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BASC comment on Cairngorms Capercaillie Emergency Plan

Responding to the launch of the Cairngorms Capercaillie Emergency Plan, BASC Scotland director, Peter Clark said: “The Cairngorms stands as the final bastion for capercaillie in the UK and efforts must be made to protect this iconic species. “BASC has played its part in supporting this important conservation effort, including making a financial contribution of… Read more »

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Michael Shields - free at last
Straw pardons Michael Shields

By Alex Stevenson Liverpool fan Michael Shields has been pardoned by Jack Straw and will be released from prison today. The 22-year-old, who was jailed for ten years for attempted murder after his team’s victory in the Champions League Final in 2005, had an appeal for pardon provisionally refused by Mr Straw in July. Today… Read more »

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The Tories will offer a free vote on hunting with dogs
Tory donations linked to hunting policy

By politics.co.uk staff David Cameron’s agriculture spokesman received considerable donations from critics of the hunting ban just after attacking it. Nick Herbert received £24,500 from seven different donations, including £1,500 from gun sellers William and Sons, £2,000 from grouse-shooting magnate Michael Cannon and another £2,000 from a 47,000-acre hunting estate in Sutherland, according to research… Read more »