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29/08/2014
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Ardbeg 'Space Whisky' To Return To Earth
Ardbeg whisky which was sent into space in October 2011 is set to return to earth.
As part of a scientific experiment a vial of unmatured malt and particles of charred oak from the Islay distillery was sent on board a cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station.
It is understood that scientists hope to understand how they interact at close-to-zero gravity.
The whisky, which has orbited the earth for 1,045 days, is expected to return on 12 September, landing in Kazakhstan.
Badger Trust Lose Cull Halt High Court Bid
The High Court has ruled against the Badger Trust, who had been seeking to have an upcoming badger cull stopped.
The trust had argued that the cull should not go ahead without independent observers.
However, the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, successfully maintained that independent monitoring was only intended to be used in the first year of the cull.
The Badger Trust is said to be "considering its options".
85-Year-Old Arrested On Suspicious Of Grievous Bodily Harm
Police in Lancashire have arrested an 85-year-old man on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and dangerous driving.
Police say that the man is suspected of driving his car at an 81-year-old man in Shawforth, near Rochdale on Wednesday.
The victim needed treatment for leg injuries and was in a critical condition, but is now said to be stable.
Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident.
(MH/CD)
Ardbeg whisky which was sent into space in October 2011 is set to return to earth.
As part of a scientific experiment a vial of unmatured malt and particles of charred oak from the Islay distillery was sent on board a cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station.
It is understood that scientists hope to understand how they interact at close-to-zero gravity.
The whisky, which has orbited the earth for 1,045 days, is expected to return on 12 September, landing in Kazakhstan.
Badger Trust Lose Cull Halt High Court Bid
The High Court has ruled against the Badger Trust, who had been seeking to have an upcoming badger cull stopped.
The trust had argued that the cull should not go ahead without independent observers.
However, the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, successfully maintained that independent monitoring was only intended to be used in the first year of the cull.
The Badger Trust is said to be "considering its options".
85-Year-Old Arrested On Suspicious Of Grievous Bodily Harm
Police in Lancashire have arrested an 85-year-old man on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and dangerous driving.
Police say that the man is suspected of driving his car at an 81-year-old man in Shawforth, near Rochdale on Wednesday.
The victim needed treatment for leg injuries and was in a critical condition, but is now said to be stable.
Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident.
(MH/CD)
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01 March 2005
Badger cull considered in plans to tackle bovine TB
The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has warned that badgers could be culled in order to stop the spread of bovine tuberculosis (TB). Defra stressed that scientific, as well as other evidence, was "vital" to solving the problem.
Badger cull considered in plans to tackle bovine TB
The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has warned that badgers could be culled in order to stop the spread of bovine tuberculosis (TB). Defra stressed that scientific, as well as other evidence, was "vital" to solving the problem.
25 June 2012
Badger Trust Take Opposition of Cull To High Court
The Badger Trust will today address the high court in opposition to controversial government plans to kill thousands of badgers. The Trust will tell a judicial review that the action is neither legal nor scientifically justified.
Badger Trust Take Opposition of Cull To High Court
The Badger Trust will today address the high court in opposition to controversial government plans to kill thousands of badgers. The Trust will tell a judicial review that the action is neither legal nor scientifically justified.
14 January 2014
Police Chiefs Reveal Cost Of Badger Cull
It cost almost £1,400 per badger to police the pilot cull scheme, according to a report by the BBC. It is understood that tweets posted by police and crime commissioner (PCC) Martin Surl revealed that the cull had cost "around £1.
Police Chiefs Reveal Cost Of Badger Cull
It cost almost £1,400 per badger to police the pilot cull scheme, according to a report by the BBC. It is understood that tweets posted by police and crime commissioner (PCC) Martin Surl revealed that the cull had cost "around £1.
07 July 2008
Government Says No To Badger Culling
The Government will not issue badger culling licences to prevent the spread of TB in England, the DEFRA Minister has confirmed. Hilary Benn said in a Commons statement that "while a large-scale cull could improve the situation" it "could also make the problem worse".
Government Says No To Badger Culling
The Government will not issue badger culling licences to prevent the spread of TB in England, the DEFRA Minister has confirmed. Hilary Benn said in a Commons statement that "while a large-scale cull could improve the situation" it "could also make the problem worse".
28 August 2015
Govt Announces Badger Cull To Be Extended Into Dorset
The Government has announced a badger cull used to tackle bovine tuberculosis (TB) in Somerset and Gloucestershire has been extended to Dorset. The National Farmers Union (NFU) welcomed the move, although stated its disappointment that the policy had not been applied further.
Govt Announces Badger Cull To Be Extended Into Dorset
The Government has announced a badger cull used to tackle bovine tuberculosis (TB) in Somerset and Gloucestershire has been extended to Dorset. The National Farmers Union (NFU) welcomed the move, although stated its disappointment that the policy had not been applied further.
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