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Man pleads guilty to owning illegal XL Bully-type dog in Pembrokeshire
5+ hour, 30+ min ago (153+ words) A Pembrokeshire man has admitted owning a banned dog breed after appearing before magistrates. Cameron Jeffrey, 27, of Hawthorn Path, Hakin has pleaded guilty to having an XL Bully-type dog, a breed prohibited under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991. Haverfordwest Magistrates" Court…...
Brits face "5, 000 fines for annoying neighbour habits as warmer weather arrives
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (356+ words) Persistent barking and late-night garden parties could land homeowners with fines of up to "5, 000. A new survey has revealed the types of neighbour disputes most likely to spark complaints this summer across the UK. The poll, reported by Creatorzine, highlights…...
Public able to view vets in action at ZSL's planned wildlife health centre
3+ week, 1+ day ago (765+ words) The public will be able to watch penguin health checks and frog X-rays in a new "20 million wildlife health centre, the Zoological Society of London has said as it marks its 200th anniversary. The new facility at ZSL's UK headquarters in…...
New Jersey state troopers rescue bear cub from roadside ditch
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (131+ words) Milford Mercury New Jersey state troopers rescue bear cub from roadside ditch State police troopers in the US came to the rescue of a bear cub found in a ditch along the side of a major road in New Jersey....
Famous animal rescue centre under investigation for treatment of its dogs
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (501+ words) An animal rescue centre is in the middle of an investigation into its treatment of dogs. Many Tears Animal Rescue is being investigated by Animal Licensing Wales, a Welsh Government-funded initiative focused on improving animal welfare. One of the accusations…...
Clumber spaniel named Bruin crowned best in show at Crufts
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (391+ words) A Clumber spaniel named Bruin has been crowned best in show at Crufts 2026 at the NEC in Birmingham. Four-year-old Bruin, from Somerset, beat 18, 000 dogs from around the world over the last four days to claim the show's top honour on…...
Lakeland Terrier from Malta wins place in Crufts Best in Show final
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (244+ words) Fredy, a Lakeland Terrier from Malta and his handler Ivan Calleja, win the Terrier Group title at Crufts 2026 (Friday 6 March), qualifying them for one of just seven places in the Best in Show final on Sunday. Fredy (It Ch Under…...
Dory the dog finds way to world's most iconic dog show
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (578+ words) A Manx dog enthusiast is ready for the experience of a lifetime after a meteoric rise to the world of Crufts. Raegan Knipe, 34, started taking her labrador retriever Dory to obedience training in May and qualified for the world's most…...
Zoo's penguin parade axed due to bird flu fears
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (153+ words) A Scottish zoo has cancelled a popular tourist attraction due to an increased risk of avian influenza. Bosses at Edinburgh Zoo have postponed the Wee Waddle, an event where penguins parade along a walkway next to their enclosure, amid fears…...