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29/06/2010
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Iraq Probe Starts Again
The former UN Chief Weapons Inspector Hans Blix and ex-Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott are set to give evidence at the restarted Inquiry into the Iraq war. It has resumed its hearings today after a four-and-a-half-month break for the general election to be held. Chairman Sir John Chilcot said the committee had "covered a great deal of ground" so far and intended to publish its report around the end of the year.
Dangerous Sex Offender On Loose
A dangerous sexual predator has been sighted in different parts of Northern Ireland, police have said. Officers in Lancashire are appealing for information about the whereabouts of a high-risk sex offender who is wanted for recall to prison. William John Paden, 56, is a Registered Sex Offender and is wanted after he left an address in Blackpool. Police believe he may be in Northern Ireland and that he poses a significant risk of re-offending.
Truck Stop
Increased powers to crack down on dangerous trucks and coaches were set out today by Transport Secretary Philip Hammond. The proposals would give the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) more flexibility in tackling vehicles they suspect of being overloaded or breaking operating or driving hours rules. The new powers would also help VOSA to enforce new cabotage rules, which govern the amount of UK domestic work hauliers from outside the UK can undertake. Today's consultation also outlines plans to give VOSA officers in Scotland the power to independently stop commercial vehicles for the first time. Currently, all VOSA enforcement in Scotland is assisted by the police.
US Road Death Tragedies
Two students from wales have died in a suspected drink-drive accident in the US. Dominic Hartley, from Bredon, Worcestershire and Emily Lewis from Aberdeen were hit by a car in New York state last Thursday night. The 21-year-olds had been working at a summer camp in in Warrensburg. A third Briton was injured. Car driver, Peter Goldblatt, 39, has been charged with drink-driving and aggravated vehicular homicide.
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The former UN Chief Weapons Inspector Hans Blix and ex-Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott are set to give evidence at the restarted Inquiry into the Iraq war. It has resumed its hearings today after a four-and-a-half-month break for the general election to be held. Chairman Sir John Chilcot said the committee had "covered a great deal of ground" so far and intended to publish its report around the end of the year.
Dangerous Sex Offender On Loose
A dangerous sexual predator has been sighted in different parts of Northern Ireland, police have said. Officers in Lancashire are appealing for information about the whereabouts of a high-risk sex offender who is wanted for recall to prison. William John Paden, 56, is a Registered Sex Offender and is wanted after he left an address in Blackpool. Police believe he may be in Northern Ireland and that he poses a significant risk of re-offending.
Truck Stop
Increased powers to crack down on dangerous trucks and coaches were set out today by Transport Secretary Philip Hammond. The proposals would give the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) more flexibility in tackling vehicles they suspect of being overloaded or breaking operating or driving hours rules. The new powers would also help VOSA to enforce new cabotage rules, which govern the amount of UK domestic work hauliers from outside the UK can undertake. Today's consultation also outlines plans to give VOSA officers in Scotland the power to independently stop commercial vehicles for the first time. Currently, all VOSA enforcement in Scotland is assisted by the police.
US Road Death Tragedies
Two students from wales have died in a suspected drink-drive accident in the US. Dominic Hartley, from Bredon, Worcestershire and Emily Lewis from Aberdeen were hit by a car in New York state last Thursday night. The 21-year-olds had been working at a summer camp in in Warrensburg. A third Briton was injured. Car driver, Peter Goldblatt, 39, has been charged with drink-driving and aggravated vehicular homicide.
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24 November 2011
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Labour's Media Secretary has said that James Murdoch still had questions to answer despite stepping down from the board of News Group Newspapers. News International, a News Corp.
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30 May 2005
‘Tailgaters’ and mobile users ‘most dangerous drivers’, survey claims
Drivers who ‘tailgate’ other vehicles and those who use handheld phones while driving are the most dangerous threats on the road, according to a new survey. Research conducted by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) found that half of the drivers surveyed regarded these two activities as “highly dangerous”.
‘Tailgaters’ and mobile users ‘most dangerous drivers’, survey claims
Drivers who ‘tailgate’ other vehicles and those who use handheld phones while driving are the most dangerous threats on the road, according to a new survey. Research conducted by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) found that half of the drivers surveyed regarded these two activities as “highly dangerous”.
29 September 2008
Police Officer Charged With Teen Death
A police officer is to be charged with causing the death of Hayley Adamson, 16, in May this year. Hayley was killed instantly after she was struck by a Northumbria Police car on Denton Road, Newcastle. PC John James Dougal, who was driving the vehicle, will face a dangerous driving charge.
Police Officer Charged With Teen Death
A police officer is to be charged with causing the death of Hayley Adamson, 16, in May this year. Hayley was killed instantly after she was struck by a Northumbria Police car on Denton Road, Newcastle. PC John James Dougal, who was driving the vehicle, will face a dangerous driving charge.
15 August 2013
Sky News Cameraman Killed In Egypt
A Sky news cameraman has been shot and killed while covering the ongoing violence in Cairo, Egypt. The broadcaster confirmed the death of 61-year-old Mick Deane on Wednesday. Mr Dean had worked for Sky for 15 years. In a statement, Head of Sky News, John Ryley, paid tribute to an "experienced journalist" and a "much-loved colleague".
Sky News Cameraman Killed In Egypt
A Sky news cameraman has been shot and killed while covering the ongoing violence in Cairo, Egypt. The broadcaster confirmed the death of 61-year-old Mick Deane on Wednesday. Mr Dean had worked for Sky for 15 years. In a statement, Head of Sky News, John Ryley, paid tribute to an "experienced journalist" and a "much-loved colleague".
07 August 2012
Church Of England Sells £1.9m Shares In News Corp
Citing a fear that it has failed to learn lessons from the phone-hacking scandal, the Church of England has sold all of its shares in Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation.
Church Of England Sells £1.9m Shares In News Corp
Citing a fear that it has failed to learn lessons from the phone-hacking scandal, the Church of England has sold all of its shares in Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation.
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