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Additional resources for firearms licensing in Cumbria following BASC meeting

The Chief Constable of Cumbria police has committed additional resources to firearms licensing in the region to cut delays for certificate renewals. BASC’s head of firearms, Martin Parker, met with the Chief Constable of Cumbria Constabulary, Rob Carden, on Monday 29 April to discuss the service delivered by his force to certificate holders in the… Read more »

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BASC challenges illegal move by West Mercia Police

BASC’s head of firearms Bill Harriman has written to the Chief Constable of West Mercia Police to challenge its decision to make all applications for firearms and shotgun certificates online only. The force announced this week that from 1 May printed applications would no longer be accepted. In a letter to Chief Constable Alex Murray,… Read more »

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NHS Alliance says GPs should provide round-the-clock care
GPs urged to reclaim continuity of care

GPs need to take back responsibility for round-the-clock care, the NHS Alliance has concluded in its report into the health service. The report says the continuity of care general practice work provides is often critical, especially for people with complex and long-term conditions and the elderly. The alliance, a collaboration of clinicians, managers and board… Read more »

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Ken has two point lead over Boris
Ken leading over Boris as mayoral race tightens

Ken Livingstone has crept ahead of Boris Johnson in the race to be mayor of London. After successive double digit leads for the Conservative candidate, the incumbent mayor is once again the favourite to be elected to City Hall on May 1st. But the Ipsos Mori poll, commission by the union Unison, places Mr Livingstone… Read more »