Gas Leak Sparked Explosion At Flat
- May
- 17
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AN EXPLOSION that could leave a pretty teenager scarred for life and killed her neighbour was not caused by a rival gang say police.
A purple liquid had been poured through the letterbox of Tyneside-born Charlotte Anderson just hours before the blast flattened three London houses.
It had been thought by detectives that the substance might have [...]
Charity Scheme To Draw Up Free Wills
- May
- 17
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People aged 55 and over are being offered a free will writing service by a local solicitors’ firm as part of a charity initiative called Free Wills Fortnight.
The project brings together eight national charities to encourage individuals and couples aged 55 plus to make or amend their will with the option to leave a gift [...]
This Week’s Winners Losers
- May
- 7
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BIG BROWN. The undefeated colt (above) made history when he came from the 20th post position to win the Kentucky Derby.
UPS. The shipping company with strong Louisville ties stands to reap a ton of free advertising thanks to its connection to the Derby winner, named after UPS’s signature color.
RICK DUTROW JR. Big Brown’s trainer talked [...]
Thieves prey on ambulance gear
- April
- 20
A Howick ambulance has lost valuable equipment after a smash and grab raid in Manukau.
The incident happened while the ambulance was parked at Manukau ambulance station.
A front window was smashed and an electronic road mapping system used to help ambulances locate seriously ill and injured patients was taken.
The communications centre has a good range of [...]
The demon P
- April
- 16
People are talking about P, the drug epidemic that is going to steal our children, fry our brains, hollow out Kiwi society from the inside.
The use of P, or methamphetamine, took off like a rocket in 2002. By 2005, it had crossed all sections of society — the party scene, the smart suburbs, the poor [...]
How NZ fell prey to the demon P
- April
- 16
People are talking about P, the drug epidemic that is going to steal our children, fry our brains, hollow out Kiwi society from the inside.
The use of P, or methamphetamine, took off like a rocket in 2002. By 2005, it had crossed all sections of society — the party scene, the smart suburbs, the poor [...]
Celebs attend ‘Idol Gives Back’ charity event
- April
- 8
LOS ANGELES - ” American Idol” — and just about everyone
else in Hollywood — were in a very giving mood.
“Idol Gives Back,” the Fox singing competition’s charity
event, was taped Sunday night at the Kodak Theatre and is scheduled
to air Wednesday. The star-studded gala kicked off with “Idol”
finalists performing Rihanna’s “Don’t Stop the Music,” while
performers from [...]
`Idol Gives Back’ Attracts AList Celebs
- April
- 8
LOS ANGELES - ” American Idol” — and just about everyone else in Hollywood — were in a very giving mood.
“Idol Gives Back,” the Fox singing competition’s charity event, was taped Sunday night at the Kodak Theatre and is scheduled to air Wednesday. The star-studded gala kicked off with “Idol” finalists performing Rihanna’s “Don’t Stop [...]
Bluecoats Arts Centre: the old school gets a new look
- April
- 8
In September 1967, Liverpool’s Bluecoat Arts Centre hosted the debut of The Fog Machine, a performance piece by the little known Japanese artist, Yoko Ono.
Courtyard of appeal: the Bluecoats Arts Centre
The place was packed, either suggesting an extraordinary local enthusiasm for the works of the neo-Dadaist Fluxus movement, or that a rumour had [...]
Monday manifesto Jason Gissing believes Ocado will be boosted by lifestyle trends
- April
- 8
Cast your mind back to 2000. Billie Piper had her last No 1 single, Kevin
Keegan was taking England to the European football championship and
Wal-Mart, the biggest retailer in the world, had just bought Asda.
It was at this time that three Goldman Sachs bankers decided to quit their
lucrative jobs in the City and sell food over [...]
