Tuesday, October 13, 2009 An autopsy performed on Tuesday revealed that the late Boyzone singer Stephen Gately “had died of natural causes”. Officials from the Spanish island of Majorca that Stephen had suffered from an accumulation of fluid on the lungs, or as it is known in scientific terms, a pulmonary edema. The 33-year-old singer […]
Asbestos discovery triggers evacuation and closure of New Jersey middle school
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 The discovery of the presence of airborne asbestos in a middle school in Montclair, New Jersey Friday prompted the evacuation of over 200 students from the school and the school’s closure. Renaissance Middle School, part of the Montclair Public Schools in New Jersey, was closed Monday and remains closed Tuesday while […]
Sealing in New Delhi put off until Monday
Thursday, November 2, 2006 Correction — November 9, 2006 The article incorrectly reports that the “opposition parties opposed” the HC notice on exempting Lal Deora areas from building bylaws. The article should read, BJP Municipal corporators opposed some provisions of resolutions passed by the MCD on March 13 urging postponement of demolition and sealing of buildings. […]
Six killed in UK car crash
Saturday, February 14, 2009 A car crash on the A614 road, in Nottinghamshire, England has killed six people, all of whom are believed to have lived near the scene of the crash. All six victims died at the scene of the crash, which involved four young adults in a Peugeot 206 and two elderly people, […]
A History Of Sandblasting, 1870 Present
Read An Opinion On: Civil Construction And Building Machinery Australia A history of sandblasting, 1870 present by Andy.M The idea behind sandblasting is to use mechanics to expedite nature’s process of erosion. Rather than waiting for winds to toss sand around until smooth rocks and mountains begin to take shape from the materials deposited from […]
Guantanamo detainee David Hicks seeks UK passport
Tuesday, December 13, 2005 According to his lawyers, Australian terror suspect David Hicks may be granted British citizenship tonight, a move that could see his release from Guantanamo Bay prison. Hicks’s lawyer David McLeod said his client may be able to leave the US facility in Cuba when the High Court reveals its decision tonight. […]
Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Family Coalition Party candidate Carita Murphy-Marketos, Sudbury
Thursday, October 4, 2007 Carita Murphy-Marketos is running for the Family Coalition Party in the Ontario provincial election, in the Sudbury riding. Wikinews’ Nick Moreau interviewed her regarding her values, her experience, and her campaign. Carita did not answer “What prior political experience do you have? What skills and insight can you bring to office, […]
Ford offers US$78 million for Romanian auto plant
Saturday, September 8, 2007 Ford Motor Company, the U.S. car maker, will reportedly pay €57 million (US$78 million) for a 72.4 percent stake in the Romanian assembly plant Automobile Craiova, a Romanian official said Friday. “The offer of Ford Motor Company for a 72.4 percent stake is €4.1556 per share or €57 million overall,” said […]
Caught On Video Surveillance! What To Do When You Catch A Philandering Wife
Read An Opinion On: Workers Compensation Claims Gold Coast By Nahshon Roberts You have acted on the signs your wife is cheating – she is not as needy, she is increasingly secretive, and she encourages you to go out with friends, among others – with your gardener. (Sounds like a case of Desperate Housewives, if […]
UK Wikinews Shorts: July 8, 2013
A compilation of brief news reports for Monday, July 8, 2013. Retrieved from “https://en.wikinews.org/w/index.php?title=UK_Wikinews_Shorts:_July_8,_2013&oldid=1981592”