04/09/2013
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Two Dead In Light Airplane Sea Crash
A light aircraft has been forced to ditch into the sea off Jersey killing two people.
They are believed to be British residents, police have said.
It is believed that the plane was travelling from the Channel Islands to Dinan in France.
The alarm was raised at 10am after the UK-based Cessna hit the water about five miles from the airport.
Jersey Police are investigating the crash along with the Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB).
Hospital Fined Over Legionella Deaths
Basildon Hospital in Essex has been ordered to pay £350,000 in fines and costs over the deaths of two patients from Legionnaires' disease.
In 2007 and 2010, two patients contracted the pneumonia bacteria while at the hospital.
Six more were infected during the same period. The hospital admitted failings under the Health and Safety at Work Act.
FA Chairman Lays Out Long-Term Plan For England
The England football team should aim to reach the semi-finals of Euro 2020 and win the World Cup in 2022, according to Football Association chairman Greg Dyke.
Dyke made his call in a speech in which he also cautioned that "England may not be able to compete seriously on the world stage without changes."
Dyke said that he will set up an FA commission to ask key questions on how England can change its long-term prospects.
(MH/JP)
A light aircraft has been forced to ditch into the sea off Jersey killing two people.
They are believed to be British residents, police have said.
It is believed that the plane was travelling from the Channel Islands to Dinan in France.
The alarm was raised at 10am after the UK-based Cessna hit the water about five miles from the airport.
Jersey Police are investigating the crash along with the Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB).
Hospital Fined Over Legionella Deaths
Basildon Hospital in Essex has been ordered to pay £350,000 in fines and costs over the deaths of two patients from Legionnaires' disease.
In 2007 and 2010, two patients contracted the pneumonia bacteria while at the hospital.
Six more were infected during the same period. The hospital admitted failings under the Health and Safety at Work Act.
FA Chairman Lays Out Long-Term Plan For England
The England football team should aim to reach the semi-finals of Euro 2020 and win the World Cup in 2022, according to Football Association chairman Greg Dyke.
Dyke made his call in a speech in which he also cautioned that "England may not be able to compete seriously on the world stage without changes."
Dyke said that he will set up an FA commission to ask key questions on how England can change its long-term prospects.
(MH/JP)
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11 November 2013
Man Jailed For Attempting To Kill Neighbours' Cat
A man who attempted to kill his neighbours' cat in Hereford has been sentenced to 20 weeks in prison. Karl Dyke, 52, admitted trying to murder the Siamese cat in July. Michael and Tracey Lawrence saw Dyke dangling the cat from a rope in his shed. The cat was not injured in the incident.
Man Jailed For Attempting To Kill Neighbours' Cat
A man who attempted to kill his neighbours' cat in Hereford has been sentenced to 20 weeks in prison. Karl Dyke, 52, admitted trying to murder the Siamese cat in July. Michael and Tracey Lawrence saw Dyke dangling the cat from a rope in his shed. The cat was not injured in the incident.
27 July 2004
Reid gives 'green light' for £4bn PFI hospital deal
The 'green light' has been given for 15 new NHS hospital developments in a Private Finance Initiative (PFI) deal worth more than £4 billion, it has been announced today. Today's announcement will bring investment in new NHS hospitals to more than £16 billion since 1997, the health department said.
Reid gives 'green light' for £4bn PFI hospital deal
The 'green light' has been given for 15 new NHS hospital developments in a Private Finance Initiative (PFI) deal worth more than £4 billion, it has been announced today. Today's announcement will bring investment in new NHS hospitals to more than £16 billion since 1997, the health department said.
08 March 2004
BBC begins search for Director-General
The BBC has advertised for a successor to Greg Dyke, following his resignation as Director General in the wake of the Hutton Report. This follows the start last week of a search for a new BBC Chairman, a position whose previous incumbent, Gavyn Davies, was another post-Hutton casualty.
BBC begins search for Director-General
The BBC has advertised for a successor to Greg Dyke, following his resignation as Director General in the wake of the Hutton Report. This follows the start last week of a search for a new BBC Chairman, a position whose previous incumbent, Gavyn Davies, was another post-Hutton casualty.
27 November 2003
Bectu issues slams sale of BBC Technology
The BBC are to sell their wholly-owned commercial subsidiary BBC Technology, subject to final approval by DCMS Secretary of State Tessa Jowell.
Bectu issues slams sale of BBC Technology
The BBC are to sell their wholly-owned commercial subsidiary BBC Technology, subject to final approval by DCMS Secretary of State Tessa Jowell.
27 January 2004
BBC hits staff ethnicity targets
The BBC has announced that it has met and slightly exceeded the target set in 2000 to have 10% ethnic minority staff by the end of 2003. As a result nearly 650 more people from ethnic minority backgrounds now work at the BBC compared with four years ago.
BBC hits staff ethnicity targets
The BBC has announced that it has met and slightly exceeded the target set in 2000 to have 10% ethnic minority staff by the end of 2003. As a result nearly 650 more people from ethnic minority backgrounds now work at the BBC compared with four years ago.
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