02/09/2013
Other News In Brief
Funeral Of Poet Seamus Held Held In Dublin
The funeral of poet Seamus Heaney has taken place at Sacred heart Church in Donnybrook.
President Michael D Higgins, Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Brian Friel joined his widow Marie and children Michael, Christopher and Catherine Ann for the funeral mass of the writer, who died unexpectedly in a Dublin hospital on Friday. He was 74.
One of Mr Heaney's own poems, the Given Note, was read at the end of the service.
The acclaimed poet will be buried later today in his native Bellaghy in Co Derry.
Organisers 'Pleased With Progress' Of Badger Cull
The controversial badger cull, which began last week, is said to be "proceeding to plan" with cullers "pleased with progress to date".
The cull is aimed at stopping the spread of TD from badgers to cattle, however opponents say that the action is inhumane and ineffective.
After beginning in Somerset the cull is set to begin in Gloucestershire.
According to the BBC, no one involved in the cull would say how many badgers have been killed so far.
Anti-Nuclear Protesters Arrested
Sixteen people protesting against the renewal of replacement of nuclear submarine Trident, have been arrested after they chained themselves together across a road leading to AWE Burghfield.
AWE Burghfield and AWE Aldermaston provide the warheads for the submarine-launched missile system.
The activists were arrested on suspicion of obstruction of a public highway and are in police custody.
(MH)
The funeral of poet Seamus Heaney has taken place at Sacred heart Church in Donnybrook.
President Michael D Higgins, Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Brian Friel joined his widow Marie and children Michael, Christopher and Catherine Ann for the funeral mass of the writer, who died unexpectedly in a Dublin hospital on Friday. He was 74.
One of Mr Heaney's own poems, the Given Note, was read at the end of the service.
The acclaimed poet will be buried later today in his native Bellaghy in Co Derry.
Organisers 'Pleased With Progress' Of Badger Cull
The controversial badger cull, which began last week, is said to be "proceeding to plan" with cullers "pleased with progress to date".
The cull is aimed at stopping the spread of TD from badgers to cattle, however opponents say that the action is inhumane and ineffective.
After beginning in Somerset the cull is set to begin in Gloucestershire.
According to the BBC, no one involved in the cull would say how many badgers have been killed so far.
Anti-Nuclear Protesters Arrested
Sixteen people protesting against the renewal of replacement of nuclear submarine Trident, have been arrested after they chained themselves together across a road leading to AWE Burghfield.
AWE Burghfield and AWE Aldermaston provide the warheads for the submarine-launched missile system.
The activists were arrested on suspicion of obstruction of a public highway and are in police custody.
(MH)
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01 March 2005
Badger cull considered in plans to tackle bovine TB
The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has warned that badgers could be culled in order to stop the spread of bovine tuberculosis (TB). Defra stressed that scientific, as well as other evidence, was "vital" to solving the problem.
Badger cull considered in plans to tackle bovine TB
The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has warned that badgers could be culled in order to stop the spread of bovine tuberculosis (TB). Defra stressed that scientific, as well as other evidence, was "vital" to solving the problem.
04 September 2013
Badger Cull Protesters Out Overnight In Gloucestershire
Protesters have spent the night in west Gloucestershire over concerns that the controversial process of a badger cull, which began in Sussex last week, was due to begin in the area. It is uncertain whether the cull has begun in Gloucestershire, but some 100 protesters spent the night in the area in an effort to either witness or disrupt the action.
Badger Cull Protesters Out Overnight In Gloucestershire
Protesters have spent the night in west Gloucestershire over concerns that the controversial process of a badger cull, which began in Sussex last week, was due to begin in the area. It is uncertain whether the cull has begun in Gloucestershire, but some 100 protesters spent the night in the area in an effort to either witness or disrupt the action.
28 August 2015
Govt Announces Badger Cull To Be Extended Into Dorset
The Government has announced a badger cull used to tackle bovine tuberculosis (TB) in Somerset and Gloucestershire has been extended to Dorset. The National Farmers Union (NFU) welcomed the move, although stated its disappointment that the policy had not been applied further.
Govt Announces Badger Cull To Be Extended Into Dorset
The Government has announced a badger cull used to tackle bovine tuberculosis (TB) in Somerset and Gloucestershire has been extended to Dorset. The National Farmers Union (NFU) welcomed the move, although stated its disappointment that the policy had not been applied further.
09 September 2014
Year Two of Badger Cull Underway
The second year of a badger cull is now underway in Gloucestershire and Somerset. Almost 1,000 badgers are to be killed in the second year of the cull, which started last year in an effort to stop the spread of bovine TB. Some 1,800 badgers were culled in 2013.
Year Two of Badger Cull Underway
The second year of a badger cull is now underway in Gloucestershire and Somerset. Almost 1,000 badgers are to be killed in the second year of the cull, which started last year in an effort to stop the spread of bovine TB. Some 1,800 badgers were culled in 2013.
29 November 2013
Badger Cull Licence Revoked
The controversial badger cull is to be brought to an end this Saturday as Natural England has revoked the licence. The cull had been due to be reviewed on 18 December, when the extension of its original six week licence was to end. However, Natural England has said that the cull will stop at 12 noon this Saturday as targets are not being met.
Badger Cull Licence Revoked
The controversial badger cull is to be brought to an end this Saturday as Natural England has revoked the licence. The cull had been due to be reviewed on 18 December, when the extension of its original six week licence was to end. However, Natural England has said that the cull will stop at 12 noon this Saturday as targets are not being met.
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