11/09/2014
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Govt Renew Appeal To Russia Over MH17 Crash Site
The UK government has renewed its appeal to Russia to allow investigators access to Flight MH17 crash site in eastern Ukraine.
Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 was shot down over Ukraine in July. All 298 people on board MH17 died.
Europe minister David Lidington has again urged Russia to use its influence over separatist fighters to allow experts on to the crash site.
His meeting with Russian ambassador in London Alexander Yakovenko came after a ceasefire was announced between Ukranian troops and pro-Russian rebels.
Musician Robert 'Throb' Young Dies
Founding member of Primal Scream, Robert "Throb" Young, has died.
News of the death has appeared online through Mr Young's wife, Imelda Mountfield and associates of the band.
Young formed the band with schoolfriend Bobby Gillespie in Glasgow in 1984.
He left the band in 2006 over what were described as "problems in his personal life".
Ferguson Shipbuilder Rehiring Redundant Staff
Staff made redundant in the closure of the Ferguson Shipbuilder in Port Glasgow have begun to be rehired by new owners, Clyde Blowers Capital.
It is understood that 30 of the 70 laid off, have been rehired already, with that figure expected to rise to 80 by November.
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The UK government has renewed its appeal to Russia to allow investigators access to Flight MH17 crash site in eastern Ukraine.
Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 was shot down over Ukraine in July. All 298 people on board MH17 died.
Europe minister David Lidington has again urged Russia to use its influence over separatist fighters to allow experts on to the crash site.
His meeting with Russian ambassador in London Alexander Yakovenko came after a ceasefire was announced between Ukranian troops and pro-Russian rebels.
Musician Robert 'Throb' Young Dies
Founding member of Primal Scream, Robert "Throb" Young, has died.
News of the death has appeared online through Mr Young's wife, Imelda Mountfield and associates of the band.
Young formed the band with schoolfriend Bobby Gillespie in Glasgow in 1984.
He left the band in 2006 over what were described as "problems in his personal life".
Ferguson Shipbuilder Rehiring Redundant Staff
Staff made redundant in the closure of the Ferguson Shipbuilder in Port Glasgow have begun to be rehired by new owners, Clyde Blowers Capital.
It is understood that 30 of the 70 laid off, have been rehired already, with that figure expected to rise to 80 by November.
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15 October 2014
Funeral Held For Blackpool Victim Of MH17 Air Crash
The funeral has taken place of Glenn Thomas, who died in the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 air crash. Mr Thomas (49), from Blackpool, was one of 298 people who died in July when the flight from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur was brought down over northern Ukraine. He was buried in a humanist service at Lowther Pavilion in Lytham.
Funeral Held For Blackpool Victim Of MH17 Air Crash
The funeral has taken place of Glenn Thomas, who died in the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 air crash. Mr Thomas (49), from Blackpool, was one of 298 people who died in July when the flight from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur was brought down over northern Ukraine. He was buried in a humanist service at Lowther Pavilion in Lytham.
08 October 2014
British Student Confirmed Among MH17 Victims
The family of a student from Bristol have confirmed that he was among the victims of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17, which was shot down over northern Ukraine in July.
British Student Confirmed Among MH17 Victims
The family of a student from Bristol have confirmed that he was among the victims of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17, which was shot down over northern Ukraine in July.
23 September 2014
British MH17 Victim Glenn Thomas To Be Buried In Lancashire
The 15 October has been set as the date for the funeral of a British victim of the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, which was shot down in Ukraine in July. Glenn Thomas, who was from Blackpool but lived in Geneva, was among 298 people who died, when the flight was brought down in northern Ukraine.
British MH17 Victim Glenn Thomas To Be Buried In Lancashire
The 15 October has been set as the date for the funeral of a British victim of the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, which was shot down in Ukraine in July. Glenn Thomas, who was from Blackpool but lived in Geneva, was among 298 people who died, when the flight was brought down in northern Ukraine.
29 July 2014
PM To Meet Families Of MH17 Victims
The families of British victims of the shot down Malaysian Airlines MH17 plane are to meet with the Prime Minister, who is expected to discuss international response to the incident. The plane is believed to have been shot down by pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine on 17 July, killing all 298 people onboard, including 10 Britons.
PM To Meet Families Of MH17 Victims
The families of British victims of the shot down Malaysian Airlines MH17 plane are to meet with the Prime Minister, who is expected to discuss international response to the incident. The plane is believed to have been shot down by pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine on 17 July, killing all 298 people onboard, including 10 Britons.
18 July 2014
Nine Britons On Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17
Malaysia Airlines have reported that at least nine Britons were on board flight MH17, which crashed in eastern Ukraine while en-route from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur.
Nine Britons On Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17
Malaysia Airlines have reported that at least nine Britons were on board flight MH17, which crashed in eastern Ukraine while en-route from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur.
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