aid could have made the difference, the charity said.
Lack Of First Aid 'Killing Thousands'
Up to 150,000 people a year could be given a chance to live if more people knew first aid, according to St John Ambulance. Thousands of people are dying each year in situations where first aid could have made the difference, the charity said.
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Crashed Helicopter Fuselage Recovered
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More Jailed For Robbery
Thirteen more defendants have been jailed after a Metropolitan Police Flying Squad investigation into a large UK-based robbery network. Seventeen people had already been sentenced last Thursday. In all, 29 men and one woman were involved.
More Jailed For Robbery
Thirteen more defendants have been jailed after a Metropolitan Police Flying Squad investigation into a large UK-based robbery network. Seventeen people had already been sentenced last Thursday. In all, 29 men and one woman were involved.
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Growth Industries Get Training Boost
Two of the UK’s most important growth industries received a boost today as Skills Minister John Hayes announced a new National Skills Academy (NSA) for Composites and Biotechnology. The Academy, which will form part of the National Skills Academy for Process Industries, will receive up to £1.98m of funding over 3 years, matched by employers.
Growth Industries Get Training Boost
Two of the UK’s most important growth industries received a boost today as Skills Minister John Hayes announced a new National Skills Academy (NSA) for Composites and Biotechnology. The Academy, which will form part of the National Skills Academy for Process Industries, will receive up to £1.98m of funding over 3 years, matched by employers.
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