55 h. ago Fears rise over dog breed that could face UK government ban next

Animal welfare experts fear it could be the 'next XL Bully' to be banned

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58 h. ago Wales' greyhound ban could be scuppered entirely as critics lambast 'political fix'

Supporters of the Wales-first ban say it's necessary for animal welfare but there are opponents

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3 d. ago Livingston MP's visit to Five Sisters Zoo as popular attraction marks 20th anniversary

The West Calder Zoo, which first opened in 2005, has grown to become one of West Lothian’s best-loved attractions, welcoming thousands of visitors each year while championing conservation, education, and animal welfare.

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5 d. ago ‘It’s actually a superfood!’ Why tempeh is suddenly on every menu – and coming to a supermarket near you

Tofu’s close relative can be sliced, smoked, marinated, deep fried, turned into mince, burgers, or ‘bacon’ and it’s high in protein and other vital nutrients. Here’s how to make the most of itPeople seem to have had their fill of mock-meat burgers, veggie sausages and fake chicken. Last month, the Grocer reported that Quorn and Linda McCartney’s, the UK’s leading meat-free brands, lost a combined £15.7m in 2024. Overall sales of meat substitutes fell by 6%, or £30m.But that doesn’t mean meat is back on the menu. According to Eating Better, an alliance of environmental, animal welfare, public health and social justice charities, meat consumption in the UK has been on a downward trend for more than a decade. Its 2024 survey found that fewer people eat meat every day, 61% are willing to eat less and 24% reduced their consumption in the past year. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Obituary: Doreen Graham, SSPCA spokesperson who championed cause of animal welfare

Doreen Graham MBE. Born: May 19, 1953. Died: September 3, 2025, aged 72

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1 week ago Auchingarrich Wildlife Park addresses allegations and cites "misinformation"

The Comrie attraction's owners said animal welfare was its "top priority"

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4 w. ago Tory peer criticises ‘fatuous actresses’ who buy dogs with health conditions

Shadow environment minister Lord Blencathra called for the Government to ‘stamp out’ breeders producing dogs with debilitating diseases.

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