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Two thousand schoolchildren ‘learn moor’

More than 2,000 schoolchildren were treated to an upland educational experience during this year’s Let’s Learn Moor events. Talks and interactive presentations were provided by those who live and work in the uplands including gamekeepers, farmers, conservationists, local organisations and the emergency services. Now in its fifth year the project continues to offer local schools… Read more »

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Government trophy hunting inquiry a win for conservation, says BASC

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has described the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee inquiry into the Government’s Animals Abroad Bill as a ‘win for conservation’. The EFRA Select Committee’s inquiry announced today (2 July) that they will look at the government’s proposals on so-called ‘trophy hunting’ and whether the… Read more »

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Immigration is the issue that just won't go away
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It continues to haunt British politics, but the politicians won’t address immigration. They’re just too moderate to reflect the views of Britain’s bigots. By Alex Stevenson It’s a harsh word, isn’t it? So harsh it cost Gordon Brown the general election. When he used it, referring to Gillian Duffy’s perfectly reasonable concerns about the impact… Read more »

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The Oldham by-election cemented Miliband's leadership.
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Oldham dominated political events, but the row over bank bonuses cast a long shadow over all three parties. Ian Dunt This week was really about the by-election in Oldham East and Saddleworth, which Labour comfortably won. The Lib Dems managed to escape humiliation, albeit with the support of Tory voters. The Conservative vote collapsed. The… Read more »