How the flying pigs became a crackling good tale

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The escape of two Tamworth pigs in Malmesbury, England, while being transferred from a van into an abattoir yard has greatly appealed to the public imagination in the UK. The case has received extensive media coverage, and the owner of the pigs was even offered as much as 15,000 pounds sterling for them, whereas previously the pigs would only have fetched 40 pounds sterling each. The strong interest in this case reflects that fact that Britons often find it easier to identify with animals than with other humans. It also highlights ambivalent attitudes towards animals in the UK.

Social aspects, Human-animal relationships

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As the addict said to the bishop ...

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Some 200 banquets are to be held shortly in London, UK, at which homeless people and drug addicts will mix with political, social and religious leaders. These events have been organised by people who work on projects with the homeless and drug addicts, and who feel that it is important to bring these people into contact with those who influence decision-making at local and national level. One of the most high-profile projects is Kaleidoscope, with deals with hard drug users in Kingston-upon-Thames.

Care and treatment, Analysis, Drug addicts, Drug abusers, Social work, Homeless persons, Social work with the homeless

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Valleys find future in old and new

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The decline of traditional coal mining and steelmaking activities in South Wales has led to the loss of 100,000 jobs. There are few prospects for alternative employment for unskilled workers from these sectors, but large numbers of jobs have been created in new industries such as consumer electronics, particularly through inward investment. A gap has emerged between those who are employed and those who are unemployed, and social problems such as crime and drug-taking have increased.

Wales

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