Swathes of green belt in the heart of England have been
earmarked for new homes for people who may never exist, in a trend fuelled by
the drive to double the number built annually nationwide, campaigners have
warned. Fields bordering ancient woodlands are among more than a dozen sites,
around Coventry, which have been released from anti-sprawl protections. They
will be ploughed up to build more than 11,000 new homes based on population
growth predictions that demographers warn are likely to be over-inflated. Read
more on the Guardian website.
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Tom Allan
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*Glenisla, Angus:* Damage by squirrels is common; the mustelid less so.
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