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Posted: 16th October 2012

Rare newt discovery
Great crested newts halt building plans

The discovery of great crested newts has halted work on a new primary school in Corby, Northamptonshire.

The amphibians have declined dramatically in the last 40 years, mostly due to deterioration of habitat, and are protected by UK  and European wildlife law. It is an offence to kill, injure or disturb great crested newts, or damage their habitat.

The pupils of Corby Primary Academy in Oakley Vale, Corby, will temporarily move to a refurbished former junior school.

Councillor Andrew Grant, Northamptonshire County Council cabinet member for children, learning and skills, said: "There's no denying that this is a setback but we appreciate the ecological significance of the situation.

"The presence of the newts means that we are not permitted to start work on the site until spring after the newts have been relocated."

Wildlife experts are now deciding what should happen to the newts.



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