By Gerald Heneghan Andrew Gilligan has been appointed as an advisor on cycling policy by London Mayor Boris Johnson.
Year: 2013
Heavy snowfall disrupts UK transport networks
By Gerald Heneghan Heavy snowfall has hit parts of the UK this morning (January 18th) and is expected to disrupt transport networks throughout the country.
Algerian gas plant hostage crisis ‘ongoing’
By Gerald Heneghan The hostage crisis at an Algerian gas plant is continuing today (January 18th), the UK Foreign Office has revealed.
Earthquake Strikes East Midlands
By Laura Moulden An earthquake struck the east Midlands this morning (Friday, January 18th), the British Geological Survey (BGS) has reported.
Tesco issues apology over horsemeat burger scandal
By Laura Moulden Tesco has issued an apology to their customers following the revelation that three beef burger products retailing in their stores were found
London Victoria reopens following rush hour train fire
By Gerald Heneghan London’s Victoria station was evacuated this morning (January 17th) after a fire broke out in the undercarriage of a Gatwick Express Train.
Romanian and Bulgarian immigration warning issued
By Gerald Heneghan Romanian and Bulgarian immigration to the UK could amount to 50,000 people a year when restrictions are lifted in 2014.
Horsemeat found in UK supermarket beef burgers
By Laura Moulden Investigations are underway to determine why traces of horsemeat have been identified in a number of UK supermarket beef burgers.
Gravesend A2 carriageway reopens following car transporter crash
By Gerald Heneghan Part of the A2 carriageway near Gravesend in Kent has re-opened this morning (January 16th) following a crash involving a car transporter.
Helicopter crashes into crane in central London
By Gerald Heneghan A helicopter has crashed into a crane in central London this morning (January 16th), killing two people and injuring nine others.
Breast Cancer: preventative measures could be taken for women at ‘high risk’
By Laura Moulden Women with a significant familial history of breast cancer could be offered preventative treatment on the NHS.
Christian BA employee Nadia Eweida wins religious discrimination case
By Gerald Heneghan British Airways (BA) employee Nadia Eweida was discriminated against due to her Christian beliefs, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has
Clegg warns Cameron over EU referendum
By Gerald Heneghan Nick Clegg has issued a warning to David Cameron over potential plans to conduct a referendum on Britain’s relationship with the European
Cold snap continues to hit UK
By Laura Moulden Conditions of ice and snow continue to sweep through the UK as freezing temperatures are set to persist over the coming days.
David Cameron seeks ‘fresh settlement’ on Europe
By Gerald Heneghan David Cameron has expressed his desire for a “fresh settlement” with Europe in a radio interview today (January 14th).
British C17 cargo plane heads to Mali to assist French military operation
By Gerald Heneghan A British C17 cargo plane has set off for Mali in order to help the French military with their operations against Islamist
George Osborne threatens EU with UK walk-out
By Gerald Heneghan George Osborne has warned the European Union (EU) that it must change if Britain is to retain its membership.
Nick Clegg ‘will run for election in 2015’
By Gerald Heneghan Nick Clegg has revealed that he will once again run for parliament in the 2015 general election.
Jimmy Savile abuse report released today
By Gerald Heneghan Jimmy Savile abused more than 500 children, some as young as ten, a new report is set to reveal today (January 11th).
Private sector rehabilitation reform revealed by government
By Laura Moulden Plans to put 70% of the probation service’s core work out for private sector tendering were announced yesterday (Wednesday January 9th) by