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"Barbastelle bats, a rare species of bats whose numbers are thought to have declined across Europe, have been detected by wildlife experts at MoD Bicester The findings come after Piddington's residents voted overwhelmingly to declare their independence from Britain in a vote this week Of 312 votes there was a 92 per cent turnout, with 285 villagers backing independence with only 26 voting against it and one spoiled ballot paper. The vote has no legal force and will not take Piddington out of the UK, but campaigners hope the gesture will send a message to Westminster over the proposed asylum accommodation at the former MoD site at Bicester."

Framing: assertive · First seen: 2026-09-17 · Last seen: 2026-09-17 · Spread: 1 articles