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18/12/2014
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Victorian Urinal Given Grade II Listed Status
English Heritage has granted listed status to a rare Victorian public urinal on Whiteladies Road in Clifton.
Built by Glasgow-based W.MacFarlane in the 1880s, the now Grade II listed urinal is still in use, with English Heritage saying that the "often humble structures" were "important to the streetscene of our cities".
Taxi Driver Fined For Refusing To Take Guide Dog
A Birmingham taxi driver has been fined more than £2,000 for refusing to carry a blind woman and her guide dog.
It is an offence for taxi drivers to refuse guide dogs, unless that have a medical exemption certificate for an allergy.
It is understood that Shahzad Ahmad, of Hodge Hill, Birmingham, had claimed his six-seater taxi was "not big enough" to take the Labrador guide dog.
Libraries Urged To 'Emulate Coffee Shops'
Public libraries should aim to "emulate coffee shops" according to an independent report.
The Independent Library Report has said that the service is facing an "absolute disaster" and large-scale closures if features, such as free wifi, are not improved.
Speaking to the Independent, author of the report William Sieghart, said that libraries are facing a "critical moment" and that "if we're not careful we could lose so many."
(MH/JP)
English Heritage has granted listed status to a rare Victorian public urinal on Whiteladies Road in Clifton.
Built by Glasgow-based W.MacFarlane in the 1880s, the now Grade II listed urinal is still in use, with English Heritage saying that the "often humble structures" were "important to the streetscene of our cities".
Taxi Driver Fined For Refusing To Take Guide Dog
A Birmingham taxi driver has been fined more than £2,000 for refusing to carry a blind woman and her guide dog.
It is an offence for taxi drivers to refuse guide dogs, unless that have a medical exemption certificate for an allergy.
It is understood that Shahzad Ahmad, of Hodge Hill, Birmingham, had claimed his six-seater taxi was "not big enough" to take the Labrador guide dog.
Libraries Urged To 'Emulate Coffee Shops'
Public libraries should aim to "emulate coffee shops" according to an independent report.
The Independent Library Report has said that the service is facing an "absolute disaster" and large-scale closures if features, such as free wifi, are not improved.
Speaking to the Independent, author of the report William Sieghart, said that libraries are facing a "critical moment" and that "if we're not careful we could lose so many."
(MH/JP)
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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.
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.
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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