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13/02/2012
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Man Sentenced After Girl Mauled By Dog
A man whose dog bit off part of a six-year-old girl's ear in London has been given a suspended 12-week jail term. Gary Hindley, 56, of Chingford, admitted allowing a dog to be dangerously out of control in a north-east London park. Hindley pleaded guilty to a breach of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 at Thames Magistrates Court. The victim's father said the dog attacked several times, circling them in what he likened to a "shark attack". The girl also sustained injuries to her neck and shoulder.
Construction Market Falters
The UK construction industry continued to stall during the final three months of 2011, as doubts were cast over the government's ability to boost private funding and to deliver on proposed infrastructure projects, according to the latest RICS Construction Market Survey. Only 14% of surveyors stated they felt the government would be successful in their Autumn Statement pledge and generate sufficient institutional funding for planned infrastructure projects. There was also a healthy degree of scepticism about the Get Britain Building Fund, with only a quarter of surveyors across the UK believing that it would have a positive impact on the sector.
Pair Saved From Steep Hill Fall
A father and daughter were rescued from their van which was "dangerously" close to slipping off an icy road into a steep valley in Shropshire. The pair ignored a road closure sign on Burway Road over beauty spot Long Mynd on Saturday, police said. They slipped to edge of the road and the man had to keep the handbrake and footbrake on while they called police. A police 4x4 vehicle then parked behind the van before fire crews moved it. The man was reported for ignoring the sign.
(LB)
A man whose dog bit off part of a six-year-old girl's ear in London has been given a suspended 12-week jail term. Gary Hindley, 56, of Chingford, admitted allowing a dog to be dangerously out of control in a north-east London park. Hindley pleaded guilty to a breach of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 at Thames Magistrates Court. The victim's father said the dog attacked several times, circling them in what he likened to a "shark attack". The girl also sustained injuries to her neck and shoulder.
Construction Market Falters
The UK construction industry continued to stall during the final three months of 2011, as doubts were cast over the government's ability to boost private funding and to deliver on proposed infrastructure projects, according to the latest RICS Construction Market Survey. Only 14% of surveyors stated they felt the government would be successful in their Autumn Statement pledge and generate sufficient institutional funding for planned infrastructure projects. There was also a healthy degree of scepticism about the Get Britain Building Fund, with only a quarter of surveyors across the UK believing that it would have a positive impact on the sector.
Pair Saved From Steep Hill Fall
A father and daughter were rescued from their van which was "dangerously" close to slipping off an icy road into a steep valley in Shropshire. The pair ignored a road closure sign on Burway Road over beauty spot Long Mynd on Saturday, police said. They slipped to edge of the road and the man had to keep the handbrake and footbrake on while they called police. A police 4x4 vehicle then parked behind the van before fire crews moved it. The man was reported for ignoring the sign.
(LB)
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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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