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Men questioned over explosives
Two men from north Wales are being questioned at a central London police station over possible explosives offences.
Two men from north Wales are being questioned at a central London police station over possible explosives offences.
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ED to probe foreign fund trail
The Enforcement Directorate ED has started a probe into international monetary transactions pertaining to certain Commonwealth Games project contracts awarded to a London-based firm.
The Enforcement Directorate ED has started a probe into international monetary transactions pertaining to certain Commonwealth Games project contracts awarded to a London-based firm.
Rare Jersey Tiger moth reaches London for first time as warm summers make it leave Channel Islands
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Digital Sky plans London flotation
Digital Sky Technologies, the Russian internet group that has invested in Facebook, is selling up to 25% of its local unit in an initial public offering next year
Digital Sky Technologies, the Russian internet group that has invested in Facebook, is selling up to 25% of its local unit in an initial public offering next year
Wellstream in frame as takeover talk swirls
London's oil services companies were in focus as Royal Bank of Scotland raised the prospect of renewed takeover activity in the sector
London's oil services companies were in focus as Royal Bank of Scotland raised the prospect of renewed takeover activity in the sector
Will Commuters Take To The 'Boris Bikes'
London mayor Boris Johnson has launched a Paris-style bike hire scheme to encourage cycling in the capital. Sky News Online's Rob Cole went to investigate:
London mayor Boris Johnson has launched a Paris-style bike hire scheme to encourage cycling in the capital. Sky News Online's Rob Cole went to investigate:
Should squirrel be on the menu
A north London grocery store is committing "wildlife massacre" by selling squirrel meat, an animal welfare group has claimed. Vegetarians International Voice for Animals Viva accused a branch of Budgens of supporting a "barbaric and needless cull" of grey squirrels.
A north London grocery store is committing "wildlife massacre" by selling squirrel meat, an animal welfare group has claimed. Vegetarians International Voice for Animals Viva accused a branch of Budgens of supporting a "barbaric and needless cull" of grey squirrels.
Parrot fights off burglars
Crime-fighting parrot saves owner from house robbery by frightening intruders with his squawkThieves who prised open the front door of a house in London's Docklands were shocked to be met by the owner's pet bird.Flee the sceneThe parrot, named Kuzya, let out a piercing screech that could be heard streets away, prompting the robbers to turn on their heels and flee. Gennadi Kurkul, 42, the bird's owner, said that his neighbours were full of praise for the noisy green Lory parrot. He said, "They reached in through a window and managed to open the door and get in. But they must have disturbed Kuzya. He let out a massive scream. You could hear it all over the Docklands."All the burglars managed to seize during their 4 am raid was Kurkul's wallet, which had been left close to the window.FantasticKurkul, a Russian interpreter, added that the parrot was a fantastic pet who follows him around the house like a dog.He said, "I don't keep him in a cage. He just finds a spot at night where he likes to sleep and settles down there sometimes under the stairs."Commenting on Kuzya's heroic act, he said, "He must have heard their footsteps and just started screaming."Tower Hamlets police, who have been investigating the break-in, are already understood to have made an arrest.Keep safeA police spokesman said, "It's important for people to keep their doors and windows secure, especially during this hot weather." He added, "Check everything before going to bed and try not to leave windows open in rooms you're not using."
Crime-fighting parrot saves owner from house robbery by frightening intruders with his squawkThieves who prised open the front door of a house in London's Docklands were shocked to be met by the owner's pet bird.Flee the sceneThe parrot, named Kuzya, let out a piercing screech that could be heard streets away, prompting the robbers to turn on their heels and flee. Gennadi Kurkul, 42, the bird's owner, said that his neighbours were full of praise for the noisy green Lory parrot. He said, "They reached in through a window and managed to open the door and get in. But they must have disturbed Kuzya. He let out a massive scream. You could hear it all over the Docklands."All the burglars managed to seize during their 4 am raid was Kurkul's wallet, which had been left close to the window.FantasticKurkul, a Russian interpreter, added that the parrot was a fantastic pet who follows him around the house like a dog.He said, "I don't keep him in a cage. He just finds a spot at night where he likes to sleep and settles down there sometimes under the stairs."Commenting on Kuzya's heroic act, he said, "He must have heard their footsteps and just started screaming."Tower Hamlets police, who have been investigating the break-in, are already understood to have made an arrest.Keep safeA police spokesman said, "It's important for people to keep their doors and windows secure, especially during this hot weather." He added, "Check everything before going to bed and try not to leave windows open in rooms you're not using."
'The Olympics are a huge stimulus to the economy'
Jeremy Hunt, Britain's Minister of Culture and Sports, and shadow minister with the same portfolio for three years before that, is overseeing preparations for the 2012 London Olympics and is readying for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. He talked to Pramit Pal Chaudhuri about his experiences with and thoughts about holding international sporting events.
Jeremy Hunt, Britain's Minister of Culture and Sports, and shadow minister with the same portfolio for three years before that, is overseeing preparations for the 2012 London Olympics and is readying for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. He talked to Pramit Pal Chaudhuri about his experiences with and thoughts about holding international sporting events.
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