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Farne IslandsAlong with 30 fellow tourists, we're sailing on the first boat of the day out of Seahouses Harbour bound for the Farne Islands, a small group of islands managed by the National Trust as a bird...

Honey buzzards make second surprise UK invasion

When a mass migration of honey buzzards occured over England eight years ago, it was described as a 'once-in-a-lifetime-experience'. However, eight years later, it has happened again."Only a few dozen pairs of...

Hero Dog Missing: Brophy Saved Girl, 3, By Pushing Her Out Into The River Wear

Brophy, a long-legged boxer dog, is believed to have saved the life of Leona Baxter, 3, who was sucked into an underground storm tunnel.  The family pet had been playing with Leona and her sister, Kiah, 6,...

Floods clean-up operation begins in North East England

After the worst flooding to his Northumberland in 50 years, a massive cleanup effort has begun in North England."More than 1,000 properties were affected, with Morpeth being hardest hit as about 400 people were...

Wind Farms ‘Threat to National Security’

Latest reports are that Jack Bauer has been dispatched to the scene and will be dealing with these 'wind farms' personally. Apparently the Ministry of Defence has objected to at least four on-shore wind farms that...

Althorp opens for free on Diana anniversary

EARL Spencer's Althorp House and grounds will open its doors for free on the tenth anniversary of the death of Princess Diana. Earl's estate confirmed that it will mark the anniversary with a special free...

NI, Scotland, Wales & NE England minimum wage 'may be reduced'

"Prime Minister  Gordon Brown is considering plans which could see the minimum wage reduced in Northern Ireland, it is believed. The minimum wage is set at  £5.35 (US$10.99) across the UK, however, if the plans go ahead it will be reduced in NI, Scotland, Wales and...

£800 million for flood Prevention Announced

Update: After the floods - Hull struggles with interest rate rises "Gordon Brown has promised to increase funding for flood prevention from £600 million to £800 million. Speaking during today's Prime Minister's Questions, he said: "To increase the flood prevention...

Swan Hunter Shipyard Cranes To Move To India

"The shipyard cranes famous for mapping the skyline along the River Tyne in Newcastle are being dismantled and sent to India. The owner of the Swan Hunter yard, Jaap Kroese, has sold off the heavy equipment to an...

Helicopter 'Rebuilt' Before Crash

"A helicopter involved in a fatal crash after its rotor blades "broke off" had been rebuilt three months before the tragedy, an inquiry has heard. The Bell Jet Ranger crashed into a field near Coupar Angus, Perthshire, in December 2005. Pilot Captain Philip Ward, from...

'' Internet Phishing Scams ''

UPDATE 9th March 2007If your a victim of an Internet Phishing or Telemarketing Scam then this is where you go to report it... How to report a Phishing Email or Telemarketing Scam  Here are some examples...

ePetition Restrictions - Photography in Public Places

''Here's your chance to vote against yet another new law, which would stop you taking photos in a public place. I expect its another new money making scheme of charging you for a license, or is it a mistake or...

Petrol misery at the pumps

''The suspected contaminated fuel was allegedly sold by some service stations, including supermarket chains Tescos and Morrisons, mainly in the southeast of England. My sympathy goes out to the drivers who...

'Please Help these Special Children'

''My heart goes out to these Special People, they really do deserve a better chance in life. They are disadvantaged from birth. They are segregated and moved to other districts and due to this they have no...

Beacon

''How would you like this magnificent landmark in your front garden? If this was in my garden I would want to put an ornamental stainless steel attractive fencing around it. I would replace any broken panes of...

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