Archive | February, 2011

Islamic British Airways worker convicted of jet bomb terror plot – This is London

28. February 2011

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Islamic British Airways worker convicted of jet bomb terror plot – This is London

This is London Islamic British Airways worker convicted of jet bomb terror plot This is London The software engineer was instructed by Yemeni preacher Anwar al-Awlaki to take advantage of the BA strike and train as cabin crew. His attempt failed, but Karim was intent on martyrdom. He passed on key information about airport security and suggested ...

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Newly resignalled Jubilee Line – Rail.co

28. February 2011

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Newly resignalled Jubilee Line – Rail.co

Rail.co Newly resignalled Jubilee Line Rail.co Capacity increased by 33% and journey times reduced by 22% – figures that would make any train operator's mouth water. However, these are the statistics claimed by Boris Johnson, Mayor of London, for the newly resignalled Jubilee Line

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Teenager killed after being hit by train, Somerset – Bridgwater Mercury

27. February 2011

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Teenager killed after being hit by train , Somerset Bridgwater Mercury A TEENAGE boy has been killed after he was hit by a train in Bridgwater on Friday evening.

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Thornaby train passengers to get free books – BBC News

27. February 2011

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Thornaby train passengers to get free books BBC News Train passengers are to to be given free books as part of a campaign to promote libraries. Stockton Library is currently undergoing a £1.9m refurbishment and many old volumes are being cleared out to make way for new stock

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Yeovil Town sign trio of youngsters – Yeovil Express

27. February 2011

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Yeovil Town sign trio of youngsters Yeovil Express The Onside scheme, which gives young people the opportunity to train with Yeovil Town FC coaches every week, provides training and positive activities for young people in Yeovil, Martock, Crewkerne, South Petherton and Ilminster. ... and more

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Watchet First Sea Scout Group – Somerset County Gazette

27. February 2011

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Watchet First Sea Scout Group Somerset County Gazette The Avon and Somerset Police Community Trust helped raise funds to buy four marine VHF training radios and train a leader to become a Royal Yachting Association instructor for group. John Richards and David Mainwaring from Watchet made up the shortfall ... and more

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Tanks for the memory in Melksham – Wiltshire Times

27. February 2011

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Tanks for the memory in Melksham Wiltshire Times After the trips in a tank and a Tiger Moth, his sisters are now scratching their heads to come up with something for a 70th birthday treat.

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Walsall: Dean Smith hails his helpers – Sunday Mercury

27. February 2011

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Walsall: Dean Smith hails his helpers Sunday Mercury “I was at Walsall as a youngster when Ray Train was my youth-team coach and I have a lot of respect for him. He was another man who instilled those values into me. He hammered home to us that it was all about having the right attitude and that has ..

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Floods of memories in archive journey – Todmorden Today

27. February 2011

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Floods of memories in archive journey Todmorden Today Todmorden's earliest electricity works (under the bus garage) were very avant-garde for the times and owned by the town! The viaduct near Bobbin Mill looked splendid with a steam train crossing. Many other mills featured, almost always accompanied by ..

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Oscar hopefuls on why their Edinburgh-set animated movie means so much – Scottish Daily Record

27. February 2011

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Oscar hopefuls on why their Edinburgh-set animated movie means so much Scottish Daily Record The Illusionist is up for Best Animated Feature Film at the Oscars but has stiffcompetition from Toy Story 3 and How To Train Your Dragon. While the couple certainly feel their project is deserving of the gong, they are realistic. ...

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