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14/05/2015
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Man Charged Over Fatal Collision
A man has been charged following a fatal collision in Hampshire last year.
Royston Pratt, 90, was involved in a crash between a motorbike and a Landrover at Staples Cross in December last year.
The 37 year old victim Robert McQueen died at the scene.
Mr Pratt has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving without due care or attention.
Firefighter Retires Aged 70
The longest serving firefighter in the UK has retired.
Roger Smith, 70, has retired after 48 years with Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Mr Smith said: "I am apparently the longest serving living firefighter in the country although I am a bit disappointed as I did want to get to 50 years. But due to my health, it's time to retire.
"It's unbelievable how the years have gone by but it has been a very enjoyable experience. I’ve met an awful lot of people and been to thousands of fires and other incidents, too many to remember."
Chief Fire Officer John Redmond said: "We salute Roger for his long and dedicated service which has spanned almost half a century."
Historic Buildings To be Refurbished
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has provided over £1 million of funding towards refurbishing historic buildings in Leicestershire.
The Greyfriars Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) aims to restore the buildings using traditional methods and materials.
Leicester Council are also providing £500,000 towards the project.
The team is being supported by the University of Leicester, De Montfort University, Leicester Civic Society and Leicester Cathedral.
(LM/CD)
A man has been charged following a fatal collision in Hampshire last year.
Royston Pratt, 90, was involved in a crash between a motorbike and a Landrover at Staples Cross in December last year.
The 37 year old victim Robert McQueen died at the scene.
Mr Pratt has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving without due care or attention.
Firefighter Retires Aged 70
The longest serving firefighter in the UK has retired.
Roger Smith, 70, has retired after 48 years with Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Mr Smith said: "I am apparently the longest serving living firefighter in the country although I am a bit disappointed as I did want to get to 50 years. But due to my health, it's time to retire.
"It's unbelievable how the years have gone by but it has been a very enjoyable experience. I’ve met an awful lot of people and been to thousands of fires and other incidents, too many to remember."
Chief Fire Officer John Redmond said: "We salute Roger for his long and dedicated service which has spanned almost half a century."
Historic Buildings To be Refurbished
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has provided over £1 million of funding towards refurbishing historic buildings in Leicestershire.
The Greyfriars Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) aims to restore the buildings using traditional methods and materials.
Leicester Council are also providing £500,000 towards the project.
The team is being supported by the University of Leicester, De Montfort University, Leicester Civic Society and Leicester Cathedral.
(LM/CD)
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18-Year-Old Jailed For Rape Of 11-Year-Old Schoolgirl
An 18-year-old man who raped an 11-year-old girl in a north London park, has been jailed for life, with a minimum term of eight years. Opemipo Jaji, of Edmonton, denied the attack in Jubilee Park, Enfield, north London in November last year. The jury had heard that Jaji had followed the girl off a bus as she made her way home from school.
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