Tim Bonner: Pheasants, adders and the BBC
Those of you who were listening to the Today programme on BBC Radio 4 this morning would have heard a section on a...
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Anglers fight back after council bans...
Anglers in Kent have reacted in disbelief after a local council's decision to ban fishing in a popular and historic...
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Hundreds gather for Countryside Alliance...
Hundreds of people, along with the media, attended a Countryside Alliance meeting at Llandovery Rugby club on Friday 17...
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Cost of living crisis - what is the impact...
The Rural Services Network (RSN), of which the Countryside Alliance is a member, has launched a Rural Cost of Living...
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"Crime a significant problem" in rural Wales
The overwhelming majority of rural communities in Wales see crime as a significant problem in their area and half...
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Peers scrutinise rural healthcare
On Thursday 23 February the House of Lords debated the Government's plans for healthcare delivery in rural areas. A...
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Think Wildlife publish open letter to...
The following open letter has today been published by Think Wildlife. Recent high-profile incidents of raptor...
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Equipment Theft Bill set for final Commons...
A Countryside Alliance briefing on the Equipment Theft (Prevention) Bill, scheduled for its Remaining Stages in the...
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Countryside Alliance welcomes aid for small...
The Countryside Alliance has welcomed government plans to introduce funding for small abattoirs in the UK, having long...
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Almost two thirds of rural voters think...
The overwhelming majority of rural communities see crime as a significant problem in their area and half believe police...
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Hunts saboteurs attack vegan market...
Hunt saboteurs have been criticised after they launched a sinister attack on a vegan market, targeting its organiser...
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Tim Bonner: The BBC, trust and rogue badgers
The cancellation of Autumnwatch by the BBC comes as a direct result of falling ratings. The last series finished with...
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