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Charting the progress of spring by wildlife arriving - or reluctant to go
11+ hour, 16+ min ago (193+ words) At this time of year I have a tendency to chart the progress of spring by noting the appearances of plants and animals, writes nature columnist Ian Misselbrook. This year I have also been noting an apparent reluctance of some…...
‘We pick up dog poo from your garden for a living - and it’s rewarding!’
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (486+ words) A professional dog poo cleaning business has been a godsend for elderly and disabled people say the husband and wife team behind it. We Scoop, the brainchild of David and Shauna Wiles, opened for business in October providing services in…...
50 frogs and toads were deliberately killed in ‘disturbing incident’
3+ week, 27+ min ago (263+ words) Home " Grantham " News " Article More than 50 frogs and toads have been deliberately killed in an incident police are describing as "disturbing. Police are investigating after the frogs and toads were found to be cut into pieces in a pond in…...
Livestock worrying changes to the law will affect dog owners
3+ week, 10+ hour ago (274+ words) Home " Grantham " News " Article If your dog worries livestock the law is about to change, writes Sara Barnes, owner and director of Who Lets Your Dog Out? and Dog Adventure Centre in Grantham. March 2026 sees the Dogs (Protection of Livestock)…...
Charity issues advice following suspected case of avian pox
3+ week, 3+ day ago (282+ words) Home " Stamford " News " Article A wildlife charity has issued advice following the discovery of a bird with suspected avian pox. The woodpigeon was found in a garden in Stamford with growths on its beak and feet. The homeowner contacted Garden…...
How does your dog show you love?
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (371+ words) Home " Grantham " News " Article February is the month of love as we celebrate Valentine's, but how many of us know how dogs show us affection? writes Sara Barnes, owner and director of Who Lets Your Dog Out? and Dog Adventure…...
Swan which flew into powerlines released back into the wild
2+ mon, 6+ hour ago (152+ words) Home " Grantham " News " Article A swan that was found injured after flying into wires in Grantham has been released back into the wild. Lincolnshire Police's wildlife crime officer DC Aaron Flint was called by a colleague to the injured swan,…...
‘When animals are harmed, people are at risk too’ Former police detective backs grieving mother’s campaign in memory of murdered Holly
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (781+ words) Home " Holbeach " Article Two charities have pledged to support to a mum's campaign to bring in a new law that helps expose the links between animal cruelty and domestic abuse. Annette Bramley, from Holbeach, is campaigning for Holly's Law to…...
Amazing turnout for international cat show
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (299+ words) Home " Spalding " News " Article Cat lovers braced the winter weather to show their support to an international event. More than 1,000 people attended the Ti Cats and Cakes show, which returned to Springfields Events Centre in Spalding at the weekend (January…...
Dead cat, puppy and muntjac deer thrown away with household rubbish prompting council to call it âabhorrent behaviourâ
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (391+ words) Home " Grantham " News " Article Several dead animals have been discovered dumped alongside household rubbish, prompting anger and disgust from a council. Neighbourhoods officers from South Kesteven District Council recently uncovered a short-haired black cat inside a pink Melton Borough Council…...