West Cumbria
Bird family tell of their horror at killing spree
THE family of killer Derrick Bird say they are “mortified” by the “sad events” in West Cumbria and do not know why he committed the “horrific” crimes.
Last updated 7 June 2010
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Raiders coach adds tributes to former RL player
BARROW Raiders coach Steve McCormack has added his tributes to former rugby league player Garry Purdham, who died in the West Cumbrian shootings on Wednesday.
Last updated 5 June 2010
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Criminologist puts forward theories for shootings
A CRIMINOLOGIST puts forward theories that suggest Derrick Bird’s actions were in line with the actions of a mass murderer on a shooting spree.
Last updated 4 June 2010
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‘This is not Derrick’
NEIGHBOUR and friend Mike Watson, 64, who had known Bird for almost 30 years, said: “I just can’t believe it. It is all so distressing. This is just not Derrick. I can only think he must have had a massive mental breakdown. This is so far away from his nature, so totally not him.
Last updated 4 June 2010
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Crucial few weeks for those affected by tragic events
A PUBLIC health director said the first few weeks after the shootings in West Cumbria will be ‘crucial’ for those affected by the incidents.
Last updated 4 June 2010
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Copeland MP to put community first
COPELAND MP Jamie Reed says a big community effort to help the families of the victims is his number one priority.
Last updated 4 June 2010
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Killer of 12 was a convicted criminal
THE man who killed 12 people during a shooting spree was a convicted criminal with a firearms licence.
Last updated 4 June 2010
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Juggler spins to jester title
MORE than a thousand people flocked to Muncaster Castle for this year’s Festival of Fools competition.
Last updated 4 June 2010
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Former AFC star caught in the chaos
FORMER Barrow AFC star Matt Henney has described the devastation left by gunman killer Derrick Bird.
Last updated 4 June 2010
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Sellafield staff undergo counselling after lockdown
STAFF at Sellafield are undergoing counselling by specialist medical staff after a killing spree by a former worker.
Last updated 4 June 2010
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Quiet village disrupted by harrowing scenes
A BOOTLE GP who witnessed the aftermath of shootings in Seascale has described the experience as ‘harrowing’.
Last updated 4 June 2010
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Ambulance services praised
PARAMEDICS and ambulance service staff who dealt with the aftermath of the West Cumbrian massacre will be offered counselling.
Last updated 4 June 2010
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Mother, 90, ‘stunned’ by son’s murder of 12 people
BIRD was the son of Mary and the late Joseph Bird and grew up in Ennerdale.
Last updated 4 June 2010
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Warm tributes for tragic 12
WHEN Derrick Bird wound his way through West Cumbria during his three-hour shooting spree, he left behind a trail of tragedy.
Last updated 4 June 2010
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Promise to help police with cash and manpower
THE government has promised to give Cumbria police all the resources, cash and manpower they need to help deal with the aftermath of the tragic shootings.
Last updated 4 June 2010
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Killer feared jail, claim
GUNMAN Derrick Bird was embroiled in a major tax investigation into a mystery £60,000 deposited in his bank account, according to a friend.
Last updated 4 June 2010
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World's eyes on Cumbria
SHOOTINGS in West Cumbria have sent shock waves around the world with newspapers reporting the incident as far away as Canada.
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Last updated 4 June 2010
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‘Friend’ describes moment Bird shot him
TAXI driver Don Reed was one of the people shot by Derrick Bird. He spoke from outside his house after he had been released from hospital. Mr Reed had known Bird for many years and considered him a friend.
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Last updated 4 June 2010
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Coming to terms with killings
VILLAGERS were today coming to terms with the series of killings in West Cumbria.
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Last updated 4 June 2010
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Firefighter horror at shooting aftermath
A RETAINED firefighter recounted the moment he came across a victim of the shooting spree.
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Last updated 4 June 2010
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