Tweeter appeals against conviction over explosive airport message – The Guardian

Posted June 4th, 2010 in airports, explosives, internet, news by sally

“Paul Chambers, a former trainee accountant who was fined £1,000 after posting a message to the social network Twitter joking about blowing up an airport, is to appeal against his conviction.”

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The Guardian, 3rd June 2010

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Cluster Munitions (Prohibitions) Act 2010

Posted March 27th, 2010 in explosives, legislation by sally

Cluster Munitions (Prohibitions) Act 2010 published

Full text of Act (PDF)

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Bomb-maker jailed for three years – BBC News

Posted February 24th, 2010 in explosives, news, sentencing by sally

“A former member of a far-right group has been jailed for three years for making explosives in his home, including a pipe bomb.”

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BBC News, 23rd February 2010

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West Yorkshire nail bomb maker jailed for 11 years – BBC News

Posted January 15th, 2010 in explosives, news, offensive weapons, sentencing, terrorism by sally

“A man who admitted making nail bombs at his West Yorkshire home has been jailed for 11 years.”

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BBC News, 15th January 2010

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Firework factory explosion death pair jailed – BBC News

Posted December 17th, 2009 in explosives, health & safety, homicide, news, sentencing by sally

“A father and son have been jailed for the manslaughter of two firemen killed in an explosion at a fireworks factory.”

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BBC News, 16th December 2009

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Firm fined after chemical explosion closed motorways – BBC News

Posted December 9th, 2009 in explosives, fines, fire, health & safety, news by sally

“An international waste management company has been fined £150,000 after a major chemical fire closed two motorways in Lancashire.”

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BBC News, 9th December 2009

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Animal rights activist cleared of sparklers bomb charge – The Guardian

Posted November 7th, 2008 in demonstrations, explosives, news by sally

“A prominent animal rights activist accused of planting petrol bombs at Oxford University was yesterday cleared of possessing an explosive substance – packets of sparklers – with intent.”

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The Guardian, 7th November 2008

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Soldiers jailed for explosives plot – The Independent

Posted October 28th, 2008 in armed forces, conspiracy, explosives, news, sentencing by sally

“Three soldiers were today jailed for their part in a plot to possess explosives from a British Army barracks to sell on to associates connected to the criminal underworld.”

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The Independent, 27th October 2008

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Men in court over 7 July bombings – BBC News

Posted August 10th, 2007 in conspiracy, explosives, news, terrorism by sally

“The first people to be charged over the 7 July 2005 London bomb attacks are to appear in court.”

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BBC News, 10th August 2007

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Ex-BNP candidate jailed for stockpiling explosives – The Guardian

Posted July 31st, 2007 in conspiracy, explosives, sentencing by michael

“A former British National party candidate who stockpiled explosive chemicals and ball bearings in anticipation of a future civil war was today jailed for two and a half years.”

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The Guardian, 31st July 2007

Source: www.guardian.co.uk