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The operator of a helicopter which ditched in the North Sea last week with 14 people on board is to resume normal flying. Bond says the decision follows an inspection of its entire fleet, and fresh assurances over safety from the aircraft's manufacturer. In other news; The Arlene Fraser murder trial has been told that her husband's hands were shaking and he was "agitated and very uneasy" on the day his wife disappeared 14 years ago. The High Court heard that Nat Fraser had been making deliveries for his fruit and veg business in Elgin. A witness said that the next day, he had not been "unduly concerned" about his missing wife. And in sport; Dundee United's Johnny Russell has earned his first senior Scotland call up. The United striker's been named in Craig Levein's squad for this month's stateside friendly with the USA.The helicopter which ditched in the North Sea yesterday has been brought back to shore. As an investigation into the incident gets underway, the Bond Super Puma aircraft was taken into Peterhead harbour this afternoon aboard a diving support vessel. In other news; Bond helicopters have suspended flights of the type of aircraft that ditched yesterday, a decision will be taken later on when they'll resume. Other operators are continuing to fly the choppers after safety checks. And in sport; St Johnstone Manager, Steve Lomas says he may have to sign THIRTEEN players this Summer.Fire bosses have warned they won't tolerate attacks on crews after youths threw stones and spat on firefighters dealing with a blaze in Dundee. In other news: The signal is about to go up on whether St Andrews can get back on the rails. Dundee is a step closer to welcoming an offshoot of the world famous Victoria and Albert Museum, thanks to fresh funding. Five thousand cyclists are heading for Perthshire for what's become the UK's biggest closed road event. And in sports: St Johnstone Manager, Steve Lomas says he may have to sign thirteen new players this summer. Inverness boss Terry Butcher says he hopes to have his summer signing business completed well before the new season starts. Man United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says QPR must ''do an Aberdeen'' if they're to do them a Premier League title favour on Sunday. Inverness boxer Gary Cornish is looking to continue his unbeaten start to his pro career tonight.A trade union boss has told STV News that some oil workers are refusing to fly offshore in the wake of Thursday's helicopter ditching in the North Sea. The Bond Super Puma was forced into the sea after developing gear box problems. In other news; The Scottish Government has announced it wants to set a minimum price of 50 pence per unit of alcohol. The health secretary says it's time to tackle the nation's unhealthy relationship with drinking. But some retailers oppose the move, saying it won't help. And in sport; David Proctor's become the first player to be shown the Inverness exit door. Proctor, who's one of a DOZEN Caley Jags players who's contracts are up, has been told he won't get a new deal.
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North Sea off Aberdeen - A Super Puma EC225 helicopter which was operated by Bond Offshore had made a controlled descent when a low-pressure warning light came on during their flight. Emergency services rescued 14 oil workers and crew from the helicopter that had ditched into the North Sea just off Aberdeen. guardian.co.uk (news source)A child care worker admits sexually assaulting toddlers. A male nursery worker has admitted abusing toddlers, filming it and to taking photographs. Air sea rescue after helicopter ditches in the north sea. Twenty five miles off the Aberdeen coast a major rescue operation swung into action involving lifeboats, coastguard and RAF helicopters. Prison officers join a national day of public sector action against pension cuts. In a surprise move prison officers today joined strike action as thousands of workers walked out across the country. Unions are protesting at government reforms which they say will see them work longer, pay more but get less from their public sector pensions. More action is already being planned but the government say they're not backing down. STV news has learned Rangers owner Craig Whyte could walk away from the club without making a penny. The owner has agreed to sell his 85% stake in the club for the nominal sum of just £1 and there's also news today of three new bidders for Rangers. A major search for a baby feared lost at sea has been called off after police in Northern Ireland said they believe initial reports that an infant fell from a ferry were incorrect. A woman plunged from the boat as it made its way into Belfast from Cairnryan last night. The 37-year-old was rescued and remains in hospital. A man has told a murder trial of his disappointment after his brother deceived him about a car thought to be linked to the disappearance of Arlene Fraser <b>...</b>A helicopter carrying fourteen people has ditched into the North Sea off Aberdeen. All passengers and crew survived the crash, which emergency services are referring to as a "controlled ditching". In other news: In a surprise move prison Officers today joined strike action as thousands of workers walked out across the country. A nursery worker has admitted sexually assaulting two toddlers. A major search for a baby feared lost at sea has been called off after police in Northern Ireland said they believe initial reports that an infant fell from a ferry were incorrect. The Arlene Fraser murder trial has heard from the brother of Hector Dick who told of his disappointment at being deceived about a car thought to have been involved in the murder. An Aberdeenshire woman whose husband suffers from Alzheimer's disease has made a heartbreaking plea for a change in the law to allow him the right to die. The Scottish Government is considering the findings of an inquiry into a sex offender from Aberdeen who tried to abduct two children days after being released from prison. The future of a Lewis-based pharmaceutical company has been secured after it was bought by a major multi-national firm. The Shetland island of Whalsay has been dealt a major blow with the loss of 26 jobs following the closure of a salmon packing plant, less than a year after it re-opened. BMI Regional has been sold to Sector Aviation Holdings Limited for a total of 8 million pounds. And in sports: Dundee United <b>...</b>This is the STV 6pm news coverage of a controlled ditching in the North Sea. It's a typical report of a major incident with all the ingredients of a modern news story. Speculation, comparisons, experts, unions, politics and coastguard pictures. Thankfully all passengers and crew returned to shore safely.
