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- Would you treat your very much loved dog / house pet the way many other animals are treated on farms?

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- Artwork is about the 'hypocrisy' of loving one animal and eating another, interesting to look into this artwork and the ideas surrounding it especially when you aren't vegan.

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https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/warning-dog-walkers-after-poisoned-25108315

(Scotland story) However, reminded me of years ago when people were putting needles in dog treats and leaving them over the park. Dogs were getting seriously harmed and needing emergency medical attention.

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Dog walkers are being urged to be extra vigilant after poisoned meat was found in a Falkirk park yesterday.

The discovery was made in Callendar Park on Wednesday September, 29, by a member of the public.

It understood the mince was left on the ground beside a dog toy.

The park has been search by local authorities and police have started an investigation into the incident.

A spokesperson for Falkirk Community Trust, which runs the park, said: "The park has been searched with the poisoned meat being located and discarded properly.

"Police Scotland & Falkirk Environment Health have both been notified and are working with us.

"We do not yet know if this was a deliberate act however dog walkers should remain vigilant and report any instances such as this to Falkirk Community Trust."

Police Scotland say they are aware of the incident and that enquiries are at an early stage.

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Warning to dog walkers after 'poisoned meat' is found in Falkirk park

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Dog walkers are being urged to be extra vigilant after poisoned meat was found in a Falkirk park yesterday. The discovery was made in Callendar Park on Wednesday September, 29, by a member of the public. It understood the mince was left on the ground beside a dog toy.

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Local residents have described being shocked at the closing of the farm as they were not consulted before the decision was made. Locals believe it is a vital part of the community and lends to the welfare and mental wellbeing of the young people in the area. It also provides opportunities such as work experience, volunteering work, day out in the local area for kids etc.

THE UNHEARD VOICES:
Newham locals and the farm owner.

link -https://www.mylondon.news/news/east-london-news/east-london-farm-close-forever-21724046

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Campaigners have expressed their "shock" at the decision to close a much-loved farm in East London.

The permanent closure of Newham Farm was announced by the borough's council on September 7 after a unanimous decision by the cabinet.

Newham residents have expressed outrage at the decision and claimed that they were not consulted.

Locals have said that the farm provides a well-managed green space, which is essential for the community and wellbeing and young people.

Newham Council has said that the farm's site will be used as a public green space, and that it will consult with residents on its use.

It added that "significant issues" with the farm meant that it needed to be closed.

The council has also said that the farm's animals will be safely rehoused, with most already moved to other locations.

A petition to stop the farm's closure has already attracted 40,000 signatures and looks set to reach its 50,000-signature target.

Alison McLucas, a Newham teacher and resident, set up the petition to keep the farm open.

She told the Local Democracy Reporting Service that she used to bring her children to Newham Farm and that she wanted young people in the area to continue enjoying its benefits.

She said: "I think that people are just shocked that the council would do that without public consultation and nobody knows why.

"People believe that children and families, and the communities should have access to a farm in the area.

"Our children don't go outside their area and it's really important that they know where their food comes from.

"There are all sorts of reasons for having a farm: volunteering, work experience, youth crime, to help children have somewhere to go."

Alison added that she and the thousands of others who signed her petition want to see the farm open, but that there was concern over the council's engagement with the local community and what it plans to do next.

She said: "It's vague what they're saying - they've moved from it being closed to redeveloped.

"That might include an animal offer, and it might include a farm, but we're saying that's not good enough, it needs to be a farm.

"We want to see it open for the community, for education, for wellbeing, for special educational needs. It is a really important asset to us."

Newham Council was contacted for comment.

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East London farm will close forever and this is what will happen to the animals

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Campaigners have expressed their "shock" at the decision to close a much-loved farm in East London. The permanent closure of Newham Farm was announced by the borough's council on September 7 after a unanimous decision by the cabinet. Newham residents have expressed outrage at the decision and claimed that they were not consulted.

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https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/sep/07/londoners-fight-to-save-newham-city-farm-from-closure-threat

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East London residents are fighting to save one of the oldest city farms in the capital after Newham council recommended its closure.

The cows, horses, goats, sheep, rabbits, guinea pigs and even a kookaburra at Newham City Farm have been enjoyed by generations of schoolchildren and local residents since the farm opened in 1977.

But the farm, which is in a park between two schools in the Custom House area of the borough, never reopened when the coronavirus lockdown ended, and the Newham council cabinet is being advised at a meeting on Tuesday to permanently close the free facility.

More than 4,000 people have signed a petition to save the farm, with residents saying it provides urban children with rare opportunities for close encounters with animals as well as providing therapeutic services for people with special needs.

"It's the jewel in the crown for local residents," said Karima Turay, whose 17-year-old son has volunteered at the farm since he was 14. "We are the poorest ward in one of the poorest boroughs in the country and Custom House is synonymous with crime and being 'poverty stricken' but we have great things like more greenery than most other places in London and the farm. To have it taken away - it's the final kick in the teeth for us."

