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Man avoids jail after killing raptors and other wild birds

Barry Nicolle, 67, was sentenced at Dumfries Sheriff Court.

19 May

Avian flu causes death of 13,000 barnacle geese in the Solway since 2021

Nature Scot has put in measures to reduce the risk of avian flu for Scotland's seabird colonies this summer.

29 Mar

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Dog walkers urged to keep pets on a lead during lambing season

Cumbria's Police and Crime Commissioner has released an appeal to help reduce sheep worrying.

28 Mar

Dog owners urged to keep their pets on a lead to reduce sheep worrying

Bird flu restrictions eased in Eden

Adult golden eagle found dead on Scottish estate

Dog food bank helps owners feed pets rather than give them up

Pilot whale found stranded on beach

Risk to public health is 'very low' as bird flu cases confirmed in Cumbria

Animal charity struggling to cope with increase in abandoned animals

MP calls for more support for famers through 'worst outbreak of bird-flu'

Calls for tougher action on ‘unacceptable’ dog fouling in park

81% of guide dog owners illegally refused entry to businesses

Charity celebrates re-homing 2,000 dogs in 20 years

Cumbria farmers face 'devastating' restrictions in effort to combat bird flu