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BASC has described a decision by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) to restrict the ability of conservationists and wildlife managers to control magpies, jays and jackdaws as a retrograde blow for conservation. From July 1, those who wish to control magpies, jays and jackdaws to protect species of conservation concern must now apply for a specific… Read more »
The announcement that the Home Office has begun tendering for a system to replace England and Wales’ firearms licensing database has been received enthusiastically by the UK’s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC). First reported in The Register, the pre-procurement notice will start the process of replacing the National Firearms Licence… Read more »
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By Alex Stevenson and Ian Dunt Gordon Brown has called on Britain to “never forget” the fallen soldiers of the first world war, after attending a special service of remembrance in Westminster Abbey. The prime minister, together with the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh, were among those who attended the service, which was held… Read more »
By Emmeline Saunders The row over Gordon Brown’s letter of condolence to the mother of a soldier who died serving in Afghanistan continues today with the emergence of a transcript of a telephone call between Jacqui Janes and the prime minister. The phone call was made to Mrs Janes on Sunday evening and was recorded… Read more »
