05/06/2009
Other News In Brief
Man’s Body Found In River
Police divers searching for a man who was last seen jumping into the River Trent in Derbyshire have found a body. The unidentified man was seen to jump in the water close to Trent Lock at Long Eaton on Thursday afternoon. However, he failed to resurface. A police helicopter was deployed, and specially trained police officers in boats had searched the area along with the diver. The man's next of kin have been told and an investigation is under way. Trent Lock is situated near the crossroads of the River Trent and the Erewash Canal.
Boy Sustains 'Serious Head Injury' In Car Crash
A five-year-old boy is in hospital with serious head and leg injuries following a head-on crash in Fife. The boy was seriously injured as he travelled with his father and three-year-old sister on the B921 Glenrothes to Kinglassie road at 1300 BST. The road was closed following the crash involving a Scania lorry and a Renault van westbound. The boy was taken to the Queen Margaret Hospital in Dunfermline. His 48-year-old father who was driving the Renault van was trapped in the wreckage of his vehicle for over an hour while fire crews cut him free. The girl was "relatively uninjured" in the crash.
Windows Blown Out In Gas Explosion
A woman has been treated for shock after a gas boiler exploded at her farmhouse in Dumfries and Galloway, blowing out the windows. Emergency services were called to West Kirkbryde Farm, Kirkcolm, near Stranraer, at about 7.10pm on Thursday. The 64-year-old woman was taken to the Galloway Community Hospital and discharged after checks. The house will now undergo structural and safety examinations.
Clear Roots Ahead For Gardeners This Summer
Garden fans flocking to the NEC this week (10-14 June) are being given advice on how to enjoy a glorious summer at home. One of the star attractions at the BBC Gardeners World Live event is a garden showing a journey from the mountains and lakes of the north, through woodland and meadow to sand dunes and ending with a walk along the pier. It shows the rich variety of landscapes that can be seen along England's motorway and strategic trunk roads and is sponsored by the Highways Agency, which manages the 4,300 mile network and is the country's second largest planter of trees. The display highlights the Agency's contribution to the environment. It has been created by award-winning designer Marney Hall, who previously worked on the landscaping scheme for the A34 Newbury by-pass.
(JM/KMcA)
Police divers searching for a man who was last seen jumping into the River Trent in Derbyshire have found a body. The unidentified man was seen to jump in the water close to Trent Lock at Long Eaton on Thursday afternoon. However, he failed to resurface. A police helicopter was deployed, and specially trained police officers in boats had searched the area along with the diver. The man's next of kin have been told and an investigation is under way. Trent Lock is situated near the crossroads of the River Trent and the Erewash Canal.
Boy Sustains 'Serious Head Injury' In Car Crash
A five-year-old boy is in hospital with serious head and leg injuries following a head-on crash in Fife. The boy was seriously injured as he travelled with his father and three-year-old sister on the B921 Glenrothes to Kinglassie road at 1300 BST. The road was closed following the crash involving a Scania lorry and a Renault van westbound. The boy was taken to the Queen Margaret Hospital in Dunfermline. His 48-year-old father who was driving the Renault van was trapped in the wreckage of his vehicle for over an hour while fire crews cut him free. The girl was "relatively uninjured" in the crash.
Windows Blown Out In Gas Explosion
A woman has been treated for shock after a gas boiler exploded at her farmhouse in Dumfries and Galloway, blowing out the windows. Emergency services were called to West Kirkbryde Farm, Kirkcolm, near Stranraer, at about 7.10pm on Thursday. The 64-year-old woman was taken to the Galloway Community Hospital and discharged after checks. The house will now undergo structural and safety examinations.
Clear Roots Ahead For Gardeners This Summer
Garden fans flocking to the NEC this week (10-14 June) are being given advice on how to enjoy a glorious summer at home. One of the star attractions at the BBC Gardeners World Live event is a garden showing a journey from the mountains and lakes of the north, through woodland and meadow to sand dunes and ending with a walk along the pier. It shows the rich variety of landscapes that can be seen along England's motorway and strategic trunk roads and is sponsored by the Highways Agency, which manages the 4,300 mile network and is the country's second largest planter of trees. The display highlights the Agency's contribution to the environment. It has been created by award-winning designer Marney Hall, who previously worked on the landscaping scheme for the A34 Newbury by-pass.
(JM/KMcA)
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Baby Dies After Being Bitten By Family Pet
A man has been arrested in connection with the death of a baby bitten by dog in Sunderland. The three-week-old baby boy died in hospital following an incident at his home in Falkland Road. Police were called to the address at 04:15 on Saturday, 20 June. It is understood that the baby had been bitten by the families pet dog.
Baby Dies After Being Bitten By Family Pet
A man has been arrested in connection with the death of a baby bitten by dog in Sunderland. The three-week-old baby boy died in hospital following an incident at his home in Falkland Road. Police were called to the address at 04:15 on Saturday, 20 June. It is understood that the baby had been bitten by the families pet dog.
31 July 2007
Tap Water Restored To More Flood-Hit Homes
Mains water supplies have now been restored to more than 70,000 homes in the flood-hit Gloucester area. Severn Trent Water said that the programme of re-filling more than 1,200 miles of water pipes is continuing to make steady progress.
Tap Water Restored To More Flood-Hit Homes
Mains water supplies have now been restored to more than 70,000 homes in the flood-hit Gloucester area. Severn Trent Water said that the programme of re-filling more than 1,200 miles of water pipes is continuing to make steady progress.
07 March 2006
Customers to receive refund from Severn Trent Water
Customers of Severn Trent Water are to receive refunds after an investigation by Ofwat found the water company had overcharged customers. The regulator's investigation found that the water company, which has more than eight million customers, had provided regulatory data that was either "deliberately miscalculated" or "poorly supported".
Customers to receive refund from Severn Trent Water
Customers of Severn Trent Water are to receive refunds after an investigation by Ofwat found the water company had overcharged customers. The regulator's investigation found that the water company, which has more than eight million customers, had provided regulatory data that was either "deliberately miscalculated" or "poorly supported".
23 September 2015
Police Appeal For Missing 16-Year-Old
Police have appealed for help in tracing 16-year-old Joseph Ogun, who has been missing since Monday, 07 September. Police said they are "increasingly concerned" for his welfare. He is described as a black boy, 5ft 8ins tall, of large build and with dark cropped hair. It is not known what he was last seen wearing.
Police Appeal For Missing 16-Year-Old
Police have appealed for help in tracing 16-year-old Joseph Ogun, who has been missing since Monday, 07 September. Police said they are "increasingly concerned" for his welfare. He is described as a black boy, 5ft 8ins tall, of large build and with dark cropped hair. It is not known what he was last seen wearing.
23 July 2014
Boy Dies After Falling Into River In Argyll
A 10-year-old boy has died after falling into a river in Argyll while on holiday with his family. Emergency services were called to the incident at 13:45 on Tuesday. The boy was rescued by a passer-by after getting into difficulties. He was airlifted to Glasgow for treatment, however he later died at Yorkhill Hospital.
Boy Dies After Falling Into River In Argyll
A 10-year-old boy has died after falling into a river in Argyll while on holiday with his family. Emergency services were called to the incident at 13:45 on Tuesday. The boy was rescued by a passer-by after getting into difficulties. He was airlifted to Glasgow for treatment, however he later died at Yorkhill Hospital.
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