19/03/2015
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British Woman Killed In Tunis Museum Attack
A 57-year-old British woman has been confirmed among the dead following an attack by gunmen at the Bardo Museum in Tunis.
At least 21 people were killed in the attack, including a Tunisian police officer and tourists from Japan, Italy, Colombia, Australia, Spain, France and Poland.
The Briton has been named as Sally Adey, from Shropshire, who is understood to have been on an excursion to the museum while on a cruise with her husband.
Police Investigate Arson And Cows Stabbed To Death On Farm
Police believe that a "cruel" attack on cows at a farm is connected to an earlier arson attack.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have reported that three cows were stabbed to death and nine others injured in an attack sometime between Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning.
It is believed that the attack on the animals is related to an arson attack at the same farm in the early hours of Sunday morning.
An investigation into both incidents is underway. Anyone with any information has been asked to contact police.
Hillsborough Parents Awarded CBE Medals
Margaret Aspinall and Trevor Hicks have been awarded CBE medals by the Queens for their work with the Hillsborough Family Support Group.
Ms Aspinall's son, James (18), and Mr Hicks's daughters Sarah (19) and Victoria (15) died in the 1989 disaster.
Mr Hicks is president of the Hillsborough Family Support Group (HFSG) and Mrs Aspinall is its chair. They campaigned for more than 20 years for the new inquests.
The pair are among 70 people who received their awards at the investiture in Buckingham Palace.
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A 57-year-old British woman has been confirmed among the dead following an attack by gunmen at the Bardo Museum in Tunis.
At least 21 people were killed in the attack, including a Tunisian police officer and tourists from Japan, Italy, Colombia, Australia, Spain, France and Poland.
The Briton has been named as Sally Adey, from Shropshire, who is understood to have been on an excursion to the museum while on a cruise with her husband.
Police Investigate Arson And Cows Stabbed To Death On Farm
Police believe that a "cruel" attack on cows at a farm is connected to an earlier arson attack.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have reported that three cows were stabbed to death and nine others injured in an attack sometime between Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning.
It is believed that the attack on the animals is related to an arson attack at the same farm in the early hours of Sunday morning.
An investigation into both incidents is underway. Anyone with any information has been asked to contact police.
Hillsborough Parents Awarded CBE Medals
Margaret Aspinall and Trevor Hicks have been awarded CBE medals by the Queens for their work with the Hillsborough Family Support Group.
Ms Aspinall's son, James (18), and Mr Hicks's daughters Sarah (19) and Victoria (15) died in the 1989 disaster.
Mr Hicks is president of the Hillsborough Family Support Group (HFSG) and Mrs Aspinall is its chair. They campaigned for more than 20 years for the new inquests.
The pair are among 70 people who received their awards at the investiture in Buckingham Palace.
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