All the crew on the barge are shattered by the death. They were tired and exhausted but had been determined to do everything they could to get the whale to safety. It really is a terrible shame.

I do not know another multi-national car company that would suffer the losses BMW has and at the same time

I am pleased however that our shop stewards and members have accepted a settlement that will see the great majority of our members go back to work or take voluntary separation,

If solidarity is a crime then send us all to jail. Our movement was built on solidarity.

This is a very critical point in the operation.

There was also a tremor in its tail, like a spasm, which indicated its health is compromised.

There was a real chance that the rescue attempt could have succeeded, but these type of mammals are very prone to the effects of stress and I'm afraid it all became too much.

Following the post-mortem, the animal will be disposed of by the local authority.

It once again smacks of it being far easier and cheaper to sack British workers. We are not prepared to be treated unfairly or disproportionately with other workers across Europe.

The most critical part of the operation seems to have been passed smoothly.