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Exclusive: Environment Agency has failed to prosecute or fine any of 243 documented violations since 2018 12th February 2021 Campaigners have called legislation designed to reduce water pollution caused by agriculture in England “useless” as data reveals there have been no prosecutions or fines issued despite regular documented breaches of the rules. The Environment Agency …
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How to make a DIY face covering using a black t-shirt. https://youtu.be/_W_xveAHp_g All you'll need is a regular black t-shirt, the you almost want to put on the shirt like you are putting on a regular t-shirt, but you don't want your head to go all the way through. When you can see through the …
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9th April 2020 You can join the surging movement to protect workers, communities and wildlife at this crucial moment Scientists, health experts, local communities and concerned citizens up and down the country are linking up and calling for the government to immediately halt construction work on the HS2 rail line while the country focuses on …
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Badger The men were charged as part of an investigation into badger baiting Three men have appeared in court over alleged badger baiting. The defendants are all accused of causing unnecessary suffering to a terrier dog and badger and interfering with a badger sett. At Newtownards Magistrates Court were Graham Arthur Officer, 40, from Rose …
http://www.lep.co.uk/news/local/hunt_for_illegal_bird_shoot_gang_1_4249817 Hunt for illegal bird shoot gang Wednesday 15 February 2012 Police are hunting a gang of men who were spotted illegally shooting birds in the Lancashire countryside. Three men were spotted on Glasson Marsh, near Morecambe, shooting at birds. Upset witnesses said one gull was shot and thrown up in the air repeatedly and …
http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/at-a-glance/main-section/barbaric_four_jailed_for_badger_baiting_in_north_yorkshire_1_4125759 ‘Barbaric’: Four jailed for badger baiting in North Yorkshire Tuesday 10 January 2012 A JUDGE in North Yorkshire today condemned badger baiting as “barbaric” and “abhorrent” as she jailed four men who laughed as dogs tore the animals to pieces. District Judge Kristina Harrison said she was sending out a clear signal to anybody …
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An egg collector has been jailed for stealing hundreds of eggs from birds including a golden eagle and osprey. More than 700 eggs - stolen from nests in Scotland and Essex - camouflage clothing, climbing equipment and maps of nesting spots were found at the home of Matthew Gonshaw in Bow, east London. Gonshaw, 49, …
A BADGER protection group has reported an upturn in attacks on the animals and their setts. Selby Badger Watch (http://selbybadgerwatch.com) received reports of four serious attacks within 30 minutes last Thursday. Ann Farrar-Coates said in one incident, two badgers were spotted at the side of the road between Garrowby Hill and Stamford Bridge. Badger Watch …
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Avon and Somerset police say they are investigating allegations by South West Hunt Saboteurs that they were attacked and robbed by hunt supporters. The saboteurs claim that the incident took place on Saturday when members of the South West hunt saboteurs were out monitoring a hunt taking place on the Mendips at Ston Easton and …
I've taken poison, said man who died in court A GAMEKEEPER convicted of firearms offences died after taking poison which he smuggled into court in his sock. An inquest into the death of Graham Key heard how he was not searched by a custody officer before entering the dock at Derby Crown Court, despite it …