Animal Welfare Watch

Animals in Science 2 days, 11 hours ago

Championship stadium set for 2 major upgrades to 27,000-seat ground including hospitality with more improvements planned

CHARLTON'S stadium is set to undergo two more major upgrades this summer. The South London club have called The Valley home since 1919, excluding two periods of exile between 1923-1924 and 1985-1992. It holds more than 27,000 fans and is …

The Sun

Companion Animals 2 days, 12 hours ago

The best dog-friendly hotels in the UK

Properties are now falling over themselves to include pets – from beds and bowls to spa treatments and even commissioned portraits

The Telegraph

Animals in Science 2 days, 12 hours ago

‘It would be the end of me’ – Nicky Henderson would have quit if Constitution Hill had fallen at Cheltenham

NICKY HENDERSON says if he’d run Constitution Hill at Cheltenham and something had gone wrong it would have ended his career. The six-time champion trainer even revealed he’d had letters from lawyers threatening legal action if he’d run the horse …

The Sun

UK Policy 2 days, 14 hours ago

Hold a bird gathering in England

Understand which licence you need to bring together captive birds, and the rules you must follow to prevent the spread of bird flu.

APHA

DEFRA Form: Bird gatherings: apply for a specific licence for poultry or other captive birds

Wildlife 2 days, 14 hours ago

Animal feed worker who was fired for 'mercy killing a deer wins unfair dismissal case

Anthony Brown put a deer out of its misery by cutting its throat when he spotted it laying down, injured, and 'gasping for air' at the AB Agri site in Enstone, Oxfordshire, a tribunal heard.

Daily Mail

Companion Animals 2 days, 15 hours ago

'I'm a vet and there's 1 common food I would never feed my dog'

A vet has said there's one type of food commonly given to dogs that he would never feed his own pet - because he claims it actually serves little health benefit

Daily Mirror

Companion Animals 2 days, 15 hours ago

Scottish SPCA: Appeal after abandoned dog found tied to a tree near burnt-out car in Mayfield

The charity is urging anyone with information to come forward.

The Scotsman

Animals in Science 2 days, 15 hours ago

‘He’s enraged’ – Furious snooker star whacks cue against table after fluffing shot in Welsh Open decider

JAK JONES furiously thumped his cue against the table after fluffing his lines at the Welsh Open. The snooker star was up against Neil Robertson in a crunch tie this week. The pair collided in a tense third round Welsh …

The Sun

Wildlife 2 days, 16 hours ago

Lynx could return to Scotland – but can rewilders win over wary Highlanders?

With most Scots supportive of reintroducing the wild cat, charities are focusing on those whose jobs could be affectedCould lynx, the elusive wild cat driven to extinction in Britain more than 1,000 years ago, become the new Loch Ness monster? …

The Guardian

Animals in Science 2 days, 17 hours ago

‘Disappointing’ blow as M&S announces another cafe closure – but will make way for a new foodhall instead

MARKS and Spencer is closing a further busy cafe to make way for a new space in another blow to customers. This comes after the brand announced 14 cafes to shut shop this year. M&S has confirmed the closure of …

The Sun

Farming 2 days, 17 hours ago

Multiple markets help sheep demand

January and February sheep prices have not repeated the record highs of early 2025, but they remain higher than in previous years.

Farmers Guardian

Companion Animals 2 days, 17 hours ago

The saddest walkies: The Queen's two beloved corgis who she entrusted to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on her deathbed are walked around Sandringham by royal staff following his arrest

The canine pack, which includes the fallen prince's own Norfolk terriers, used to be given regular outings by their owner when he lived in Windsor

Daily Mail

Animals in Science 2 days, 18 hours ago

Captaincy options for Gameweek 26: Antoine Semenyo among strong candidates ahead of favourable double header

DREAM TEAM managers should think carefully about who to nominate as their captain for Gameweek 26. With every club scheduled to play twice, there will be lots of points on offer and a smartly-selected skipper could make all the difference. …

The Sun

Wildlife 2 days, 18 hours ago

Woman investigated after police seize suitcase containing 15 dead pangolins at Madrid airport

Pangolins are widely poached and trafficked in some parts of the world, sought after for their scales and meat

The Independent

The Independent ‘Crime against wildlife’ probe launched after 40kg of dead pangolins found in suitcase

Companion Animals 2 days, 18 hours ago

Man Utd’s unlikely trio show bromance is still strong 17 years on as legends pose for wholesome snap

FORMER Manchester United trio Carlos Tevez, Patrice Evra and Park Ji Sung showed their friendship is still going strong after a wholesome reunion. The ex-Red Devils all met up in Argentina this week and posed for a photo together. The …

The Sun

Companion Animals 2 days, 19 hours ago

FOI release: XL Bully dogs - registration and neutering data - FOI2026/02678

XL Bully dogs issued with a Certificate of Exemption and the number having been permanently neutered.

