Tracking animal welfare policy and news across the UK.
A Sydney biologist and zoologist has called on Australia to make it illegal to own a pet cat and to phase cats as pets into extinction to halt their industrial-scale slaughter of native wildlife
Authorities say capture of bull and tiger sharks necessary to protect lives as environmentalists launch urgent legal challengeSome beaches in areas of New Caledonia are closed to swimming and the authorities have begun shark culling off the capital, Nouméa, after …
Invited applicants can apply for a grant to add a veranda onto, or to upgrade or replace existing laying hen or pullet housing to improve animal health and welfare.
MAYA Jama has posed with nothing but a fur stole after wowing at the Brit Awards. The Love Island host, 34, presented the award for Artist of the Year at Saturday's ceremony in a figure-hugging white, custom-made David Koma dress. …
PIGS will be farmed for human transplant organs within two years to beat global donor shortages. A leading US firm revealed it intends to build a huge medical facility to rear enough porkers to supply 6,000 hearts, kidneys and other …
A NEIGHBOURS legend's dream of representing Australia at Eurovision has comes true as she's announced as the 2026 entrant. The star has had a hugely successful recording career since leaving the iconic Aussie soap. But Delta Goodrem still had one …
AN "EXPERIENCED" skydiver with over 10,000 jumps has become the third to die at an airfield in nine months. The 49-year-old was sadly pronounced dead at Dunkeswell Aerodrome, near Honiton, in Devon at 1pm on Saturday. His death marks the …
A WOMAN was reportedly spiked on a night out as cops release CCTV of two men they wish to speak to. The victim was allegedly targeted in the early hours of Sunday, February 22. She had been out in Retford, …
DISGUSTED locals claim giant rats "as large as rabbits" roam their streets in one of Britain's worst fly-tipping hotspots. Residents in Newport, south east Wales, say they are "worse off than the third world" as rubbish is frequently dumped on …
IF you're looking to spruce up your grubby garden patio without splurging, Lidl has just the solution for it. The bargain retailer has launched a "no-effort" gadget which is £65 cheaper than B&Q's version. Lidl's middle aisle offers weekly discounts …
DANNY Dyer hit rock bottom shooting hit series Rivals — when he got constipated from pigging out on 12 sausages a night. The ex-EastEnders star, 48, put on a stone as he was “encouraged to eat” to fill out for …
ALEX IWOBI hailed his “unique” groin for helping thrust Fulham into the race for Europe. The Nigeria star, 29, scored a worldie with his in-step after a one-two with Harry Wilson to help beat struggling Spurs 2-1. It had Marco …
Supermarket chain Lidl has unveiled a new “deluxe” Easter egg that looks similar to a popular Marks & Spencer treat. The retailer’s Deluxe Caramelised Biscuit & Milk Chocolate Layered Easter Egg is now available in stores across the UK. The …
A HOST of the world’s biggest car manufacturers have been forced to dial back their EV plans in recent months, with Lamborghini the latest to scrap its plans to produce a fully electric model. Many experts believe EV adoption will …
PIERO HINCAPIE was the ‘little boy who ran like a wild tiger’ — playing football on a beach in Ecuador. But even the scout blown away by the impish youngster never dreamed he would become a Premier League star with …
Once assessed as ‘a sloth with a low drive to work’, the polite and affectionate black labrador enjoys a successful new career as a therapy dogMarcus is a very good boy.He’s a four-year-old, 32kg labrador with lustrous black hair, soulful …
AN ESCORT has revealed that she got sterilised at 29 and "doesn’t regret it for a second." For Katija Cortez, 30, becoming a mother was never a “someday” situation - she always knew she never wanted children. Not only this, …
MANCHESTER UNITED have shown interest in Spanish wonderkid Chema Andres, who is starring for Bundesliga side Stuttgart. The 20-year-old defensive midfielder has impressed in his first full season in Germany, and has been dubbed the "new Rodri" by scouts. Andres, …
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SHOPPERS are raving about a pair of ‘super comfortable’ trainers from M&S. So if you’ve been getting blisters from your shoes and are searching for a pair that you can walk around in all day, we’ve got you covered. As …
WHEN Ciara McIntyre saw a photo of herself as a bridesmaid, she knew she had to take action. Dressed in a huge pink dress and weighing nearly 26 stone, she vowed to lose weight - but not with fat jabs. …
Recent rain and flooding across Devon and Cornwall is impacting wildlife and their habitats.
Across Scotland, golden eagles trained for falconry have effectively been grounded for the last five years after mountain hares were given protected status
WANTING to eat healthily is easier said than done, especially if you’re busy and have children. Air fryers can save time and cut down on oil - and the Tefal Easy Fry XXL Dual Zone Digital Air Fryer has been …
Michigan’s cage-free egg law now faces a federal lawsuit that could weaken similar laws across the country.
MANCHESTER UNITED stars want interim head coach Michael Carrick to be handed a long-term deal. The Old Trafford side have enjoyed an upturn in form since the former Red Devils and England man replaced Ruben Amorim in the dugout in …
A VICTIM of Michael Jackson who claims he was abused by him aged seven has savaged a new film about the superstar and says: “It’s a lie. He was a monster.” Aldo Cascio, 35, has claimed the megastar’s sickening catalogue …
Unsettling predictions are now our catastrophic reality, but a brighter future is still within reach if our political leaders change courseSoaring, scorching, record temperatures, yet again. Distressing, protracted droughts. Raging fires and devastating floods. Australia’s summer is drawing to a …