Proposed Badger Cull
More than 100,000 people have signed an online petition opposing the cull of badgers planned for Gloucestershire and West Somerset. It could mean the decision is referred back to parliament for further debate.
Badger cull licence issued by Natural England
Natural England has today issued a licence permitting a badger cull in West Somerset. It is for the purpose of preventing the spread of bovine tuberculosis. It covers approximately 250km2 and over 70% of the East Somerset pilot area.
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Council votes on badger cull
Council votes to ask Government to find 'more humane solution' to badger cull.
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Taunton Deane councillors vote on opposing culling
Taunton Deane Borough Council is to call on the Government to find a more humane solution to the problem of bovine TB.
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E-petition against badger cull hits 100,000 signatures
More than 100,000 people have signed an online petition opposing the cull of badgers planned for Gloucestershire and West Somerset.