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The sad rise in abandoned snakes - including one found in supermarket bread aisle
1+ hour, 21+ min ago (498+ words) A CUMBRIAN animal sanctuary owner has said she believes there needs to be more education around people keeping exotic pets, after a rise in snakes being dumped around west Cumbria. Siobhan Harkness, who owns Pet Encounter based in Workington, is…...
A 'grim and heartbreaking reality' facing county as virus cases rise
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (973+ words) FARMERS are being urged to vaccinate their animals against the potentially-fatal bluetongue "as soon as possible", as cases of the virus continue to rise rapidly in the county. Bluetongue has already been confirmed on farms near Carlisle, Wigton, Appleby, and…...
Sheep crowned supreme champion at Carlisle blacknose show
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (603+ words) A Valais Blacknose sheep has been crowned Supreme Champion at a landmark national show in Carlisle. The aged tup, Yorkshire Langver, took top honours at the Blacknose Beauties National Show and Sale, held at H and H Borderway Mart in…...
Watch: 'Very big pod' of dolphins captured on camera playing off Cumbrian coast
1+ week, 2+ day ago (138+ words) A woman has described the “very nice experience” of seeing a large pod of dolphins playing in the sea off Walney Island’s coast. Tracy Jayne said the dolphins remained in the area for around an hour, entertaining those nearby as…...
Biofluorescence at Brantwood
1+ week, 2+ day ago (171+ words) Discover the amazing world of biofluorescence at Brantwood News & Star As the nights begin to draw in, visitors to Brantwood are being invited to discover a hidden side of the natural world during two special biofluorescent night walks on Sunday,…...
4 Lake District days out where dog friendliness gets the National Trust’s top rating
1+ week, 3+ day ago (437+ words) Dog lovers can enjoy a day out at some of the most scenic spots in the Lake District. The National Trust has labelled four of its Lake District destinations among the most welcoming for dogs and their owners, with each…...
Urgent appeal to find Otis after scared dog escapes near Grange over Sands
1+ week, 3+ day ago (233+ words) Dogs Trust Cumbria is urgently appealing for help after a missing dog escaped from his foster home. Otis, a three-year-old Border Collie/Husky cross, went missing in Allithwaite near Grange-over-Sands this morning (Thursday August 20). He had only been in his…...
Ecordea: The Cumbrian Batman pioneering survey technology
2+ week, 1+ day ago (821+ words) Jethro Block, founder of Ecordea (Image: Supplied) Ecologists across the UK and the world are responding to the bat signal of a Cumbrian entrepreneur who is pioneering a new way to survey for the nocturnal mammals. Before any development and…...
Meet Rolo on the look out for new forever home in Cumbria
2+ week, 1+ day ago (253+ words) A 13-MONTH-old Pomeranian crossbreed is looking for a new home. Rolo is currently being cared for by Dogs Trust Cumbria, who say she is a sweet and affectionate dog who enjoys snuggles on the sofa and lying in sunny spots…...
Clever young pointer Melody seeks forever family ready to match her big energy
2+ week, 2+ day ago (328+ words) A lively and intelligent young pointer with a "big personality" is searching for her forever home. Melody, a one-year-old dog currently in the care of Animal Rescue Cumbria, is described by staff as enthusiastic, clever and full of potential. The…...