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23/04/2015
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Appeal Issued For Next of Kin In Manchester
Police in Manchester have appealed for help in tracing the next of kin of 78-year-old Brian Norcott.
Mr Norcott was found dead at his home in Baguley on 21 April. Police have said that there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.
It is understood that Brian may have worked for the post office in the past and police are appealing for help to locate any relatives of Brian's who may live in the Manchester or surrounding areas.
Anyone with information has been asked to contact Ian Taylor, Police Coroner's Officer on 07796 705022 or by email ianx.taylor@gmp.police.uk.
Commemorative Plaque Unveiled To Lawn-mower Inventory
A commemorative plaque has been unveiled in Gloucestershire for Edwin Beard Budding, the inventor of world's first lawn-mower.
The plaque has been fixed to a wall at Stroud Brewery in Thrupp, which stands on the site of the engineers original workshop.
The plaque was donated to Stroud District Council by Chris Biddle, editor of trade magazine Service Dealer, and was unveiled by David Withers, president of lawn-mower manufacturer Ransomes Jacobsen, the company that acquired the first manufacturing licence for Budding's lawn-mower in 1832.
James May Won't Return To BBC Without Clarkson
James May has said that he will not return to the BBC without co-host Jeremy Clarkson.
Speaking to the Guardian, May said: "Me and Hammond with a surrogate Jeremy is a non-starter. It has to be the three of us."
May changed his Twitter bio to "former Top Gear presenter" on 25 March, the day that it was announced Clarkson's BBC contract would not be renewed.
Speaking to the Guardian about the popular show continuing with new presenters, May said: "I don't think you could carry on with two people and put someone in as the new Jeremy because they are not going to be the new Jeremy.
"That would be short-sighted and I don't think it would work."
(MH)
Police in Manchester have appealed for help in tracing the next of kin of 78-year-old Brian Norcott.
Mr Norcott was found dead at his home in Baguley on 21 April. Police have said that there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.
It is understood that Brian may have worked for the post office in the past and police are appealing for help to locate any relatives of Brian's who may live in the Manchester or surrounding areas.
Anyone with information has been asked to contact Ian Taylor, Police Coroner's Officer on 07796 705022 or by email ianx.taylor@gmp.police.uk.
Commemorative Plaque Unveiled To Lawn-mower Inventory
A commemorative plaque has been unveiled in Gloucestershire for Edwin Beard Budding, the inventor of world's first lawn-mower.
The plaque has been fixed to a wall at Stroud Brewery in Thrupp, which stands on the site of the engineers original workshop.
The plaque was donated to Stroud District Council by Chris Biddle, editor of trade magazine Service Dealer, and was unveiled by David Withers, president of lawn-mower manufacturer Ransomes Jacobsen, the company that acquired the first manufacturing licence for Budding's lawn-mower in 1832.
James May Won't Return To BBC Without Clarkson
James May has said that he will not return to the BBC without co-host Jeremy Clarkson.
Speaking to the Guardian, May said: "Me and Hammond with a surrogate Jeremy is a non-starter. It has to be the three of us."
May changed his Twitter bio to "former Top Gear presenter" on 25 March, the day that it was announced Clarkson's BBC contract would not be renewed.
Speaking to the Guardian about the popular show continuing with new presenters, May said: "I don't think you could carry on with two people and put someone in as the new Jeremy because they are not going to be the new Jeremy.
"That would be short-sighted and I don't think it would work."
(MH)
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11 March 2015
Jeremy Clarkson Suspended By BBC 'Following A Fracas'
The BBC has suspended Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson, "following a fracas". It is understood that Clarkson was involved in an incident with a producer of the motoring programme, however no details have been released. The BBC confirmed that Clarkson has been suspended "pending an investigation" and Top Gear will not be aired on Sunday.
Jeremy Clarkson Suspended By BBC 'Following A Fracas'
The BBC has suspended Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson, "following a fracas". It is understood that Clarkson was involved in an incident with a producer of the motoring programme, however no details have been released. The BBC confirmed that Clarkson has been suspended "pending an investigation" and Top Gear will not be aired on Sunday.
23 March 2015
First Top Gear Live Shows Postponed
The first live shows of a Top Gear arena show have been postponed, the BBC has confirmed. The dates, which were to be held in Norway next week, are expected to be rescheduled for later this year.
First Top Gear Live Shows Postponed
The first live shows of a Top Gear arena show have been postponed, the BBC has confirmed. The dates, which were to be held in Norway next week, are expected to be rescheduled for later this year.
29 October 2015
New 'Patient-Focused' NHS Scheme Launched
A new 'Ofsted style' rating system is to be introduced for the health sector, in an effort to create a more "patient-focused NHS culture".
New 'Patient-Focused' NHS Scheme Launched
A new 'Ofsted style' rating system is to be introduced for the health sector, in an effort to create a more "patient-focused NHS culture".
09 July 2015
Child Abuse Inquiry Offers Immunity For Witnesses
Public servants prepared to give evidence to Lowell Goddard's independent public inquiry into allegations of child sex abuse, will be offered immunity from prosecution under the Official Secrets Act.
Child Abuse Inquiry Offers Immunity For Witnesses
Public servants prepared to give evidence to Lowell Goddard's independent public inquiry into allegations of child sex abuse, will be offered immunity from prosecution under the Official Secrets Act.
23 March 2015
Children Rescued From School Bus Fire
Fifteen children had to be rescued from a school bus after it caught fire in Hertfordshire early on Monday morning. It is understood that the bus was "well alight" when the fire service was called just before 07:30 am. All fifteen children on the bus were evacuated by the fire service and there were no reports of any injuries.
Children Rescued From School Bus Fire
Fifteen children had to be rescued from a school bus after it caught fire in Hertfordshire early on Monday morning. It is understood that the bus was "well alight" when the fire service was called just before 07:30 am. All fifteen children on the bus were evacuated by the fire service and there were no reports of any injuries.
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