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Electrical Fault Closes Eurotunnel
Eurostar has reported "severe delays" following an electrical fault in one of the Channel Tunnels.
It is understood that a power supply problem has closed one of the tunnels. Technicians are said to be trying to fix the problem, but there is no information on how long repairs might take.
A Eurotunnel spokesperson said that freight traffic is the worst affected, but there is currently a three-hour delay for cars.
Eurostar tweeted: "Our apologies to everyone affected by today's delays – this is due to one tunnel being closed."
Google Launch Loch Ness Street View
Google has launched Loch Ness Street View with visuals from on, and beneath, the loch's surface.
The US technology giant launched the images on the same day that a fake photograph of the Loch Ness Monster was published in a newspaper in 1934.
It is understood that Loch Ness expert Adrian Shine, worked with Google Street View and Catlin Seaview Survey to photograph above and below the water's surface.
Queen To Celebrate Birthday Privately
Kensington Palace has announced that the Queen will celebrate her 89th birthday privately at Windsor Castle.
The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery staged a 41-gun royal salute in her honour. This was followed by a selection of celebratory music from the Band of the Royal Artillery close to the firing position in Hyde Park.
(MH/JP)
Eurostar has reported "severe delays" following an electrical fault in one of the Channel Tunnels.
It is understood that a power supply problem has closed one of the tunnels. Technicians are said to be trying to fix the problem, but there is no information on how long repairs might take.
A Eurotunnel spokesperson said that freight traffic is the worst affected, but there is currently a three-hour delay for cars.
Eurostar tweeted: "Our apologies to everyone affected by today's delays – this is due to one tunnel being closed."
Google Launch Loch Ness Street View
Google has launched Loch Ness Street View with visuals from on, and beneath, the loch's surface.
The US technology giant launched the images on the same day that a fake photograph of the Loch Ness Monster was published in a newspaper in 1934.
It is understood that Loch Ness expert Adrian Shine, worked with Google Street View and Catlin Seaview Survey to photograph above and below the water's surface.
Queen To Celebrate Birthday Privately
Kensington Palace has announced that the Queen will celebrate her 89th birthday privately at Windsor Castle.
The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery staged a 41-gun royal salute in her honour. This was followed by a selection of celebratory music from the Band of the Royal Artillery close to the firing position in Hyde Park.
(MH/JP)
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11 March 2014
Search Resumes For Men Missing From Capsized Speedboat
A search operation is underway again for two men reported missing after a speedboat capsized off Lowestoft in Suffolk. It is understood that the body of a third person was been recorded by a search and rescue team near Ness Point on Monday afternoon.
Search Resumes For Men Missing From Capsized Speedboat
A search operation is underway again for two men reported missing after a speedboat capsized off Lowestoft in Suffolk. It is understood that the body of a third person was been recorded by a search and rescue team near Ness Point on Monday afternoon.
26 November 2014
Cairngorms Runner Found 'Safe And Well'
A 25-year-old man missing in the Cairngorms has been found "safe and well", Police Scotland announced. Kevin Steenson, from Dumfries, was reported missing at about 17:00 on Tuesday. Mr Steenson had been with a party of six runners, who had set off from the Sugarbowl, near Loch Morlich.
Cairngorms Runner Found 'Safe And Well'
A 25-year-old man missing in the Cairngorms has been found "safe and well", Police Scotland announced. Kevin Steenson, from Dumfries, was reported missing at about 17:00 on Tuesday. Mr Steenson had been with a party of six runners, who had set off from the Sugarbowl, near Loch Morlich.
06 August 2003
Teenager missing near Loch Lomond
A joint search operation involving Clyde Coastguard and the police has been launched after a 15-year-old boy was reported missing while holidaying with his family near Loch Lomond. The boy was last seen at 4.45pm on Tuesday evening on the opposite shore of Loch Lomond from Ardlui. Strathclyde police issued a request for assistance at around 04.
Teenager missing near Loch Lomond
A joint search operation involving Clyde Coastguard and the police has been launched after a 15-year-old boy was reported missing while holidaying with his family near Loch Lomond. The boy was last seen at 4.45pm on Tuesday evening on the opposite shore of Loch Lomond from Ardlui. Strathclyde police issued a request for assistance at around 04.
03 April 2009
Villagers Block Google Street View Car
Residents of a Buckinghamshire village have blocked the driver of a Google Street View car who was taking photographs of their homes. Officers were called to Broughton, Milton Keynes after locals complained the procedure was an invasion of their privacy and the photographs would attract burglars.
Villagers Block Google Street View Car
Residents of a Buckinghamshire village have blocked the driver of a Google Street View car who was taking photographs of their homes. Officers were called to Broughton, Milton Keynes after locals complained the procedure was an invasion of their privacy and the photographs would attract burglars.
24 August 2009
Canoeists Die After Highland Loch Rescue
A man and his seven-year-old son have died after getting into difficulties while on a canoeing trip on Loch Maree in Wester Ross, Scotland. A search and rescue operation was launched when the pair did not return from their planned 20-minute trip on the inland loch, south of Ullapool.
Canoeists Die After Highland Loch Rescue
A man and his seven-year-old son have died after getting into difficulties while on a canoeing trip on Loch Maree in Wester Ross, Scotland. A search and rescue operation was launched when the pair did not return from their planned 20-minute trip on the inland loch, south of Ullapool.
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