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One Minute Silence To Be Held For Tunisia Attack Victims
Prime Minister David Cameron has announced a one minute silence will be held remembering those who lost their lives in an attack in Tunisia.
38 people were killed by a gunman on a Tunisian beach on 26 June.
It is understood the gunman had links to Islamic State.
The PM described the attack as 'sickening and brutal'.
The minutes silence will be held on 3 July at 12pm.
Council Rejects Fracking Application
Members of Lancashire County Council have rejected a company's application to explore for shale gas at Preston New Road.
The application by Cuadrilla to drill, frack and test the site at Little Plumpton was refused on the grounds of noise and visual impact.
Councillor Marcus Johnstone said: "This is one of the biggest planning decisions ever put before Lancashire County Council. The development control committee has listened very carefully to many hours of evidence both for and against the proposal, and considered the report of the council's planning officers."
Man Left With Ear Injury Following Attack
A man has been left with a serious injury to his ear following an attack on 27 June.
The incident happened at approximately 4.15am on Fishergate, Preston.
It is understood the 25-year-old victim had been walking with a family member when he tried to intervene in an on-going scuffle.
One of the males in the scuffle attacked him, hitting him several times in the face before it is thought the attacker bit off part of the man's ear.
The victim was taken to Royal Preston Hospital for his injuries.
The attacker is described as white and wearing a white top.
Police are appealing for information.
(LM)
Prime Minister David Cameron has announced a one minute silence will be held remembering those who lost their lives in an attack in Tunisia.
38 people were killed by a gunman on a Tunisian beach on 26 June.
It is understood the gunman had links to Islamic State.
The PM described the attack as 'sickening and brutal'.
The minutes silence will be held on 3 July at 12pm.
Council Rejects Fracking Application
Members of Lancashire County Council have rejected a company's application to explore for shale gas at Preston New Road.
The application by Cuadrilla to drill, frack and test the site at Little Plumpton was refused on the grounds of noise and visual impact.
Councillor Marcus Johnstone said: "This is one of the biggest planning decisions ever put before Lancashire County Council. The development control committee has listened very carefully to many hours of evidence both for and against the proposal, and considered the report of the council's planning officers."
Man Left With Ear Injury Following Attack
A man has been left with a serious injury to his ear following an attack on 27 June.
The incident happened at approximately 4.15am on Fishergate, Preston.
It is understood the 25-year-old victim had been walking with a family member when he tried to intervene in an on-going scuffle.
One of the males in the scuffle attacked him, hitting him several times in the face before it is thought the attacker bit off part of the man's ear.
The victim was taken to Royal Preston Hospital for his injuries.
The attacker is described as white and wearing a white top.
Police are appealing for information.
(LM)
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03 July 2015
Minute's Silence Held For Tunisia Attack Victims
A national one minute of silence was held today at 12pm as a mark of respect to those who died in a terrorist attack in Tunisia last week. Flags will also be lowered to half-mast at government buildings, military bases and embassies. Buckingham Palace will also fly its flag at half mast for an official day of mourning.
Minute's Silence Held For Tunisia Attack Victims
A national one minute of silence was held today at 12pm as a mark of respect to those who died in a terrorist attack in Tunisia last week. Flags will also be lowered to half-mast at government buildings, military bases and embassies. Buckingham Palace will also fly its flag at half mast for an official day of mourning.
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NATO's Libya 'Mission' Set To Continue
Hours after the PM, David Cameron used his first speech to the United Nations General Assembly in New York to tell world leaders that the uprisings in North Africa and the Middle East have "provided a huge opportunity to spread peace, prosperity, democracy and security", it has emerged that the alliance's NATO mission to protect the people of Libya
NATO's Libya 'Mission' Set To Continue
Hours after the PM, David Cameron used his first speech to the United Nations General Assembly in New York to tell world leaders that the uprisings in North Africa and the Middle East have "provided a huge opportunity to spread peace, prosperity, democracy and security", it has emerged that the alliance's NATO mission to protect the people of Libya
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Teacher Quizzed Over Attempted Murder Allegation
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Teacher Quizzed Over Attempted Murder Allegation
A science teacher has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an alleged attack against a 14-year-old boy at a school in Nottinghamshire.
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Straw pays tribute to murdered Iraqi council member
Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has praised murdered Iraqi governing council member Dr Akila al Hashimi as a leading player in "the rebirth of Iraq". Dr Hashimi died earlier today following a gun attack near her home last week.
Straw pays tribute to murdered Iraqi council member
Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has praised murdered Iraqi governing council member Dr Akila al Hashimi as a leading player in "the rebirth of Iraq". Dr Hashimi died earlier today following a gun attack near her home last week.
08 July 2010
Baby P Doctor 'Breached Professional Duty'
A GP who missed the opportunity to save Baby P before he died has been found guilty of a serious breach of professional duty by the General Medical Council. Dr Jerome Ikwueke had seen Peter Connelly (referred to as Baby P in court) more than a dozen times before he died, the last time just eight days before his death in August 2007.
Baby P Doctor 'Breached Professional Duty'
A GP who missed the opportunity to save Baby P before he died has been found guilty of a serious breach of professional duty by the General Medical Council. Dr Jerome Ikwueke had seen Peter Connelly (referred to as Baby P in court) more than a dozen times before he died, the last time just eight days before his death in August 2007.
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