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30/01/2009
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Man Dies In Motorway Crash
A man has died and several people have been injured following a major crash on the A12 in Essex. Two are in hospital after the 12-car collision on the northbound carriageway at Ardleigh, near Colchester, at 6.30am. A man has suffered serious head injuries and is being treated at Queens Hospital in Romford. Meanwhile a woman is being treated in Colchester General Hospital for head and hand cuts. Five people were also treated at the scene. Ambulance manager Trevor Redburn said: "One patient suffered very serious injuries and could not be saved. Sadly, this person was confirmed deceased at the scene. Our thoughts are with the family of the deceased patient at this very sad time."
UK Doubles Humanitarian Aid For Sri Lanka
Douglas Alexander, Secretary of State for International Development, today doubled the UK's emergency humanitarian aid to the civilian population in Sri Lanka as the conflict between the Government and the Tamil Tigers (LTTE) escalates. The Department for International Development will send a team of experts to Sri Lanka in the coming days to assess the needs of civilians in the Vanni and to identify the priorities for UK funding. The UK will continue to work through those international relief agencies that are operational in Sri Lanka.
Robbery At Kilt Shop
Thousands of pounds worth of merchandise has been stolen from a kilt shop in the centre of Edinburgh. The Cashmere and Kilt Centre on Princes Street was broken into some time between 6.30pm on Wednesday and 9.30am on Thursday. It is understood tens of thousands of pounds worth of clothes was taken. A Lothian and Borders Police spokesman said: "We are now appealing for anyone who may have information that can help locate the suspects to come forward."
Darwin Home UK Nomination For World Heritage Site
Charles Darwin's home and workplace, Darwin's Landscape Laboratory, has been chosen as the UK's 2009 nomination to become a World Heritage Site, Culture Secretary Andy Burnham announced today. 2009 is the bicentenary of Darwin's birth and the 150th anniversary of the publication of his seminal work, 'On the Origin of Species'. Darwin's Landscape Laboratory, situated in the London Borough of Bromley, comprises Charles Darwin's house, experimental garden and the seven kilometres of countryside immediately around his property. It was used for Darwin's important scientific investigations for forty years after his round-the-world voyage on HMS Beagle in the 1830s. It was here that Darwin developed and demonstrated his theory of evolution by natural selection through the study of plants and animals in natural settings and under human management.
(JM/BMcc)
A man has died and several people have been injured following a major crash on the A12 in Essex. Two are in hospital after the 12-car collision on the northbound carriageway at Ardleigh, near Colchester, at 6.30am. A man has suffered serious head injuries and is being treated at Queens Hospital in Romford. Meanwhile a woman is being treated in Colchester General Hospital for head and hand cuts. Five people were also treated at the scene. Ambulance manager Trevor Redburn said: "One patient suffered very serious injuries and could not be saved. Sadly, this person was confirmed deceased at the scene. Our thoughts are with the family of the deceased patient at this very sad time."
UK Doubles Humanitarian Aid For Sri Lanka
Douglas Alexander, Secretary of State for International Development, today doubled the UK's emergency humanitarian aid to the civilian population in Sri Lanka as the conflict between the Government and the Tamil Tigers (LTTE) escalates. The Department for International Development will send a team of experts to Sri Lanka in the coming days to assess the needs of civilians in the Vanni and to identify the priorities for UK funding. The UK will continue to work through those international relief agencies that are operational in Sri Lanka.
Robbery At Kilt Shop
Thousands of pounds worth of merchandise has been stolen from a kilt shop in the centre of Edinburgh. The Cashmere and Kilt Centre on Princes Street was broken into some time between 6.30pm on Wednesday and 9.30am on Thursday. It is understood tens of thousands of pounds worth of clothes was taken. A Lothian and Borders Police spokesman said: "We are now appealing for anyone who may have information that can help locate the suspects to come forward."
Darwin Home UK Nomination For World Heritage Site
Charles Darwin's home and workplace, Darwin's Landscape Laboratory, has been chosen as the UK's 2009 nomination to become a World Heritage Site, Culture Secretary Andy Burnham announced today. 2009 is the bicentenary of Darwin's birth and the 150th anniversary of the publication of his seminal work, 'On the Origin of Species'. Darwin's Landscape Laboratory, situated in the London Borough of Bromley, comprises Charles Darwin's house, experimental garden and the seven kilometres of countryside immediately around his property. It was used for Darwin's important scientific investigations for forty years after his round-the-world voyage on HMS Beagle in the 1830s. It was here that Darwin developed and demonstrated his theory of evolution by natural selection through the study of plants and animals in natural settings and under human management.
(JM/BMcc)
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'Back-From-The-Dead' Canoeist 'Cheated On Wife'
The wife of "back-from-the-dead" canoeist John Darwin has appeared in court today to give her own account in the money laundering and deception case. Anne Darwin told a jury that she forgave her husband after he cheated on her and that she considered leaving him but "didn't know how she would cope" without him.
'Back-From-The-Dead' Canoeist 'Cheated On Wife'
The wife of "back-from-the-dead" canoeist John Darwin has appeared in court today to give her own account in the money laundering and deception case. Anne Darwin told a jury that she forgave her husband after he cheated on her and that she considered leaving him but "didn't know how she would cope" without him.
24 April 2014
British Tourist Deported Over Buddha Tattoo
A British woman has been deported from Sri Lanka after being arrested because of a tattoo of Buddha on her upper arm. Naomi Coleman was arrested on Monday when she arrived at the airport in the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo, for "hurting others' religious feelings".
British Tourist Deported Over Buddha Tattoo
A British woman has been deported from Sri Lanka after being arrested because of a tattoo of Buddha on her upper arm. Naomi Coleman was arrested on Monday when she arrived at the airport in the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo, for "hurting others' religious feelings".
03 March 2009
Ex-Kent Coach Injured In Lahore Attacks
A British cricket coach has been injured when gunmen opened fire on a bus carrying the Sri Lankan cricket team in Pakistan. The incident happened as the team bus came under gun and rocket fire as they travelled to face Pakistan in a Test match in Lahore.
Ex-Kent Coach Injured In Lahore Attacks
A British cricket coach has been injured when gunmen opened fire on a bus carrying the Sri Lankan cricket team in Pakistan. The incident happened as the team bus came under gun and rocket fire as they travelled to face Pakistan in a Test match in Lahore.
12 August 2008
Anne Darwin To Appeal Jail Sentence
The wife of the 'back-from-the-dead' canoeist John Darwin, has launched an appeal against her conviction and sentence, it has been revealed. Anne Darwin, 56, was found guilty of 15 charges of fraud and money laundering during a seven-day trial at Teeside Crown Court in July.
Anne Darwin To Appeal Jail Sentence
The wife of the 'back-from-the-dead' canoeist John Darwin, has launched an appeal against her conviction and sentence, it has been revealed. Anne Darwin, 56, was found guilty of 15 charges of fraud and money laundering during a seven-day trial at Teeside Crown Court in July.
24 July 2008
'Canoe' Couple Assets Frozen
The assets of John and Anne Darwin have been frozen in the first stage of the asset recovery operation. The 'back-from-the-dead' canoeist and his wife were each sentenced to six years for fraud. There is now a worldwide freeze on their assets and the process to reclaim £250,000 has begun through the Proceeds of Crime Act.
'Canoe' Couple Assets Frozen
The assets of John and Anne Darwin have been frozen in the first stage of the asset recovery operation. The 'back-from-the-dead' canoeist and his wife were each sentenced to six years for fraud. There is now a worldwide freeze on their assets and the process to reclaim £250,000 has begun through the Proceeds of Crime Act.
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