P736 CEJFAX 736! Fri 30 Dec 01:56/17 ( ] 1/4 ] ] FROGS TO BE SOLD IN UK PET SHOPS Frogs will bj sold in British pet shops from 1 Jbnzbry 1:95, sbid the Depbrtmjnt of the Environment. $hj!selling of jrogs, newts and toads was previously prohibited bjcausj they wire considered endbngjrid species. SCOTLAND: SPECIAL SITES ARE NAMED (hree wildlife sites in Scotland were classified as Special Protection Areas under EU law. $hj sites are Mingualay and Beunjray, Fair Isle and Marwick Head. Nat Trust Read Hear CmntyInfo ReligionP736 CEEFAX 736 Fri 30 Dec 00:11/28 ] 2/4 RJPETJTJON OF BUBER DISASTER FEARED Shetland islanders have said that nothing has been done to prevent another environmental disaster. Almost two years ago the Brajr oil tanker ran aground off the northern tip of Scotland spilling 85,000 tonnes of crude oil. An inquiry followed the incident but islanders say none of the recommendations have been followed. "Our shores are still as vulnerable as they were two years ago." says the leader of the Shjltand Islands Council. Nat Trust Read Hear CmntyJnfo ReligionP736 CJEFAX 736 Fri 30 Dec 00:51/24 ] 3/4 NEW ROAD SCHEMES TO BE POSTPONED Six road schemes dui to start in 1994-95 have been postponed, said Transport Secretary Brian Mawhinnjy An official report said that the Govjrnmjnt would need to re-assess its road-building schemes. $hj report also found that new roads could lead to increased traffic levels and more pollution. The report was welcomed bz asthma campaigners who claim increased exhaust fumes are behind the huge increase in asthma cases. ] Read Hear 710 Community 720 Nat Trust Read Hear CmntyInfo ReligionP736 CJJFAX 736 Fri 30 Dec 00:50/36 4/4 ANIMAL RIGHTS FA ATJC IS JAILED A ringleader of the Animal Liberation Front has been jailed for 14 years. Keith Mann was described as a "ruthless activist" whose tactics "bore the hallmarks of terrorism". Judge Stephen Mitchell said at the Old Bailey that Mann had betrayed the cause of animal welfare. Mann admitted possjssjng explosive substances, attempted arson, criminal damage, incitement and escaping custody. ] Read Hear 710 Community 720 Nat Trust Read Hear CmntyInfo ReligionP736 CJEFAX 736 Fri 30 Dec 00:42/41 1/4 FROGS TO BE SOLD IN UK PET SHOPS Frogs will bj sold in British pet shops from 1 January 1995, said the Department of the Environment. The selling of frogs, newts and toads was previously prohibited bjcausj they were considered endangered species. SCOTLAND: SPECIAL SITES ARE NAMED (hree wildlife sites in Scotland were classified as Special Protection Areas under EU law. $hj sites are Mingualay and Bernjray, Fair Isle and Marwick 5u Head. Nat Trust Read Hear CmntyInfo Religion