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18th Century Shipwreck Given Protected Status
English Heritage has designated an 18th Century ship off the Northumberland coast a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
A tidal surge exposed the remains of the wooden vessel, which lies 650m (2,130ft) off Bamburgh Castle, last year.
A study suggests that the vessel dates from around 1770 and is most likely English.
It will be an offence to damage the vessel.
Rail Fare Dodger Avoids Prosecution
The TSSA claim that a fare dodger has been allowed to "buy silence", despite having avoided paying train fares for years.
It is understood that the traveller, a hedge fund manager, reached an out-of-court settlement with rail operator Southeastern, that saw him repay £42,550 – meaning he avoided prosecution and remain anonymous.
The company claim that the settlement was the quickest way to recover the lost fares.
However, the rail union has said that the man avoided prosecution only because he could afford to repay the money he had defrauded, adding that: "There seems to be one law for the rich and one law for the poor when it comes to criminal prosecution.
"The rich seem to be able to walk away and claim secrecy while the poor get hauled up in front of the local magistrates court and publicly ridiculed."
Body Found During Search For Missing Man
A body has been found by police searching for missing 52-year-old David Paterson.
Mr Paterson has been missing since 07 April, when he was last seen leaving him home in the Bainsford area in Falkirk.
Formal identification has still to take place and police said further details would be released later.
(MH/JP)
English Heritage has designated an 18th Century ship off the Northumberland coast a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
A tidal surge exposed the remains of the wooden vessel, which lies 650m (2,130ft) off Bamburgh Castle, last year.
A study suggests that the vessel dates from around 1770 and is most likely English.
It will be an offence to damage the vessel.
Rail Fare Dodger Avoids Prosecution
The TSSA claim that a fare dodger has been allowed to "buy silence", despite having avoided paying train fares for years.
It is understood that the traveller, a hedge fund manager, reached an out-of-court settlement with rail operator Southeastern, that saw him repay £42,550 – meaning he avoided prosecution and remain anonymous.
The company claim that the settlement was the quickest way to recover the lost fares.
However, the rail union has said that the man avoided prosecution only because he could afford to repay the money he had defrauded, adding that: "There seems to be one law for the rich and one law for the poor when it comes to criminal prosecution.
"The rich seem to be able to walk away and claim secrecy while the poor get hauled up in front of the local magistrates court and publicly ridiculed."
Body Found During Search For Missing Man
A body has been found by police searching for missing 52-year-old David Paterson.
Mr Paterson has been missing since 07 April, when he was last seen leaving him home in the Bainsford area in Falkirk.
Formal identification has still to take place and police said further details would be released later.
(MH/JP)
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03 August 2004
Fines for rail fare dodgers could double: proposals
The government is proposing to double the rail penalty fare from £10 to £20 to deter persistent fare dodgers. The increase could come into force around the turn of the year, if agreed. Britain's rail industry loses an estimated £210 million a year from fare evasion.
Fines for rail fare dodgers could double: proposals
The government is proposing to double the rail penalty fare from £10 to £20 to deter persistent fare dodgers. The increase could come into force around the turn of the year, if agreed. Britain's rail industry loses an estimated £210 million a year from fare evasion.
02 January 2013
Rail Fare Increases Come Into Force
An annual rail fare price rise, announced in August, comes into effect today, with season ticket holders paying an average of 4.2% more. While price rises vary between operators, overall ticket prices have gone up by 3.9% in England, Wales and Scotland.
Rail Fare Increases Come Into Force
An annual rail fare price rise, announced in August, comes into effect today, with season ticket holders paying an average of 4.2% more. While price rises vary between operators, overall ticket prices have gone up by 3.9% in England, Wales and Scotland.
09 October 2013
Increase In Rail Fare Ticket Prices Limited
The rail industry's powers to increase fares are being curbed as part of the government's drive to cut the cost of living and overhaul the existing rail fare system.
Increase In Rail Fare Ticket Prices Limited
The rail industry's powers to increase fares are being curbed as part of the government's drive to cut the cost of living and overhaul the existing rail fare system.
17 May 2013
69-Year-Old Woman Avoids Jail Over Manslaughter Charge
A 69-year-old woman, who strangled her terminally ill former partner, has avoided jail, the BBC has reported. Joyce Evans was found guilty of the manslaughter of former soldier Colin Ballinger, 66, at her home in New Orleans Walk, Islington, north London, last July.
69-Year-Old Woman Avoids Jail Over Manslaughter Charge
A 69-year-old woman, who strangled her terminally ill former partner, has avoided jail, the BBC has reported. Joyce Evans was found guilty of the manslaughter of former soldier Colin Ballinger, 66, at her home in New Orleans Walk, Islington, north London, last July.
13 January 2012
Legal Action Taken Over Cumbrian Rail Crash
It has been revealed that Network rail is to be prosecuted over the Cumbrian rail crash back in 2007, which claimed one life. The rail regulation body, The Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) has said that they have started legal proceedings against Network Rail for a breach of health and safety law.
Legal Action Taken Over Cumbrian Rail Crash
It has been revealed that Network rail is to be prosecuted over the Cumbrian rail crash back in 2007, which claimed one life. The rail regulation body, The Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) has said that they have started legal proceedings against Network Rail for a breach of health and safety law.
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