| Josie Russell opens exhibition of textile artwork Josie Russell, who survived a hammer attack which killed her mother and sister 14 years ago, has opened an exhibition of her work as a textile artist. telegraph.co.uk |
Lollipop man asked to remove sign A lollipop man in Hull has been told to stop using a "thank you" sign he displays to motorists while helping children cross the road. bbc.co.uk |
Apology as thousands run 'too short' half marathon A last-minute route change for safety reasons leaves a city half marathon falling 193m short of the proper distance. bbc.co.uk |
Two reported dead as helicopter crashes in Northern Ireland Helicopter comes down at beauty spot in the Mourne mountains in rain and mistSeveral people were feared dead in a helicopter crash in Northern Ireland last night.Jim Wells, a member of the Stormont assembly, said he believed there had been a number of fatalities in the air accident in the Mourne mountains. It is understood that at least two people died in the incident. Wells said that the crash happened in an area of the Co Down beauty spot known locally as Leitrim Lodge, between the villages of Hilltown and Rostrevor.Eyewitnesses reported that an aircraft had appeared to be in distress on Saturday. Last night the Police Service of Northern Ireland confirmed that the aircraft involved in the accident had been a helicopter.Local MP and SDLP leader Margaret Ritchie said there had been heavy rain and mist in the Mournes on Saturday."This is a terrible reality, almost too difficult to comprehend and we can only imagine it is all too real and awful for the families bereaved," she said. "I'm in no doubt that the people of South Down will stand in solidarity with those that have lost loved ones and the survivors of this most terrible tragedy."The PSNI is leading a search operation assisted by the Mourne mountain rescue team. A police spokesperson said that the Air Accident Investigation Authority had been informed.Northern IrelandAir transportHenry McDonaldguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds guardian.co.uk |
Girl's murder 'shatters' family The family of a murdered 15-year-old girl say they are devastated, as police question two teenage boys over her death. bbc.co.uk |