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13/12/2012
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Third Arrest Over Gambian National Murder
A third man has been charged with the murder of a Gambian national in Leith, Edinburgh.
Dodou Leigh, 30, was found dead in a flat in Hawkhill Close on 4 December.
Kevin Addison, 27, made no plea or declaration and was remanded in custody.
The arrest follows the court appearance of George Thomson, 29, and Roche Thomson, 24, who have been charged with Mr Leigh's murder.
Appeal For Man Who Murdered Sons
A man who stabbed his two sons to death in a car and then left it burning is to have his case sent to the Appeal Court.
The incident happened in East Dunbartonshire.
46-year-old Ashok Kalyanjee has pleaded guilty to murder.
He was sentenced to life in prison over the deaths of his sons, Paul, 6, and Jay, 3, in May 2008.
The Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission says a miscarriage of justice could have been carried out if it is found the man has mental health issues.
Kalyanjee, a tourism student originally from India, admitted killing the boys in Lennoxtown after collecting them from his mother.
The boy's bodies were later found in a burned-out car in the Campsie Fells near Glasgow.
Rothko Vandal Jailed
The man who defaced a Mark Rothko painting at London’s Tate Gallery has been jailed.
Wlodzimierz Umaniec is the co-founder of the 'yellowism' art movement.
The 26-year-old, from Worthing, West Sussex, pleaded guilty to criminal damage to property valued at more than £5,000.
Mr Umaniec daubed paint on the work 'Black on Maroon' on 7 October. He stepped over a barrier and wrote his name and the words "12, a potential piece of yellowism". He then fled from the gallery.
It is thought the painting could take up to 18 months to repair and could cost about £200,000.
Lorry Fire Closes Carriageway
The northbound carriageway of the A500 in Stoke-on-Trent has been closed following a lorry fire.
Staffordshire Fire Service was called to the fire at 04:17.
The lorry had been carrying flammable gas and a quantity of pallets.
It is as yet unknown when the carriageway will reopen.
The fire service has advised people nearby to close doors and windows as a precaution, but said it had the fire under control.
(IT)
A third man has been charged with the murder of a Gambian national in Leith, Edinburgh.
Dodou Leigh, 30, was found dead in a flat in Hawkhill Close on 4 December.
Kevin Addison, 27, made no plea or declaration and was remanded in custody.
The arrest follows the court appearance of George Thomson, 29, and Roche Thomson, 24, who have been charged with Mr Leigh's murder.
Appeal For Man Who Murdered Sons
A man who stabbed his two sons to death in a car and then left it burning is to have his case sent to the Appeal Court.
The incident happened in East Dunbartonshire.
46-year-old Ashok Kalyanjee has pleaded guilty to murder.
He was sentenced to life in prison over the deaths of his sons, Paul, 6, and Jay, 3, in May 2008.
The Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission says a miscarriage of justice could have been carried out if it is found the man has mental health issues.
Kalyanjee, a tourism student originally from India, admitted killing the boys in Lennoxtown after collecting them from his mother.
The boy's bodies were later found in a burned-out car in the Campsie Fells near Glasgow.
Rothko Vandal Jailed
The man who defaced a Mark Rothko painting at London’s Tate Gallery has been jailed.
Wlodzimierz Umaniec is the co-founder of the 'yellowism' art movement.
The 26-year-old, from Worthing, West Sussex, pleaded guilty to criminal damage to property valued at more than £5,000.
Mr Umaniec daubed paint on the work 'Black on Maroon' on 7 October. He stepped over a barrier and wrote his name and the words "12, a potential piece of yellowism". He then fled from the gallery.
It is thought the painting could take up to 18 months to repair and could cost about £200,000.
Lorry Fire Closes Carriageway
The northbound carriageway of the A500 in Stoke-on-Trent has been closed following a lorry fire.
Staffordshire Fire Service was called to the fire at 04:17.
The lorry had been carrying flammable gas and a quantity of pallets.
It is as yet unknown when the carriageway will reopen.
The fire service has advised people nearby to close doors and windows as a precaution, but said it had the fire under control.
(IT)
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Two Tyne and Wear firefighters are to be recognised for their bravery at a special ceremony today. Andrew Nelson and Allan Richardson will be presented with the Chief Fire Officer's Commendations for brave and meritorious conduct after saving a man's life. The men took part in a dramatic rescue in the early hours of 4 February.
31 August 2006
Firefighters launch four-day strike
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Firefighters launch four-day strike
More than 1,000 firefighters across Merseyside have begun a four-day strike in protest over planned job cuts. Another four-day stoppage is scheduled to begin two hours after the first one ends.
18 December 2008
Appeal After Man Found In Burning Car
Police are appealing for information concerning the death of a man found in a burning car. Officers were called to reports of a car on fire at Mowlem Trading Estate, near to Leeside Road, N17, shortly after 1:00am on 17 December 2008. The London Fire Brigade were in attendance extinguishing the fire when they discovered a person inside.
Appeal After Man Found In Burning Car
Police are appealing for information concerning the death of a man found in a burning car. Officers were called to reports of a car on fire at Mowlem Trading Estate, near to Leeside Road, N17, shortly after 1:00am on 17 December 2008. The London Fire Brigade were in attendance extinguishing the fire when they discovered a person inside.
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Suspicious Glasgow Car Fires
Detectives in Glasgow's East End are investigating a spate of vehicle fire attacks in the city yesterday. Shortly after 3.30am police were called to a report of a vehicle fire in Ashvale Crescent, Glasgow. Upon arrival police were advised by Strathclyde Fire Service that four vehicles had been damaged by fire.
Suspicious Glasgow Car Fires
Detectives in Glasgow's East End are investigating a spate of vehicle fire attacks in the city yesterday. Shortly after 3.30am police were called to a report of a vehicle fire in Ashvale Crescent, Glasgow. Upon arrival police were advised by Strathclyde Fire Service that four vehicles had been damaged by fire.
19 November 2008
Chief Fire Officer Resigns Over Child Porn Arrest
A top fire officer for the West Midlands Fire Service has resigned after he was arrested on suspicion of making indecent images of children. West Midlands Police arrested Frank Sheehan, 55, yesterday at his home in Sutton Coldfield.
Chief Fire Officer Resigns Over Child Porn Arrest
A top fire officer for the West Midlands Fire Service has resigned after he was arrested on suspicion of making indecent images of children. West Midlands Police arrested Frank Sheehan, 55, yesterday at his home in Sutton Coldfield.
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