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The Chief Constable of Cumbria police has committed additional resources to firearms licensing in the region to cut delays for certificate renewals. BASC’s head of firearms, Martin Parker, met with the Chief Constable of Cumbria Constabulary, Rob Carden, on Monday 29 April to discuss the service delivered by his force to certificate holders in the… Read more »
BASC’s head of firearms Bill Harriman has written to the Chief Constable of West Mercia Police to challenge its decision to make all applications for firearms and shotgun certificates online only. The force announced this week that from 1 May printed applications would no longer be accepted. In a letter to Chief Constable Alex Murray,… Read more »
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England’s World Cup rugby heroes have been rewarded for their “fantastic achievement” in the New Year Honours List. Tony Blair nudged their names onto the list after the English team dramatically beat Australia in the final. Coach Clive Woodward, who was already an OBE, is set for a knighthood, with captain Martin Johnson to receive… Read more »
The Liberal Democrats’ foreign affairs spokesman Menzies Campbell has been handed a knighthood in the New Year honours list. The MP for North East Fife was awarded for his services to Parliament. The 62-year old has been an MP since 1987 and has served on the Lib Dems’ front bench for a decade. Sir Menzies… Read more »