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Lee Joon-seok says he feared passengers would be swept away Third mate was navigating waters for the first timeThe arrested captain of the South Korean ferry that capsized with 476 people on board said on Saturday he had delayed evacuating the ship because of the sea conditions and the absence of rescue ships.Lee Joon-seok and two of his crew were taken into police custody in the early hours of the morning, charged with negligence and failing to secure the safety of passengers in violation of maritime law. Continue reading...

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  • Ferry captain says evacuation was delayed for lack of rescue ships Lee Joon-seok says he feared passengers would be swept away Third mate was navigating waters for the first timeThe arrested captain of the South Korean ferry that capsized with 476 people on board said on Saturday he had delayed evacuating the ship because of the sea conditions and the absence of rescue ships.Lee Joon-seok and two of his crew were taken into police custody in the early hours of the morning, charged with negligence and failing to secure the safety of passengers in violation of maritime law. Continue reading...

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  • Bus services set to be cut across Bolton THE brakes have been put on a number of bus services across Bolton as Transport for Greater Manchester (TFGM) look to save Ł7.1 million over the next two years.

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