July 2005 London bomb blasts: UPDATES AND NEWS ONLY - NO DISCUSSION

[Cid]

Anyone managed to get hold of Mation yet?

Posted earlier i think (check thread stats)

[Fuzzy]

Anyone managed to get hold of Mation yet?

she's fine. she's posted here.

[Iemanja]

Anyone managed to get hold of Mation yet?

She's fine! :)

I'm still wondering about AgentSparrow, Crispy, Maggot and Hollis though...
Raise your hands when you get in!

edit: AS and Crispy, as well as onemonkey are fine!

[ianw]

Anyone managed to get hold of Mation yet?

yes, she posted up on here just before. she's fine.

[Balbi]

All urbanites accounted for then.

[J77]

blair on - "terrorist attacks"

[Cid]

Blair is leaving G8 and returning later - meeting will continue in his absence

[frogwoman]

hes leaving the g8

[energy release]

Blair is leaving G8


But will be back this evening

[Pie 1]

Blair on Ldn Live

[jæd]

Tony Blair will come to London, but G8 will continue. (Source: BBC)

[Balbi]

g8 to continue, blair heading to london.

[frogwoman]

yes, she posted up on here just before. she's fine.

What about Bond and raverdrew? And hatboy? Can someone tell me if they're OK?????

[maya]

Hmm, let's see what Blair has to say now..
he's on CNN right now

[john x]

Blair on Ldn Live

Looks very shaky!

I wonder if it's guilt?

john x

[jugularvein]

what about a hundred other urbanites

[harpo]

what's with all the dramatic pauses and faux emotion?

[Buddy Bradley]

A summary rather than each sentence of Blair's speech would be better...

[Dubversion]

fuck him, the warmongering cunt. should be him in bits, not some innocent fucking commuter

[jæd]

Blair: Its a series of terrorist attacks to coincide with G8. Britain will defend values an way of life against their determination to cause death. They will never succeed to destroy what we hold dear in this country and other countries around the world. (Source BBC)

[energy release]

I wonder if it's guilt?


Or anger ?

[editor]

I wonder if it's guilt?
Not the time or thread, please....

[jannerboyuk]

Blair says "obviously designed to coincide with the start of G8"...defend 'our' values etec. Is on the way to London.

[Balbi]

He gave the best statement he could at the time, from what I can see.

[J77]

bbc ticker - buses were packed because the tubes were shut :(

[Kid_Eternity]

Blair is going to travel to London to listen to reports etc, then return to the G8 summit in the evening. The guy looked scared if you ask me...

[nosos]

The world's leaders don't want terrorism to interfere with their deliberations. :rolleyes:

[editor]

If people wish to analyse Blair's speech PLEASE take it to a new thread. Thank you.

[stroober]

Tony blair on air

he said pretty much what he know.......

He will leave G8 conference to get info and he will return later tonight

The G8 will continue

(he sounds well shook up he has a trembly voice)

He says it is barabaric esp on the day of the meeting....africa....environment

He says these bastard who did this will not win... we will not lie down


(i paraphrase)

[maya]

.

[exleper]

'defend our values and freedom' - using Bush's scriptwriter, perhaps?

[Major Tom]

Blair is going to travel to London to listen to reports etc, then return to the G8 summit in the evening. The guy looked scared if you ask me...

Was it the same dumb expression Bush had after 9-11?

[Poi E]

Britain will defend values an way of life against their determination to cause death.

Goodbye civil liberties.

[Balbi]

Funny, how they don't want them to interfere when one is a direct result of the other.

[Fuzzy]

Blair says "obviously designed to coincide with the start of G8"...defend 'our' values etec. Is on the way to London.

wasnt the first thing bush did when 9/11 happen was scarper to the countryside. at least blair is coming to see whats happened rather than cower from it like a coward like bush.

[JTG]

Anyone managed to get hold of Mation yet?

She's posted, said she's fine.

[editor]

I repeat: If people wish to analyse Blair's speech PLEASE take it to a new thread.

This thread is for news and updates about the explosions.

Thank you.

[tribal_princess]

Looks very shaky!

I wonder if it's guilt?


I thought he looked guilty... he kept looking at the floor.

[T & P]

Spanish press is reporting the death toll so far is 21 :(

[DrRingDing]

I just love the faux sincerity Tony. Scum
.

[J77]

Did everything happen at 8:50, and has there been anything since?

bbc player is just repeating pictures now.

Is it quite calm on the ground?

[Cid]

Was it the same dumb expression Bush had after 9-11?

No he looked on the verge of tears, very shaken.

[Wess]

Someone just told me: "someone just told me a missile has shot into MI5"

Any confirmation anyone? Sounds a little far fetched considering....
I very much doubt it mate....jesus....

