7 h. ago Manchester cat cafe issues staunch defence after RSPCA says they should be banned

"Cat Cafes are not all the same, and they should not be opened without serious thought and consideration for the cats welfare"

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9 h. ago Cat cafes should be ‘phased out’ over welfare concerns , RSPCA warns

Charities warn cats are likely stressed by close proximity to other cats

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12 h. ago Cat cafes should be 'phased out', as charities raise concerns over 'aggression and behavioural issues'

There are a number of cat cafes based in Scotland, including in Edinburgh and Glasgow

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13 h. ago Cat cafes are 'full of unhappy and stressed cats' and should be banned, RSPCA says

"We adore cats and so we understand the appeal of cat cafes"

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15 h. ago Aubrey Plaza's estranged husband Jeff Baena sent her text hours before he died

Although Aubrey Plaza and Jeff Baena were reportedly separated when he passed away at just 47, Hollywood actress Aubrey became concerned about the filmmaker's welfare

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20 h. ago Cat cafes should be ‘phased out’ due to animal welfare concerns – RSPCA

The RSPCA and Cats Protection say cafes cannot provide cats with a good quality of life.

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47 h. ago Man dies after 'falling from height' near north London tube station after engaging with police

The Met Police were called to concerns about a man’s welfare near Colindale station on Tuesday

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60 h. ago Woman, 33, disappears without contacting family as concerns grow over 'unusual' lack of contact

Concerns are growing for the welfare of missing 33-year-old woman Jordan Allan

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3 d. ago Minister says he is concerned about level of ‘anxiety’ over welfare reforms

Social security minister Sir Stephen Timms told the Commons that he is ‘sad’ about the worries people have expressed.

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4 d. ago Aberdeen council launch legal action to remove 'at risk' child from mother in Italy

Officials in Aberdeen, where the 36-year-old lived, became concerned for the future welfare of the child when they discovered she was pregnant.

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5 d. ago American influencer apologizes for snatching Australian baby wombat following outrage

An American influencer who sparked outrage after posting a video of her snatching a baby wombat from its mother while in Australia apologized for her actions, saying she had acted out of concern for the young animal’s welfare

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6 d. ago East Kilbride MP blasted for backing 'cruel' welfare cuts as constituent says he's 'at breaking point'

Joani Reid MP has responded to critics, saying she "completely understands" why people are concerned about welfare reform and is happy to address concerns.

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7 d. ago Police probe 'unexplained' deaths of man and woman 'known to each other' after pair found seriously injured inside Thamesmead home

Police were called shortly before 3pm on Tuesday after concerns were raised for the welfare of the occupants of an address in Thamesmead.

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8 d. ago Mum eaten by her sausage dogs pictured as neighbour claims one dog was 'vicious'

Jemma Hart was found dead on January 29, last year after her neighbours told police of their concerns for her welfare and that they hadn't seen her since before Christmas

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8 d. ago Young woman found dead at house after police called to scene

Police were alerted to a 'concern for welfare call' and raced to the scene.

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2 w. ago Brit vanishes in Tenerife after being rushed to hospital as police launch probe

Gary Ferns, 70, who is unable to walk without a frame, has not been seen since late last year and relatives are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare

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3 w. ago Police concerned for welfare of woman who vanished from Scots town

Donna McQuade was last seen yesterday afternoon at around 2pm but has not been in contact with her family since.

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4 w. ago Young chef at Rick Stein's Cornish pub found dead inside staff accommodation after concerns for his welfare

The man in his 30s was discovered at a property close to The Cornish Arms in Padstow after concerns were raised about his welfare on February 13.

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