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Queen Officially Names Britain’s Largest Cruise Ship
A new 3,600-passenger cruise ship has been officially named the Britannia, in a ceremony by the Queen.
The vessel, the largest cruise ship to be operated by P&O, will be based out of Southampton during the summer months.
The 141,000-tonne ship features a 94m (308ft) union jack on its bow and will make its maiden voyage to Spain, Italy and France on 14 March.
Police Appeal For Owner Of Classic American Car
Police in south London have made a final appeal to the owner of a classic car found abandoned on a roadside in Sutton, to come forward and claim the vehicle before it is scrapped.
The white 1969 Chevrolet Impala was found on the roadside on 17 February. It is believed the car was stolen by joyriders before being abandoned.
The car will be scrapped or sent to auction if not claimed by 20 March.
Work Begins On Skeleton Excavations
Archaeologists have begun to excavate some 3,000 400-year-old human skeletons found under Liverpool Street.
It is understood the site is called the 'Bedlam burial ground' and was used during a number of outbreaks of the plague and following the Great Fire of London.
The find has been described as "one of London's most significant archaeological finds".
A team of 60 archaeologists are expected to work for six days to remove the skeletons and record evidence.
(MH/CD)
A new 3,600-passenger cruise ship has been officially named the Britannia, in a ceremony by the Queen.
The vessel, the largest cruise ship to be operated by P&O, will be based out of Southampton during the summer months.
The 141,000-tonne ship features a 94m (308ft) union jack on its bow and will make its maiden voyage to Spain, Italy and France on 14 March.
Police Appeal For Owner Of Classic American Car
Police in south London have made a final appeal to the owner of a classic car found abandoned on a roadside in Sutton, to come forward and claim the vehicle before it is scrapped.
The white 1969 Chevrolet Impala was found on the roadside on 17 February. It is believed the car was stolen by joyriders before being abandoned.
The car will be scrapped or sent to auction if not claimed by 20 March.
Work Begins On Skeleton Excavations
Archaeologists have begun to excavate some 3,000 400-year-old human skeletons found under Liverpool Street.
It is understood the site is called the 'Bedlam burial ground' and was used during a number of outbreaks of the plague and following the Great Fire of London.
The find has been described as "one of London's most significant archaeological finds".
A team of 60 archaeologists are expected to work for six days to remove the skeletons and record evidence.
(MH/CD)
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11 February 2013
Pirates Take Hostages From British Ship
Three crewmen have been taken hostage in an attack by pirates on a British ship off the west coast of Africa, the BBC has reported. The victims are a Romanian and two Russians. They were kidnapped when pirates took control of the Esther C cargo ship in the Gulf of Guinea.
Pirates Take Hostages From British Ship
Three crewmen have been taken hostage in an attack by pirates on a British ship off the west coast of Africa, the BBC has reported. The victims are a Romanian and two Russians. They were kidnapped when pirates took control of the Esther C cargo ship in the Gulf of Guinea.
12 February 2007
HMS Intrepid to be recycled in the UK
The former Royal Navy assault ship HMS Intrepid is expected to be recycled at a British facility, the Ministry of Defence has announced. The 12,000 tonne vessel, which is a key part of the fleet that led the campaign to retake the Falkland Islands 25 years ago, has been moored in Portsmouth harbour since she left service in 1999.
HMS Intrepid to be recycled in the UK
The former Royal Navy assault ship HMS Intrepid is expected to be recycled at a British facility, the Ministry of Defence has announced. The 12,000 tonne vessel, which is a key part of the fleet that led the campaign to retake the Falkland Islands 25 years ago, has been moored in Portsmouth harbour since she left service in 1999.
16 April 2013
Children Found Dead After Mother Falls To Her Death
Police investigating the death of a pregnant woman who fell from a multi-storey car park have discovered the bodies of three young children in a house in Suffolk. The children were found dead at a property in London Road South, Lowestoft, Suffolk, on Monday.
Children Found Dead After Mother Falls To Her Death
Police investigating the death of a pregnant woman who fell from a multi-storey car park have discovered the bodies of three young children in a house in Suffolk. The children were found dead at a property in London Road South, Lowestoft, Suffolk, on Monday.
09 October 2013
27 Arrests Following Fake Car Insurance Investigation
Twenty-seven people have been arrested in dawn raids across the country by detectives investigating the sale of fake car insurance policies, a practice commonly known as 'ghost broking'.
27 Arrests Following Fake Car Insurance Investigation
Twenty-seven people have been arrested in dawn raids across the country by detectives investigating the sale of fake car insurance policies, a practice commonly known as 'ghost broking'.
20 October 2011
Jaguar Is Top Luxury Car, Says What Car?
The Jaguar XF has emerged as winner of the Executive and Luxury category in the What Car? Used Car of the Year Awards 2011. Commended by the judges as a 'seriously desirable and sophisticated car', the XF fought off strong competition in a highly competitive segment.
Jaguar Is Top Luxury Car, Says What Car?
The Jaguar XF has emerged as winner of the Executive and Luxury category in the What Car? Used Car of the Year Awards 2011. Commended by the judges as a 'seriously desirable and sophisticated car', the XF fought off strong competition in a highly competitive segment.
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