[editor]

Discussion about Blair's speech here: http://www.urban75.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=121224
Further posts on the subject here will be removed.
Please try and keep this thread on topic.

[frogwoman]

What about Bond and raverdrew? And hatboy? Can someone tell me if they're OK?????
anyone??????????? i text bond he didnt text back

[jæd]

No he looked on the verge of tears, very shaken.

I might question some of his policies, but least the guy is human... Poor dear. :(

[PacificOcean]

Was there an explosion at Aldgate East as well or are people just getting it confused with Aldgate?

[chegrimandi]

Spanish press is reporting the death toll so far is 21 :(

:eek:

[J77]

200 word statement by ??? jihad posted on website - responsibility

[Cid]

BBC Just located a website with a statement by Jihad organisation claiming responsibility

[Streathamite]

the army are out and around Aldgate

[maya]

anyone??????????? i text bond he didnt text back
remember the mobile phone network will be down or delayed now

[Lisarocket]

BBC are saying that a European based Jihad website (didn't catch the name properly) is claiming responsibility. They are translating it now...

[Szare]

It was 6 blasts a min ago, now 7 :confused:

Old St. as well apparently.

[han]

<Raises hand> Three page feature on the relative merits of various top-dressing machines. Not really gripping at the best of times.

Apparently the whole of LT is shut down.

Oh christ, it's a long walk from Hammersmith to Brixton.

You can do it in 2.5 hours via hammersmith bridge, past wetlands centre, putney, wandsworth, cla'am south..... :eek:

[Brixton Hatter]

try not to worry yet about people you haven't heard from. Many will be stuck on their way into work and won't be able to acces email/internet. Mobile phones are not working properly, which may be why people can't reply. If there's anyone you haven't heard from, try them later this afternoon when the lines are likely to be quieter

[Major Tom]

wasnt the first thing bush did when 9/11 happen was scarper to the countryside. at least blair is coming to see whats happened rather than cower from it like a coward like bush.

The difference between a genuine politician - allbeit a right wing c**t - and a rich playboy idiot neo-con puppet methinks

[dormouse]

I loathe Blair but this paraphrased bit:

He says these bastard who did this will not win... we will not lie down
is true

Speculation on R4 that the bus was a suicide bomber

[Stigmata]

I can't get on the BBC website.

[Streathamite]

Vodafone have been 'commandeered' by the security services

[harpo]

BBC, AQ 'have gone for effect rather than mass casualty'. True, actually. This could actually have been far FAR worse. Not to detract from what's happened, but....

[madzone]

no confirmed fatalities are 90 so far..... :(
I think that's confirmed caualties. BBC are only confirming 2 deaths.

[moomoo]

We've been watching this all morning - looks bloody awful :(

[chegrimandi]

It was 6 blasts a min ago, now 7 :confused:

Old St. as well apparently.

you sure about that, can you give a source :( :( :(

[longdog]

He gave the best statement he could at the time, from what I can see.

The best statement he could've given would've been some sort of acceptance that he has partly brought this down on the heads of the UK by his US' lap-poodle taking us into the war in Iraq.

I know who I blame.

[MysteryGuest]

Old St. as well apparently.


Woah, I was there 10 minutes before it all kicked off. :eek: I got out, waited 10 minutes for a bus to take me to work, thought "sod this" and got back on the tube... was evacuated at Bank.

[han]

Old St. as well apparently.

I'm 2 mins from Old St tube! :eek:

It's very quiet round here - the BBC news doesn't mention an Old St explosion though - where did you hear this?

People still trapped in King's X... :(

[harpo]

Vodafone have been 'commandeered' by the security services
What do you mean?

[frogwoman]

6 blasts

[Griff]

Unconfirmed from another board 'Terrorist shot in Canary Wharf'

:confused:

[Cid]

People still trapped at Kings X

[PacificOcean]

The best statement he could've given would've been some sort of acceptance that he has partly brought this down on the heads of the UK by his US' lap-poodle taking us into the war in Iraq.

I know who I blame.

This isn't really the time.

[andy2002]

BBC News 24 is saying seven blasts now.

[treelover]

this is truly awful ,but now i also fear for our civil liberties

[Balbi]

people trapped at kings cross, rescue operation gearing up (bbc)

[Cid]

Unconfirmed from another board 'Terrorist shot in Canary Wharf'

:confused:

Nothing on the news, probably speculation

[peppery]

I'm in canary wharf. There's a story that they've closed all roads leading in and shot dead a suicide bomber. any one else here that can confirm this?

[Kid_Eternity]

Unconfirmed from another board 'Terrorist shot in Canary Wharf'

:confused:
Were did you read/hear that?

