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21/10/2015
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Lanterns Banned By Welsh Council
Chinese lanterns have been banned on all council-owned and managed property in Powys amid "widespread concern" over the environmental impact.
Described as a "virtual incendiary", the council said that the lanterns were a danger to people, farm animals, wildlife and property.
After agreeing the ban, Powys Council urged for the lanterns to be banned across Wales.
Police Appeal For Man Wanted On Prison Recall
Police have appealed for help in tracing a man wanted on emergency prison recall.
Dylan Walt, 19, had been staying at an address on Derwentwater Road in Gateshead but recently breached the conditions of his bail.
Police have been carrying out enquiries to locate him and it is believed he may be in the Sunderland area where he used to live.
Officers are appealing for the public's help in tracking Dylan down and want anyone with information about his whereabouts to get in touch.
Plane Crashes In Cambridgeshire
An investigation has been launched into a plane crash in the Fens in Cambridgeshire.
Emergency services were alerted to the crash by a member of the public this morning at about 10:30.
It is not yet known if there are any injuries as a result of the crash.
Police said that more information will follow.
(MH/CD)
Chinese lanterns have been banned on all council-owned and managed property in Powys amid "widespread concern" over the environmental impact.
Described as a "virtual incendiary", the council said that the lanterns were a danger to people, farm animals, wildlife and property.
After agreeing the ban, Powys Council urged for the lanterns to be banned across Wales.
Police Appeal For Man Wanted On Prison Recall
Police have appealed for help in tracing a man wanted on emergency prison recall.
Dylan Walt, 19, had been staying at an address on Derwentwater Road in Gateshead but recently breached the conditions of his bail.
Police have been carrying out enquiries to locate him and it is believed he may be in the Sunderland area where he used to live.
Officers are appealing for the public's help in tracking Dylan down and want anyone with information about his whereabouts to get in touch.
Plane Crashes In Cambridgeshire
An investigation has been launched into a plane crash in the Fens in Cambridgeshire.
Emergency services were alerted to the crash by a member of the public this morning at about 10:30.
It is not yet known if there are any injuries as a result of the crash.
Police said that more information will follow.
(MH/CD)
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Man Banned From Contacting Emergency Services
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Man Banned From Contacting Emergency Services
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Godolphin Trainer Banned For Eight Years
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