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Illegal bird trapping equipment seized in Wolverhampton raid A warrant is carried out at an address in Bilston.

Illegal bird trapping equipment seized in raid

Deanshanger hedgehog charity seeks £50k for new 'hogspital' The couple who founded Deanshanger Rescue Centre say it has outgrown the sheds in their garden.

Hedgehog charity seeks £50k for new 'hogspital'

Appeal after buzzard killed in North York Moors National Park The bird of prey is thought to have been shot in Goathland in early May, North Yorkshire Police says.

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Deanshanger hedgehog charity seeks £50k for new 'hogspital' The couple who founded Deanshanger Rescue Centre say it has outgrown the sheds in their garden.

Hedgehog charity seeks £50k for new 'hogspital'

Buzzard shot dead in Wolverhampton as RSPCA launches appeal It is illegal to intentionally kill or harm birds of prey and doing so can result in a prison term.

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a buzzard was shot dead near Wolverhampton.
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R.I.P Willy De Houelle (FR), four years old, killed at the Grand National Meeting Thursday (3rd April). 💔 And R.I.P to all the innocent lives who have been lost at this horrific excuse for a 'festival'.
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#YouBetTheyDie #randoxgrandnational #HorseRacingKills #aintree #BritishRacing

Today is ‘Ladies Day’ at the Grand National Meeting. But behind the ‘glitz’ and ‘glamour’ is a story of suffering – where innocent animals are the victims.⁠ ⁠ Take action now bit.ly/4431Ac4 ✊🌷🐴⁠ ⁠ #YouBetTheyDie⁠

Peregrine falcon eggs smashed in St Albans Cathedral live stream Police are investigating after reports that a man was seen walking across the nest.

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Buzzard shot dead in Wolverhampton as RSPCA launches appeal It is illegal to intentionally kill or harm birds of prey and doing so can result in a prison term.

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a buzzard was shot dead near Wolverhampton.
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Concern raised over welfare of Gloucestershire Police horses A woman who sold her horse to the police says she is worried he may become "a commodity".

Concern for police horses as unit set to close www.bbc.com/news/article...

News | Fighting Dirty

We've won! Faster than I would have imagined possible. In response to the threat of court proceedings issued by @fightingdirty.bsky.social, the Environment Agency has promised to review its policy on waste tyres shipped to India. With big thanks to our supporters.
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What’s in the millions of tonnes of sludge sprayed on to farmland? The answer won’t make you happy | George Monbiot Thanks to breathtaking negligence, the liquid fertiliser used to help grow our food bubbles with a lethal cocktail of toxins, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

A gobsmacking story. Water companies let toxic waste disposers, for cash, dump their loads into sewage farms. The sewage sludge is then spread, untested, on farmland, potentially poisoning vast areas, entire ecosystems and the people (you and me) eating the food.
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New national forest to see 20m trees planted across West by 2050 The government says the new Western Forest project will help the UK meet its tree-planting targets.

New national forest to see 20m trees planted

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Farmers fear criminal hare coursing gangs 'could kill someone' Farmers warn there has been an increase in willingness to commit violence to farmers and gamekeepers.

Farmers fear criminal hare coursing gangs 'could kill someone' www.bbc.com/news/article...

I’m joining @ciwf.org.uk to call on the UK government to end the use of cages for all farmed animals.
Together, we can #EndTheCageAge 🐔🐷
✨ What YOU can do✨:
✍️Sign the petition NOW ciwf.org.uk/SignThePetit...
🌱Think about what you eat
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Ex-dairy farm in Wiltshire to be turned into RSPB nature reserve Chalk-loving blooms, bees, butterflies and birds will be attracted to the site, the charity says.

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Antioxidants in Fruits, Veggies and Nuts May Counteract Harmful Reproductive Impacts of Microplastics, Scientists Find - EcoWatch The antioxidants that make fruits and vegetables so colorful may counteract harmful effects of microplastics on the reproductive system.

Antioxidants in Fruits, Veggies and Nuts May Counteract Harmful Reproductive Impacts of Microplastics, Scientists Find

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Spanish Bull Torture Must End - Speak Out! — Species Unite

Sign to ban Bullfighting in Spain⬇️

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Greyhound racing ban Wales: 'My dog lost its leg at the track' The Welsh government says it will ban greyhound racing in what would be a first for the UK.

'Greyhound racing cost my pet its leg - I back the ban' www.bbc.com/news/article...

Animal lover avoids eviction from Scottish Borders sanctuary A legal agreement is being drawn up to allow Tracey Milton to live with her animals near Selkirk.

Animal sanctuary owner wins eviction battle www.bbc.com/news/article...

Greyhound racing ban Wales: 'My dog lost its leg at the track' The Welsh government says it will ban greyhound racing in what would be a first for the UK.

'Greyhound racing cost my pet its leg - I back the ban' www.bbc.com/news/article...

Danes Dyke seal pup with rope around its neck saved British Divers Marine Life Rescue says it rescued the four-month old grey seal at Danes Dyke.

Seal pup dragging rope around its neck saved www.bbc.com/news/article...

How beautiful 🤩

Australia: Scores of false killer whales to be euthanised after mass stranding in Tasmania Though 90 of the 157 stranded whales survived, they could not be saved due to complex conditions.

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Scores of whales to be euthanised after mass stranding in Australia www.bbc.com/news/article...

Palm Oil: A Recipe for Disaster in India Given the widespread destruction of rainforests and native biodiversity caused by oil palm plantations in Southeast Asia, environmental experts and politicians are warning that the move to promote …

Palmoil has been a disaster for #wildlife in #Indonesia. Now #India's endangered animals: elephants, leopards, ungulates, monkeys will edge towards extinction. Indians - don't allow #palmoil #ecocide! Resist and #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife

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Today's video looks at why 20 years on, the Hunting Act has failed animals - youtu.be/dW2L_GvAwl0?...

35 #rhinos poached in Kruger National Park since beginning of 2025 - SANParks. Read more... www.facebook.com/share/p/1HQx...

#ActionForRhinos #SaveOurRhinos

Proper Ban on Hunting Petition - Protect the Wild Sign the petition for a proper ban on all hunting with hounds 146020 people have taken action so far. Help us reach 175000 First name Last name Email Phone Subject Letter Dear Secretary of State (Stev...

20 years to this day, the fox hunting ban was enforced.

It hasn't worked.

Today more than ever is a great time to sign our petition for a proper ban on hunting.

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Caterham: Animal therapy charity gets funding to enhance services Kingswood Shetlands & Friends received about £70,000 to build a new learning space for young people.

Animal charity receives grant to enhance services www.bbc.com/news/article...

Also listening, came on here to see if Mina is on BlueSky. What an emotional episode 😢