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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 first live TV leaders’ debates has taken place. What’s your verdict? ITV held the first debate at 20:30 BST on Thursday 15th of March, on domestic affairs. It will be followed by a Sky debate a week later on foreign affairs and a final BBC debate a week after that on the economy. The… Read more »
Even if it did represent an Americanisation of our politics, this debate felt healthy and important. By Ian Dunt The fear was that it would be vacuous. And first impressions seemed to vindicate that. Live political debates are in no way a purely American phenomenon. Almost every democracy has them. But they carry the image… Read more »
