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Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
XL Bully killed after 'horrific' attack which left dog 'covered in blood'
An XL Bully-type dog was shot after attacking a woman in Horwich yesterday. Police said that they were called to reports of a dog "dangerously out of control" at around 4pm on Wednesday (June 4). The woman was injured in the attack which took place on Singleton Avenue, but her injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. An eyewitness, who saw the aftermath of the attack, said: "Honestly, it was horrific, the dog was covered in blood - the lady must be in a pretty bad way. "Paramedics couldn't get to the injured lady because of the dog - a guy had pinned the dog to the floor for a good 20 minutes before the police turned up. "He's one brave man." XL Bully dogs were banned in February on last year (Image: Jacob King/PA) Officers tried to secure the dog safely, but because of the risk it posed to the public, it was destroyed at the scene. Have a story? Get in touch at No arrests have been made at the time of writing and police enquiries are ongoing. A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said: "At around 4pm yesterday (4 June 2025), officers were called to reports of a dog dangerously out of control on Singleton Avenue, Horwich. "A woman received injuries that are thankfully not believed to be life-threatening. The attack took place on Singleton Avenue (Image: Google Maps) READ MORE: Man not guilty of causing death in St Helens Road, Bolton READ MORE: Cyclists able to have bikes marked with anti-theft measures in Bolton READ MORE: 'Menace' drink-driver crashed into tree in Bolton "Specialist officers attempted to safely secure the dog, but due to the ongoing risk it posed to the public, the animal was humanely destroyed at the scene. "No arrests have been made at this time and enquiries are ongoing. "We understand the concerns that this incident will raise and want to reassure the public that this was an isolated incident, with officers acting in a challenging situation to ensure the safety of the wider public."
South Wales Argus
7 days ago
- Politics
- South Wales Argus
Tories must reject climate change ‘luddites' on left and right, warns Cleverly
In a speech to the Conservative Environment Network (CEN), the former home secretary is expected to urge his party to 'push further, faster and smarter' and 'set the pace' internationally on green technology. As first reported in the Daily Telegraph, he will argue that the UK is 'caught between two tribes of neo-luddites', criticising a 'negative right' that claims 'the way things are now is just fine' and a 'negative left' that is 'suspicious of technology'. Sir James warned against a right wing insisting 'everything is fine' and a left wing suspicious of new technology (Jacob King/PA) He will say: 'The 'let's not move forward' tribe is in a bidding war with the 'let's move backwards' tribe. They're both wrong.' The intervention, Sir James's first major speech since last year's Tory leadership election, comes after Kemi Badenoch declared herself a 'net zero sceptic'. The Conservative leader kicked off her party's policy renewal process in March by saying it was 'impossible' to reach net zero by 2050, a target the Tories had been committed to since 2019. Meanwhile, Reform UK has pledged to scrap net zero entirely and its deputy leader, Richard Tice, has claimed there is 'no evidence' for man-made climate change, contrary to scientific consensus. In his CEN speech, Sir James is expected to urge a different course, saying the Conservatives 'must embrace a future where environmental polities encourage investment in new technologies, support the development of new industries, and create the jobs of tomorrow'. Drawing on Britain's 'proud history of innovation', he will say: 'We can lead once again, this time in the realm of green technology. 'While government plays a role, the private sector must be the engine driving this green revolution. 'The UK is advancing rapidly in renewable energy generation, clean transport, and carbon capture. But we must push further, faster and smarter.' The former foreign secretary will also call for the UK to play a leadership role on climate and export new technologies around the world. And he will warn that nations such as China could take the lead internationally if Britain steps back. Sir James will say: 'It's in our national interest to ensure no country – whether China or anyone else – monopolises the resources powering tomorrow's industries.'
The Herald Scotland
7 days ago
- Politics
- The Herald Scotland
Tories must reject climate change ‘luddites' on left and right, warns Cleverly
As first reported in the Daily Telegraph, he will argue that the UK is 'caught between two tribes of neo-luddites', criticising a 'negative right' that claims 'the way things are now is just fine' and a 'negative left' that is 'suspicious of technology'. Sir James warned against a right wing insisting 'everything is fine' and a left wing suspicious of new technology (Jacob King/PA) He will say: 'The 'let's not move forward' tribe is in a bidding war with the 'let's move backwards' tribe. They're both wrong.' The intervention, Sir James's first major speech since last year's Tory leadership election, comes after Kemi Badenoch declared herself a 'net zero sceptic'. The Conservative leader kicked off her party's policy renewal process in March by saying it was 'impossible' to reach net zero by 2050, a target the Tories had been committed to since 2019. Meanwhile, Reform UK has pledged to scrap net zero entirely and its deputy leader, Richard Tice, has claimed there is 'no evidence' for man-made climate change, contrary to scientific consensus. In his CEN speech, Sir James is expected to urge a different course, saying the Conservatives 'must embrace a future where environmental polities encourage investment in new technologies, support the development of new industries, and create the jobs of tomorrow'. Drawing on Britain's 'proud history of innovation', he will say: 'We can lead once again, this time in the realm of green technology. 'While government plays a role, the private sector must be the engine driving this green revolution. 'The UK is advancing rapidly in renewable energy generation, clean transport, and carbon capture. But we must push further, faster and smarter.' The former foreign secretary will also call for the UK to play a leadership role on climate and export new technologies around the world. And he will warn that nations such as China could take the lead internationally if Britain steps back. Sir James will say: 'It's in our national interest to ensure no country – whether China or anyone else – monopolises the resources powering tomorrow's industries.'
