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27/10/2015
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Anthrax Confirmed on Wiltshire Farm
Public Health England (PHE) has confirmed a case of anthrax in a cow on a farm in Wiltshire.
PHE said that the case was "rapidly detected" and the animal has been incinerated. Movement restriction are also being enforced at the farm in Westbury.
Mike Wade, deputy director of health protection for Public Health England South West, said public health advice had been offered to any potential contacts.
Swansea Firm Fined Over Spam Text Messages
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has issued a fine of £200,000 to Swansea-based company Help Direct UK.
It is the second time in seven months that the firm has been censured for sending out spam text messages.
The ICO received more than 6,750 complaints in a month about the company.
Appeal Issued For Missing 12-Year-Old Boy
Police have appealed for help in tracing 12-year-old Billy O'Donoghue.
He was last seen in Deal, Kent on Wednesday, 7 October just before midnight.
He is white, of slim build with blue eyes and brown or auburn hair.
Billy is from the travelling community and has links to many boroughs. He may be in the Ilford area.
Officers are increasingly concerned for his wellbeing and would urge anyone with information on his whereabouts to call police on 101 or Missing People on 116000.
(MH/LM)
Public Health England (PHE) has confirmed a case of anthrax in a cow on a farm in Wiltshire.
PHE said that the case was "rapidly detected" and the animal has been incinerated. Movement restriction are also being enforced at the farm in Westbury.
Mike Wade, deputy director of health protection for Public Health England South West, said public health advice had been offered to any potential contacts.
Swansea Firm Fined Over Spam Text Messages
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has issued a fine of £200,000 to Swansea-based company Help Direct UK.
It is the second time in seven months that the firm has been censured for sending out spam text messages.
The ICO received more than 6,750 complaints in a month about the company.
Appeal Issued For Missing 12-Year-Old Boy
Police have appealed for help in tracing 12-year-old Billy O'Donoghue.
He was last seen in Deal, Kent on Wednesday, 7 October just before midnight.
He is white, of slim build with blue eyes and brown or auburn hair.
Billy is from the travelling community and has links to many boroughs. He may be in the Ilford area.
Officers are increasingly concerned for his wellbeing and would urge anyone with information on his whereabouts to call police on 101 or Missing People on 116000.
(MH/LM)
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