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We deal extensively with national, regional and local media on a range of topics.
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Less than one week remaining to apply for BASC scholarships
There is less than a week until the deadline for applications for one of two BASC scholarships for the 2024/25 academic year.
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Let’s Learn Moor set to deliver a school day like no other
This year’s Let’s Learn Moor will see more than 2,500 children visit upland landscapes across eight sites in the north of England this July.
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BASC Wales team help Scouts become next generation of conservationists
More than 750 birdboxes were built by the BASC Wales team and Scouts from across Wales at a national camp last week.
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Five minutes with: Will Canter
We caught up with young Olympic Trap shooter and BASC Legacy Sponsorship recipient, Will Canter, to find out how he prepares for competitions.
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Conservation in action – Summer 2024
Read our summer update on BASC conservation projects, including how you can get involved.
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Valuing shooting’s contribution
Do you know the true Value of Shooting? This week’s edition of Shooting Times magazine provides a full insight.
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Living Land 2024
BASC’s Fliss Winters and Rachel Swansborough report on a rewarding day of fun and learning for 3,000 schoolchildren in Kent.
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Transparency required on expanded SSPCA powers
BASC has sought confirmation that anti-shooting bias will not play a part in criminal investigations brought about by the SSPCA’s new investigatory powers.
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BASC settles GL43 legal challenge with government
BASC has settled a claim for a judicial review over Defra’s decision to alter GL43, which allowed the release of gamebirds in certain areas of England.