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27/08/2015
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Thieves Rob Harvey Nichols In Leeds City Centre
An investigation has been launched after thieves drove a car into the entrance of Harvey Nichols in Leeds city centre.
A silver Ford Mondeo was driven into the entrance of the store at about 04:20 this morning before a man stole a quantity of perfume and aftershave.
Detective Inspector John Dexter of Leeds District CID, said: "Initial enquiries are ongoing into this incident and officers are on scene this morning.
"I would ask anyone who has any information about what has taken place to contact Leeds District CID on 101. Information can also be given to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111."
Heavy Rain Leads To Spike In Flood-Related Calls To LFB
London Fire Brigade (LFB) have reported a spike in reports of flooding due to heavy rain.
LFB said they received more than 110 flood-related calls between 13:30 and 16:30
London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: "Control staff did a tremendous job at taking such a huge number of calls in a short amount of time. They were able to keep anyone distressed calm and dispatch firefighters to incidents as quickly as possible."
Suspected Firearm Recovered From Liverpool River
Merseyside Police are appealing for information after what is believed to be a firearm was recovered from a river in Aintree.
Offices were called to the scene at 18:00 on Wednesday, 26 August, after a member of the public reported finding the weapon – which appears to be a rifle – in the River Alt, near to Wango Lane.
The weapon was recovered and a search of the area is to be carried out by the Underwater Search Unit.
Detective Inspector Mike Leyland said: "We need to establish if it is a fully active weapon with a view to conducting further examinations."
(MH)
An investigation has been launched after thieves drove a car into the entrance of Harvey Nichols in Leeds city centre.
A silver Ford Mondeo was driven into the entrance of the store at about 04:20 this morning before a man stole a quantity of perfume and aftershave.
Detective Inspector John Dexter of Leeds District CID, said: "Initial enquiries are ongoing into this incident and officers are on scene this morning.
"I would ask anyone who has any information about what has taken place to contact Leeds District CID on 101. Information can also be given to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111."
Heavy Rain Leads To Spike In Flood-Related Calls To LFB
London Fire Brigade (LFB) have reported a spike in reports of flooding due to heavy rain.
LFB said they received more than 110 flood-related calls between 13:30 and 16:30
London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: "Control staff did a tremendous job at taking such a huge number of calls in a short amount of time. They were able to keep anyone distressed calm and dispatch firefighters to incidents as quickly as possible."
Suspected Firearm Recovered From Liverpool River
Merseyside Police are appealing for information after what is believed to be a firearm was recovered from a river in Aintree.
Offices were called to the scene at 18:00 on Wednesday, 26 August, after a member of the public reported finding the weapon – which appears to be a rifle – in the River Alt, near to Wango Lane.
The weapon was recovered and a search of the area is to be carried out by the Underwater Search Unit.
Detective Inspector Mike Leyland said: "We need to establish if it is a fully active weapon with a view to conducting further examinations."
(MH)
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A review that recommended a considerable upgrade for studio facilities producing a major ITV 'soap' has led to a £5 million refurbishment being announced for the Emmerdale production centre. Aimed at helping it cope with the demands of modern digital TV production, Emmerdale's Kirkstall Road studios in Leeds, is to have a full upgrade.
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