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Thursday May 17th 2012

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Sports Headlines
Hurricanes v Brumbies: Teams
The Hurricanes have opted to rest Beauden Barrett for Friday's visit of the Brumbies.

Croatia name Stimac
Croatia have wasted little time in finding Slaven Bilic's replacement as national coach, confirming Igor Stimac will take the role.

Somerset Local News: Resident Gloucestershire 'Big Cat' Ruled Out By Tests

Stock Image of a Big Cat
Stock Image of a Big Cat
Scientists have been unable to find or link any evidence towards the theory of 'Big Cats' killing two roe deer found dead in Gloucestershire.

The National Trust commissioned DNA tests to be performed after finding on deer on its land at Woodchester Park, in Stroud, and one a few miles further afield last month.

Warwick University experts said they had only been able to find DNA relating to foxes and deer on the bodies of the animals.

45 samples have used to test for the saliva of any dog or cat related species.

The National Trust initially said that the carcasses, which were found within a week of each other, had been eaten in a way "thought to be highly indicative of big cat activity".

David Armstrong, head ranger for the National Trust in Gloucestershire, said: "The story of the investigation of the dead deer has really sparked local curiosity with a lot of people coming out to Woodchester Park to explore","People love a mystery like this and although we haven't found a wild cat, many of our visitors clearly believe there might be something interesting living quietly hidden in Woodchester."

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