[J77]

rescue operation of stuck tube train happening at kings x

[fucthest8]

Nope, I've got it coming from a friend at Reuters

[harpo]

I live right in Old St, haven't heard anything

[pinky]

:(

Hugs To All You Londoners...horrible Listening To All This On The Radio, My Thoughts Are With All Of You, Family, Friends....

[Kid_Eternity]

Nope, I've got it coming from a friend at Reuters
Oh right.

[MysteryGuest]

I'm in canary wharf. There's a story that they've closed all roads leading in and shot dead a suicide bomber. any one else here that can confirm this?


I heard this at work about 20 minutes ago, but have been waiting for confirmation somewhere else.

[Cid]

Severly injured and walking wounded being taken from Kings X

[maya]

this is truly awful ,but now i also fear for our civil liberties
:(

[Streathamite]

What do you mean?
I mean that the 'security services' have temporarily taken over all vodafone's offices and operations, due to the inherent security risk posed by large and sophisticated cellular networks (inside news, as it were)

[fucthest8]

I heard this at work about 20 minutes ago, but have been waiting for confirmation somewhere else.

Reuters not realeased it yet, but they've got it internally

[wrysmile]

You can do it in 2.5 hours via hammersmith bridge, past wetlands centre, putney, wandsworth, cla'am south..... :eek:

IntoStella, I live in Hammersmith ..... if you or anyone around here can't get home - PM me, we have plenty of room if you can't get home tonight, or if you want a drink or something while waiting for the tubes to come back up.

[ddraig]

& large number of casualties (all over london)
:(

[nightqueen]

Were did you read/hear that?


I heard it too- someone i know has a family member in the police force.

[nightowl]

there are stories that the police have shot someone dead at canary wharf now

[Final]

I think that's confirmed caualties. BBC are only confirming 2 deaths.

I guess that most of the worst casualties will still be on what's left of the trains, 300ft underground, down a dark tunnel.

scary.

[longdog]

this is truly awful ,but now i also fear for our civil liberties

Quite.

[harpo]

I mean that the 'security services' have temporarily taken over all vodafone's offices and operations, due to the inherent security risk posed by large and sophisticated cellular networks (inside news, as it were)
OK ta I don't really understand such stuff. Why just Vodafone?

[f,2,3,4]

well the traffic is moving, but a whole load more police have just gone past our office down towards kings cross station...

[Cid]

Note: casualties doen't necessarily mean fatalities.

[frogwoman]

Unconfirmed from another board 'Terrorist shot in Canary Wharf'

:confused:

My g-d :eek:

[Major Tom]

there are stories that the police have shot someone dead at canary wharf now

Where are these news stories? I can't find anything of quality anywhere.

[Kid_Eternity]

I mean that the 'security services' have temporarily taken over all vodafone's offices and operations, due to the inherent security risk posed by large and sophisticated cellular networks (inside news, as it were)
I thought that when I tried to use my mobile (had that horrible paranoid moment flashing back to JFK when they talk about the phones being cut to stop the wrong story getting out). Couldn't contact work to see if everything is ok but got emails through, thank fuck for the internet.

[mentalchik]

Radio 5 is saying unconfirmed reprts that the bus was the work of a suicide bomber !


:(

[sus]

I just love the faux sincerity Tony. Scum
.

right - he showed his true colours after dunblane -he's honed it a bit since then - he does it pretty well don't you think? isn't this blatently planned to coincide with most of the police and security services being on the golf course -- i really wonder how much golf they were getting in this morning --

how many handicaps does one man need eh george?

[fucthest8]

Where are these news stories? I can't find anything of quality anywhere.


Reuters not realeased it yet, but they've got it internally

Again

[steeplejack]

Stay safe all you Londoners. :(

[Kameron]

My T-Mobile phone is working fine now.

[ddraig]

have you been evacuated kea?
if not pls get out

[Cid]

right - he showed his true colours after dunblane -he's honed it a bit since then - he does it pretty well don't you think? isn't this blatently planned to coincide with most of the police and security services being on the golf course -- i really wonder how much golf they were getting in this morning --

how many handicaps does one man need eh george?

Take it to the other thread

[lighterthief]

Just been on the roof of our office, air ambulance zooming around - seems to be landing near Kings X / Russell Square area :(

[harpo]

IntoStella, I live in Hammersmith ..... if you or anyone around here can't get home - PM me, we have plenty of room if you can't get home tonight, or if you want a drink or something while waiting for the tubes to come back up.
Ditto anyone stuck in the Old St area. I can do a nice pot of tea.

[sus]

news is saying leicester square too

[sonik]

My T-Mobile phone is working fine now.
Texts only on my T-Mobile phone at the moment.

[Szare]

Are these bombings at Leicester Sq. happening as we post or did they happen before?

[jung offender]

news is saying leicester square too
what in leicester sq?

[scumbalina]

Does anyone know if texts can get through?

