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The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) is advising members to remain vigilant for signs of avian influenza, otherwise known as bird flu, in both wild bird populations and kept birds this winter. The advice is being issued following two confirmed cases of H5N1 Avian Influenza, one near to Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire (highly pathogenic)… Read more »
The Catholic Bishop of Portsmouth, Philip Egan, who has responsibility for Guernsey, has threatened to close three state schools on the Bailiwick after objecting to an aspect of the proposed new anti-discrimination law. The Discrimination Ordinance, which will be debated by the States of Guernsey tomorrow, is set to outlaw religious discrimination, including teaching staff in schools, so… Read more »
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Millions of holidaying Britons could have been left stranded by hidden clauses in their travel insurance if a terrorist event occurred in 2006, according to a new report from MPs. The Treasury select committee states that there is “insufficient awareness” about hidden holiday insurance clauses that could exclude cover against terrorist attacks, while some pre-existing… Read more »
Government scientist Dr David Kelly was unlikely to have committed suicide, according to new claims from a Liberal Democrat MP who has been investigating the death. Norman Baker, MP for Lewes, has said that the government’s assertion that Dr Kelly committed suicide does not “hold water” in the face of the evidence available. While the… Read more »
