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The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has begun work on the UK-leg of a leading international project aiming to track the Eurasian wigeon. Titled Project Penelope, after the wigeon’s Latin name Mareca penelope, the study will follow the species’ flyway with field work carried out across the UK, Denmark and Finland. BASC, in partnership with… Read more »
Environment Secretary George Eustice MP praised the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) for its role in protecting the British countryside during the Conservative Conference in Manchester. Speaking at a rural reception hosted by BASC and the Angling Trust, Mr Eustice highlighted the conservation that takes place as a direct result of shooting…. Read more »
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David Cameron spoke out against Israel’s attacks on southern Lebanon for the first time yesterday, saying they were “disproportionate” and the government should say as much. The Conservative leader welcomed Tony Blair’s efforts to secure a UN security council resolution on the conflict, but said he should have been clearer in his condemnation. However, two… Read more »
The Middle Eastern conflict between Israel and Lebanese militant group Hizbullah could end very soon, international leaders have claimed. A breakthrough at the UN headquarters in New York over negotiations surrounding the text of a draft resolution by the US and France has precipitated renewed hopes of a quick ending to fighting in the region…. Read more »
