Articles for Mr Skinner

Banking outages happen because banks ‘can’t keep up with tech’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Banking outages happen because banks ‘can’t keep up with tech’

The Independent  

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Horrifying moment drug dealer ploughs into pedestrian at 68mph sending him flying through the air and into back seat of convertible BMW
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Horrifying moment drug dealer ploughs into pedestrian at 68mph sending him flying through the air and into back seat of convertible BMW

Daily Mail  

Shocking footage shows the moment a drug dealing boy racer sent a pedestrian somersaulting into the back seat of a BMW convertible - after hitting him at nearly 70mph. Ahmed Lal, 24, had been 'showing off' to his friends speeding around Wellington, Shropshire before he hit David Skinner on June 18, 2023. A passenger in Lal's car got out while …

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Olympic breaker Raygun says legal dispute over comedy musical has been resolved
3 months, 1 week ago

Olympic breaker Raygun says legal dispute over comedy musical has been resolved

ABC  

Breakdancer Rachael "Raygun" Gunn says she has resolved a dispute with a comedian after her lawyers shut down a parody musical based on her Olympic journey. Ms Broadbridge on Thursday announced she would go ahead with a different "completely legal parody musical" It comes after Anthony Skinner, the owner of the club originally set to host the musical, said he …

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I woke up to find a broadband cabinet on my property: Couple at war with Virgin Media after workers installed box 'on their land'
5 months, 3 weeks ago

I woke up to find a broadband cabinet on my property: Couple at war with Virgin Media after workers installed box 'on their land'

Daily Mail  

A couple has become embroiled in a row with Virgin Media after they found workers installing a large broadband cabinet 'on their property'. Meanwhile, Virgin Media has also said it is looking into Mr Skinner's complaints - but it too said the correct permissions were obtained. Paul Skinner and his fiancée Gemma Parker are embroiled in a row with Virgin …

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Victorians know it as Port Phillip Bay — but is that really the right name for it?
11 months ago

Victorians know it as Port Phillip Bay — but is that really the right name for it?

ABC  

Ask most Melburnians to name the giant body of saltwater south of the city, and they'll tell you it's Port Phillip Bay. It's not a bay, it's an embayment … according to some Luke Bellamy, former president of the Geelong Freedivers Club, can still remember the moment he was told off for using the word "bay" to describe Port Phillip. …

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Almond growers prepare for record harvest but more bees needed to keep industry buzzing
6 years, 2 months ago

Almond growers prepare for record harvest but more bees needed to keep industry buzzing

ABC  

Australia's almond growers are set for a record crop this season but as the industry keeps growing, more pollination services are needed to sustain the rapid production increase. "The early estimates provided to us from the industry processors is for a national crop of about 93,000 tonnes, which is about 13,000 tonnes more than in 2018," Mr Skinner said. The …

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Theresa May called a general election to bury Tory expenses investigation, says Dennis Skinner MP
7 years, 11 months ago

Theresa May called a general election to bury Tory expenses investigation, says Dennis Skinner MP

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Theresa May called the general election to bury an investigation into …

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Caravan provides temporary home for one homeless Bendigo man
8 years, 7 months ago

Caravan provides temporary home for one homeless Bendigo man

ABC  

With a lack of affordable rental housing for people on low incomes in Bendigo, many people find themselves living in a caravan. "It's terrible, it's very cold, there is heaps of moisture in the air when you're inside a caravan during winter, it's not good on the old chest," Mr Skinner said. 24-hour telephone counselling: If you or someone you …

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MH17: Lawyer representing families suing Russia calls on Australian Government to apply pressure
8 years, 10 months ago

MH17: Lawyer representing families suing Russia calls on Australian Government to apply pressure

ABC  

The lawyer representing Australian families suing Russia over the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 said the case would have greater momentum if the Australian Government used its political muscle to assist. Key points: US attorney files a lawsuit against Russia and its President seeking $10 million per victim Part of the case claims victims suffered from torture Lawyer says …

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Dennis Skinner visits care homes to sing to patients with dementia
8 years, 10 months ago

Dennis Skinner visits care homes to sing to patients with dementia

The Independent  

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Dennis Skinner thrown out of House of Commons for twice refusing to withdraw 'Dodgy Dave' jibe
8 years, 11 months ago

Dennis Skinner thrown out of House of Commons for twice refusing to withdraw 'Dodgy Dave' jibe

The Independent  

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MH17: Victims' lawyers will meet about Malaysia Airlines compliance with compensation rules
10 years ago

MH17: Victims' lawyers will meet about Malaysia Airlines compliance with compensation rules

ABC  

The lawyers representing some of the families of MH17 victims say there will be a meeting later this week about Malaysia Airlines' compliance with an international treaty on compensation. Mr Skinner said one of his Sydney clients, Tim Lauschet, has been asked to provide financial information about his mother, one of the 298 people killed when the airliner was downed …

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'Beast of Bolsover' Dennis Skinner takes Ukip MP Mark Reckless to task moments after he is sworn in
10 years, 4 months ago

'Beast of Bolsover' Dennis Skinner takes Ukip MP Mark Reckless to task moments after he is sworn in

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Veteran Labour MP Dennis Skinner took Ukip defector Mark Reckless to …

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Islamic State an imminent threat that must be destroyed, US military leaders say
10 years, 7 months ago

Islamic State an imminent threat that must be destroyed, US military leaders say

ABC  

Islamic State poses an "imminent threat" to American interests and must be destroyed on both sides of the Syria-Iraq border, United States military leaders say. He said IS had to be defeated both in Iraq and Syria and the US was exploring "all options" to attack it. General Martin Dempsey, chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, said IS …

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