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BASC responds to Scottish Government’s announcement on deer management

Scotland’s Net Zero Secretary today announced the government’s climate change plans, including details on how these new measures will affect deer management in Scotland. The Scottish Government has stated they ‘will build on the current Cairngorms Deer Pilot to develop a national scheme which incentivises increased management and investment in the venison supply chain’. Peter… Read more »

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24-hour hip replacements piloted
24-hour hip replacements piloted

A new technique is being used to cut the recovery time for hip replacement operations. The procedure involves two small incisions, rather than a traditional 30cm cut. It also allows for muscle to be moved aside during the operation, rather than having it cut away. Patients that have had the operation report that they can… Read more »

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Iraq WMD report expected to 'embarrass' Bush
Iraq WMD report expected to ’embarrass’ Bush

The man appointed by US President George W Bush to locate Iraq’s alleged weapons of mass destruction is due to report on his finding to Congress later today. Former United Nations weapons inspector David Kay’s is expected to state that he has failed to locate any firm evidence of banned weapons in Iraq. Experts now… Read more »