Tim Bonner: Government seeks balance in...
I know from my inbox exactly how concerned people across the countryside are about solar farms. Most people are...
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Solar panels must not be built on good...
Local councils will be urged by ministers not to approve planning permission for solar farms on high-quality farmland...
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Badminton kicks off our outdoor events season
Our outdoor events season began on Saturday, 11 May, with a brilliant day at Badminton Horse Trials where members and...
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Food labelling matters
The Countryside Alliance has responded to a government consultation on fairer food labelling. The consultation, which...
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Upland life and the future of shooting
Late April on a grouse moor is possibly the best advert for the conservation benefits of the moorland management...
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Tim Bonner: The uncomfortable truth about...
Natural England Chair, Tony Juniper, did a brave thing last weekend and was honest about the fact that cats kill birds...
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RSPB must recognise the valuable...
This article, written by Tim Bonner, Chief Executive of the Countryside Alliance, was first published in the Shooting...
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Farmers to win new development rights
The Government has tabled legislation to cut red tape faced by farmers looking to diversify their business and convert...
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John Swinney appointed as the new First...
Humza Yousaf resigned as First Minister on Tuesday 7 May, paving the way for John Swinney to step in to the top...
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Local election drubbing for Sunak
Following a series of by-election defeats the Conservative Party’s ill fortunes continued as, over the Bank Holiday...
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Sense prevails as sound moderators are...
This article, written by Scottish Countryside Alliance Director, Jake Swindells, was first published in Farming...
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CAI welcomes the renewal of general licenses...
General licences permit authorised persons to carry out actions that would otherwise be illegal. They cover certain...
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