20/07/2015
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13-Year-Old Free Runner Rescued From Roof
Firefighters have rescued a 13-year-old boy from a church rooftop after he injured his knee while free running.
The boy was recused while out with friends on Sunday afternoon in Poole.
It is understood that he hurt his knee while scaling the roof of United Reformed Church in Skinner Street.
Escaped Horse Cause Motorway Delays
An escaped horse caused "lengthy delays" on the M40 on Sunday after a horsebox overturned.
It is understood that there were two horses in the box when it overturned on the motorway. One horse escaped and the other was injured.
Firefighters caught the escaped horse a short time later.
It is understood that both animals were sedated to assist their rescue, but both are now safe and well.
Beach Body Confirmed As Missing Fisherman
A body recovered from a beach in Conwy has been confirmed as missing fisherman Brian Hughes (66).
A search operation was launched after Mr Hughes failed to return to port on Wednesday.
Mr Hughes body was recovered from Kimmel Bay at about 17:30 on Sunday.
Firefighters have rescued a 13-year-old boy from a church rooftop after he injured his knee while free running.
The boy was recused while out with friends on Sunday afternoon in Poole.
It is understood that he hurt his knee while scaling the roof of United Reformed Church in Skinner Street.
Escaped Horse Cause Motorway Delays
An escaped horse caused "lengthy delays" on the M40 on Sunday after a horsebox overturned.
It is understood that there were two horses in the box when it overturned on the motorway. One horse escaped and the other was injured.
Firefighters caught the escaped horse a short time later.
It is understood that both animals were sedated to assist their rescue, but both are now safe and well.
Beach Body Confirmed As Missing Fisherman
A body recovered from a beach in Conwy has been confirmed as missing fisherman Brian Hughes (66).
A search operation was launched after Mr Hughes failed to return to port on Wednesday.
Mr Hughes body was recovered from Kimmel Bay at about 17:30 on Sunday.
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16 June 2014
Second Horse Rider Killed At Equestrian Event
A 30-year-old horse rider has died after falling from his horse during the Nunney International Horse Trials in Somerset on Saturday. The Canadian rider, Jordan McDonald, who was based in Leicesterchire is the second horse rider to die on the same day. His fellow rider Benjamin Winter was killed during Germany's major four-star event at Luhmuhlen.
Second Horse Rider Killed At Equestrian Event
A 30-year-old horse rider has died after falling from his horse during the Nunney International Horse Trials in Somerset on Saturday. The Canadian rider, Jordan McDonald, who was based in Leicesterchire is the second horse rider to die on the same day. His fellow rider Benjamin Winter was killed during Germany's major four-star event at Luhmuhlen.
26 August 2008
Queen's Guards Dismissed After Drugs Find
Five soldiers whose duties include guarding the Queen have been relieved from duty after failing drug tests. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said the men, all members of the King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery, were caught after a routine test of their unit.
Queen's Guards Dismissed After Drugs Find
Five soldiers whose duties include guarding the Queen have been relieved from duty after failing drug tests. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said the men, all members of the King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery, were caught after a routine test of their unit.
06 November 2015
50 People Arrested During Protest March In London
Police arrested 50 people last night following an anti-capitalist protest in London. 48 suspects remain in custody while one person has been charged with assaulting a police officer and another received a caution. Large crowds gathered to take part in the Million Mask March on 05 November.
50 People Arrested During Protest March In London
Police arrested 50 people last night following an anti-capitalist protest in London. 48 suspects remain in custody while one person has been charged with assaulting a police officer and another received a caution. Large crowds gathered to take part in the Million Mask March on 05 November.
31 October 2013
Batch Of Canned Sliced Beef Contains Horse DNA - FSA
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has been informed that a batch of canned sliced beef that was found to contain horse DNA has been withdrawn from sale. Horse meat is not identified in the ingredients list and therefore it should not have been present in the product.
Batch Of Canned Sliced Beef Contains Horse DNA - FSA
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has been informed that a batch of canned sliced beef that was found to contain horse DNA has been withdrawn from sale. Horse meat is not identified in the ingredients list and therefore it should not have been present in the product.
18 March 2010
Horse Fair Drug Handler Jailed
A man has been sentenced to three and a half years in jail for attempting to supply drugs at last year’s Appleby Horse Fair. Police arrested Leonard Elizja Howard last June after seizing £200 worth of cocaine when he was searched after a car was stop checked in Brampton during the Fair.
Horse Fair Drug Handler Jailed
A man has been sentenced to three and a half years in jail for attempting to supply drugs at last year’s Appleby Horse Fair. Police arrested Leonard Elizja Howard last June after seizing £200 worth of cocaine when he was searched after a car was stop checked in Brampton during the Fair.
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