Protest meeting held at Aberdeen BNP and Local Community Venue: Bollywood restaurant, Aberdeen Channel S News Report: Mizan Rahman, Scotland correspondentAll 14 people on board a helicopter which ditched into the North Sea have been safely brought ashore. The helicopter came down around 30 miles off the coast of Aberdeen during a flight to an oil rig. None of the men was injured but one remains in hospital as a precaution.Telegraph TV Raw Video: www.youtube.com news.stv.tv Helicopter Carrying Rig Workers Ditches into North Sea Off Aberdeen Scotland Rigs, Elgin gas platform- RAF, Rescue, oil, pressureAll 14 people on board a helicopter which ditched into the North Sea have been safely brought ashore. The helicopter came down around 30 miles off the coast of Aberdeen during a flight to an oil rig. None of the men was injured but one remains in hospital as a precaution. Footage courtesy of the RAF
Major doubts are being raised tonight over the future of one of the biggest projects proposed for Aberdeen in decades. In other news: The retailer Clinton Cards is in administration jeopardising more than 8000 jobs across the UK. Thousands of Scots public-sector workers will go on strike tomorrow in a dispute over pensions. The administrators at Rangers say talks are continuing with the groups behind three new bids for the club. Air ambulances grounded over safety fears are flying again. Fresh fears have been raised about the future of Scotland's historic army regiments. Islanders will meet tomorrow to consider staging a community buyout of the last major private estate on the Isle of Harris. Highland Council has halted the operation of wind turbines at schools across the region amid safety fears for pupils and staff. An 850000 pounds project to upgrade airfield facilities at Inverness Airport is about to get underway. And in sports: Elgin City host the biggest game in their history tonight, against Albion Rovers in the first leg of their Second Division Play-Off Semi-Final. One of Scotland's most well known councillors has just released a new book describing his previous life - as a champion wrestler.Several hundred jobs are under threat tonight after one of the Highland's biggest building companies was forced into administration. In other news: A man has appeared in court charged with murdering his neighbour in Dundee. The SNP have rejected a report which claims their independence referendum question is biased. Families of villagers allegedly slaughtered by Scots troops in Malaysia more than 60 years ago have taken their case to a court in London. The crisis at Rangers has taken yet another sensational twist - with the American businessman Bill Miller announcing that he's abandoned his take-over bid at Ibrox. The Prince of Wales has warned of the dire social and economic consequences of failing to manage the world's fish stocks sustainably. The Scottish energy industry is in "buoyant" mood, according to a new survey. The future administration of Aberdeen city Council should be decided within the next 24 hours. Scotland's air ambulance helicopters have been grounded amid safety concerns after cracks were found in the aircraft. A Western Isles beach has been named as one of the best in the world. And in sports: Former Aberdeen winger Sone Aluko says if Craig Brown's not the man to turn the Dons round, he doesn't know who is. Billy Stark's named his Scotland under twenty one squad for this month's Euro qualifier in Bulgaria. Chris Paterson says he's ambitions to coach our national side one day.Perthshire politicians have hit out at suggestions that the UK Government plans to do away with the name of the Black Watch. In other news: St Johnstone footballer Derek Riordan will appear in court at the end of the month on assault charges. A tiny teacher at a Perth primary school is making giant strides in tackling pupil's bad behaviour. A Dundee man will scale new heights when he circles the roof of the CN Tower in Toronto in Canada, in a daring fundraising challenge. And in sports: Former Aberdeen winger Sone Aluko says if Craig Brown's not the man to turn the Dons round, he doesn't know who is. Billy Stark's named his Scotland under twenty one squad for this month's Euro qualifier in Bulgaria. Chris Paterson says he's ambitions to coach our national side one day.xxsurl.com Financial Iq For Beginners - Video Tutorial Mrr Financial IQ For Beginners.............. The Audio & Video Tutorial..... Financial IQ For Beginners "Your Stepping Stones to a Solid Financial Future - No Technical Jargons or Complicated Accounting Skills Needed!" Here's what you receive in this package: Time Length: 18 minutes 51 seconds Audio Product in MP3 format Presentation in Video format (Flash) Written Transcript in PDF format