21/03/2014

Other News In Brief

GRI Confirm Six Cases Of Swine Flu

Glasgow Royal Infirmary has confirmed six cases of swine flu.

Six patients are being treated for the H1N1 virus, however, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (GGC) said that none of cases gave "any cause for concern".

£300,000 Of Illicit Alcohol Seized

More than 169,000 litres of illicit alcohol has been seized by HM Revenue and Customs officers in Cardiff.

The HMRC confirmed that the wine, beer and spirits were recovered during a raid on a business unit on Tuesday.

The customs agency said that the alcohol represented a potential loss of £300,000.

A Cardiff man was arrested in connection with the seizure.

Kate Bush Announces Series Of London Shows

Kate Bush has announced a series of shows in the London later this year.

The announcement was made on her website, which says she will play 15 shows at London's Hammersmith Apollo in August and September.

The title for the show is Before the Dawn and the first date will be 26 August.

Tickets go on sale 09:30 GMT Friday, 28 March.

(MH/JP)

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