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The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) is advising members to remain vigilant for signs of avian influenza, otherwise known as bird flu, in both wild bird populations and kept birds this winter. The advice is being issued following two confirmed cases of H5N1 Avian Influenza, one near to Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire (highly pathogenic)… Read more »
The Catholic Bishop of Portsmouth, Philip Egan, who has responsibility for Guernsey, has threatened to close three state schools on the Bailiwick after objecting to an aspect of the proposed new anti-discrimination law. The Discrimination Ordinance, which will be debated by the States of Guernsey tomorrow, is set to outlaw religious discrimination, including teaching staff in schools, so… Read more »
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The Conservatives were in uproar today when the speaker of the House of Commons banned them from asking Tony Blair about the Labour leadership. Michael Martin admonished David Cameron for demanding whether Mr Blair backed Gordon Brown as his successor during a highly charged prime minister’s questions. He said it was Labour party business and… Read more »
There is a “strong case” for harmonising the ages at which young people can drive, drink, vote and get married, David Cameron said today. The Conservative leader said there was “confusion” in age-related legislation which, combined with the absence of any cultural rite of passage in Britain, made it difficult for young people to know… Read more »
