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Archive for July, 2009

Canal staff praised after saving pensioner – stv.tv

Friday, July 31st, 2009 Posted in Northern | No Comments »

Canal staff praised after saving pensionerstv.tvShe was incapable of swimming and was incapable of reaching the ladder. Northern Constabulary have praised the canal staff for their actions.and more »

Driver survives 120ft cliff drop – BBC News

Friday, July 31st, 2009 Posted in Northern | No Comments »

BBC NewsDriver survives 120ft cliff dropBBC NewsNorthern Constabulary said the 60-year-old man's injuries were not thought to be life threatening. Officers said the man was conscious during his rescue ...and more »

Investigations continue after death at Findochty Harbour – stv.tv

Friday, July 31st, 2009 Posted in Grampian | No Comments »

Investigations continue after death at Findochty Harbourstv.tvGrampian Police have said the man's death is not being treated as suspicious. It has emerged that several people saw the man and various children jumping ...

Family's grief at quarry death of boy, 15 – The Herald

Friday, July 31st, 2009 Posted in Lothian & Borders | No Comments »

Family's grief at quarry death of boy, 15The HeraldIn a statement released by Lothian and Borders Police, the Steedman family said: "He will be well and truly missed beyond words. ...

Pigeon loft fire 'was deliberate' – BBC News

Friday, July 31st, 2009 Posted in Grampian | No Comments »

Pigeon loft fire 'was deliberate'BBC NewsGrampian Police said the fire had left the owner of the pigeons "devastated" and appealed for witnesses. Sgt Gillian Gauld said: "This is an awful incident ...and more »

Family pay tribute to boy drowned at quarry – Telegraph.co.uk

Friday, July 31st, 2009 Posted in Lothian & Borders | No Comments »

Telegraph.co.ukFamily pay tribute to boy drowned at quarryTelegraph.co.ukIn a statement released by Lothian and Borders Police, the Steedman family said he was an "outgoing" boy who "enjoyed life". They said: "He will be well and ...and more »

OAP shocked at Monifieth theft – Evening Telegraph

Friday, July 31st, 2009 Posted in Tayside | No Comments »

OAP shocked at Monifieth theftEvening TelegraphA spokesperson from Tayside Police confirmed they are looking for two women in connection with theft, which took place at around 11.45am last Saturday. ...