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10/10/2014
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Police Search For Human Remains
South Wales Police have confirmed they are carrying out a search for possible human remains.
It is understood that police are searching ground near Western Leisure Centre in Ely, Cardiff.
Police say they believe remains may have been buried at the site around three years ago.
Forensic and specialist search teams are at the scene.
Alice Gross Inquest Opened And Adjourned
An inquest is underway into the death of 14-year-old Alice Gross.
The inquest was opened at West London Coroner's Court and immediately adjourned, to allow the criminal investigation to continue.
The teenager from Hanwell went missing on 28 August. Her body was discovered, wrapped and weighted down in the River Brent, on 30 September.
Tonnes Of Waste Disguised As Hay Bales
An investigation has been launched after hundreds of tonnes of rubbish was discovered, disguised as hay bales, on a disused farm.
The waste was uncovered at a farm in Turnhouse, Edinburgh, and it is estimated that it would have cost around £60,000 to dispose of it legally.
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) is investigating what it described as a "sophisticated operation".
(MH/CD)
South Wales Police have confirmed they are carrying out a search for possible human remains.
It is understood that police are searching ground near Western Leisure Centre in Ely, Cardiff.
Police say they believe remains may have been buried at the site around three years ago.
Forensic and specialist search teams are at the scene.
Alice Gross Inquest Opened And Adjourned
An inquest is underway into the death of 14-year-old Alice Gross.
The inquest was opened at West London Coroner's Court and immediately adjourned, to allow the criminal investigation to continue.
The teenager from Hanwell went missing on 28 August. Her body was discovered, wrapped and weighted down in the River Brent, on 30 September.
Tonnes Of Waste Disguised As Hay Bales
An investigation has been launched after hundreds of tonnes of rubbish was discovered, disguised as hay bales, on a disused farm.
The waste was uncovered at a farm in Turnhouse, Edinburgh, and it is estimated that it would have cost around £60,000 to dispose of it legally.
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) is investigating what it described as a "sophisticated operation".
(MH/CD)
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