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BASC will use its Fighting Fund to back heather burning after Wild Justice announced the launch of its latest legal challenge. Wild Justice – run by Chris Packham, Ruth Tingay and Mark Avery – is seeking a judicial review to challenge regulations governing the burning of heather, rough grass, bracken and gorse on peat deeper… Read more »
A new scientific paper into the social, mental and wellbeing attributes of those who participate in game shooting has been highlighted as significant by the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC). The new paper, published in the journal Ageing & Society, concludes that participation in shooting and shooting-related activities, such as beating and picking-up, results… Read more »
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Lord Hutton has reportedly been shocked by the reaction to his report into the apparent suicide of government weapons expert Dr David Kelly. The law lord allegedly believed that his findings on Dr Kelly’s death were balanced in their criticism of both the government and the BBC and was surprised by the resignations at the… Read more »
The Irish Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has telephoned Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble in a bid to coax him back into the peace process. Last night Mr Trimble urged prime minister Tony Blair to take decisive action on Republican violence, in order to restore credibility to the Northern Ireland political process. Mr Trimble met with Mr… Read more »
