27/07/2009

Other News In Brief

Man And Woman Found Dead In Car Boot

Post mortems are due to be carried out after the bodies of a man and woman were found in a car boot in West Yorkshire. A police spokesperson said the bodies were found in the vehicle in Kensington Way in the Belle Isle area of Leeds. A number of people have been arrested in connection with the investigation and are being held at police stations across West Yorkshire. A murder inquiry has been launched.

Police Hunt Three Men After Attack

A man has been seriously injured in a late night assault in Nairn. Police said the attack happened on the town's Mill Road at about 11.30pm on Sunday. Northern Constabulary has been trying to trace three young males and the driver of a silver Ford Focus car seen in the area at the time. A spokesman said: "Police are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen, spoken to or had any kind of contact with the above males or the driver."

Facilities For World Leading Research Centre

World-class facilities for research into animal health and welfare will be built at Pirbright with new investment from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, it was announced today. The Department has approved the redevelopment of the world leading Institute for Animal Health. The redevelopment will constitute a major investment by government of over £100m to be partially funded from the Large Facilities Capital Fund. Science and Innovation Minister Lord Drayson said: "Pirbright leads the world in studying animal health and welfare, making a major contribution to our understanding of animal diseases and helping to maintain food security. This redevelopment will ensure that Pirbright has the facilities it needs to keep the best scientists and continue to be at the forefront of this vital research.”

Elderly Woman Injured In Collision

An elderly woman suffered serious leg injuries after a collision with a car in Beaumaris on Anglesey. Police were called to the incident in Castle Street at 10.11pm on Saturday. The 71-year-old pedestrian was taken to Ysbyty Gwynedd hospital in Bangor and is being treated for "life changing" injuries. The driver, a 61-year-old local woman, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. She has been released on bail pending further enquiries.

(JM/BMcc)

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