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Scottish Government must avoid pursuing DMNROs, says BASC

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has urged the Scottish Government to ‘avoid pursuing’ DMNROs in the proposed new Natural Environment Bill. The bill was included in the Programme for Government, set out by First Minister John Swinney last week. The government has also now published its analysis of the responses to the… Read more »

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Research holds clues to children's fussy eating
Research holds clues to children’s fussy eating

New research into the eating habits of young children has shown that fussiness over food could be an evolutionary trait designed to protect youngsters from harmful toxins. Scientists from Cancer Research UK found that children may have evolved a natural suspicion of foods with the potential to upset tender stomachs. This does not apply to… Read more »

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Prisoners riot in East Sussex jail
Prisoners riot in East Sussex jail

An internal investigation is currently underway at Lewes Prison in East Sussex after 30 remand prisoners rioted. The incident of “concerted indiscipline” took place on Tuesday night. Prisoners reportedly ran amok, smashing two offices, destroying furniture and leaving taps running. No cells were reported to be out of use. Specially trained staff were sent into… Read more »