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A-level results to be released for thousands of students
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PETA lobster advert declined on Cornwall to Scilly ferry route
An advert encouraging people to go vegan has been blocked from transport routes between Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, an animal rights charity has advert by PETA shows a lobster body with the head of a dog and a caption which reads "If you wouldn't eat your dog, why eat a lobster? Both feel pain, go vegan".PETA said the billboards would have been placed at Land's End airport terminal and on the Scillonian ferry at cafes selling sea life, ahead of the Taste of Scilly Festival in September.A spokesperson for the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group said the advert was declined in its original form and PETA was asked to resubmit a revised advert. PETA vice president of vegan corporate projects Dawn Carr, said: "Lobsters are sensitive individuals with unique personalities, just like the animal companions many Scillonians share their homes with, and they deserve to live in peace."It said the travel operator claimed the adverts represented a "conflict of interest with wider businesses".However, the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group said its advertising space was "primarily reserved for island-based businesses".It said: "We apply the same guidelines to all advertising to ensure content remains respectful of the Isles of Scilly community and its economy. "We welcome diverse viewpoints, providing they meet our advertising criteria. "Our aim is to ensure that all adverts are in keeping with our responsibilities to the community we serve."
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Hampton Dene Primary School to get new classrooms in £2.4m revamp
A £2.4m primary school revamp has been approved with work expected to begin this Council said consent was given to redevelop Hampton Dene Primary School, in Church Road, Hereford, which in 2024 the authority said was plans include two new classrooms so the school can offer extra spaces in the language and communication centre, for pupils with special educational needs and scheme also features an improved parking area and outdoor spaces, the council said, adding that construction work was expected to be finished by summer 2025. Councillor Harry Bramer said it was "a major step forward for education in Hereford".He said the work at Hampton Dene school would provide "a safe, inspiring environment for students to thrive". Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
