in Camblesforth, near Selby. 19 July – The government announces backing for the Crossrail project. 20 July – The government publishes the results of a review into Council Tax in England. 23 July – Tony Blair announces that Peter Mandelson is to become Britain's new European Commissioner. August 1 August – The University of Surrey Roehampton becomes Roehampton University. 9 August West Bromwich Albion F.C. terminate the contract of striker Lee Hughes as he is sentenced to six years in prison after being found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving, having killed a 56-year-old man in a collision near Coventry on 22 November 2003. Home Office Circular 46/2004 is issued giving guidance concerning the review of police injury pensions. 13–29 August – Great Britain participates in the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens winning a total of 9 gold, 9 silver and 12 bronze medals. 16 August – Boscastle flood of 2004: flash floods destroy buildings and wash cars out to sea in Cornwall. 28 August – Kelly Holmes wins her second gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics. September 13 September – A Fathers 4 Justice campaigner dressed as Batman breaches security at Buckingham Palace. 15 September – Parliament is suspended after pro-hunt campaigners break into the House of Commons. October 1 October – Tony Blair confirms he will seek a third term as Prime Minister, but rules out a possible fourth term, meaning if Labour win the next general election, he will resign before the next election after that. 2 October – The first parkrun, then known as Bushy Park Time Trial, takes place in Bushy Park, London. 7 October – British hostage Ken Bigley, of Liverpool, is beheaded by militants in Iraq. 9 October – Scottish Parliament Building in Edinburgh, designed by Enric Miralles, is opened. 19 October – British aid worker Margaret Hassan is taken hostage in Iraq. 24 October - Arsenal F.C's 49-league game unbeaten run, the longest in the history of English football, comes to an end following a 2-0 defeat away to Manchester United. 26 October – Selby Coalfield production ceases. November 4 November – 2004 North East England devolution referendum: Voters resoundingly reject proposals to establish an elected assembly for the region, 77.93% to 22.07%. 6 November – Ufton Nervet rail crash: Seven people are killed when a train is derailed by a car deliberately left on a level crossing in Berkshire.