A Shetland pony which was spotted pulling passengers in a converted wheelie bin in Cheshire is settling into a new home after being rescued.

Coronation Street actor Harry Visinoni was forced to call the RSPCA after finding a four-foot-long snake on his toilet.

Dozens of chickens and cockerels have been dumped in recent weeks, according to the RSPCA. There are now fears centres will be overrun with unwanted chickens.