[Cid]

have you been evacuated kea?
if not pls get out

Probably safer within the building - very unlikely they will have devices powerful enough to affect Canary wharf badly. Worse to be caught by outside blasts

[Major Tom]

Again
sorry :o

I'm having trouble keeping up with this thread - I'm about two pages behind as it is.

[hektik]

apparently the gherkin is being or has just been evacuated.

[Griff]

news is saying leicester square too

What's happening there? :(

[jæd]

what in leicester sq?

It was ok at around 9.30 as walked through it...

[Masseuse]

I hope they pull the cameras out of the hospital entrances. The intrusive fucking bastards.

[fucthest8]

sorry :o .

No prob, wasn't having a go

[frogwoman]

Are these bombings at Leicester Sq. happening as we post or did they happen before?
what the fuck???

Is hipipol OK too? and garf? just thought of them

[Szare]

Could this go on all day?

[soluble duck]

This is terrible.

However, it could have been worse yesterday with all the people there for the olympic result.

News says its the European branch of Al Quaeda

[stroober]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/images/41277000/jpg/_41277255_bus_300_245_obi.jpg

bus not good

[Streathamite]

Does anyone know if texts can get through?
people have texted OK at our place

[magneze]

My T-Mobile phone is working fine now.Phew, was just wondering if anyone had heard from you!

I'm fucking worried about Canary Wharf now, my best mate works there. :(

[AverageJoe]

7 explosions

Bus - Tavistock Square, Russell Square

Tube - Edgeware Road, Kings Cross, Aldgate East, Liverpool Street, Moorgate

Source - BBC, Sky and ITV

[tribal_princess]

garfs ok froggy, hes just ventured out to pick someone up in the car :)

[ada]

Guardian says current (as we post) report of explosion at Leicester Sq. - but no word on whether it is a 'controlled' explosion (i.e. police detonating).

[Cid]

What's happening there? :(

Nothing on BBC yet

[sonik]

Does anyone know if texts can get through?
They seem to be but with some delay.

[frogwoman]

garfs ok froggy, hes just ventured out to pick someone up in the car :)

Ok good :)

[sus]

not reiterated - channel 5 news - emergency services gathering in liecestersquare - possibly part of an emergency plane - hopefully

[fucthest8]

.

[nightqueen]

I hope they pull the cameras out of the hospital entrances. The intrusive fucking bastards.


So terrorists can easily sneak in without being detected?

[exleper]

The BBC News ticker has just flashed up that an Islamic extremist website has claimed responsibility.

[Cid]

'more than 100' casualties and one fatality at RLH

[passenger]

Suicide bomer on bus that blew up

[innit]

Guardian says current (as we post) report of explosion at Leicester Sq. - but no word on whether it is a 'controlled' explosion (i.e. police detonating).
Now I'm glad I didn't start walking :(

[Bob]

what in leicester sq?

The ambulance guys said they'd been called to Leicester Square - didn't say anything more.

Parliament's plodding on as usual - there will be a statement by the government soon but they're doing a stiff upper lip thing of ignoring it all for the time being (talking about regionalisation of fire brigades as I write) - but it's absolutely packed with MPs. The main road by Parliament is still open and we're all being advised to stay inside....

[soluble duck]

The BBC News ticker has just flashed up that an Islamic extremist website has claimed responsibility.

yes apparently its Al Quaeda

[Cid]

UCH to release patient number soon

[Belushi]

Does anyone know if texts can get through?

Mine have been getting through okay

[jæd]

Leicester Sqr tube has been shut since 9.30 (because theres were I was)

[stroober]

Rescue operation confirmed in tube tunnel near King's Cross.--bbc

[jayeola]

i live in between stockwell, brixton and clapham (somewhere). stockwell "suspect package". loads of poloice cars screaming and speeding about. :( :mad:

[Andy the Don]

Does anyone know what is happening at Canary Wharf..??

Is the DLR still operating..??

At the office in Camden, glad I was in very early this morning, been listening to sirens all morning now spookily quiet..

[Iemanja]

Phew, was just wondering if anyone had heard from you!

I'm fucking worried about Canary Wharf now, my best mate works there. :(

He's been logged in for ages you muppet! :p

[goldenecitrone]

Now I'm glad I didn't start walking :(

Don't go anywhere for a while. Sit tight and keep typing. How are you doing. I fell a bit sick. :(

[SubZeroCat]

Just spoke to Agent Sparrow, her, Crispy, Brainaddict and onemonkey are all together and all ok. She heard that treefrog is alright too, in case anyone was worried about them.

[Cid]

UCH are saying that response has been extremely well coordinated, most people treated on site, ambulances only being used for life-threatening cases

[Roadkill]

yes apparently its Al Quaeda

Quelle surprise.

