Police were called to a bank robbery in the early hours of thursday may 23rd. The perpetrators gained access to the back of the bank and then broke into the cash machine at the Birkdale branch in Santander. Forensic's were still at the scene at 5pm.
Sailors, fishermen and dockers, then steel industry and naval construction workers, defile often disguised in vulgar big women. This unbridled feast has always been considered by the authorities as a security valve avoiding real social disorders.
A telescopic forklift with a front attachment was stolen from a building site in Redcar, driven recklessly for 20 minutes along Longbeck Road in Marske, before reversing into a police trying to stop it. The machine was stopped in a nearby field.
Day of struggle for the schools of Rome, in front of the Ministry of Education, the Coordination Elementary Schools, protested against the cuts of the teachers and asking for the restoration-of full-time.
A major police operation was launched on 22 May 2013 after two suspected terrorists murdered British soldier Drummer Lee Rigby in the street in broad daylight.
Hundreds of flowers and messages of condolence have been left on the Woolwich Barracks perimeter fence in remembrance of Lee Rigby, who was murdered by two men yesterday. Roads cordoned off by the police were reopened in the early evening.
Security officials clear Maripur road after disperse protesters during protest demonstration of residents of Lyari against increasing incidents of targeted killings in Karachi.
A Palestinian family inspect their destroyed house after Israeli bulldozers razed it down the previous day in the neighborhood of Jabal Mukabbir, in the Israeli-occupied East Jerusalem.
Called by the mayor unions CC.OO and UGT and civil associations, thousands march through the city center of Barcelona to protest the Troika, the austerity measures, the governments and in defense of the collective bargaining.
Drivers in several dozen luxury cars drove next stage race Gumball 3000. For Denmark this year's race is directed through Sweden, Finland to Estonia and then becoming south to their destination in Monaco.
A Silver ford focus collided with a pedestrian at the end of Durham road near to the A1027 Ringroad roundabout. Police attended the scene and the road was shut for an hour.
Iran women's national football team wins the second match against host Bangladesh women’s national team in the AFC women's Asian Cup qualifiers group B match at Bangabandhu National Stadium in Dhaka.
A dozen activists from the Irish Anti War Movement take part in a symbolic protest outside Leinster House in Dublin and American Embassy, calling on the closure of Guantanamo Bay detention centre and the end of US military Flights in Shannon.
Dunkerque's carnival is well known for this very specific point: strong workers, proud of their manhood, choose to disguise themselves in big ugly women, with big breasts and vulgar clothes. A way to exorcise daily living difficulties.
Different parts of the country witnessed heavy rainfall since last night due to squally weather disrupting normal life and inundating standing crops of vast tract of land. 70 millimeters (Mm) rainfalls were recorded in Dhaka city from 6 am to 12 pm.
The Woolwich community within South East London are still reeling from the tragic and untimely death of drummer Lee Rigby, who was the attacked by two suspected terrorist.
A Call was made to police by a member of the public stating they had dropped a suspicious package in a virgin store in Teesside, as a result stores within Middlesbrough and the headquarters at Preston Farm were evacuated.
Eric Bristow played his part and supported a charity night in aid of the Jo and Mya memorial fun. He played several darts matches against members of the public along with fellow darts player John Lowe.
Godwins Furniture shop on Norton Road Stockton-on-Tees was partially demolished by Stockton Council after the building was deemed unsafe by structural engineers.
The 23rd Asian Festival returned back to Dallas Texas to entertain thousands who gathered to enjoy the live cultural performances. Vendros, food booths, and food trucks showcased unique products and delecious Asian food to the public.
Over thirty young Dallas break-dancers battled in Texas. African American, Hispanic, Asian, and Caucasian youngsters showed a great level of physicality, creativity, originality, and flexibility with their amazing power moves.
Thailand women's national football team wins their second match against Philippine women’s national team in the AFC women's Asian Cup qualifiers group B match at Bangabandhu National Stadium in Dhaka. Dhaka, 23 May, 2013.
Stockton Road was closed for almost an hour after a two vehicle collision between a silver Vauxhall Vectra and a Red Ford Fiesta. Police and Fire Brigade attended the incident.
Carnival is more than a tradition in northern towns of France and especially in the port of Dunkerque. Disguised fishermen, workmen of steel industry, young and old, men and women and even complete families go down in the streets.
Junction Road in Norton was closed for 2 hours and half after a two vehicle collision - a black VW Golf and a white sprinter flatbed collided on Junction Road in Norton. Police, Paramedics and Fire Brigade attended the scene.
English Defence League supporters clash with police in Woolwich, South East London in response to the supposed Islamic terrorist killing of a young soldier in the area. Two men suspected of the killing remain in hospital.
Julian Stevenson leaving courthouse in police van chased by photographers. Julian Stevenson faces a French court after reportedly confessing to killing of the fathers two children aged five and 10.
Wesak Day celebrations at Maha Vihara Temple, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia implemented every year. In Malaysia, the Buddhist devotees from various ethnic groups, such as Chinese, Indian, Thai and others.
Counter-terrorism officers and police forensics continue to search and remove items from a Greenwich flat in London. Neighbours confirmed that it was the flat of one of the attackers seen in the original Woolwich attack video.
The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) representing over 500 affiliates organisations held a press conference in their office in East London, with Muslim and interfaith leaders speaking out and condemning the Woolwich attack.
Metropolitan Police search a flat in Greenwich, SE London, where one of the murder suspects of the killing of an Armed Forces man apparently lived. Two men with alleged Islamic connections remain in hospital after police shot them shortly after.
Up to 300 people were evacuated following a sudden flood caused by heavy rainfall and the effects of melting snow. There are no reports of casualties, but roads are closed and damage is widespread.
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