"It's a regular day out for all our family," said Jenny Mwangura, who attended the farm's opening by Princess Anne in 1977. "It's such a valuable community asset. Everyone who goes there loves it - young and old. It provides great employment opportunities for young people and for people with disabilities. I used to take my mum there when she had dementia. The farm does riding lessons and hands-on learning experiences with animals. Where else in the middle of London would you have sheep-shearing and wool-spinning and showing kids how to milk a cow?"

Dee Lamb described the farm, which is situated in King George V Park, as "a lifeline for many families" and "a go-to place" for her adult son, who has Asperger's. "It's place to unwind and gain comfort from the animals," she said. "They do not judge or give offence. Taking the farm away will remove a successful operation that autistic humans can reach."

In 2018, the council decided to remove the farm's annual £332,000 running costs from its budget and seek commercial sponsorship, but it has not found any and said that this model was no longer viable after the coronavirus pandemic.

An independent inspection for the council last November revealed "a number of issues relating to the condition of some of the animals" according to a council spokesperson. Two members of staff were suspended and legal proceedings are active.

In documents to be presented to cabinet members for a decision on Tuesday, the council said it would be recommending closure with the farm area repurposed as publicly accessible green space, with "an enhanced biodiversity and sustainability offer" possibly including green gyms, play facilities, food growing or additional trees and woodland.

A council spokesperson said: "Whatever decision is taken, the council is committed to ensuring the farm area remains a publicly accessible green space for use by the local community."

If the decision is taken to close the farm, the council said it would draw up a new masterplan for the entire Beckton District Park area.

The spokesperson said: "The plans will be subject to full consultation with residents and will give the community the opportunity to provide views around whether or not an animal offer could or should still be provided in some way.

"We want to take the opportunity to consult fully with local people about what they would like to see in this area and what sort of facilities people want, with an ambition of linking these parks together to create a network of green space that will work for the local community, especially families and children, for the years ahead."

Local residents argue that the council should give them the opportunity to launch a community-run or charitable farm, a model followed by many of the 50 or so city farms across Britain, such as Spitalfields.

But Newham council said the farm had twice previously been run by community groups and both times had been handed back to the council.

Local resident Marielle Fidele said: "The whole park and farm has been forgotten about. The council have run it down purposefully and they are claiming they need to spend a lot of money to bring it up to standard."

Of allegations of poor animal welfare in the past and the council's claim that the farm is not currently safe to be reopened to the public, Mwangura said: "I would say that's an absolute load of rubbish. I've been a regular visitor since it opened and there's never been any issues or complaints about animal welfare or health and safety. It's always top-notch in there. They want to close it without even asking the local community. I smell a fish somewhere."

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Londoners fight to save Newham City Farm from closure threat

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East London residents are fighting to save one of the oldest city farms in the capital after Newham council recommended its closure. The cows, horses, goats, sheep, rabbits, guinea pigs and even a kookaburra at Newham City Farm have been enjoyed by generations of schoolchildren and local residents since the farm opened in 1977.

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- Has been open since 1977
- The farm has many animals including cows, horses, goats, sheep, rabbits, guinea pigs and even a kookaburra
- It is a free facility, but never reopened after the coronavirus lockdown leading to Newham Council wanting to permanently close it
- "An independent inspection for the council last November revealed “a number of issues relating to the condition of some of the animals” according to a council spokesperson. Two members of staff were suspended and legal proceedings are active." quote from The Guardian. However local's have said that they don't believe this for a second and think it is another excuse to close the farm.
- Locals say it is crucial to their community, allowing urban kids to interact with animals as well as helping some people with special needs.

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COVID-19 Cases Dropping At Local Hospitals

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COVID-19 Cases Dropping At Local Hospitals

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THE UNHEARD VOICES:
The nurses and other NHS staff that made this number decrease possible, who have worked tirelessly for the past couple of years.

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Stolen Headlights From NHS Worker's Car 

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Stolen Headlights From NHS Worker's Car 

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Hospital worker's headlights were stolen from their car in Dagenham.

THE UNHEARD VOICE:
The NHS worker who has been stolen from and having to pay out reportedly £1000 per headlight.

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Reported missing on the 29th September 2021.

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Article about Stephen Port who murdered 4 gay men in Barking, and how the inquests into these murders are due to start this week (he was sentenced to life in prison in 2016).

"Original inquests into the deaths of Mr Kovari, 22, from Slovakia, and Mr Whitworth, 21, from Gravesend, resulted in open verdicts, but these were quashed following Port's conviction for murder.

The deaths of Mr Walgate, 23, from Hull, and Mr Taylor, 25, from Dagenham, had been treated as non-suspicious.

Judge Sarah Munro is to preside over inquests into all four deaths in front of a jury at Barking Town Hall." - direct section lifted from original article

THE UNHEARD VOICES:
Gabriel Kovari, Daniel Whitworth, Jack Taylor and Anthony Walgate (the men murdered).

link: https://www.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk/news/barking-serial-killer-stephen-port-case-timeline-8366442