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Court of Appeal gives green light for wild camping on Dartmoor

Members of the public have the right to wild camp in Dartmoor National Park, the Court of Appeal has ruled. In January, a High Court judge ruled a nearly 40-year-old piece of legislation did not give people the right to pitch tents overnight on Dartmoor Commons without landowners’ permission. Alexander and Diana Darwall brought the successful legal challenge against the Dartmoor National Park Authority (DNPA), claiming some campers cause problems to livestock and the environment. Earlier this month, the DNPA […]

July 31, 2023 15

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Court of Appeal to rule on Dartmoor wild camping case

The Court of Appeal is to give its ruling in a legal battle over the right to wild camp in Dartmoor National Park. In January, a High Court judge concluded that a nearly 40-year-old piece of legislation did not provide people the right to pitch tents overnight on Dartmoor Commons without landowners’ permission. Farmers Alexander and Diana Darwall brought a successful legal challenge against the Dartmoor National Park Authority (DNPA), claiming some campers cause problems to livestock and the environment. […]

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Labour blames Tories for costly mistake on gas

The closure and subsequent re-opening of the UK’s largest gas storage site cost the country nearly £1.7 billion over two years, Labour has said. The party has blamed the Conservatives for what it has labelled a costly mistake, as Labour accused ministers of ignoring warnings about the winding down of the Rough storage facility under the North Sea. The storage site had been mothballed from 2017 but was partially reopened last year, when it was able to store around 30 […]

July 30, 2023 21

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Salmond Ferrier thrown to the media wolves

Alex Salmond has said Margaret Ferrier was “thrown to the media wolves” by a disloyal SNP, though Humza Yousaf has dismissed his views as being in a “minority”. The Alba Party leader said that despite Ms Ferrier’s “serious mistake” in breaking coronavirus rules, there should not be a by-election in her constituency. There is currently a recall petition ongoing in her Rutherglen and Hamilton West seat after the MP was suspended from the House of Commons for more than 30 […]

July 30, 2023 19

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Sunak to meet oil and gas chiefs this week

Energy bosses will gather this week for meetings with the Government, as it prepares to set out new details of its plans for the UK’s fossil fuel and green industries. Ministers are expected to provide an update on the delivery of the Government’s energy security plans, with support also due to be announced for carbon capture and new renewable technologies in Britain. Rishi Sunak and Energy Security Secretary Grant Shapps will meet top figures from the oil and gas, renewable […]

July 30, 2023 26

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England cricket star announces shock retirement

England bowler Stuart Broad will retire from Test cricket following the Ashes. The 37-year-old made the announcement at stumps on day three of the final Test against Australia at the Kia Oval. Broad has taken 602 wickets in 167 Tests, making him the second most successful paceman in Test history behind team-mate James Anderson. “Tomorrow or Monday will be my last game of cricket,” he told Sky Sports. “It’s been a wonderful ride, a huge privilege to wear the Nottinghamshire […]

July 29, 2023 15

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Independent Scotland would have migrants commissioner says Somerville

An independent Scotland could have a migrants commissioner to champion the rights of those who have moved to the country from other nations. The proposal was included in the latest Scottish Government paper on independence, which focused on citizenship. Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville stressed migrants were an “important part” of Scottish society, as she confirmed the SNP would seek to create such a post if Scotland leaves the UK. Ms Somerville said: “Migrants are an important part of the […]

July 29, 2023 30

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Barbie takes over charts with record breaking soundtrack

The soundtrack for the Barbie movie has taken over the UK singles charts by breaking previous records, the Official Charts Company has said. Barbie: The Album, which accompanies the Greta Gerwig-directed comedy about the Mattel doll of the same name, has become the first film soundtrack to land three top five songs at the same time. American singer Billie Eilish’s contemplative What Was I Made For? has reached number three this week. Dua Lipa’s Dance The Night is now at number four […]

July 28, 2023 17

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Rishi Sunaks wife Akshata Murty takes top spot on best dressed list

Rishi Sunak’s wife Akshata Murty has claimed the top place as one of Britain’s best dressed for 2023. The businesswoman and fashion designer, 43, was named on the list compiled by Tatler magazine alongside Princess Beatrice’s husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and Love Actually star Bill Nighy. Chandler Tregaskes, style editor for Tatler said: “The coveted number one spot in Tatler’s best dressed list belongs to the chatelaine of Downing Street, Akshata Murty. “Her stream of ‘It’ ensembles would have given Jackie Kennedy a run for […]

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