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17/06/2013
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Remembrance Service Held For Drummer Lee Rigby
A multi-faith remembrance service has been held near the army barracks in Woolwich for murdered Drummer Lee Rigby.
Mr Rigby was murdered in an unprovoked knife attack in south-east London in May.
A wreath was laid at the site were the soldier was killed and a collection was taken to raise money for 'Peace Monument', designed by a local artist.
Duke Of Edinburgh Leaves Hospital
Prince Philip has left hospital, on the 12th day following admission for exploratory abdominal surgery.
The 92-year-old is now expected to spend two months convalescing.
It is understood that the Duke of Edinburgh's surgery was planned and not an emergency.
Briton Survive Fall From 15th Floor Balcony
A 20-year-old Briton has survived falling from the 15th floor balcony of an apartment block in New Zealand.
According to reports Tom Stilwell was locked out of his 14th floor apartment and was attempting to climb down the balcony of the above apartment when he fell at around 02:00 local time on Sunday morning.
It is understood he suffered fractures and internal injuries, but his condition was described as "satisfactory".
(MH/CD)
A multi-faith remembrance service has been held near the army barracks in Woolwich for murdered Drummer Lee Rigby.
Mr Rigby was murdered in an unprovoked knife attack in south-east London in May.
A wreath was laid at the site were the soldier was killed and a collection was taken to raise money for 'Peace Monument', designed by a local artist.
Duke Of Edinburgh Leaves Hospital
Prince Philip has left hospital, on the 12th day following admission for exploratory abdominal surgery.
The 92-year-old is now expected to spend two months convalescing.
It is understood that the Duke of Edinburgh's surgery was planned and not an emergency.
Briton Survive Fall From 15th Floor Balcony
A 20-year-old Briton has survived falling from the 15th floor balcony of an apartment block in New Zealand.
According to reports Tom Stilwell was locked out of his 14th floor apartment and was attempting to climb down the balcony of the above apartment when he fell at around 02:00 local time on Sunday morning.
It is understood he suffered fractures and internal injuries, but his condition was described as "satisfactory".
(MH/CD)
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19 November 2014
Permanent Memorial For Lee Rigby To Be Erected In Middleton
A bronze drum is to erected in Middleton as a permanent memorial to murdered soldier Lee Rigby. Fusilier Rigby was murdered near Woolwich Barracks in London on 22nd May 2013 in an attack by two British Muslim converts. He was 25-years-old.
Permanent Memorial For Lee Rigby To Be Erected In Middleton
A bronze drum is to erected in Middleton as a permanent memorial to murdered soldier Lee Rigby. Fusilier Rigby was murdered near Woolwich Barracks in London on 22nd May 2013 in an attack by two British Muslim converts. He was 25-years-old.
04 July 2013
Drummer Lee Rigby To Be Given Military Funeral On July 12
Drummer Lee Rigby will receive a military funeral at Bury Parish Church in Greater Manchester on July 12. The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers soldier was murdered as he made his way back to his barracks in Woolwich in south-east London in May. An MoD spokesman has said the Drummer Rigby's service will be private but shall be broadcast over a PA system.
Drummer Lee Rigby To Be Given Military Funeral On July 12
Drummer Lee Rigby will receive a military funeral at Bury Parish Church in Greater Manchester on July 12. The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers soldier was murdered as he made his way back to his barracks in Woolwich in south-east London in May. An MoD spokesman has said the Drummer Rigby's service will be private but shall be broadcast over a PA system.
25 November 2014
Lee Rigby Murder Could Not Have Been Prevented - ICS Report
A parliamentary inquiry has found that the murder of Fusilier Lee Rigby could not have been prevented, despite intelligence on the two men who killed the 25-year-old.
Lee Rigby Murder Could Not Have Been Prevented - ICS Report
A parliamentary inquiry has found that the murder of Fusilier Lee Rigby could not have been prevented, despite intelligence on the two men who killed the 25-year-old.
27 February 2014
Life Without Parole For Lee Rigby Murder 'Mastermind'
Michael Adebolajo has been sentenced to life without the possibility of parole for being the "mastermind" of the murder of Fusilier Lee Rigby. His co-defendant, Michael Adebowale, was jailed for a minimum sentence of 45 years for the same attack in May 2013.
Life Without Parole For Lee Rigby Murder 'Mastermind'
Michael Adebolajo has been sentenced to life without the possibility of parole for being the "mastermind" of the murder of Fusilier Lee Rigby. His co-defendant, Michael Adebowale, was jailed for a minimum sentence of 45 years for the same attack in May 2013.
30 May 2013
Man Charged With Murder Of Lee Rigby
A man has been charged over the murder of Drummer Lee Rigby, Metropolitan Police has confirmed. Michael Adebowale, 22, was charged following his release from hospital after authorisation from the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). Drummer Rigby was hit by a car before being hacked to death in a street attack in Woolwich last week.
Man Charged With Murder Of Lee Rigby
A man has been charged over the murder of Drummer Lee Rigby, Metropolitan Police has confirmed. Michael Adebowale, 22, was charged following his release from hospital after authorisation from the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). Drummer Rigby was hit by a car before being hacked to death in a street attack in Woolwich last week.
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