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Welsh conservation efforts set back by NRW red tape

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 »

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New firearms licensing database can “significantly improve the service”, says BASC

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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Transport minister holds his seat in south London
General election 2010: ‘Yes we Khan’ as Labour hold Tooting

By Sam Dale Transport minister Sadiq Khan has held the crucial marginal of Tooting in south London. The seat was the 113th target for the Conservatives and if reflected across the country will result in a hung parliament with the Tories as the largest party. Mr Khan polled 22,038 votes with a 2,500 majority over… Read more »

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General election 2010: The race for Downing Street
General election 2010 as-it-happens

Follow all the drama of the 2010 general election with politics.co.uk’s all-night live blog. By Ian Dunt General election 2010 as it happens