Leading scientist urges teaching of creationism in schools Sep 12, 2008
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African leaders start talks to resolve Zimbabwe crisis Jun 25, 2008
The Discovery of Tutankhamun's Tomb & the deciphering of the Rosetta Stone. Navigation - link to other main sections from here. (Yahoo News -- Zimbabwe)
Public says no to offspring of cloned British cows Jun 7, 2008
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Big Brother database for phones and e-mails May 21, 2008
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20 mph limit for urban streets to cut road deaths May 17, 2008
garry, Rotherham, uk ... "Imagine you're a little absent minded, you don't look or take in what you see when crossing the road - Well perhaps you should have paid a little more attention before steeping out into the road ? The onus is also on the pedestrian too, do they not teach the green cross code anymore ?Daniel, margate, kentIn theory if every motorist obeyed the highway code and took responsibility, no matter how stupid pedestrians are there would be no road deaths. If you want to push 1... (Times Online)
Dolly Parton launches Imagination Library in UK Dec 7, 2007
She will announce the program Dec. 5 at the Magna Science and Adventure Park in Rotherham, where about 15,000 children are eligible for free books. Imagination Library provides a new, age-appropriate book each month from birth until age five to registered children in participating communities. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Expands to United Kingdom Dec 5, 2007
Entertainment legend travels to London and Rotherham for announcement ... --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Entertainment superstar Dolly Parton was at Londons Savoy Hotel today and travels to the Magna Science and Adventure Park in Rotherham tomorrow to announce the launch of her Imagination Library program in the United Kingdom ... Currently, 15,000 children are eligible in Rotherham. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Teddy teacher moved to secret location after angry mob calls for her execution Dec 2, 2007
that this results in any sort of resentment towards Muslim people" I fail to see how it could possibly not result in the resentment of muslims. They aren't exactly a shining light as it is. JonB, Glasgow, UKWe should no longer help these animals. Let them rot in their own filth. They are a disgrace to the human race. The world would be a better place without them and any other nation that behaves in such a way. My heart goes out to Gillian Gibbons who will hopefully remain strong throughout this... (Yahoo News -- Sudan)
Flooding Kills 3 in Northern England Jun 26, 2007
Officials in Rotherham, 170 miles north of London, urged residents living near Ulley Dam to leave their houses after warning the walls of the dam at the 35-acre reservoir could break ... "We have taken professional advice from an engineer, who said there is a significant risk that the dam could fail," said Rotherham Council spokeswoman Tracy Holmes. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Knifeman kills police officer in rush hour Jun 12, 2007
A police officer was stabbed to death in a busy town centre today, after coming to the aid of a man who was knifed during the morning rush hour. PC Jonathan Henry, a married father whose daughter is less than one year old, was knifed in the middle of Luton, only yards from the town's main police station, just before 7. (Times Online)
Governor exports his brand of 'green' Apr 12, 2007
Denis MacShane, a Labor member of Parliament representing the area of Rotherham, had some tough words about Cameron's invitation to Schwarzenegger to speak on climate change at the Tory Party conference. "David Cameron says one thing but does another on the environment,'' MacShane said in an e-mail to The Chronicle. "Whilst the Labor Government takes action on climate change, David Cameron cycles to work followed by a car carrying his shoes, opposes the climate change levy, and jets off to... (San Francisco Chronicle)