[fucthest8]

pinkmonkey okay - was on her way in to town, but got turned back

[passenger]

im working in Tulse Hill all i can hear is police fire engines fuck nose

whats going on

[g force]

Nothing at Stockwell according to the deputy leader of Lambeth...who's sitting next to me as I type!

[soluble duck]

Does anyone know what is happening at Canary Wharf..??

Is the DLR still operating..??

At the office in Camden, glad I was in very early this morning, been listening to sirens all morning now spookily quiet..

i doubt the dlr will be running, they have stopped all transport

[kea]

sorry folks, had to disappear into an editorial meeting would you beleive it!

anyway, we're still here at canary wharf, safer inside than out imo tbh. haven't heard much from outside so no idea about the shooting rumours, they're going round here tho. security guards v active inside, and tons of police outside - we're the best guarded office block in london at the moment i reckon.

this is fucking horrifying.

everyone here accounted for apart from my boss :eek: :(

[kidfromda'burbs]

met police confirms 6 underground explosions. - jus on radio

[fucthest8]

blast in leicester sq - might be controlled tho

[Masseuse]

So terrorists can easily sneak in without being detected?

The long-lensed TV cameras, not cctv. I don't think their intent was deterring terrorists when they zoomed in on some poor bloke with half his face ripped off being resuscitated.

[maya]

The long-lensed TV cameras, not cctv. I don't think their intent was deterring terrorists when they zoomed in on some poor bloke with half his face ripped off being resuscitated.
sensationist media, milking this tragedy for all it's worth :mad: :(

[Giles]

fuck him, the warmongering cunt. should be him in bits, not some innocent fucking commuter

I hate this attitude.

Whoever did this, it's THEIR FAULT and their alone.

This idea that somehow Blair is "to blame" for the actions of clearly deranged terrorist murderers is offensive.

The only thing we can do is to find the people who did this, and those who support and help them, and destroy them utterly.

You don't talk to snakes. You kill snakes.

Giles..

[E. Coli]

Friend who's in Canary wharf said police just shot a suspected sucide bomber.

[Szare]

6 underground explosions + 2 buses = 8???

woah

[FridgeMagnet]

I hate this attitude.

Whoever did this, it's THEIR FAULT and their alone.

This idea that somehow Blair is "to blame" for the actions of clearly deranged terrorist murderers is offensive.

The only thing we can do is to find the people who did this, and those who support and help them, and destroy them utterly.

You don't talk to snakes. You kill snakes.

Giles..
NO DISCUSSION please.

[Major Tom]

I hate this attitude.

Whoever did this, it's THEIR FAULT and their alone.

This idea that somehow Blair is "to blame" for the actions of clearly deranged terrorist murderers is offensive.

The only thing we can do is to find the people who did this, and those who support and help them, and destroy them utterly.

You don't talk to snakes. You kill snakes.

Giles..

yeah right, that'll help :rolleyes:

[jannerboyuk]

I hate this attitude.

Whoever did this, it's THEIR FAULT and their alone.

This idea that somehow Blair is "to blame" for the actions of clearly deranged terrorist murderers is offensive.

The only thing we can do is to find the people who did this, and those who support and help them, and destroy them utterly.

You don't talk to snakes. You kill snakes.

Giles..
Bollocks you simple minded idiot.

[tastebud]

Friend who's in Canary wharf said police just shot a suspected sucide bomber.
wtf? really...

[baldrick]

I hate this attitude.

Whoever did this, it's THEIR FAULT and their alone.

This idea that somehow Blair is "to blame" for the actions of clearly deranged terrorist murderers is offensive.

The only thing we can do is to find the people who did this, and those who support and help them, and destroy them utterly.

You don't talk to snakes. You kill snakes.

Giles..

take this somewhere else, please.

[shalashaska]

saying that an statement from al queada europe are "claiming responibllity"
for the bombings because of britans involvement in the war

[bgdancingbear]

This is for NEWS ONLY!!!!

[soluble duck]

Friend who's in Canary wharf said police just shot a suspected sucide bomber.

shit, this is horrible

i'll wait to see on the news

[lenny101]

At least 7 explosions. ITV News.

[editor]

Friend who's in Canary wharf said police just shot a suspected sucide bomber.If that's true, I hope the cunt is still alive. And in pain.

[FridgeMagnet]

Please, nobody respond to provocative posts either. I am keeping an eye on the thread.

[peppery]

I feel like crying. When people in my city are attacked like this it feels like my family are being attacked :(

[soluble duck]

Charles Clarke is going to make a statement soon, according to bbc

[frogwoman]

innit

[maomao]

My girlfriend lost her mobile yesterday. She works inside Victoria station. It's highly unlikely that she's hurt but she's almost certainly scared shitless and she's still not managed to phone me. If the station's been evacuated she's probably being herded round by police somewhere. Is there any point trying to find her (I can cycle there) ?

