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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 politics.co.uk staff The funeral of one of the two soldiers shot dead in Northern Ireland is due to take place later today. Mark Quinsey, 23, was killed along with Patrick Azimkar, 21, as they collected a pizza delivery at the Massereene Barracks in Antrim. His funeral is expected to take place at Highters Heath… Read more »
By politics.co.uk staff Two more men have been arrested over the murder of Northern Ireland police officer Stephen Carroll. The men, aged 31 and 27, were arrested in Craigavon, County Armagh, this morning, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) confirmed. Five other people are being questioned by police over the murder of PC Carroll,… Read more »