Western Telegraph
7 days ago
- Politics
- Western Telegraph
Tories must reject climate change ‘luddites' on left and right, warns Cleverly
In a speech to the Conservative Environment Network (CEN), the former home secretary is expected to urge his party to 'push further, faster and smarter' and 'set the pace' internationally on green technology. As first reported in the Daily Telegraph, he will argue that the UK is 'caught between two tribes of neo-luddites', criticising a 'negative right' that claims 'the way things are now is just fine' and a 'negative left' that is 'suspicious of technology'. Sir James warned against a right wing insisting 'everything is fine' and a left wing suspicious of new technology (Jacob King/PA) He will say: 'The 'let's not move forward' tribe is in a bidding war with the 'let's move backwards' tribe. They're both wrong.' The intervention, Sir James's first major speech since last year's Tory leadership election, comes after Kemi Badenoch declared herself a 'net zero sceptic'. The Conservative leader kicked off her party's policy renewal process in March by saying it was 'impossible' to reach net zero by 2050, a target the Tories had been committed to since 2019. Meanwhile, Reform UK has pledged to scrap net zero entirely and its deputy leader, Richard Tice, has claimed there is 'no evidence' for man-made climate change, contrary to scientific consensus. In his CEN speech, Sir James is expected to urge a different course, saying the Conservatives 'must embrace a future where environmental polities encourage investment in new technologies, support the development of new industries, and create the jobs of tomorrow'. Drawing on Britain's 'proud history of innovation', he will say: 'We can lead once again, this time in the realm of green technology. 'While government plays a role, the private sector must be the engine driving this green revolution. 'The UK is advancing rapidly in renewable energy generation, clean transport, and carbon capture. But we must push further, faster and smarter.' The former foreign secretary will also call for the UK to play a leadership role on climate and export new technologies around the world. And he will warn that nations such as China could take the lead internationally if Britain steps back. Sir James will say: 'It's in our national interest to ensure no country – whether China or anyone else – monopolises the resources powering tomorrow's industries.'
Glasgow Times
7 days ago
- Politics
- Glasgow Times
Tories must reject climate change ‘luddites' on left and right, warns Cleverly
In a speech to the Conservative Environment Network (CEN), the former home secretary is expected to urge his party to 'push further, faster and smarter' and 'set the pace' internationally on green technology. As first reported in the Daily Telegraph, he will argue that the UK is 'caught between two tribes of neo-luddites', criticising a 'negative right' that claims 'the way things are now is just fine' and a 'negative left' that is 'suspicious of technology'. Sir James warned against a right wing insisting 'everything is fine' and a left wing suspicious of new technology (Jacob King/PA) He will say: 'The 'let's not move forward' tribe is in a bidding war with the 'let's move backwards' tribe. They're both wrong.' The intervention, Sir James's first major speech since last year's Tory leadership election, comes after Kemi Badenoch declared herself a 'net zero sceptic'. The Conservative leader kicked off her party's policy renewal process in March by saying it was 'impossible' to reach net zero by 2050, a target the Tories had been committed to since 2019. Meanwhile, Reform UK has pledged to scrap net zero entirely and its deputy leader, Richard Tice, has claimed there is 'no evidence' for man-made climate change, contrary to scientific consensus. In his CEN speech, Sir James is expected to urge a different course, saying the Conservatives 'must embrace a future where environmental polities encourage investment in new technologies, support the development of new industries, and create the jobs of tomorrow'. Drawing on Britain's 'proud history of innovation', he will say: 'We can lead once again, this time in the realm of green technology. 'While government plays a role, the private sector must be the engine driving this green revolution. 'The UK is advancing rapidly in renewable energy generation, clean transport, and carbon capture. But we must push further, faster and smarter.' The former foreign secretary will also call for the UK to play a leadership role on climate and export new technologies around the world. And he will warn that nations such as China could take the lead internationally if Britain steps back. Sir James will say: 'It's in our national interest to ensure no country – whether China or anyone else – monopolises the resources powering tomorrow's industries.'