[Mr Retro]

Suspect Device on Tottenham Court Road. They are about to close it.

[frogwoman]

Charles Clarke is going to make a statement soon, according to bbc
another one?????????! shit i think i just heard a siren going past my school

[sunflower]

sorry folks, had to disappear into an editorial meeting would you beleive it!

anyway, we're still here at canary wharf, safer inside than out imo tbh. haven't heard much from outside so no idea about the shooting rumours, they're going round here tho. security guards v active inside, and tons of police outside - we're the best guarded office block in london at the moment i reckon.

this is fucking horrifying.

everyone here accounted for apart from my boss :eek: :(


Kea glad you're okay. I work on the 25th Floor at CW but could only get as far as Bermondsey this morning before being evacuated from the tube. My boyfriend rang me and told me there had been 5 explosions (this was around 9.30am) and to get in a taxi and go home. I could hear the fear in his voice so I did what he said and am now at home glued to the tv. My colleague is in our office alone as far as I know which I feel terrible about.

[Dubversion]

My girlfriend lost her mobile yesterday. She works inside Victoria station. It's highly unlikely that she's hurt but she's almost certainly scared shitless and she's still not managed to phone me. If the station's been evacuated she's probably being herded round by police somewhere. Is there any point trying to find her (I can cycle there) ?

that must be worrying, maomao, but i reckon they'll gave evacuated so you probably wouldn't find her. i reckon the best bet is to sit tight so she can call you when she can, if you're not there she'll fret

[nightqueen]

take this somewhere else, please.

He's right though, it's not exactly helping calling our Prime Minister a 'war-mongering cunt' now is it?
Even in the face of adversity it's sad that people remain immature and simple-minded. :mad:

[innit]

Suspect Device on Tottenham Court Road. They are about to close it.
Where the fuck did you get that from????

[kea]

if your colleague can get down to the 19th floor she can come and sit in our office, sunflower, there's quite a lot of us in here.

[Mr Retro]

Where the fuck did you get that from????

I work here. HR have moved us all to the back of the building.

[Szare]

How many more "suspect packages" are to come?

Tottenham Ct. Road, Leicester Sq... Stockwell???

[editor]

My girlfriend lost her mobile yesterday. She works inside Victoria station. It's highly unlikely that she's hurt but she's almost certainly scared shitless and she's still not managed to phone me. If the station's been evacuated she's probably being herded round by police somewhere. Is there any point trying to find her (I can cycle there) ?I think you'd be more of a hindrance than anything else, to be honest and there's been no reports of explosions at Victoria.

Brian Paddick - of all people - is about to go on BBC 94.9

[SubZeroCat]

Suspect Device on Tottenham Court Road. They are about to close it.

Is this a rumour or has it been confirmed>?

[Mrs Magpie]

Brian Paddick does Community Safety so seems logical to me

[pk]

This from Fox News - make of it what you will...

Israeli: Scotland Yard Warned Us
Thursday, July 07, 2005


PHOTO*ESSAYS
• Blasts Rock London


STORIES LINKS
• Terrorists Strike London With Series of Blasts



JERUSALEM*—*British police told the Israeli Embassy in London minutes before Thursday's explosions that they had received warnings of possible terror attacks in the city, a senior Israeli official said.

Israeli Finance Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (search) had planned to attend an economic conference in a hotel over the subway stop where one of the blasts occurred, and the warning prompted him to stay in his hotel room instead, government officials said.

Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom (search) said he wasn't aware of any Israeli casualties.

Just before the blasts, Scotland Yard called the security officer at the Israeli Embassy to say they had received warnings of possible attacks, the official said. He did not say whether British police made any link to the economic conference.

The official spoke on condition of anonymity because of the nature of his position.

The Israeli Embassy was in a state of emergency after the explosions in London, with no one allowed to enter or leave, said the Israeli ambassador to London, Zvi Hefet (search).

All phone lines to the embassy were down, said Danny Biran, an Israeli Foreign Ministry official.

The ministry set up a situation room to deal with hundreds of phone calls from concerned relatives. Thousands of Israelis are living in London or visiting the city at this time, Biran said.

Amir Gilad, a Netanyahu aide, told Israel Radio that Netanyahu's entourage was receiving updates all morning from British security officials, and "we have also asked to change our plans."

Netanyahu had been scheduled to stay in London until Sunday, but that could change, Gilad said.
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http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,161769,00.html

[Mr Retro]

Is this a rumour or has it been confirmed>?

Police have informed our building

[dormouse]

I feel like crying. When people in my city are attacked like this it feels like my family are being attacked :(
Me too, I'm out of London this week and hate it, I want to be there, I belong there. Didn't realise how much I love the place!

