The Welsh Assembly Government has now rejected a legal challenge (click here for more details) to cull thousands badgers in parts of South West Wales. The cull area would cover north Pembrokeshire, and a small part of Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire over the next five years as part of their "plan" to eradicate bovine TB. This …
Judge: ‘Badger cull order lawful’
A judge has rejected a legal challenge to the assembly government's decision to cull badgers in part of south west Wales. Animal charity the Badger Trust applied to the High Court for a judicial review of the planned cull, which aims to combat bovine TB infection. The cull area would cover north Pembrokeshire, and a …
Another prosecution
A Mr Robinson is being prosecuted for an offence under section 1 of the Hunting Act 2004 for activities in connection with the Ullswater Hunt and has been bailed to appear at Penrith Magistrates Court on 9th April 2010. The alleged offence took place in October 2009 and the body of a dead fox has …
Nottingham, Sheffield & Leeds Sabs January – March 2010 Report
Foxes, hares, and our group alike had a few days off from the sickening display of violence and stupidity that is hunting this December and January. Divine intervention, in the form of snow, ice and frost meant that many hunts cancelled several meets. We were out again on January 16th and had a go at …
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Hunting supporters rallying behind Tory Barrow MP hopeful Gough
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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Huntsman accused of breaking ban
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 …
Pilot cleared over huntsman death
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 …
The Truth About Hoghton Tower
Hoghton Tower, near Blackburn Hoghton Tower may seem like a peaceful family attraction, but it hides a darker secret. Once they close their doors to the public thousands of ducks and pheasants are used as live targets for shooting practice. Animal welfare groups are campaigning peacefully to make the public aware of the death sentence …
Demonstrate Against the Hoghton Tower Duck & Pheasant Shoot
Sunday 28th February - Demonstrate Against the Hoghton Tower Duck & Pheasant Shoot Demo 12-2pm at Hoghton Tower, near Preston, 2 minutes from Junction 3 of the M65 STOP THE SLAUGHTER OF DUCKS AND PHEASANTS Hoghton Tower are holding a Wedding promotion on the 28th February and it is important that visitors are made aware …
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Three hounds killed in A303 Tintinhull smash
THREE dogs were killed after being hit on the A303 near Tintinhull on Saturday morning. The Seavington Hunt had met at Ash, near Martock, Somerset on Saturday morning. Around midday, hounds belonging to the hunt ran across the trunk road, a busy route across the county. Eye witnesses reported hearing a “dull thud” as the …
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