04/08/2014
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Royal Navy Find Body Of Missing Hillwalker
The body of a hillwalker, who had not returned from a walk on Ben Shaw, has been recovered from Glen Etive by the Royal Navy search and rescue helicopter crew from HMS Gannet at Prestwick.
Glencoe Mountain Rescue Team launched a search for the man, whose identity has not yet been released, but were stood down at 04:00 on Sunday due to bad weather.
The Royal Navy found the man's body at Coire Lotha and the body was taken by helicopter to Fort William.
Foreign Office Investigate Reports That Briton Killed In Gaza
Reports that a British national has been killed in Gaza are being investigated, the Foreign Office has said.
It is understood that it follows reports that a Briton was killed in Rafah on Sunday.
A Foreign Office spokesman said: "We are aware of the reports of the death of a British national in Rafah and are urgently looking into them."
Britons Flee Libya On Board HMS Enterprise
A Royal Navel ship has arrived in Malta carrying Britons fleeing Libya amid increasing violence.
Around 110 people fled Libya on board HMS Enterprise, the majority of whom are understood to be British.
Britons had been urged to leave the country.
(MH/CD)
The body of a hillwalker, who had not returned from a walk on Ben Shaw, has been recovered from Glen Etive by the Royal Navy search and rescue helicopter crew from HMS Gannet at Prestwick.
Glencoe Mountain Rescue Team launched a search for the man, whose identity has not yet been released, but were stood down at 04:00 on Sunday due to bad weather.
The Royal Navy found the man's body at Coire Lotha and the body was taken by helicopter to Fort William.
Foreign Office Investigate Reports That Briton Killed In Gaza
Reports that a British national has been killed in Gaza are being investigated, the Foreign Office has said.
It is understood that it follows reports that a Briton was killed in Rafah on Sunday.
A Foreign Office spokesman said: "We are aware of the reports of the death of a British national in Rafah and are urgently looking into them."
Britons Flee Libya On Board HMS Enterprise
A Royal Navel ship has arrived in Malta carrying Britons fleeing Libya amid increasing violence.
Around 110 people fled Libya on board HMS Enterprise, the majority of whom are understood to be British.
Britons had been urged to leave the country.
(MH/CD)
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08 September 2008
Murray Reaches Final Of U.S. Open
Scotsman Andy Murray will be the first Briton since 1936 to win the U.S. Open final if he beats Roger Federer in the final on Monday. The 21-year-old beat his rival Rafael Nadal in four sets at the US Open semi-final at Flushing Meadows in New York, winning 6-2 7-6 4-6 6-4. Murray told Sky Sports: "It's awesome to beat him, a great feeling.
Murray Reaches Final Of U.S. Open
Scotsman Andy Murray will be the first Briton since 1936 to win the U.S. Open final if he beats Roger Federer in the final on Monday. The 21-year-old beat his rival Rafael Nadal in four sets at the US Open semi-final at Flushing Meadows in New York, winning 6-2 7-6 4-6 6-4. Murray told Sky Sports: "It's awesome to beat him, a great feeling.
24 September 2007
Madeleine's Parents Pleased By Sighting Reports
The official spokesperson for Gerry and Kate McCann has said that they are pleased to hear reports of two sightings of their daughter Madeleine in Morocco.
Madeleine's Parents Pleased By Sighting Reports
The official spokesperson for Gerry and Kate McCann has said that they are pleased to hear reports of two sightings of their daughter Madeleine in Morocco.
25 June 2009
UK Troops Get Boost To Personal Protection
British troops fighting in the frontline are to receive new body armour and helmets this autumn, it has been announced. Over 10,000 sets of the enhanced Mark 7 helmet and the Osprey Assault body armour have been ordered from companies across the UK, under initial contracts worth around £16 million.
UK Troops Get Boost To Personal Protection
British troops fighting in the frontline are to receive new body armour and helmets this autumn, it has been announced. Over 10,000 sets of the enhanced Mark 7 helmet and the Osprey Assault body armour have been ordered from companies across the UK, under initial contracts worth around £16 million.
13 May 2008
The Queen Offers "Significant" Cyclone Donation
Buckingham Palace has revealed that The Queen has made an undisclosed personal donation to the Myanmar Cyclone appeal. The Palace, who would only describe the amount as "significant", noted that Her Majesty is a patron of the Red Cross, one of the lead agencies tasked with mounting the international aid effort in Burma.
The Queen Offers "Significant" Cyclone Donation
Buckingham Palace has revealed that The Queen has made an undisclosed personal donation to the Myanmar Cyclone appeal. The Palace, who would only describe the amount as "significant", noted that Her Majesty is a patron of the Red Cross, one of the lead agencies tasked with mounting the international aid effort in Burma.
04 June 2014
Body Found In Search For Missing Briton In Malaysia
A body has been found in the hunt for missing British man Gareth Huntley, who was on Malaysia's Tioman Island on a sabbatical from his job in the City.
Body Found In Search For Missing Briton In Malaysia
A body has been found in the hunt for missing British man Gareth Huntley, who was on Malaysia's Tioman Island on a sabbatical from his job in the City.
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