Avian Influenza - Latest Updates
24 March 2025. Influenza of avian origin confirmed in a sheep in Yorkshire Influenza of avian origin (H5N1) has been...
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Category: Rural Communities
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Tim Bonner: RSPCA prepares fresh attack on...
Two weeks ago in Parliament the RSPCA, backed by the American-funded Humane World for Animals, quietly launched a...
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Archers to highlight Family Farm Tax...
Following criticism from the Countryside Alliance, the BBC will be highlighting the issue of the hated Family Farm Tax...
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Dismay as government axes grant that saves...
Following a stealth announcement by the government that a vital scheme to save pubs has been axed, the Countryside...
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Drones in the countryside: blessing or curse?
Drones have become an increasingly common sight in the countryside, used for a variety of purposes. From children's...
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Commons debates rural community support
In a short debate yesterday, MPs from across the UK gathered to discuss the challenges facing rural communities and...
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Countryside Alliance Awards 2025 - Scottish...
Last night (12 March), the Countryside Alliance Scotland held its annual ‘Rural Oscars’ awards ceremony, where several...
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Farmers to be forced to sell land at...
The Countryside Alliance has spoken out over Government plans to force farmers to sell land for less than its potential...
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Hunts to clear up the countryside again
The Countryside Alliance’s annual Countryside Clean-up returns from Saturday 22 March to Sunday 6 April. This...
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MPs’ committee adopts Alliance priorities
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee of the House of Commons has published its 2024-25...
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Livestock worrying: we must all be...
As we enter lambing season, the Countryside Alliance is urging the public to keep dogs on leads. Many dog owners may be...
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Tim Bonner: Wild boar attacks on Dartmoor
There is nothing the media loves as much as stories about strange and sometimes dangerous animals roaming the...
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