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Applications are now open for this year’s BASC Legacy Funded Scholarship Programme. Now in its fifth year, the scholarship programme is one part of the BASC legacy package that helps support people who want to develop their knowledge of conservation, land management or gamekeeping. The scheme is open to any college or university student studying, or… Read more »
Young gundog handlers are being urged to enter this year’s Crufts competition, with the event being described as ‘unforgettable’. Thirteen-year-old Tallulah Dyson, who has successfully competed on multiple occasions, said she could not recommend Crufts more and was keen to urge other young gundog enthusiasts to enter. Crufts 2023 will take place at… Read more »
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Britain has “lost” southern Iraq, a US intelligence official has claimed. The unnamed official said British troops have lost control of Basra, blaming disorder on Britain’s troop withdrawal. In an interview with the Washington Post, he described the 500 British troops at Basra Palace as being “surrounded like cowboys and Indians”. “The British have basically… Read more »
The government will consider giving special priority to Iraqi interpreters claiming asylum in the UK. Senior army officials had argued a special case should be made for the 91 interpreters who worked for British forces. The Iraqis now fear they will be a target for local militias and wish to claim asylum in the UK…. Read more »
