10 May 2012

Other News In Brief

Decapitated Pony Found On Cornwall Beach

A decapitated pony has been found on a beach in Cornwall.

The animal was found on Pentewan beach on Monday, after Brixham Coastguard was alerted.

Devon and Cornwall Police said its head was "severed cleanly" and it had leg injuries that may have been caused by it trying to get out of the water.

Devon and Cornwall Police said a wooden cross and dead seagull had been placed on top of the pony and RIP had been written in the sand, but it is believed someone not connected to the death did this.

The force said it was investigating the incident.

Search Shifts To Body Recovery Of Baby Who Fell From Ferry

A search is continuing after reports that a baby fell from a ferry in Belfast.

On Wednesday night, a woman believed to be the child's mother was rescued from Belfast Lough after she fell overboard from the Stena Line vessel.

She was treated for hypothermia in the Royal Victoria Hospital where she is in a stable condition.

Belfast Coastguard has said the search and rescue operation would soon end and focus on body recovery.

London Rickshaws May Be Licensed

Bicycle rickshaws, motorcycle taxis and stretch limousines could be licensed as part of plans to improve road safety.

Under the proposals set out by the Law Commission for England and Wales, a "peak time" taxi licence could also be brought in.

The commission also recommended a national minimum of safety standards.

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