The actor and former Premier League star hopes to transform farm buildings at his West Sussex estate into accommodation for shooting events, but wildlife officials say it could harm barn owls

Vinnie Jones' plans to build a country sports retreat are no hoot…according to owl experts. The actor and ex-Premier League player hopes to transform farm buildings at his West Sussex estate into accommodation for shooting events.

But officials at the local wildlife trust say the plans aren’t very wise – as the site is home to a load of protected barn owls. Under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, it is illegal "to take [or] harm [their] nests while in use."

An official said: “[We are] concerned that the proposed development would result in disturbance to many of these species, primarily the ne

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