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Farmer sentenced for causing ‘unnecessary suffering’ to animals
A farmer from Northern Ireland has been sentenced to prison for causing unnecessary suffering to animals.
Nigel Foster (55), of Whiterock Road in Killinchy was sentenced at Laganside Crown Court on 10 charges of causing unnecessary suffering to pigs, and one charge of failure to comply with animal by-products notice.
Primate on brink of extinction is born at UK zoo
The first-ever successful birth of a Coquerel's sifaka in Europe has taken place at Chester Zoo in Cheshire.
Concern after fourth dead otter found in Stanwick
Concern has been raised following the discovery of a fourth dead otter in a short space of time.
Northants Police is working with the Environment Agency following the discovery in the Stanwick area this week.
Man arrested and injured dogs seized in badger baiting investigation
Police have arrested a man and seized his dogs in an investigation into badger baiting and animal welfare.
On Wednesday night, police responded to reports of poaching in a rural location north of Richmond.