3+ hour, 33+ min ago  (609+ words) Many dog owners are familiar with these situations: The ball is under the sofa, the treat is out of reach'and suddenly the dog looks expectantly at its owner. But can dogs really ask for help? And how can you tell…...

3+ hour, 33+ min ago  (412+ words) China on Friday announced it will send two giant pandas to Zoo Atlanta in the U. S. , in Beijing's latest efforts of panda diplomacy despite tensions with Washington, and less than a month before a much-anticipated visit by U. S. President Donald Trump to…...

7+ hour, 46+ min ago  (255+ words) A stray dog with a mystery ailment being looked after by a Herefordshire animal rescue team is "happy as can be" but off to the vets again for further checks. Named Murphy by rescuers, the black dog was taken in…...

7+ hour, 18+ min ago  (470+ words) A cat charity says it is at "breaking point" after collecting 20 kittens in just a matter of weeks. Avid's Angels Cat Rescue in Tonge Moor has been left stretched for space, time and resources after dealing with multiple cases across…...

15+ hour, 50+ min ago  (20+ words) Yahoo News UK Thousands of wasps swarm Bristol in skin-crawling video...

20+ hour, 46+ min ago  (401+ words) An animal charity says it is facing its highest-ever monthly care costs. Hay Animal Rescue Team (HART) is spending nearly "8, 500 per month on food, litter, and veterinary treatment, driven by rising demand and increasing vet bills. The charity is currently…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (530+ words) A dog in Darlington has spent more than two years waiting to find her forever home after been rescued as a stray from Northern Ireland. Amber, a seven-year-old crossbreed, has been in the care of Dogs Trust Darlington since June…...

22+ hour, 17+ min ago  (221+ words) A digital platform promoting environmental action has recorded significant engagement across Northern Ireland, with more than 100, 000 pieces of litter recycled and over 150, 000 hours spent outdoors since its launch. my EARTH, developed by Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful in partnership with Northern…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (202+ words) Late-night torchlit searches have revealed a hidden world of amphibians underfoot in the North East. The sessions focused on identifying and handling species such as the legally protected great crested newt, found at the site. Torch surveying for newts at…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (382+ words) Netting under a railway bridge has been removed after several birds became caught up in it and died - sparking fears their corpses could fall on moving vehicles. Network Rail plans to replace the mesh netting under the bridge on New…...