Archive for: May, 2010

Gaza aid ship stormed by Israeli forces

A report from the Israeli army says that ships carrying aid to the Gaza Strip were stormed by their commandos resulting in the killing of at least nine people.
The incident occured when the largest of the vessel’s was in international waters and still 40 miles out at sea.
Approximately 500 people were onboard as the Israeli [...]

Lowest mortgage rates for 15 months

According to a recent survey mortgage rates have now hit their lowest point for 15 months.
The survey was carried out by Moneyfacts.co.uk and their research indicated that since last year’s March base rate was cut to 0.5% a two year fixed rate mortgage has now seen the average rate drop from 5.21% at it’s peak [...]

Bradford river remains are ‘not human’ say police

The remains that were found in the River Aire in Shipley have been confirmed as ‘not human’ by the police investigating the case of three Bradford women’s deaths.
Following the discovery of Suzanne Blamires body parts in the river on Tuesday furthur remains were found on Saturday near the same location but after examination have been [...]

Train brought to standstill by dandelions

Well in the UK I think that we have come accustomed to many things that can bring our trains to a halt but yesterday a new seasonal problem came to light and stopped the 15.57 Grand Central Trains departure from London.
In recent times we have had snow on the line and Autumn leaves but now [...]

Vaccine for breast cancer ready for trial within 12 months

A recent claim by a scientist has said that a jab could be given to all women over 40 years that could prevent them from getting breast cancer.
The risk of breast cancer in women approaching their mid forties rises sharply and if the drug is successful in it’s trials then GP’s would be able to [...]

Dennis Hopper dies of cancer aged 74

At the age of 74 Dennis Hopper has died of prostate cancer. The Hollywood actor had appeared in some great movies such as Blue Velvet, Easy Rider and Apocalypse Now.
The actor died at his home in California on Saturday morning where he was surrounded by his family and friends.
The year of 1969 saw a dazzling [...]

Gary Coleman child star of Diff’rent Strokes has died

Gary Coleman the child star who appeared in the hit show Diff’rent Strokes died after suffering a haemorrhage of the brain, he was aged 42.

He lived in Utah state in the US and was rushed to hospital on Wednesday after having a fall at his home.
He was well known and loved for the [...]

Ronnie Biggs The Great Train Robber taken to hospital

After complaining of chest pains eighty year old Ronnie Biggs was taken to Barnet General hospital and his son Michael said that he would be undergoing tests later in the evening.
Mr Biggs is known for the part he took in the Great Train Robbery that happened on the 8th August 1963 at Ledburn, Bucks when [...]

Volcanos erupt in Guatemale and Ecuador

The Tungurahua volcano in Ecuador and the Pacaya volcano in Guatemala have both erupted and forced thousands of people to evacuate their homes.
Guayaquil is the largest city in Ecuador and due to the volcanic eruptions had to close down it’s airport and schools while also causing the evacuation of seven villages.
Over fifty people were injured [...]

Manchester United Football Club is not for sale

A consortium known as the Red Knights came to light several months ago and since then there has been a huge media battle over the possible sale and value of the Manchester United Football Club however once again it has been stated that the club is not for sale.
It was said that the owners of [...]

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