13 January 2023 , 22:24
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The world woke up to the horror of trophy hunting in 2015, when Cecil the lion was shot by American dentist Walter Palmer.
Despite this, thousands of wild animals – including endangered species – continue to be slaughtered in the name of sport.
Among those who take part in this vile pursuit is Essex-based Syed Rizwan, who has shamelessly published photos of himself with the corpses of lions and giraffes.
Trophy hunters have imported 2,500 animal parts into the UK in the past decade, including those of cheetahs, elephants, lions and hippos.
And the number of lions, elephants and giraffes in the world has plummeted over the past 50 years.
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Legislation is currently going through Parliament that would ban British hunters from bringing home their sick souvenirs.
The Bill, which has cross-party support, cannot become law soon enough.
Serial trophy hunter Syed with a lion he has killedDriven potty
Drivers are being driven round the bend by the increasing number of potholes on our roads.
The poor state of the highways is no laughing matter. Trying to veer round a pothole increases the risk of accidents, while motorists unlucky enough to hit one can be left with an expensive repair bill.
They are especially dangerous for cyclists, causing deaths and serious injury.
Cash-strapped councils are calling for additional money from central government so they can carry out much needed repairs.
Town hall chiefs claim it will take £12billion to bring our roads up to scratch but the amount they receive from the Treasury for local road maintenance has been cut.
No wonder road users are fuming.
United on pub
Villagers have raised cash to save their local pub in Tolpuddle, Dorset – the birthplace of the trade union movement.
They are standing together so they can continue to stand each other a round.
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