Humanists UK and My Death, My Decision (MDMD) will be holding a rally on Parliament Square on 29 April at 15:30 to show their support for assisted dying legislation for the terminally ill and the incurably suffering. On Monday the House of Commons will be holding a Westminster Hall debate on assisted dying after an… Read more »
BASC has welcomed Defra’s announcement that the new General Licence (GL45), which governs the release of pheasants and red-legged partridges on and around certain Special Protection Areas (SPAs), is currently being reviewed. The current licence conditions are based on a medium level of risk of the occurrence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild… Read more »
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Rail maintenance contractor Jarvis is facing a fresh investigation by Network Rail over claims that the firm submitted falsified documents about track work on the West Coast Main Line. Jarvis has admitted laying some track incorrectly, leading to a need for speed restrictions, but insists that no documentation had been faked. “We would refute any… Read more »
The father of a 10-month-old baby stabbed to death in Carlisle has been charged with his murder. Cumbria Police said Shahajan Mondol Kabir, 39, had been charged with killing 10-month-old Hassan Dominic Martin. Mr Kabir is due to appear before Carlisle Magistrates on Thursday. He has also been charged with causing grievous bodily harm to… Read more »
