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Boy murder witness comes forward
A witness to the murder of a boy in a south-east London bakery comes forward after a police appeal.
MPs debate embryology changes
MPs are to debate controversial proposals to change the law on the use of human embryos.
Man Utd win Premier League
Manchester United win 2-0 at Wigan to pip Chelsea to the Premier League crown, securing the club's 17th title.
Ministers attack Burma response
UK ministers condemn Burma's military rulers for not allowing aid to flow more freely into the cyclone-hit country.
Mentally ill 'go without food'
People with mental health problems are struggling to make ends meet, the charity Mind finds.
Call for focus on ethnic tensions
Councils must work harder to target "hot spots" caused by rising migration and diversity, the government will say.
Facebook users warned about ads
Credit companies are using the Facebook networking site to target young people, a debt charity warns.
Homeowners 'favour' price falls
More people want house prices to fall than to rise, research from the BBC indicates.
Struggling fishermen ask for help
Fishing leaders meet the environment secretary to ask for help in dealing with the rising cost of fuel.
Two men found with stab injuries
Two men are found with stab injuries in north London after a member of the public alerts police.
Celtic re-establish league lead
Goals from Stephen McManus and Scott McDonald propel Celtic to victory over nine-man Hibernian.
Football: Hull in play-off sight
Goals from veteran pair Nicky Barmby and Dean Windass put Hull within sight of the Championship play-off final.
Two hurt in 'tombstoning' dives
Two people are hurt after diving from about 30ft into shallow water in a practice known as "tombstoning".
Brown not prickly, says Miliband
Foreign Secretary David Miliband denies claims by John Prescott that Gordon Brown is "annoying and prickly".
Levy 'not bitter' towards Blair
Tony Blair's ex-fund-raiser Lord Levy says he is "not bitter" over the cash-for-honours row.
Diabetes 'is no extra road risk'
People with diabetes who use insulin have no more car accidents than those without the condition, research shows.
UK economic outlook 'worsening'
Economic prospects for the next 18 months have got worse, the British Chambers of Commerce warns.
Wigan tickets 'lost in the post'
Up to 100 envelopes containing tickets for Wigan Athletic's clash with Manchester United go missing.
Pc hurt in stolen vehicle pursuit
A man is arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a police officer is injured trying to stop a stolen vehicle.
Chopped up cash found in bins
Police are baffled after thousands of pounds in cash is found sliced into pieces in two litter bins.
Not the gaffer, but the gaffee
Forget about the gaffe, it's the media mindset that makes so much of gaffes that is the real issue, says Clive James.
In the culture club
Each and every day, British people throw away more than a million pots of unopened yoghurt. Why?
A little dash of panic
American public information films weren't like the British ones. They were scary, for starters.
Prescott memoirs awkward for PM
Another autobiography, this time by John Prescott, looks set to bring more woe for Gordon Brown.
T5 foreign flyers 'unchecked'
Security errors at Heathrow Airport allowed passengers to enter the UK without proper checks, BA admits.
Fans hurt in speedway crash
Three people are hurt when a motorbike careers into spectators at a speedway meeting.
Arson attack in village 'racist'
Two cars are burned out in what police believe was a racist attack in a County Antrim village.
Diver's body recovered from sea
The body of a woman diver in her 30s is recovered from the sea off the coast of County Donegal.
Giant panda hope for Scottish zoo
Edinburgh Zoo enters into negotiations to bring a pair of giant pandas from China to Scotland.
Country needs 450 more fosterers
Up to 450 foster carers must be recruited in the next year to provide homes for children in care, a charity says.
Wales 'is leaving Labour behind'
Peter Hain warns Labour it will continue to lose unless it becomes the "party of aspiration" in modern Wales.
Two injured in separate attacks
A total of five arrests are made after two men are left critically ill in separate attacks in north Wales.

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The Gentleman's Pocket-Farrier

Author: Dr Henry Bracken of Lancaster Date: 06/06/2006

A Reprint of: The Gentleman's Pocket-Farrier, with Large Additions and Remarks, By Dr Henry Bracken of Lancaster. The Third Edition, London Printed for J. Clarke, in Duck-Lane; S. Birt, in Ave-Mary-Lane; and J. Shuckburgh, at the Sun next the Inner-Temple Gate in Fleet Street. 1735. Price One Shilling

That was when a shilling was really worth a shilling; now for US$7.95 (around £4.50) plus postage from the international printers you can get this 100-page reprint from http://books.lulu.com/content/279274

18th Bluegrass Laminitis Symposium -- January 25-28, 2007

Author: Shannon Redden Date: 09/04/2006

The International Equine Podiatry Center will be hosting the 18th Bluegrass Laminitis Symposium January 25-28, 2007 For complete information on hotel registration, location, intinerary, and exhibitor information, visit http://www.nanric.com The symposium will have several different speakers including Dr. Redden and Alan Bailey from the UK. Some of the topics include Oblique Knee Syndrome, New Treatments for Foal Deformities, Options for White Line Disease, High Scale Laminitic Cases, and How to Use the Rock 'n Roll Shoe to Enhance the Healing Environment.

Farrier wins £6000 training award

Author: Christine Lea Date: 03/04/2006

Paul Gray from Middlesborough has won a Queen Elizabeth Scholarship worth £6,000 to help him complete his farriery apprenticeship. He began his apprenticeship in 2003 at the age of 26 and is working with John Firth of Wakefield and attending Warwickshire College on block release. He is a former army and armed forces boxing champion, a qualified riding instructor and has travelled the world working on horse ranches and teaching riding.

QEST Scholarships worth up to £15,000 are awarded twice a year for training and work experience to craftspeople of all ages. Further information: www.qest.org.uk

Joint Veterinary and Farriery Symposium

Author: Farriery.net Date: 30/01/2006

5th April 2006 6:30pm onwards
The Millennium Hall, Liphook, Hampshire.

Caudal Foot pain

Speakers:

Jane Boswell MA VetMB
Simon Curis FWCF
David Lloyd BVMS
David Nichols AWCF

Event sponsors: Total Foot Protection, Hallmarq Ltd and Liphook Equine Hospital

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Update - Looking for a farrier

Author: Bob Phalen Date: 04/11/2005

Hi my name is Bob Phalen, I am a farrier/blacksmith and I reside here in California in the USA and I am looking for a farrier who is willing to come and work for me over here in the USA. Anyone who is looking to learn new things is welcome. Anyone with interest please get back to me either by posting a reply here, via my email bobphalen@aol.com, or I can be reached at (818) 702-6375 (USA) And we can discuss things over and take it from there, thanks.

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