Still sabbing the bastards
PRO-HUNTING groups are under orders to get behind Tory candidates in marginal seats in a bid to get the hunting ban overturned. Hundreds of hunt supporters are alleged to be campaigning to secure a Conservative win after David Cameron announced he wouldrepeal the hunting ban and give MPs a free vote on the controversial issue. …
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POLICE are investigating claims that a pack of hounds chased a fox through village streets in an alleged “flagrant” breach of the controversial law against hunting. Frightened residents reported the incident after hounds belonging to the Essex and Suffolk Hunt are said to have pursued their quarry through gardens and past a primary school at …
A FORMER gamekeeper shot and killed a buzzard on a Perthshire estate “in desperation to keep his job,” his lawyer told Perth Sheriff Court on Wednesday. Fifty-three-year-old Graham Barclay Kerr, who was also caught in possession of highly toxic pesticides, which are fatal if eaten by birds and other wildlife, was fined £400. The court …
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A prominent West huntsman has been charged by police for breaking the controversial hunting ban - just weeks before the General Election that could see the law scrapped. Richard Down, the huntsman of the Quantock Staghounds, is facing one charge under the 2004 Act in a prosecution brought by Avon and Somerset police and the …
The USPCA is calling for a change in the law to make hunts more liable for the actions of their hounds after a pet dog was torn to pieces. The incident occurred near Newry on Saturday when a pack of hounds ripped a family's pet dog apart in front of two young cousins. The boys …
A gyrocopter pilot has been found not guilty of killing a hunt supporter who was struck by the machine's propeller. Bryan Griffiths, 55, was acquitted of the manslaughter by gross negligence of Warwickshire Hunt member Trevor Morse at Long Marston airfield in March 2009. Birmingham Crown Court heard Mr Morse, 48, refused to move as …
After more than six years of campaigning and undercover exposés by Animal Aid of battery cages used for 'game birds', the government has today issued a new industry Code of Practice that effectively outlaws the contraptions. The controversy over the devices, which are used for game bird 'breeding stock', began after Animal Aid's undercover footage …
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DRINKS giant Diageo has been secretly killing a herd of deer - while continuing talks with campaigners desperate to save them. Bosses hired hitmen to start slaughtering the creatures despite giving hope to animal lovers that other options were still being explored. The roe deer, including hinds, bucks and year-old fawns, have been in the …
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There is a demonstration planned for March 8th which will take place at 12 noon when the Welsh Assembly will be in attendance. Please visit http://www.savethebadger.com for more details. The more people we can get there the better so, please come and join us and bring your friends, family, or anyone you know who is …
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A LURCHER dog used for illegal hare coursing at Friday Bridge was so exhausted that it had to be carried off a field, magistrates heard A police helicopter was scrambled to deal with the poachers - and today four men from Kent appeared at Wisbech courthouse and admitted trespassing in pursuit of game. Each of …