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British ‘Beatle’ terrorist given life sentence over deaths of Western hostages

A member of the so-called Islamic State terror cell known as The Beatles has been jailed for life after admitting his role in the murder of US hostages in Syria. Alexanda Amon Kotey, 38, originally from Paddington, London, showed no emotion as judge ...

29 Apr 2022 at 19:25

More than 100 hen harrier chicks fledge in England in century high for rare bird

More than 100 rare hen harrier chicks have fledged in England this year, the highest number for over a century, the Government’s conservation agency said. Natural England and its partners have recorded 119 hen harrier chicks successfully fledging ...

26 Aug 2022 at 01:01

National Trust celebrates good breeding year for hen harriers in Peak District

The National Trust has had its most successful breeding year for rare hen harriers in the Peak District for more than a decade. The charity said seven youngsters have successfully fledged from multiple nests on National Trust land in the High ...

23 Aug 2022 at 09:20

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IN PICTURES: Derry fundraiser to celebrate memory of Garvan 'Hen' Henderson

Friends of 'Hen's' who were on holiday with him in Portugal, when he sadly passed away in September. Front, from left, Declan, Tony and Tommy. Back from left, are Tony, Dee and Ciaran. Group pictured at the Garvan 'Hen' Henderson Fundraiser ...

20 Feb 2023 at 19:33

Rare hen harriers are going missing from English grouse moors, says RSPB

At least 20 individuals of a rare bird species have gone missing in the last year, including one that was found with its head pulled off, the RSPB has said. Hen harriers are on the red list of birds of conservation concern as their numbers ...

05 May 2023 at 12:15

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'Hen's Den' opens in Bentley Bar

25 Apr 2023 at 11:33

Illegal killing major cause of hen harrier deaths, study finds

Illegal killing is the main cause of death for older hen harriers, one of the UK’s most at-risk birds, according to new research. The study, led by the RSPB, also found that mortality due to illegal killing was highest in areas managed ...

11 May 2023 at 00:01

Scotland

Scotland could be first part of UK to ban laying hens being kept in cages

Scotland could become the first part of the UK to ban egg companies from keeping their chickens in cages. The Scottish Government has just announced a new consultation on banning the use of cages to house hens involved in egg ...

02 Apr 2024 at 18:40

Major supermarkets back call to ban cages for UK hens

Major supermarkets and food industry leaders have backed calls for the Government to ban cages for egg-laying hens. In a letter to Environment Secretary Steve Reed on Wednesday, food companies urged ministers to bolster ...

27 Nov 2024 at 09:00

EcoLive

Plan to save endangered bird launched in the Slieve Blooms in Laois

The Slieve Bloom Mountains in Laois set the backdrop for the launch of a new plan to save the threatened Hen Harrier. An apt location, the Slieve Blooms is one of just six areas in Ireland chosen as Hen Harrier Special ...

10 Sept 2024 at 08:33

Life

Do you need insurance for a hen or stag weekend?

With the summer wedding season in full swing, many people will be gearing up to help happy couples kick off the celebrations early with a stag or hen weekend. And while partygoers may be expecting the trip to leave ...

16 Jun 2023 at 07:45

Local News

Arva Hen's Shed to take part in Christmas Care Package Initiative

The Arva Hen’s Shed are taking part in a Christmas fundraising event for Lisdarn Transitional Care Centre. They are among many Hen’s Sheds throughout the county that are taking part in the initiative to deliver ...

19 Dec 2024 at 15:33

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