Environment Minister Owen Patterson has called an urgent meeting with major food retailers as the government attempts to allay fears over horse meat in meals.
In a statement he said: “I called the major retailers and food distributers in today (Saturday) to agree a clear plan of urgent action to deal with the problem of horsemeat in processed beef products. It’s totally unacceptable that customers have been buying products labelled beef, but which turn out to be horse. I told them I expected to see meaningful results from the testing they’re currently carrying out on their products...
Update: Stephen Walker has been found safe and well.
Devon & Cornwall Police are trying to locate the whereabouts of Stephen Walker, aged 49, who was last seen on Fisher Road, Newton Abbot at around 2pm on 9th February 2013.
Stephen is desribed as a white male of stocky build and approximately five feet ten inches tall. He has brown/black-coloured hair that is starting to turn grey. He is thought to be wearing jeans, a navy T-shirt, a green/blue tweed coat and green wellington boots.
Anyone who has information about his whereabouts should ring police using the...
The Students put up a tough fight but failed to match Okehampton's three in an energetic match between two close rivals of the South West Peninsular Division One.
University of Exeter missed several opportunities to take the lead in a fairly even start, but it was Argyle who struck first with a strong header from a corner after quarter of an hour played. Their lead lasted just four minutes though, as a fantastic looping shot from outside the box put the home side on level terms temporarily.
Villagers came out in numbers to celebrate the official opening of the new permanent Ide Community Shop and Post Office.
Trevor Gardner (Chairman) said in his opening speech "Ide is an amazing village. The way in which everyone has pulled together has been brilliant, whether raising money, donating time or providing skills and expertise to fit out and decorate the shop."
Blizzard Nemo has hit the North East Coast of The U.S. burying the roads in over thirty inches of snow in some places.
The first casualty of the severe weather conditions, a 74-year-old man, has died in Poughkeepsie, New York. He was hit by an 18-year-old driver, who lost control of his vehicle due to snow and hit the pedestrian who was walking on the side of the road.
It is reported that New England is the state that has been the worst hit. (NewsPoint)
Apparently there was an outbreak of Blitz Spirit this afternoon. What on earth is going on? The Ministry of Historical Defence were on hand to reassure the public that this was merely a leak of history and that we should not be alarmed or panic. We were instead handed business cards and encouraged to report any other siting of History Leaks to their website or on twitter.
Apparently there will be a public event to sort it all out on Saturday 23rd February in Belmont Park.
Environment Secretary Owen Paterson said investigations into how beef products had been contaminated with horsemeat were ongoing but "the evidence so far suggests... it's either criminal activity or gross negligence".
In a statement on the DEFRA website, he said: “I completely understand why people are so concerned about this issue. It’s totally unacceptable that people have been sold something that is not what they think it is.
“Investigations are going on across Europe, and the evidence so far suggests that it’s either criminal activity or...
Exeter Chiefs were the victims of a second half Shark attack as Mark Cueto’s record-breaking try helped to re-ignite Sale’s fight for survival in the Aviva Premiership (Sharks 21 - Chiefs 16).
The England international has for years been regarded as one of Sale’s favourite rugby sons. However, tonight he wrote his name not only into club folklore, but also the history of the top flight as his 76th touchdown took him to the top of the tree.
Already level on 75 tries with Steve Hanley – another of Sale’s all-time deadly finishers – the 33-year-old’s decisive score not only...
One of the iconic structures of the English Riviera is getting an overhaul. Work is being carried out on the vast aviary net at Living Coasts.
Clare Rugg, Living Coasts Operations Manager, said: “We are starting a rolling programme to replace sections of the net over the next 10 years, until all the panels are done.
“Living Coasts is in a great spot right beside the sea, but it does mean we have to face storms head on! The net has stood up well to the elements - not just the rain, wind and cold but also the unseen threat of ultra violet rays from the sun which can weaken...
Pupils at Wynstream Primary display exemplary attitudes to lessons and make excellent progress because of the outstanding climate for learning throughout the school, according to education inspectors.
And in a remarkable accolade, they say every aspect of life at Wynstream is now outstanding.
Six years ago the Wonford school was judged as inadequate and just 18 months ago it was classed as satisfactory.
Now inspectors say Wynstream is delivering an outstanding education for its pupils with every element of school life deserving of their highest possible rating....