[ianw]

How many more "suspect packages" are to come?

Tottenham Ct. Road, Leicester Sq... Stockwell???


not all necessarily bombs of course. police just being extra extra vigilent with anything that looks vaguely suspicious.

but still - stay put everyone. sure this is going to be going on for some while yet....

[Kid_Eternity]

PK, I nearly beleived that off tha bat until I realised it was from Fox...the who knew what when will fuel a thousan conspiracies no doubt.

[maomao]

I think you'd be more of a hindrance than anything else, to be honest and there's been no reports of explosions at Victoria.


Just trying to talk myself out of going down there really. Really really want to find some way to help (not my girlfriend in particular, she's almost ceretainly unharmed.)

[shalashaska]

If that's true, I hope the cunt is still alive. And in pain.
yeah fucking barstard

[jugularvein]

Me too, I'm out of London this week and hate it, I want to be there, I belong there. Didn't realise how much I love the place!

it has stirred up a very defensive and patriotic feeling in me and wish i was there too, nobody fucks with my peeps and my city :( :mad:

[frogwoman]

that israeli thing is probably bullshit. im not in the fucking mood for this. please take it somewhere else

[Skim]

Is there a source for this report of a suicide bomber in Canary Wharf?

[elf-literate]

There is a rumour that the army shot someone in Canary Wharf.

Can anyone confirm this?

[innit]

I work here. HR have moved us all to the back of the building.
Where abouts on TCR are you? I'm in the internet cafe upstairs from Sainsburys

(said she after moving to the back of the room)

[harpo]

casualty bureau phone number to be published shorty..(BBC)

[felixthecat]

not all necessarily bombs of course. police just being extra extra vigilent with anything that looks vaguely suspicious.

.

Yup - just been a controlled explosion of 2 presents and a bag of washing at Swindon station!
(local BBc news report)

[jæd]

Just went to grab some lunch... Soho is fine, a bit subdued. I don't think most tourists know whats going on... Sirens everywhere, though...

[Sore_Head]

in german
http://www.spiegel.de/politik/ausland/0,1518,364121,00.html

[ngeru]

This is so fuckin awful. :( :( I've been sat here trembling since reports of the explosions first broke. I can't even focus on my work as my head is all over the show... I've been on the boards constantly since the news broke as work just doesn't seem important now!

Here in Camden, we're still getting the odd siren screaming past us & the streets are desserted. It looks like I might not be able to get home tonight but a work mate has offered a place to crash if need be...

[Mrs Magpie]

Just trying to talk myself out of going down there really. Really really want to find some way to help (not my girlfriend in particular, she's almost ceretainly unharmed.)Go and give blood...ring the transfusion service and find out nearest mobile donation centre operating today.

[Cloo]

Two girls from my office both accounted for )one of them wasn't previously) - they were on one of the buses and are both in UCH, in a stable condition. One has a collapsed lung. :(

[pk]

that israeli thing is probably bullshit. im not in the fucking mood for this. please take it somewhere else

I did say - "make of it what you will" - knowing Fox News penchant for bullshitting.

[Fuzzy]

just looked. 532 users on line at the moment. crikey.

[sunflower]

if your colleague can get down to the 19th floor she can come and sit in our office, sunflower, there's quite a lot of us in here.I've just tried ringing the office and the phones are diverted to Head Office in the West End so hopefully that means shes been evacuated. Thanks Kea. Are there no plans to evacuate the MG?

[Streathamite]

am informed by The Doctor there has been a bus bomb in Greenford.

[jugularvein]

is it over then? al quaeda group claimed respnsibility. usually happens after the event doesn't it..?.

[DrRingDing]

How many more "suspect packages" are to come?

Tottenham Ct. Road, Leicester Sq... Stockwell???

Have you got a link for the Tottenham Court road package?

Mrs DoUsAFavour is/was supossed to working on the tube there today.

[LJo]

They are not letting anyone out of my husband's office on Oxford Circus and have made them pull all the blinds down.

[Fuzzy]

Here in Camden, we're still getting the odd siren screaming past us & the streets are desserted. It looks like I might not be able to get home tonight but a work mate has offered a place to crash if need be...

i'm not even in london and i cant concentrate on my work.

[HarrisonSlade]

I have got to say that, even though there has been a step up of security, this has been a very lame terrorist attack compared with those across the water. I have a feeling that this is not a large terrorist network, though if it is they are losing their touch slightly.

[Wess]

50 confirmed dead..... :(

[Mr Retro]

Where abouts on TCR are you? I'm in the internet cafe upstairs from Sainsburys

(said she after moving to the back of the room)

Hi innit, at the other side by Warren Street Station

[KellyDJ]

suspect package found at Wembley Park station.

