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30/04/2015
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Thousands Of Train Passengers Stranded After Power Cut
A power cut has lead to trains in and out of Victoria Station being suspended and thousands of passengers evacuated from stranded trains.
It is understood that there are electrical faults between Wandsworth Common and Clapham Junction, with passengers on Southern trains badly affected and all Gatwick Express services cancelled.
According to reports some passengers were stuck on trains for five hours with no air conditioning.
Council Considers Charging Surf Schools To 'Use The Sea'
Cornwall Council is believed to be considering charging surf schools for "using the sea", according to a report by the BBC.
It is understood the council is to consider the move as a way to raise money to keep beaches clean.
It is claimed that watersports firms may need to buy a licence in order to use the sea, at a cost of up to £2,000 a year.
The proposals have been described as "no more than an additional income tax", by Harlyn surf school.
Job Losses Expected With Closure Of Chemical Factory
More than 60 jobs are to be lost with the closure of Albany Molecular Research Inc (AMRI) in Flintshire.
AMRI have announced that following a consultation process, the Holywell site will end operations by the end of 2015.
William S Marth, AMR's president, said: "This was a difficult decision as it impacts team members who have made valuable contributions to AMRI.
"We will work diligently to ensure the closing of the Holywell facility goes as smoothly as possible for our customers and employees."
AMRI has previously said the site had failed to act as a channel between Europe and the United States and now it did not fit in with the "new strategic direction" of the company.
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A power cut has lead to trains in and out of Victoria Station being suspended and thousands of passengers evacuated from stranded trains.
It is understood that there are electrical faults between Wandsworth Common and Clapham Junction, with passengers on Southern trains badly affected and all Gatwick Express services cancelled.
According to reports some passengers were stuck on trains for five hours with no air conditioning.
Council Considers Charging Surf Schools To 'Use The Sea'
Cornwall Council is believed to be considering charging surf schools for "using the sea", according to a report by the BBC.
It is understood the council is to consider the move as a way to raise money to keep beaches clean.
It is claimed that watersports firms may need to buy a licence in order to use the sea, at a cost of up to £2,000 a year.
The proposals have been described as "no more than an additional income tax", by Harlyn surf school.
Job Losses Expected With Closure Of Chemical Factory
More than 60 jobs are to be lost with the closure of Albany Molecular Research Inc (AMRI) in Flintshire.
AMRI have announced that following a consultation process, the Holywell site will end operations by the end of 2015.
William S Marth, AMR's president, said: "This was a difficult decision as it impacts team members who have made valuable contributions to AMRI.
"We will work diligently to ensure the closing of the Holywell facility goes as smoothly as possible for our customers and employees."
AMRI has previously said the site had failed to act as a channel between Europe and the United States and now it did not fit in with the "new strategic direction" of the company.
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07 August 2009
Great Train Robber Released
Ronnie Biggs has been formally released from prison today on compassionate grounds. Justice Secretary Jack Straw yesterday approved the Great Train Robber's release. Biggs - who turns 80 tomorrow - is severely ill with pneumonia was told he is unlikely to recover.
Great Train Robber Released
Ronnie Biggs has been formally released from prison today on compassionate grounds. Justice Secretary Jack Straw yesterday approved the Great Train Robber's release. Biggs - who turns 80 tomorrow - is severely ill with pneumonia was told he is unlikely to recover.
26 June 2008
Great Escape On The Cards For Infamous Train Robber
Infamous train robber, Ronnie Biggs, could be freed from jail in a year, his lawyer has said. Biggs, 78, was sentenced to 30 years for the 1963 robbery, but escaped Wandsworth prison by scaling a rope ladder, after 15 months.
Great Escape On The Cards For Infamous Train Robber
Infamous train robber, Ronnie Biggs, could be freed from jail in a year, his lawyer has said. Biggs, 78, was sentenced to 30 years for the 1963 robbery, but escaped Wandsworth prison by scaling a rope ladder, after 15 months.
18 July 2005
Engineering firm pleads guilty to Hatfield safety breach
Engineering firm Balfour Beattie has pleaded guilty to the charge that it breached safety standards before the Hatfield train disaster, in which four people died. The change of plea comes after the company, and five of its managers, were cleared of corporate manslaughter charges last week.
Engineering firm pleads guilty to Hatfield safety breach
Engineering firm Balfour Beattie has pleaded guilty to the charge that it breached safety standards before the Hatfield train disaster, in which four people died. The change of plea comes after the company, and five of its managers, were cleared of corporate manslaughter charges last week.
07 April 2005
London commuters set to get free paper
The way has been cleared for a new afternoon or evening newspaper to be distributed to London commuters, following the completion of an OFT investigation.
London commuters set to get free paper
The way has been cleared for a new afternoon or evening newspaper to be distributed to London commuters, following the completion of an OFT investigation.
19 September 2014
90 Passengers Rescued From Flood Train
Ninety people have been rescued from a train in southern England after it became trapped in flood waters. Overnight storms flooded part of the train track near Corsham in Wiltshire, with passengers stuck for around four hours before they could be taken off the train.
90 Passengers Rescued From Flood Train
Ninety people have been rescued from a train in southern England after it became trapped in flood waters. Overnight storms flooded part of the train track near Corsham in Wiltshire, with passengers stuck for around four hours before they could be taken off the train.
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