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New deer management orders could contravene human rights according to Scotland’s largest shooting organisation

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has written to the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, Lorna Slater, ahead of a major consultation into deer management changes in Scotland. The consultation which closes on Friday 29 March, raises six key themes around deer management changes. BASC has serious concerns regarding many… Read more »

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Scottish Assisted Dying Bill Published – Humanists UK Comment

The Assisted Dying Bill Scotland has been published today. Humanists UK welcomes the bill and hopes it passes the next stage, but urges politicians not to ignore people like Tony Nicklinson, who would not be eligible for the proposed law. Currently, the Bill is limited to only people who are terminally ill, which has a legal… Read more »

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Passengers' fury at nine-hour rail nightmare
Passengers’ fury at nine-hour rail nightmare

A group of rail passengers are furious after a nightmare journey from Southampton to London took a mammoth nine hours yesterday. A combination of buckled rails, speed restrictions, a death on the line and breakdowns left 100 passengers stranded in a single carriage train for three hours in the stifling heat. Temperatures soared over 30… Read more »

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House prices grow by 13%
House prices grow by 13%

Official figures released today show that average house prices in England and Wales increased by 12.52%. Figures from the Land Registry show that the average house price in England and Wales during the three months to the end of June 2003 increased to £149,935 compared to £133,247 in the same period a year ago. However,… Read more »