09/04/2014
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British Physicist Wins €1m Technology Prize
British physicist Professor Stuart Parkin, whose 1988 breakthrough led to the era of the small high-capacity disk drives and cloud computing gas, has won the prestigious Millennium Technology Prize in Helsinki, Finland.
Mr Parkin, who is originally from Watford, and his work in the field of spintronics helped increase the capacity of disk storage by developing a type of data-reading head capable of detecting weaker and smaller signals than previously possible.
Peaches Geldof Post-Mortem 'Inconclusive'
A post-mortem examination carried out on the body of Peaches Geldof has proved "inconclusive".
The 25-year-old, who is the daughter of Bob Geldof, was found dead at her home on Monday afternoon.
Police have said that toxicology tests will now be carried out in an attempt to determine how the mum-of-two died. The results could take several weeks.
Trainee Solicitor Jailed For Starving Dog To Death
A trainee solicitor has been jailed for 18 weeks after being found guilty of starving her pet dog to death.
Katy Gammon, 27, left her boxer dog Roxy to starve to death in the kitchen of her home in Bristol, it has been reported. The five-year-old dog was locked in the kitchen of the house with no food or water, while the accused also tied the door to the room shut with rope. The animal was left in the kitchen for 10 weeks. Roxy's body was only discovered after neighbours called police because of the smell and flies coming from the property.
In addition to her jail sentence, Ms Gammon has been banned from keeping animals for life.
(CVS/JP)
British physicist Professor Stuart Parkin, whose 1988 breakthrough led to the era of the small high-capacity disk drives and cloud computing gas, has won the prestigious Millennium Technology Prize in Helsinki, Finland.
Mr Parkin, who is originally from Watford, and his work in the field of spintronics helped increase the capacity of disk storage by developing a type of data-reading head capable of detecting weaker and smaller signals than previously possible.
Peaches Geldof Post-Mortem 'Inconclusive'
A post-mortem examination carried out on the body of Peaches Geldof has proved "inconclusive".
The 25-year-old, who is the daughter of Bob Geldof, was found dead at her home on Monday afternoon.
Police have said that toxicology tests will now be carried out in an attempt to determine how the mum-of-two died. The results could take several weeks.
Trainee Solicitor Jailed For Starving Dog To Death
A trainee solicitor has been jailed for 18 weeks after being found guilty of starving her pet dog to death.
Katy Gammon, 27, left her boxer dog Roxy to starve to death in the kitchen of her home in Bristol, it has been reported. The five-year-old dog was locked in the kitchen of the house with no food or water, while the accused also tied the door to the room shut with rope. The animal was left in the kitchen for 10 weeks. Roxy's body was only discovered after neighbours called police because of the smell and flies coming from the property.
In addition to her jail sentence, Ms Gammon has been banned from keeping animals for life.
(CVS/JP)
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22 September 2014
Twenty Dogs Die In East Yorkshire House Fire
Humberside Fire and Rescue have confirmed that twenty dogs have died in a fire in East Yorkshire. It is understood that a fire broke out at the home of a private dog breeder on Graingers Road, Hornsea, at about 19:00 on Saturday.
Twenty Dogs Die In East Yorkshire House Fire
Humberside Fire and Rescue have confirmed that twenty dogs have died in a fire in East Yorkshire. It is understood that a fire broke out at the home of a private dog breeder on Graingers Road, Hornsea, at about 19:00 on Saturday.
13 May 2014
Owners To Face Longer Sentences Over Dog Attacks
Irresponsible dog owners who allow their dog to attack people or assistance dogs will face tougher prison sentences from today, Tuesday. Changes to the Dangerous Dogs Act will also mean dog owners can now face prosecution if their dog attacks a person in their home or on any private property, except if they attack a trespasser.
Owners To Face Longer Sentences Over Dog Attacks
Irresponsible dog owners who allow their dog to attack people or assistance dogs will face tougher prison sentences from today, Tuesday. Changes to the Dangerous Dogs Act will also mean dog owners can now face prosecution if their dog attacks a person in their home or on any private property, except if they attack a trespasser.
06 August 2013
Govt Proposes New Sentencing For Fatal Dog Attacks
New proposals for England and Wales could see owners of dogs that attack and kill face a life sentence in prison. Currently, the maximum sentence is two years for those convicted of allowing a dog to be dangerously out of control. Under proposals put forward by the government, a range of new sentences would be available, from seven years to life.
Govt Proposes New Sentencing For Fatal Dog Attacks
New proposals for England and Wales could see owners of dogs that attack and kill face a life sentence in prison. Currently, the maximum sentence is two years for those convicted of allowing a dog to be dangerously out of control. Under proposals put forward by the government, a range of new sentences would be available, from seven years to life.
11 June 2012
Rise In Attacks On Guide Dogs
Attacks on guide dogs by other dogs have reached a new high of more than eight a month, according to the charity, Guide Dogs.
Rise In Attacks On Guide Dogs
Attacks on guide dogs by other dogs have reached a new high of more than eight a month, according to the charity, Guide Dogs.
03 March 2011
Explosives Sniffer Dog Handler Killed
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed the death of Lance Corporal Liam Tasker, The Royal Army Veterinary Corps, 1st Military Working Dog Regiment, who died in Afghanistan on Tuesday. Lance Corporal (L/Cpl) Liam Richard Tasker deployed to Afghanistan on 8 September 2010 as part of 1st Military Working Dog Regiment.
Explosives Sniffer Dog Handler Killed
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed the death of Lance Corporal Liam Tasker, The Royal Army Veterinary Corps, 1st Military Working Dog Regiment, who died in Afghanistan on Tuesday. Lance Corporal (L/Cpl) Liam Richard Tasker deployed to Afghanistan on 8 September 2010 as part of 1st Military Working Dog Regiment.
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