Other UK News In Brief

All Clear After Heathrow Terminal 5 Evacuation

The Metropolitan Police have given the all clear after Heathrow Terminal 5 was evacuated due to a suspect package. It has been reported that a suspect is in police custody while the package is being investigated. At this time no new passengers are allowed to enter the building. Ground-side departures have been mainly affected, however, planes are leaving as normal.

No Charges Expected For Cole

Chelsea Footballer Ashley Cole is not expected to be charged over an alleged shooting accident. The incident took place at Chelsea's training ground, in Cobham. Tom Cowan, 21, who is on a one-year work placement with the club, was shot with the footballer's airgun brought to the training ground on 20 February. Surrey Police are not expected to prosecute over the incident. Last week, while investigating the shooting a spokeman said the force had received no formal complaint. Chelsea Football Club said they would to take "appropriate action". Mr Cowan was shot in the side by a lead pellet. He did not require hospital treatment.

Huge Fines For 2012 Games Touts

Ahead of tickets for the London Olympics going on sale next week, Theresa May has said that touts will face heavy penalties. Selling tickets for the London 2012 Games without permission was made a criminal offence in 2006 with fines of up to £5,000. But today's announcement sees that amount increase to £20,000. The Home Secretary said: “The 2012 Games will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the Games on home soil. By increasing the fines for touting we are sending a clear message to criminals and prospective criminals that it is not worth their while and they are not welcome. The focus of the government and everyone involved is to deliver a safe and secure Olympic and Paralympic Games that London, the UK and the world can enjoy.” The Metropolitan Police Service has a dedicated unit - Operation Podium - to deal with touts and Olympic-related fraud. They have made 49 arrests, including for fraud offences, in the past six months alone. Tickets for the games go on sale on Tuesday 15 March on the London 2012 website. Those who wish legitimately to sell unwanted tickets can use an official exchange system.

(BMcN)