The strongest of these are the Chinese Triads and the Jamaican Yardies who operate within their
The strongest of these are the Chinese Triads and the Jamaican Yardies, who operate within their own communities, at times extremely violently.In 1991 the problem of extortion, or “tea money”, became so severe among London’s Chinatown community that restaurant owners called on the Government and police for help. Some swap services, such as the hiring [...]
There the Prince of Wales met veterans from the so-called Forgotten Army who
There the Prince of Wales met veterans from the so-called “Forgotten Army” who were involved in the most bitter battles with the Japanese.Former corporal in the Wor-cester Regiment, Ron Donovan, 79, said: “I think this week’s ceremonies have been very worthwhile if they make people think and remember what happened.”He added: “There is not a [...]
Maloney explained: The Tanqueray people want to associate their brand with young artists
Maloney explained: “The Tanqueray people want to associate their brand with young artists because their lifestyle is perceived as hip. One of the 20 young artists in his show, Matthew Brown, takes out-of-focus colour photographs of books, cartons, cans and bottles, glues them back on the products or dummies and sells them as artworks at [...]
MacInnes led them up a steep new route on the north face
MacInnes led them up a steep new route on the north face of Pik Shchurovsky. On the descent Nunn suffered from a combination of asthma and the altitude. These were problems that were to dog him intermittently on the highest mountains in the world.In 1972 he joined Paul Braithwaite, Dennis Hennek and myself to make [...]
Virgin Travel the airline and holidays group run by Richard Branson slid into the
Virgin Travel, the airline and holidays group run by Richard Branson, slid into the red last year, according to reports filed at Companies House. Figures for the year to October 1994 show that the company made a loss of pounds 2.98m on sales of pounds 503m This compares with a modest pounds 457,000 profit in [...]
Yesterday’s incident – and the deaths on Igman the day before – highlight the dangers posed by the
Yesterday’s incident – and the deaths on Igman the day before – highlight the dangers posed by the international involvement in Bosnia. Brig Brims was careful to praise the Croatian authorities for their support yesterday, but relations are not always good.The Rapid Reaction Force must contend with the suspicion and demands of the Bosnian and [...]
