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'Psychopath' mowed down and killed 14 young lambs

A farmer has slammed a 'psychopath' who used a car to mow down 14 young lambs in a field.
Nick Hutley awoke on Thursday morning to sickening news that a 'monster' had rammed down his sheep, which are worth around £2,000 each.


Scottish government announces XL Bully dog 'ban'

Scotland will impose so called safeguards on XL Bully dogs similar to those in England and Wales.

The breeding, selling and abandonment of the animals will all be outlawed under measures announced by Community Safety Minister Siobhian Brown.


Chicken excrement is entering the River Wye

The Environment Agency faces new allegations of neglect of the River Wye after a project by a conservation group found effluent and contaminated waters at free-range egg farms flowing directly into watercourses.


Northwich man banned from keeping animals after admitting to dog fighting

A Cheshire man has been sentenced after admitting causing dogs to fight with badgers and foxes.