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08/07/2014
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UHL Ban Showering Following Legionella Bacteria In Water System
A ban on showering has been put in place for patients of two wards at Leicester General Hospital, following the discovery of Legionella bacteria in its water system.
The ban has been put in place for patients on wards 28 and 29, with University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL) saying that there are "no known cases of infection".
Edinburgh Zoo Giant Panda Conceives
Edinburgh Zoo has confirmed that its Giant Panda Tian Tian has conceived.
The panda was artificially inseminated earlier this year, however experts have said that doesn't mean she is technically pregnant and have urged people "not to get too excited."
If everything "goes to plan" the zoo has said "a 20 to 30 day pregnancy will follow with the Giant Panda potentially giving birth in August.
Channel Tunnel Fully Reopened
The Channel Tunnel have said that the service is now fully operational agains after a power fault caused delays and disruptions on Monday.
Passengers were evacuated from a train which stopped about a quarter of the way into its journey.
Services are now running through both the main tunnels but there are delays of up to an hour on the Eurostar, and four trains were cancelled earlier.
(MH/CD)
A ban on showering has been put in place for patients of two wards at Leicester General Hospital, following the discovery of Legionella bacteria in its water system.
The ban has been put in place for patients on wards 28 and 29, with University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL) saying that there are "no known cases of infection".
Edinburgh Zoo Giant Panda Conceives
Edinburgh Zoo has confirmed that its Giant Panda Tian Tian has conceived.
The panda was artificially inseminated earlier this year, however experts have said that doesn't mean she is technically pregnant and have urged people "not to get too excited."
If everything "goes to plan" the zoo has said "a 20 to 30 day pregnancy will follow with the Giant Panda potentially giving birth in August.
Channel Tunnel Fully Reopened
The Channel Tunnel have said that the service is now fully operational agains after a power fault caused delays and disruptions on Monday.
Passengers were evacuated from a train which stopped about a quarter of the way into its journey.
Services are now running through both the main tunnels but there are delays of up to an hour on the Eurostar, and four trains were cancelled earlier.
(MH/CD)
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10 January 2011
UK Landmark Panda Deal Agreed
For the first time in 17 years, two giant pandas will be residing in Edinburgh Zoo. The UK landmark deal was agreed at Lancaster House in London by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland and the Chinese Wildlife Conservation Association. The agreement was witnessed by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and Vice Premier of China Li Keqiang.
UK Landmark Panda Deal Agreed
For the first time in 17 years, two giant pandas will be residing in Edinburgh Zoo. The UK landmark deal was agreed at Lancaster House in London by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland and the Chinese Wildlife Conservation Association. The agreement was witnessed by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and Vice Premier of China Li Keqiang.
12 August 2014
Tests Show 'Strong Indication' Edinburgh Panda Is Pregnant
Edinburgh Zoo's panda is thought to be pregnant and could give birth by the end of the month, experts say. Tian Tian was artificially inseminated in July after the failure of efforts to bring her together with a make partner.
Tests Show 'Strong Indication' Edinburgh Panda Is Pregnant
Edinburgh Zoo's panda is thought to be pregnant and could give birth by the end of the month, experts say. Tian Tian was artificially inseminated in July after the failure of efforts to bring her together with a make partner.
29 June 2007
50-year-old murder case reopens
Detectives in Herefordshire are reopening an investigation into the disappearance of a 25-year-old man in 1954, after receiving new evidence. The case of Derek Saville, who disappeared from Canon Pyon on December 7, 1954, is being reopened after a new witness came forward with information.
50-year-old murder case reopens
Detectives in Herefordshire are reopening an investigation into the disappearance of a 25-year-old man in 1954, after receiving new evidence. The case of Derek Saville, who disappeared from Canon Pyon on December 7, 1954, is being reopened after a new witness came forward with information.
10 October 2014
Investigation Launched After Body Discovered On Carriageway
An investigation has been launched following the discovery of a body in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is understood police were called to the eastbound carriageway of the A48 at about 21:20 amid reports that a man was walking on the road. Police subsequently found the body of a man, understood to be aged in his 30s.
Investigation Launched After Body Discovered On Carriageway
An investigation has been launched following the discovery of a body in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is understood police were called to the eastbound carriageway of the A48 at about 21:20 amid reports that a man was walking on the road. Police subsequently found the body of a man, understood to be aged in his 30s.
12 March 2014
Minimum Wage Increases Announced
The government has announced a 19p increase in the national minimum wage, bring it up to £6.50 per hour. The new will come into effect in October following a recommendation by the Low Pay Commission for a 3% rise. Alongside this the rate for 18 to 20-year-olds will be increased by 2%, going up by 10p to £5.13 an hour.
Minimum Wage Increases Announced
The government has announced a 19p increase in the national minimum wage, bring it up to £6.50 per hour. The new will come into effect in October following a recommendation by the Low Pay Commission for a 3% rise. Alongside this the rate for 18 to 20-year-olds will be increased by 2%, going up by 10p to £5.13 an hour.
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