I've just had a call from my sister who goes to the college opposite and they've been evacuated and the police have closed off all the roads near the station and the stadium.

[frogwoman]

dont worry PK :) you were just posting what you'd seen not having a go at you mate dont worry

[vimto]

Paddick on Chanel 4

[Griff]

am informed by The Doctor there has been a bus bomb in Greenford.

Shit. :(

[Cid]

50 confirmed dead..... :(

What source? BBC syas fatalities not yet confirmed

[holteman]

there are going to ba alot of rumour and scares goign around in the aftermath of this...please lets be careful what we post up....try not speculating till you have a source .....

[Streathamite]

am informed there's been another explosion in Leicester Square, just now

[harpo]

50 confirmed dead..... :(
50? where di you hear that?

[Rad Nance]

am informed by The Doctor there has been a bus bomb in Greenford.

Minutes from where i work :( No bus home for me tonight..

[Major Tom]

I have got to say that, even though there has been a step up of security, this has been a very lame terrorist attack compared with those across the water. I have a feeling that this is not a large terrorist network, though if it is they are losing their touch slightly.

Lame? I think not.

It has caused maximum disruption from relatively small recources. It's a text book terrorist operation.

[Szare]

only source for tottenham court rd is another poster working there...

[kea]

ok we're being chucked out now, am gonna try and walk it through the foot tunnel with some colleagues. no computer at home so will text people with updates to let you know i'm ok!

[maomao]

Go and give blood...ring the transfusion service and find out nearest mobile donation centre operating today.

Good idea! Am currently researching.

[jæd]

am informed there's been another explosion in Leicester Square, just now

From who...? I'm 0.5 km away...

[innit]

there are going to ba alot of rumour and scares goign around in the aftermath of this...please lets be careful what we post up....try not speculating till you have a source .....
yeah, all these rumours getting a bit much for my nerves! There will be many controlled explosions no doubt and the vast majority will be false alarms.

[Louis MacNeice]

I have got to say that, even though there has been a step up of security, this has been a very lame terrorist attack compared with those across the water. I have a feeling that this is not a large terrorist network, though if it is they are losing their touch slightly.

That isn't news...if you've 'got to say' it then take it elsewhere.

Louis Mac

[Wess]

I'm in Australia ..world news SBS.
here.... (http://www9.sbs.com.au/theworldnews/region.php?id=115453&region=3)
Italy's interior minister has put the death toll at 50, however this figure has not been verified.
It says this on the website but on the TV they just said that they had confirmation of 50 fatalities...hopefully not.

[Lisarocket]

ok we're being chucked out now, am gonna try and walk it through the foot tunnel with some colleagues. no computer at home so will text people with updates to let you know i'm ok!

Safe journey home Kea

[PacificOcean]

From another site re donating blood:

Do NOT donate blood unless asked to...

When 9/11 happened, they had a huge influx of blood, much of which wasn't needed. They then had a dip, as people can't donate blood again for (6 months?)

The end result was a lot of wasted blood, and the struggling to fulfill supply.

The blood service will make an appeal if neccesary.

Also, please don't take my post as patronising or condescending, just trying to point it out..

[maomao]

only source for tottenham court rd is another poster working there...

My brother works on Stephen Street, spoke to him abouit an hour ago and he's fine and says no trouble in the immediate vicinity.

[soluble duck]

50 confirmed dead..... :(

do you have a source for that?

the news says its only 2 dead

[Sore_Head]

I have got to say that, even though there has been a step up of security, this has been a very lame terrorist attack compared with those across the water. I have a feeling that this is not a large terrorist network, though if it is they are losing their touch slightly.

Well the whole thing about Al-qaida is that it's just a collection of (largely) independent groups, and this was probably only carried out by a dozen or so people. By people I mean completely cunts obviously.

[pk]

dont worry PK :) you were just posting what you'd seen not having a go at you mate dont worry

AP news have confirmed this too...

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/britain_explosion;_ylt=A0SOwmLWFc1CHkEAZBGs0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTA3ODdxdHBhBHNlYwM5NjQ-

So it appears according to the Israeli embassy, Scotland Yard knew about this.

The "power surge" theory seems to have been a panic limitation exercise.

[PacificOcean]

To add re blood:

Although blood banks greatly appreciated the good will and effort of the new donors, Chambers says their donations wouldn't have helped mass casualties on Sept. 11. Instead, these people would have required blood collected in the weeks before the attacks, since blood needs time to be tested and processed.

[Streathamite]

From who...? I'm 0.5 km away...
colleagues

[Dubversion]

i'm going to the the pub to watch the news.

[Cid]

BBC just said 'dozens' of dead, but not sure if that was a serious statemnent or just a turn of phrase

[Mrs Magpie]

Fair enough re. Blood donation