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Small farming management changes could help protect birds under threat
New research finds simple changes to the timing of conservation measures on farmland could significantly improve protection for some of the UK's most rapidly declining wading bird species.
Major UK rectal cancer study helps improve radiotherapy standards across the country
A major UK-wide cancer study has helped establish new standards for the planning and delivery of radiotherapy for patients with locally advanced rectal cancer, benefiting patients across the UK, including those in North-east Scotland.
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