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Golden Eagle Given Protection
Protection is being increased for one of Scotland's most iconic species.

Six new sites are being designated as Special Protection Areas (SPAs) for the golden eagle.

Covering more than 350,000 hectares of Northern and Western Scotland they will bring some 80 additional breeding territories into the current network of eight sites.

The Scottish Government has decided to go ahead with the plans after they received broad support in a consultation by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) earlier this year.

Environment Minister Roseanna Cunningham said: "It's fitting that we're taking further steps to protect golden eagles as they are one of Scotland's most iconic species.

"People come here from across the world with the hope of catching just a glimpse of one of these beautiful birds in their natural environment. These new protected areas will mean they can continue to do this for generations to come.

"We have a duty to protect our biodiversity but that doesn't mean that we should rule out economic activity in our countryside. I know these designations are often seen as constraints on development but the potential for conflict can be minimised with careful planning."

The Special Areas of Protection are:

    * Glen Affric to Strathconon (in the Central Highlands and Ross-shire)
    * Cairngorms Massif
    * Foinaven (at Durness)
    * Moidart & Ardgour (near Fort William)
    * Glen Etive (near Bridge of Orchy) to Glen Fyne (near Arrochar)
    * Jura, Scarba and the Garvellachs (off the West coast)

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Birmingham Dogs Home makes urgent appeal

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 Birmingham Dogs Home has issued an urgent winter appeal as it faces more challenges over the Christmas period.

The rescue centre has seen a dramatic increase in dogs coming into its care, and is currently caring for over 200 dogs. With rising costs and dropping temperatures, the charity is calling for urgent support.

It costs the charity £6,000 per day to continue its work.

Fi Harrison, head of fundraising and communications, said: "It's heart-breaking for our team to see the conditions some dogs arrive in. We really are their last chance and hope of survival."

More information about the appeal can be found here. 

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Avian flu confirmed at premises in Cornwall

A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been detected in commercial poultry at a premises near Rosudgeon, Cornwall.

All poultry on the infected site will be humanely culled, and a 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been put in place. Poultry and other captive birds in the 3km protection zone must be housed.

The case is the second avian flu case confirmed in commercial poultry this month. The H5N5 strain was detected in a premises near Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, in early November. Before then, the disease had not been confirmed in captive birds in England since February.

The UK chief veterinary officer has urged bird keepers to remain alert and practise robust biosecurity.

A map of the disease control zones can be found here.