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First timer Nala scoops scurry league success

A Labrador named Nala and her owner took the top spot in this year’s BASC scurry league final – the first to be held since 2019 – at the Weston Park Country Fair. Nala was unable to compete in 2020 or 2021 due to the cancellation of the annual event due to Covid-19 restrictions. This… Read more »

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Firearms licensing inconsistencies “are symptomatic of wider police failures”

A major overhaul of the firearms licensing service has been called for following an investigation by the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC). Through a series of Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, the report found significant inconsistences in the service provided by the 42 separate firearms licensing departments in England and Wales. The figures show that… Read more »

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Ups and downs of the BNP campaign
Highs and lows: BNP

After a mountain of publicity in 2009 (most of it negative) the British National party (BNP) is hoping to build on its European election success at the general election. Its main target seat is Dagenham, but the far-right threat appears especially potent in pockets of deprivation across the country. Follow the party’s progress here. Low… Read more »

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Ups and downs of the Green party campaign
Highs and lows: Green party

It may be one of the oldest national environmentalist parties in the world, but the Green party of England and Wales has still not yet elected an MP. It is pouring its resources into three key seats: will any of them, including Caroline Lucas’ in Brighton Pavilion, see the Greens make the breakthrough? Follow their… Read more »