England

Queen’s swans ‘killed by bird flu’

An investigation has been launched into the outbreak of Avian Flu after a number of swans, thought to belong to…

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4,500 calls received in five years linked to airgun attacks

The RSPCA is calling for mandatory licensing of airguns in England and Wales, as it is revealed the charity received…

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Planning applications for retail stores falls for ninth consecutive year

Planning applications for new shops have fallen for the ninth year in a row, says platform for peer-to-peer property lending,…

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1 in 4 jobs at risk of being replaced by robots in the North

Northern and Midlands cities will be more exposed to job losses as the rise of robots continues, according to a…

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England is ‘lagging’ behind in animal welfare, claims charity

Blue Cross has written an open letter to Michael Gove to clarify Westminster’s position on a ban on electric shock…

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Scottish government confirms electric shock dog collar ban

The use of electric shock dog collars is to be banned in Scotland, the Scottish government has confirmed. The decision…

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Bird flu prevention zone declared in Wales

An avian influenza prevention zone will be set up in Wales by midnight tonight (24 January) to reduce the risk…

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Pet flea treatment polluting Britain’s freshwaters

A new study by insect and small animal charity Buglife has found that British freshwaters are heavily contaminated with neonicotinoids,…

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Animal abuse and domestic violence studied at new centre

The new Veterinary Forensic Expert Centre has been opened, in the Netherlands, in the hope of offering further insight into…

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Retailers warned the Darwin £10 note is almost extinct

The Bank of England has warned that it will withdraw legal tender status of the paper £10 note featuring Charles…

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