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19 October 2008

Half a tonne of 'speed' seized
seen at 18:38, 19 October in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
Two Leicester men have been arrested in connection with the seizure of over half a tonne of 'speed' (amphetamines) in a 40ft trailer unit at Felixstowe last Wednesday.   
Prime Minister backs poverty campaign
seen at 17:54, 19 October in Number 10 ยป News Stories (Our copy).

Gordon Brown has sent a message of support to organisers and participants of the Stand Up Take Action campaign that will see tens of millions of people take part in Stand Up Against Poverty events across 100 ...

Small boat rescued in portland race
seen at 16:17, 19 October in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
Three young men in a small speed boat had a lucky escape on Saturday after their engine broke down and they were rescued from the Portland Race, a notoriously dangerous area of rough water off Portland Bill in Dorset...
Search for light aircraft in robin hoods bay
seen at 08:11, 19 October in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
Humber Coastguard is coordinating an air and sea search after members of the public reported seeing a light aircraft crash into the sea in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire.   
Crew airlifted from north sea jack up rig
seen at 08:10, 19 October in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
Humber Coastguard coordinated the down manning of non essential personnel from a jack up rig in the North Sea following a fire on board. RAF Rescue Helicopters transferred 34 of a total of 79 crew members from ...