DEFRA

Wildlife 2 days, 19 hours ago

Sewage spills threatening salmon survival, says MP

Winchester's MP highlights sewage spills potentially affecting the endangered Atlantic salmon.

BBC News

Wildlife 2 days, 20 hours ago

Safari park welcomes rare rhino calf: ‘A symbol of hope’

Baby Stanley is a member of a near-threatened species

The Independent

Animals in Science 2 days, 21 hours ago

Samsung Galaxy S26 pre-orders are live — bag a FREE £449 smartwatch at one store

SAMSUNG’s latest flagship has finally landed, and it’s proved worth the wait. Pre-orders are officially open, and I’ve rounded up the best deals, including early perks, before the general sale kicks off. Samsung Galaxy S26 Series The range, including the …

The Sun

Wildlife 2 days, 21 hours ago

E-waste found contaminating dolphin brains: ‘This is a wake-up call’

Toxic chemicals in dolphins and porpoises seem to originate mostly from television and computer screens

The Independent

Animals in Science 3 days ago

Simba slashes up to £350 off one of our favourite mattresses — it’s perfect for hot weather and so supportive

LOOKING for a new mattress? You can now get one of Sun Shopping's favourite models for a reduced price. The Simba Hybrid Pro Mattress has been slashed by 25%, cutting up to £350 off its price tag. Save 25% off …

The Sun

Wildlife 3 days, 5 hours ago

How education nurtures future conservation leaders in Zambia

Born Free is proud to support Chipembele Wildlife Education Trust, a grass-roots organisation encouraging thousands of local school children to cherish the wild.

Born Free

International 3 days, 5 hours ago

IFAW rushes urgent support for vulnerable puffins after devastating floods in France

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IFAW

Animals in Science 3 days, 6 hours ago

Cardboard packaging for Princess Leia Star Wars figure to sell for eye-watering sum auction… despite not coming with toy

CARDBOARD packaging for a Princess Leia Star Wars figure is tipped to sell for £15,000. The 1978 pre-production proof card was used by Kenner to check quality, so has no blister bubble or toy of Carrie Fisher’s character. Mark Montero, …

The Sun

Animals in Science 3 days, 6 hours ago

Fury as 100 million year old dinosaur park could be DESTROYED by new AI data center

A cherished 100 million year old dinosaur park that has the ancient animals' footprints on its land might soon be destroyed by an artificial intelligence data center, protesters say.

Daily Mail

UK Policy 3 days, 7 hours ago

Heated Rivalry season 2 return date revealed as show boss tells fans when filming begins for steamy drama’s new episodes

It's the racy Canadian ice hockey drama that's captured a global audience, thanks to it's hunky leads and their steamy sex scenes. And fans can look forward to more sizzling screen time with Ilya Rozanov and Shane Hollander, as Heated …

The Sun

Companion Animals 3 days, 8 hours ago

Dog trainer shares 'rules' on whether your pet should be allowed on your sofa and bed

Canine behaviourist Will Atherton shared his verdict on whether dogs should be allowed on furniture

Daily Mirror

The Independent Complaints of dog mess and bad behaviour – but nearly all dog owners claim they are responsible

WalesOnline Dog trainer settles debate on whether pets should be allowed on furniture

Wildlife 3 days, 8 hours ago

Bristol Zoo's oldest silverback gorilla Jock, 45, dies days after move into new home following criticism

Silverback western lowland Jock, 45, had been living with a troop of eight other gorillas at Bristol Zoo Gardens in Clifton, an old site which was closed to the public in September 2022.

Daily Mail

The Independent Beloved zoo gorilla dies just days after being moved to new home

Companion Animals 3 days, 9 hours ago

Family stunned as their dog gives birth to record-breaking 17 puppies after 13-hour labour

Miranda Pellecchia, 42, from Blean, Kent, said her two-year-old pooch, Marigold, delivered the enormous brood (pictured) between 11am and midnight on January 2.

Daily Mail

Wildlife 3 days, 10 hours ago

Shrinking North American bird population is getting worse faster. Experts blame agriculture, warming

A new study finds North American bird populations keep dropping, and that decline is speeding up for many species

The Independent

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