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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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Tough choices: Hughes is not comfortable with plans on housing benefit
Hughes draws a line in the sand

By Ian Dunt Simon Hughes has drawn a line in the sand on the row over the spending review, saying Lib Dems would vote against changes to housing benefit unless there are major changes. The deputy leader of the Liberal Democrats has developed a reputation for defending the interests of the Lib Dem membership as… Read more »

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Cameron: ‘This is how we get the jobs back’

Ian Dunt David Cameron has outlined his plans for boosting the private sector with the promise of million of pounds of funding for technological innovation centres. The prime minister told the Confederation for British Industry (CBI) today that Britain can be at the forefront of innovation if it builds bridges between higher education institutions and… Read more »