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Additional resources for firearms licensing in Cumbria following BASC meeting

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 »

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BASC challenges illegal move by West Mercia Police

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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Cameron: Punish Labour for a generation

Labour must be punished “for a generation for their economic crimes,” Conservative leader David Cameron has said in a keynote speech on the economic downturn. Talking to students at the London School of Economics (LSE) Mr Cameron made a further attempt to stop the deterioration in his poll results since the economic crisis began. But… Read more »

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Police have charged nearly 50 people after yesterday’s climate change protest at Stansted airport. Essex police said in a brief statement that 49 people had been charged with aggravated trespass. They, along with several others, have been bailed. It follows the arrest of 56 people after yesterday’s protest in which demonstrators from activist group Plane… Read more »