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20/09/2013
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Post-Mortem Finds No Injuries On Rubbish Dump Baby
A post-mortem examination of the body of a baby found at a rubbish dump has recorded no injuries found on the body.
A cause of death has yet to be established and it is not known if the baby was born alive.
Staff at the Associated Waste Management site on Valley Road, Shipley, found the newborn baby on Wednesday.
The investigation continues.
Church Of Ireland Appoints First Ever Female Bishop
The Church of Ireland have appointed the UK and Ireland's first ever female Bishop.
Reverend Pat Sotrey, a former rector in Londonderry, has been appointed Bishop of Meath and Kildare in the Republic of Ireland.
It marks the first time in the history of the Anglican church that a female has held such a position.
Russia Seize Greenpeace Ship In Arctic
Russian security officers have stormed a Greenpeace ship in the Arctic, holding 30 activists at gunpoint, Greenpeace have claimed.
It is claimed that some 15 men in balaclavas have seized the Arctic Sunrise in the Barents Sea.
According to Greenpeace, six of the 30 activists being held are British.
It is thought the seizure of the boat is connected with an attempt yesterday by Greenpeace activists to board a Russian oil platform.
(MH/CD)
A post-mortem examination of the body of a baby found at a rubbish dump has recorded no injuries found on the body.
A cause of death has yet to be established and it is not known if the baby was born alive.
Staff at the Associated Waste Management site on Valley Road, Shipley, found the newborn baby on Wednesday.
The investigation continues.
Church Of Ireland Appoints First Ever Female Bishop
The Church of Ireland have appointed the UK and Ireland's first ever female Bishop.
Reverend Pat Sotrey, a former rector in Londonderry, has been appointed Bishop of Meath and Kildare in the Republic of Ireland.
It marks the first time in the history of the Anglican church that a female has held such a position.
Russia Seize Greenpeace Ship In Arctic
Russian security officers have stormed a Greenpeace ship in the Arctic, holding 30 activists at gunpoint, Greenpeace have claimed.
It is claimed that some 15 men in balaclavas have seized the Arctic Sunrise in the Barents Sea.
According to Greenpeace, six of the 30 activists being held are British.
It is thought the seizure of the boat is connected with an attempt yesterday by Greenpeace activists to board a Russian oil platform.
(MH/CD)
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Missing Baby Found 'Safe And Well'
A nine-month-old baby girl who was reported missing from her home in Glouchestershire on Monday has been found safe and well. Maylayah Delaney had been reported missing by her mother shortly before lunch-time on Monday. Police have confirmed that a man from the West Midlands is helping them with their inquiries.
Missing Baby Found 'Safe And Well'
A nine-month-old baby girl who was reported missing from her home in Glouchestershire on Monday has been found safe and well. Maylayah Delaney had been reported missing by her mother shortly before lunch-time on Monday. Police have confirmed that a man from the West Midlands is helping them with their inquiries.
20 November 2013
Two Britons Bailed In Russian, Four More Awaiting Verdict
Two British Greenpeace activists arrested by Russian authorities on charges of hooliganism have been granted bail. Alex Harris and Kieron Bryan were granted bail alongside the ships captain, Peter Wilcox, 10 other foreign nationals and three Russians.
Two Britons Bailed In Russian, Four More Awaiting Verdict
Two British Greenpeace activists arrested by Russian authorities on charges of hooliganism have been granted bail. Alex Harris and Kieron Bryan were granted bail alongside the ships captain, Peter Wilcox, 10 other foreign nationals and three Russians.
10 October 2005
Greenpeace loses dolphins case
Greenpeace has failed in its attempt to overturn a government ban aimed at reducing dolphin deaths. The environmental campaign group had launched legal action after Defra introduced a ban on the use of pair trawls to catch sea bass within 12 miles of the south west coast of the UK.
Greenpeace loses dolphins case
Greenpeace has failed in its attempt to overturn a government ban aimed at reducing dolphin deaths. The environmental campaign group had launched legal action after Defra introduced a ban on the use of pair trawls to catch sea bass within 12 miles of the south west coast of the UK.
07 June 2004
Greenpeace delivers iced dolphin to Defra in fishing protest
A dead dolphin encased in ice – a weighty two tonnes of maritime protest – was delivered to Defra's doorstep today to highlight the problems associated with pair trawler fishing; a practice which kills large numbers of dolphins in UK waters every year.
Greenpeace delivers iced dolphin to Defra in fishing protest
A dead dolphin encased in ice – a weighty two tonnes of maritime protest – was delivered to Defra's doorstep today to highlight the problems associated with pair trawler fishing; a practice which kills large numbers of dolphins in UK waters every year.
06 October 2015
Greenpeace Accuses John West Of Breaking Tuna Promise
UK Tuna brand John West has been accused by Greenpeace of catching just 2 per cent of its fish using pole and line sustainable methods. The company has previously made a pledge that 100 per cent of its tuna would be sustainable by 2016.
Greenpeace Accuses John West Of Breaking Tuna Promise
UK Tuna brand John West has been accused by Greenpeace of catching just 2 per cent of its fish using pole and line sustainable methods. The company has previously made a pledge that 100 per cent of its tuna would be sustainable by 2016.
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