Young gundog handlers are being urged to enter this year’s Crufts competition, with the event being described as ‘unforgettable’. Thirteen-year-old Tallulah Dyson, who has successfully competed on multiple occasions, said she could not recommend Crufts more and was keen to urge other young gundog enthusiasts to enter. Crufts 2023 will take place at… Read more »
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has expressed concerns over a potential increase in the cost of firearms licensing applications in Scotland, following the publication of a Westminster committee report. The Scottish Affairs Committee’s report, published today, draws together a conclusion following its recent inquiry on firearms licensing regulations in Scotland. The committee’s… Read more »
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The Labour party has set up a commission to look into why its membership has fallen by thousands since taking power eight years ago. The loss of 200,000 members and four million votes is causing concern, with some attributing the loss of support to an increasing lack of democracy and consultation within the party. Although… Read more »
Schools standards minister Jacqui Smith today welcomed the best ever test results for 14-year-olds. Almost three quarters (74 per cent) of pupils reached the required level in English and maths, the biggest rise in English since 1998, while 70 per cent reached this level in science. In addition, boys’ writing results rose by five per… Read more »
