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19/07/2013
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Prison Officers Deny 'Any Wrongdoing' After Woolwich Suspect Loses Teeth
An investigation is underway after one of the Woolwich murder suspects reportedly lost two front teeth in an incident at London's Belmarsh Prison on Wednesday.
The Prison Officers Association denied "any wrongdoing" by guards saying prisoner was subjected to restraint by officers using approved control and restraint techniques.
A POA spokesman added: "Our members strenuously deny any wrongdoing and the POA will be supporting them legally and emotionally during this difficult time.
"The use of restraint is only used where necessary."
'Chaos' Fear Over Birmingham Tunnel Closures
Concerns have been raised over city centre "chaos" as Birmingham's main city centre tunnels will close for six weeks.
The tunnels are closing to allow the first major work in their 40-year history .
The St Chad's and Queensway tunnels, on the A38 between St Chad's Cathedral and The Mailbox, will shut at 22:00 BST.
Steve Brittan, Birmingham Chamber of Commerce's president, has warned it will cause "chaos" in the city centre.
The tunnels, which are due to reopen at 06:00 on 2 September, will also shut for six weeks for more work next year.
'Jubilee' Forest Accidentally Cut Down
A wood created for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee has been accidentally mowed down by a council workman.
The 2,000 saplings planted in December 2012 in Nidd Gorge, near Harrogate, recreated an ancient woodland.
Keith Wilkinson, chairman of the Bilton Conservation Group which planted the trees, said the workman had "turned left instead of right".
Harrogate Borough Council apologised for the error and said it would help with replanting the area.
An investigation is underway after one of the Woolwich murder suspects reportedly lost two front teeth in an incident at London's Belmarsh Prison on Wednesday.
The Prison Officers Association denied "any wrongdoing" by guards saying prisoner was subjected to restraint by officers using approved control and restraint techniques.
A POA spokesman added: "Our members strenuously deny any wrongdoing and the POA will be supporting them legally and emotionally during this difficult time.
"The use of restraint is only used where necessary."
'Chaos' Fear Over Birmingham Tunnel Closures
Concerns have been raised over city centre "chaos" as Birmingham's main city centre tunnels will close for six weeks.
The tunnels are closing to allow the first major work in their 40-year history .
The St Chad's and Queensway tunnels, on the A38 between St Chad's Cathedral and The Mailbox, will shut at 22:00 BST.
Steve Brittan, Birmingham Chamber of Commerce's president, has warned it will cause "chaos" in the city centre.
The tunnels, which are due to reopen at 06:00 on 2 September, will also shut for six weeks for more work next year.
'Jubilee' Forest Accidentally Cut Down
A wood created for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee has been accidentally mowed down by a council workman.
The 2,000 saplings planted in December 2012 in Nidd Gorge, near Harrogate, recreated an ancient woodland.
Keith Wilkinson, chairman of the Bilton Conservation Group which planted the trees, said the workman had "turned left instead of right".
Harrogate Borough Council apologised for the error and said it would help with replanting the area.
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18 July 2014
Birmingham City Centre Tunnels To Close For Six Weeks
Following a series of night time closures, tunnels through Birmingham city centre are to be closed full time, until 06 September. Work is being carried out in the tunnels at St Chad's and Queensway to install new ventilation systems, along with new CCTV and communications equipment.
Birmingham City Centre Tunnels To Close For Six Weeks
Following a series of night time closures, tunnels through Birmingham city centre are to be closed full time, until 06 September. Work is being carried out in the tunnels at St Chad's and Queensway to install new ventilation systems, along with new CCTV and communications equipment.
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