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10/02/2012
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East London Community To Enjoy Festival Art Project
Details have been announced today of a major new work of art by Olympic poster artist Rachel Whiteread, commissioned for the historic façade of London's Whitechapel Gallery. As a key part of the London 2012 Festival, a decorative frieze will be unveiled in June, creating an artistic legacy and enhancing Whitechapel High Street. Original plans for the Whitechapel Gallery, built in 1901, show it was to have a band of artwork around the outside of the building, but this was never realised. Now, some 100 years later, Rachel Whiteread's commission will complete the façade.
New Immigration Fees Proposed
Immigration minister Damian Green has issued a written ministerial statement proposing an increase in visa fees, and an increase in UK-based visa application fees.The proposals will be laid in Parliament in 2 separate regulations and, subject to Parliamentary approval, the government hopes to bring the new fees into force from 6 April 2012.
Bus Company Prosecuted After Worker Is Crushed
A tour bus operator has been fined after a mechanical engineer suffered serious injuries while working underneath one of its vehicles. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) prosecuted The Original London Sightseeing Tour Limited for failing to prevent the incident, which happened on 21 October 2009. Westminster Magistrates’ Court heard the 58-year-old employee was working underneath the vehicle at a bus depot at Ferry Lane, Rainham, Essex while reseating an airbag on one of the firm's open topped London buses. The vehicle had been raised approximately two feet off the ground and was supported on its axles by wooden blocks and column vehicle lifts.The court was told the man, who does not want to be named, was being assisted by a colleague who was raising and lowering the bus using the vehicle lift control on his instruction. However, one of the wooden blocks broke and the axle dropped onto the mechanic breaking his pelvis and several ribs. He was hospitalised for two weeks, could not work for six months, and still suffers from pain.
(GK)
Details have been announced today of a major new work of art by Olympic poster artist Rachel Whiteread, commissioned for the historic façade of London's Whitechapel Gallery. As a key part of the London 2012 Festival, a decorative frieze will be unveiled in June, creating an artistic legacy and enhancing Whitechapel High Street. Original plans for the Whitechapel Gallery, built in 1901, show it was to have a band of artwork around the outside of the building, but this was never realised. Now, some 100 years later, Rachel Whiteread's commission will complete the façade.
New Immigration Fees Proposed
Immigration minister Damian Green has issued a written ministerial statement proposing an increase in visa fees, and an increase in UK-based visa application fees.The proposals will be laid in Parliament in 2 separate regulations and, subject to Parliamentary approval, the government hopes to bring the new fees into force from 6 April 2012.
Bus Company Prosecuted After Worker Is Crushed
A tour bus operator has been fined after a mechanical engineer suffered serious injuries while working underneath one of its vehicles. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) prosecuted The Original London Sightseeing Tour Limited for failing to prevent the incident, which happened on 21 October 2009. Westminster Magistrates’ Court heard the 58-year-old employee was working underneath the vehicle at a bus depot at Ferry Lane, Rainham, Essex while reseating an airbag on one of the firm's open topped London buses. The vehicle had been raised approximately two feet off the ground and was supported on its axles by wooden blocks and column vehicle lifts.The court was told the man, who does not want to be named, was being assisted by a colleague who was raising and lowering the bus using the vehicle lift control on his instruction. However, one of the wooden blocks broke and the axle dropped onto the mechanic breaking his pelvis and several ribs. He was hospitalised for two weeks, could not work for six months, and still suffers from pain.
(GK)
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London Bus Drivers Postpone Strike Action
Planned strike action by London bus drivers has been postponed as an "act of goodwill". The strike action was due to take place on Friday and Monday, with drivers walking out across the city's 18 bus companies. Unite the union has called on the bus companies to accept an invitation for talks.
London Bus Drivers Postpone Strike Action
Planned strike action by London bus drivers has been postponed as an "act of goodwill". The strike action was due to take place on Friday and Monday, with drivers walking out across the city's 18 bus companies. Unite the union has called on the bus companies to accept an invitation for talks.
27 April 2009
Law Change Allows Motorists To Fly The Flag
Patriotic motorists in Wales will be able to display their national flag on their number plates, following a change in the law. Transport Secretary Geoff Hoon announced the change, which means the 1.7 million vehicles registered in Wales will be able to display the red dragon emblem.
Law Change Allows Motorists To Fly The Flag
Patriotic motorists in Wales will be able to display their national flag on their number plates, following a change in the law. Transport Secretary Geoff Hoon announced the change, which means the 1.7 million vehicles registered in Wales will be able to display the red dragon emblem.
18 February 2011
Further Arrest Over East Dulwich Murder
There has been a further arrest in connection with the murder of a teenager in south London. Police were called after midnight on Saturday 29 January following reports of an assault close to East Dulwich rail station.
Further Arrest Over East Dulwich Murder
There has been a further arrest in connection with the murder of a teenager in south London. Police were called after midnight on Saturday 29 January following reports of an assault close to East Dulwich rail station.
08 May 2009
Man Jailed For Attempted Murder Of Pc
A south London man has been jailed for 25 years for tying to shoot a policeman. Michael Mitchell, 32, of Babington Road, Streatham, was convicted of attempting to murder Pc Shaun Callow, possession of a firearm and possession of drugs with intent to supply.
Man Jailed For Attempted Murder Of Pc
A south London man has been jailed for 25 years for tying to shoot a policeman. Michael Mitchell, 32, of Babington Road, Streatham, was convicted of attempting to murder Pc Shaun Callow, possession of a firearm and possession of drugs with intent to supply.
11 May 2012
London Underground Workers Welcome Olympic Payment
Unite members working for London Underground have welcomed an £850 Olympic payment. There had been extensive negotiations over the working arrangements attached to the deal and to whom the payments should apply. Unite represents hundreds of engineering, electrical, power control and management workers employed by London Underground Limited.
London Underground Workers Welcome Olympic Payment
Unite members working for London Underground have welcomed an £850 Olympic payment. There had been extensive negotiations over the working arrangements attached to the deal and to whom the payments should apply. Unite represents hundreds of engineering, electrical, power control and management workers employed by London Underground Limited.
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