Monthly Archives: June 2015

Objections raised over plans to demolish Grade II listed pub’s restaurant to …

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The applicant, Craig Robinson, was granted permission last May to build three detached houses on land to the rear and side of the pub, but only two have so far been built. The latest proposals have been met with some opposition from nearby residents, and a parish meeting will be held tonight (Friday, June 5) to gather views from the villagers. Councillor Brian Jones, who represents the Sadberge and Whessoe ward on Darlington Borough Council, said: “We believe it to be an unsuitable Read more [...]

Why Have Glasgow City Council Allowed Orangefest? – Licensing Board Decisions

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The Grand Orange Lodge of Scotland were given the go ahead from Glasgow City Council to hold "Orangefest" in the City Centre's George Square at a licensing board held on Wednesday. The decision has caused controversy with questioning and speculation both from the public and the SNP. A petition to prevent the event gathered 20,000 signatures and asked Glasgow City Council to answer why they have permitted the city's central square to be used for "hate-filled Orange Read more [...]

‘My professor demands to be listed as an author on many of my papers’

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Scientists are meant to be scrupulously honest and objective. Acting unethically or misrepresenting information could spell the end of a career. Except, there’s one instance where it’s acceptable for scientists to lie: when fraudulently claiming authorship of a paper. Too often, researchers attach their names to reports when they have contributed nothing at all to the work. The problem gets worse the higher up the academic ladder you go. The “publish or perish” motto of academic careers Read more [...]

Are you making the most of your BPS membership?

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To help keep our members informed about the latest news, events and developments the Society provides a range of publications, newsletters and social media accounts. Our Member Network publications can be purchased through the BPS Shop and many are free to members. If you have chosen to receive Society emails you will receive the Member Update (the Society’s e-newsletter sent every two months) and our Member Networks also have their own newsletters. The June issue of the Update was circulated Read more [...]

Cambridgeshire artists short-listed for David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation prize

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Comments (0) Three Cambridgeshire artists have been short-listed for an international art prize - and their work is being exhibited in a renowned gallery in London.Martin Aveling, Dafila Scott and Paul Hawdon are all showing their work in the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation's Wildlife Artist of the Year exhibition at the Mall Galleries from June 30- July 4.And they are all in the running for David Shepherd Wildlife Foundations' Wildlife Artist of the Year Read more [...]

Prince Charles letters: decaying state of High Peak mill “makes me weep”

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Prince Charles. Newly-released correspondence from Prince Charles have revealed his concern for the future of historic listed buildings, such as the derelict Torr Vale Mill in New Mills. Among letters written by The Prince of Wales to government ministers is one from March 2008 to the then housing and planning minister Caroline Flint MP, in which he states how the decaying state of the Grade II* listed former cotton Read more [...]