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10/03/2014
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Arrest Over Murdered Soldier At Army Barracks
A 23-year-old man is in custody on suspicion of murder after a soldier was found dead at Clive Barrack in Tern Hill, on Saturday morning.
Test are being carried out to establish the cause of his death.
The Army confirmed that the 32-year-old victim was a soldier and expressed its condolences while an investigation has been launched.
Detective Inspector Steve Tonks, of West Mercia Police, said: "The investigation is in its early stages and extensive inquiries are continuing."
Be Clear On Cancer Campaign Relaunches
A Be Clear on Cancer campaign, aimed at increasing awareness of the symptoms of lung cancer, has been considered so successful it is being repeated.
The Public Health England campaign first ran nationally throughout England in May to July 2012. Recent data found that around 700 extra people were diagnosed with lung cancer in these months when compared to the same period in the previous year. Approximately 400 more people were diagnosed at an early stage, and around 300 more patients had surgery, giving them the best chance of prolonged survival.
Adverts will now run on TV, radio and in the press until the end of April in a bid to make more people aware of the symptoms of lung cancer and encourage them to visit their GP if they have had a cough for three weeks or more – a key symptom of the disease.
New Chief Plant Health Officer Appointed
Environment Minister Lord de Mauley announced today that Professor Nicola Spence will be taking on the important role of Chief Plant Health Officer from the start of April.
Lord de Mauley said: "Professor Spence will be advising Ministers, industry and others about the risks posed by plant pests and diseases and ensuring that measures are in place to manage those risks and minimise their impact. I am very pleased to welcome her to the team and look forward to working with her."
The importance of the role of the Chief Plant Health Officer was highlighted by the independent Tree Health and Plant Biosecurity Task Force in its report last year when it recommended that a senior-level person be appointed. In the event of a disease outbreak, the Chief Plant Health Officer will lead the operational response, providing clear leadership and accountability. Plant health policy is devolved, but the Chief Plant Health Officer will play a role in representing the whole of the UK in EU and international fora.
(CVS/CD)
A 23-year-old man is in custody on suspicion of murder after a soldier was found dead at Clive Barrack in Tern Hill, on Saturday morning.
Test are being carried out to establish the cause of his death.
The Army confirmed that the 32-year-old victim was a soldier and expressed its condolences while an investigation has been launched.
Detective Inspector Steve Tonks, of West Mercia Police, said: "The investigation is in its early stages and extensive inquiries are continuing."
Be Clear On Cancer Campaign Relaunches
A Be Clear on Cancer campaign, aimed at increasing awareness of the symptoms of lung cancer, has been considered so successful it is being repeated.
The Public Health England campaign first ran nationally throughout England in May to July 2012. Recent data found that around 700 extra people were diagnosed with lung cancer in these months when compared to the same period in the previous year. Approximately 400 more people were diagnosed at an early stage, and around 300 more patients had surgery, giving them the best chance of prolonged survival.
Adverts will now run on TV, radio and in the press until the end of April in a bid to make more people aware of the symptoms of lung cancer and encourage them to visit their GP if they have had a cough for three weeks or more – a key symptom of the disease.
New Chief Plant Health Officer Appointed
Environment Minister Lord de Mauley announced today that Professor Nicola Spence will be taking on the important role of Chief Plant Health Officer from the start of April.
Lord de Mauley said: "Professor Spence will be advising Ministers, industry and others about the risks posed by plant pests and diseases and ensuring that measures are in place to manage those risks and minimise their impact. I am very pleased to welcome her to the team and look forward to working with her."
The importance of the role of the Chief Plant Health Officer was highlighted by the independent Tree Health and Plant Biosecurity Task Force in its report last year when it recommended that a senior-level person be appointed. In the event of a disease outbreak, the Chief Plant Health Officer will lead the operational response, providing clear leadership and accountability. Plant health policy is devolved, but the Chief Plant Health Officer will play a role in representing the whole of the UK in EU and international fora.
(CVS/CD)
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