News
Vicious dog attack on New Forest pony
An Australian cattle dog has been pictured attacking a New Forest pony as wardens of the celebrated national park urged walkers to keep their pets on a lead.
Ivory ban to be extended to five other animals
It could soon be against the law to trade ivory from a hippopotamus, walrus, narwhal, killer whale and sperm whale.
Hero dogs save sleeping owners from terrifying fire
A couple who were fast asleep as their house went up in flames this weekend were rescues by their dogs, Essex Fire Service has confirmed.
The pets alerted their owners to the huge fire at a house in Essex by barking in the early hours of the morning.
Animal testing: UK bans testing licences for make-up ingredients
The UK government has banned giving licences for animal testing of chemicals used as ingredients in cosmetics products.
The announcement comes after it was revealed that the government had allowed animal testing for some make-up ingredients to start again, despite a 25-year ban.