Product E-Covers in JPEG format Transferable Master Resell Rights License Description: With everyone parroting the bad news that "the sky is falling" in the stock market and the failing economy worldwide, developing your own Financial IQ is more important than ever. The conventional schools and hall of academics recognize only IQ, fewer people had the interest to develop their EQ (Emotional Quotient), and Financial Intelligence is severely neglected. It's no surprise why many nations today are crumbling owing to poor money management habits. Developing a stronger understanding about money and how it works doesn't have to be necessarily difficult. In fact, it's NOT rocket science. In This Course, You Will Learn: * How to start your journey towards achieving financial freedom following easy beginner steps - as long as you know elementary school math, you too can start taking control of your finances as early as today. * MONEY redefined - some believe that money is the root of all evil. Some believe that it is nothing more than a <b>...</b>
The SNP and the Labour party are celebrating tonight after making considerable gains in the local council elections. The liberal democrats and the Tories saw their vote collapse. In other news; In the local elections south of the border .. Labour has won a string of victories, punishing the Coalition at the polls. Ed Miliband has declared his party is winning back trust and regaining ground lost in the 2010 general election. And in sport; Dundee United boss Peter Houston says finishing in the SPL's top FOUR for the third year running would be a magnificent achievement.Aberdeen Asset Management Ladies Scottish Pro Womens Golf Open Welcome Party NewsEventScotland Womens Pro Golf Aberdeen Asset Management Ladies Scottish Open News Celebrity Welcome Party. Interview with Gavin Hastings at the Official Welcome Party Former Scotland rugby captain Gavin Hastings comments on the tournament at Aberdeen Asset Management. French Flair Sees Caudal Grab First-Round Lead in Scotland. Frenchwoman Anne-Lise Caudal grabbed a two stroke lead after a sunny but chilly first round at the Aberdeen Asset Management Ladies Scottish Open at Archerfield Links in East Lothian on Thursday. The 27 year old from St Jean de Luz played through a biting afternoon breeze to post an excellent five under par 67 and claim her lead over Australian Sarah Kemp and Hannah Jun, the American who finished second at the venue last year. Scots Carly Booth and Lynn Kenny, who lost their full playing rights at LET Qualifying School in January, were a stroke further back on two under par with six other players. Alongside Booth and Kenny, the chasing pack included Italian Diana Luna, Rebecca Codd of Ireland, South African Lee-Anne Pace, England's Melissa Reid and rookie Tara Davies from North Wales. Aberdeen Asset Management ambassador Booth, who claimed her maiden victory as a professional at the Dinard Ladies Open on the LET Access Series a fortnight ago, was all smiles, while Kenny was even more delighted as she is taking a forced sabbatical this year. Most experienced of those in the hunt is unquestionably Solheim Cup player Catriona Matthew, the 2011 event <b>...</b>SBARTSTV Rare Breaking Global News. Interview with Brendan Cole at the Official Welcome Party. Star dancing Brendan Cole speaks about his golf and confesses he is a better dancer than golfer. Professional Womens Golf Aberdeen Asset Management Ladies Scottish Open News First Round. French Flair Sees Caudal Grab First-Round Lead in Scotland Frenchwoman Anne-Lise Caudal grabbed a two stroke lead after a sunny but chilly first round at the Aberdeen Asset Management Ladies Scottish Open at Archerfield Links in East Lothian on Thursday. The 27 year old from St Jean de Luz played through a biting afternoon breeze to post an excellent five under par 67 and claim her lead over Australian Sarah Kemp and Hannah Jun, the American who finished second at the venue last year. Scots Carly Booth and Lynn Kenny, who lost their full playing rights at LET Qualifying School in January, were a stroke further back on two under par with six other players. Alongside Booth and Kenny, the chasing pack included Italian Diana Luna, Rebecca Codd of Ireland, South African Lee-Anne Pace, England's Melissa Reid and rookie Tara Davies from North Wales. Aberdeen Asset Management ambassador Booth, who claimed her maiden victory as a professional at the Dinard Ladies Open on the LET Access Series a fortnight ago, was all smiles, while Kenny was even more delighted as she is taking a forced sabbatical this year. Most experienced of those in the hunt is unquestionably Solheim Cup player Catriona Matthew, the <b>...</b>
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