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We all know that the Tham Luang cave rescue was highly successful. What is less well known is that there were a number of logistical difficulties along the way for the British divers.
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On Wednesday 2 January 2019 the Board of Selectmen agreed that Orleans residents would have the opportunity to discuss the proposed bylaw at a public hearing.
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The Chepstow dive site took delivery of a decommissioned Hyperbaric Chamber on Friday 4 January 2019.
We understand that the ex-DDRC Healthcare chamber will be sunk in approximately 30 mt / 100 ft of fresh water.
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Professor Simon J Mitchell is Head of the Department of Anaesthesiology at the School of Medicine,
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The hotel obviously prides itself in providing a personal service for guests, ie a complimentary bottle of Prosecco for a landmark birthday. However it missed the mark on New Year's Eve.
,, Read moreIngesting balloons can cause a slow death to wild birds and mammals as well as farm animals, horses and marine life. Adam Grogan, RSPCA
Entries must be submitted by Friday 4 January 2019 (midnight GMT) because judging will be taking place from Sun
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,Our employers have been very understanding throughout the entire process for which we're really grateful.
Cave divers Rick Stanton MBE and John Volanthen, along with
,It soon became clear that Rick Stanton and John Volanthen would need to augment the cave diving team, and expedition cave divers
,"For services to cave diving overseas"
,,It's incredible to be recognised in such a way and all of us on the team are extremely appreciative of all the support that we've received from family, friends, cavers, divers, colleagues and strangers alike. Josh Bratchley
"For gallantry of a high order in the rescue of 12 junior footballers and their coach, trapped in a cave in Thailand"
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,Behind every one of the cave divers being honoured is a supporting cast of family, friends, rescue volunteers and employers. The support and help from all these people made it possible for us to complete a successful rescue.
"For gallantry of a high order in the rescue of 12 junior footballers and their coach, trapped in a cave in Thailand"
,,Thank you to everyone for the amazing support we had both during and following the rescue. Jason Mallinson
"For services to cave diving overseas"
,,I feel very privileged to receive this honour. I simply did my part within an outstanding team that pulled together to change these boys lives. Connor Roe
"For demonstrating exceptional bravery - putting [himself] in danger to protect others"
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,Rick is the quiet man who quietly and continuously, with incredible determination, starts at A and gets to Z, and achieves things. Nothing stands in his way. He is one of those individuals who is going to get there.
"For services to cave diving overseas"
,,This was a TEAM effort and I'm very honoured to be recognised with an MBE, particularly as you don't go into a major rescue expecting such a positive outcome for those in trouble. For me saving the kids is the icing on the cake.
"For demonstrating exceptional bravery - putting [himself] in danger to protect others"
,, Read moreIt is an honour to have been recognised for my actions during the Tham Luang cave rescue, however success was achieved by a large team from the UK, Thailand and many other nations.
Alan was a friendly colleague who loved being outside and talking to anyone. As a child he developed the skill of always finding something of common interest to discuss with anyone he met and he carried this through into his adult life.
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The news was not a surprise to EUROTEK delegates, because attendees heard that the CE certification was due before Christmas 2018.
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The British Cave Rescue Council is a co-ordinating body for voluntary underground rescues in the British I
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Sabine Kerkau will be the first German female diver to be inducted in WDHOF, since it was founded almost two decades ago, in 1999.
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The Battle of Amiens or the Third Battle of Picardy had just commenced (8 August 1918). This Allied attack would later became known as the ‘Hundred Days Offensive’ and this action ultimately led to the end of the First World War.
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The Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull fast-tracked the award process for the nine men after public calls were made for the team to be officially recognised for their role.
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Harris is now travelling back to Australia with fellow cave explorer Craig Challen and other amazing Australian team members from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australian Federal Police and Australian Defence Force.
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Josh Bratchley, Mike Clayton, Chris Jewel, Gary Mitchell, Connor Roe, Rick Stanton and Jim Warny flew in overnight.
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