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Young gundog handlers urged to enter Crufts 2023

Young gundog handlers are being urged to enter this year’s Crufts competition, with the event being described as ‘unforgettable’.   Thirteen-year-old Tallulah Dyson, who has successfully competed on multiple occasions, said she could not recommend Crufts more and was keen to urge other young gundog enthusiasts to enter.   Crufts 2023 will take place at… Read more »

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BASC Scotland raises concerns over firearms licensing report

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has expressed concerns over a potential increase in the cost of firearms licensing applications in Scotland, following the publication of a Westminster committee report. The Scottish Affairs Committee’s report, published today, draws together a conclusion following its recent inquiry on firearms licensing regulations in Scotland. The committee’s… Read more »

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Cameron berated over 42-day detention
PM berates Tories over 42-day detention

Gordon Brown told the Conservatives they should “think again” on the case for an extension of the pre-charge detention limit for terror suspects to 42 days in today’s prime minister’s questions. Tory leader David Cameron used all his six questions on 42-day detention issue, predicting a similar “U-turn” would be necessary over the issue as… Read more »

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Report criticises failings which led to Anthony Joseph's release
Criminal justice failings identified over bus stabbing

Failures in the criminal justice system have been highlighted by the solicitor general following the fatal stabbing of a bus passenger by a man wrongly released from jail. Anthony Joseph is currently serving an indefinite sentence in Broadmoor after pleading guilty to the manslaughter of Richard Whelan on July 29th 2005. The 23-year-old had been… Read more »