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- PC confirmed as drowned in Cumbria floods 7:25am Nov 20
- Freddie Mercury's memorial star unveiling 6:17am Nov 20
- Wootton Bassett shows its support 3:38am Nov 20|1 Comment
The sad news reaches us that the body found in Cumbria has now been positively identified as missing policeman Bill Barker, a 45-year-old father-of-four.Pc Barker, 44, vanished after a bridge in Workington caved in as Cumbria was hit by record rainfall.
Assistant Chief Constable Jerry Graham said both the flooding and the incident involving Pc Barker had left him "devastated".
For those of us who grew up listening to Queen - I remember the first time I heard Bohemian Rhapsody on Annie Nightingale's show as I did my homework - it hardly seems possible that November 24 will be the 18th anniversary of the death of Freddie Mercury.That day will also see a Hollywood walk of fame-style star being unveiled in the star's memory on Feltham High Street.
The charismatic singer lived in Feltham after arriving from Zanzibar with his family in 1964 when he was 17.
Freddie's 87-year-old mother, Jer Bulsara - now living in the Midlands - has spoken to the BBC Asian Network about her memories of her famous son.
Residents of the Wiltshire town of Wootton Bassett have pride in the role they play when soldiers killed in Afghanistan are brought home.
It was in 2007 when nearby RAF Lyneham took over repatriation duties from RAF Brize Norton that the town changed forever.
Now people travel miles to line the streets and join the town in paying respects and to provide moral support to the family and friends of the fallen.
Today the two soldiers killed on Sunday - Andrew Fentiman and Loren Marlton-Thomas - will make that sombre journey. It will be the 100th repatriation.
The father of Rifleman Daniel Hume, repatriated in July along with seven other soldiers who died in Afghanistan within a 24-hour period, said the Wootton Bassett tribute helped his family cope with their loss.
Adrian Hume told Sky News: "I think they are fantastic. I have heard nothing but fantastic comments.
"They come out and give cups of tea to the guys standing in the street. They open their houses for them. I think they have done a lot to show that people support our troops."
It was in 2007 when nearby RAF Lyneham took over repatriation duties from RAF Brize Norton that the town changed forever.
Now people travel miles to line the streets and join the town in paying respects and to provide moral support to the family and friends of the fallen.
Today the two soldiers killed on Sunday - Andrew Fentiman and Loren Marlton-Thomas - will make that sombre journey. It will be the 100th repatriation.
The father of Rifleman Daniel Hume, repatriated in July along with seven other soldiers who died in Afghanistan within a 24-hour period, said the Wootton Bassett tribute helped his family cope with their loss.
Adrian Hume told Sky News: "I think they are fantastic. I have heard nothing but fantastic comments.
"They come out and give cups of tea to the guys standing in the street. They open their houses for them. I think they have done a lot to show that people support our troops."
Lasting Tribute's Notes
PC confirmed as drowned in Cumbria floodsNov 20, 2009
Freddie Mercury's memorial star unveilingNov 20, 2009
Wootton Bassett shows its supportNov 20, 2009
Sergeant Robert Loughran-Dickson named as latest British army casualty in AfghanistanNov 19, 2009
Phil's final 'appearance' on the farmNov 19, 2009
100th repatriation at RAF LynehamNov 19, 2009
Photos of Floyd's Barrett up for auctionNov 18, 2009
Offering a voice to those affected by warNov 18, 2009
After death did us part...posthumous weddingsNov 18, 2009
Surtees keeps a stiff upper lipNov 18, 2009