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New figures have revealed the devastating impact of rising rural crime on families and businesses across the South East. A farmer from West Sussex, where the cost of rural crime has risen by 76% within one year, says he's lost thousands of pounds.

Surge in rural crime across the South East costing industry £8.7m

There's a warning tonight that the South could see a large number of animals left abandoned. 

There's a warning tonight that the South could see a large number of animals left abandoned. Charities like the RSPCA and The Dogs Trust fear the pandemic will mean owners give up their pets.

Coronavirus pandemic sees more pet owners giving up their pets

Three year old boy was left temporarily paralysed after being bitten by an adder

A three year old boy was left temporarily paralysed after being bitten by an adder in a park in Surrey. Now his family are urging other parents to be aware of the risks. Experts say adders are not aggressive but should be left well alone.

A young fox was rescued by the RSPCA after getting his head wedged in a coil reel.

Not so Fantastic Mr Fox rescued after getting head stuck in plastic reel. He was found outside a church in Littlehampton in need of help. A young fox was rescued by the RSPCA after getting his head wedged in a coil reel.

Not so Fantastic Mr Fox rescued after getting head stuck in plastic reel

Farm Safety Week: the dangers of working with livestock

Chances are if you know a farmer, you'll know someone who's been injured or narrowly avoided an injury at work. Now one farmer is using Farm Safety Week to call on fellow workers to learn from their near misses. 

The latest new arrivals at the zoo include critically endangered species including a black and white ruffed lemur baby and a mountain bongo calf as well as a first for Marwell – two blesbok calves.

Meet the critically endangered baby animals born at Marwell Zoo

A trapped fox had a lucky escape after he was discovered with his head stuck in a plastic bottle and was freed by the RSPCA.


RSPCA litter plea after trapped fox rescued from a plastic bottle

The attraction closed in March due to government social distancing guidelines. The conservation charity says "safety is at the forefront" of the re-opening.

Hawk Conservancy Trust in Hampshire reopens to the public 

Many people have taken on new pets during the pandemic as a source of comfort and support but the charity fears financial pressures will lead to them being abandoned.

RSPCA 'bracing' itself for surge in abandoned animals as lockdown eases

060720-Cat interrupts Dean's sermon-Canterbury Cathedral

It isn't the first time that one of the Canterbury Cathedral's cats have gotten involved with the Dean's sermons.

Canterbury Cathedral cat steals the show during sermon - again!

A dog that suffered sunburns to her ears, face and pads during this week's heatwave is now being cared for by the RSPCA.

RSPCA issues warning after dog found with sunburnt ears

The RSPCA is reminding owners to take special care of their pets during the hot weather. One kitten was taken on 200 mile trip to the beach.

RSPCA called after kitten taken to beach on hottest day

The Dogs Trust, which has a base in Salisbury, is issuing advice to reassure owners around coronavirus transmission and dogs.

Dogs Trust issue advice to owners during pandemic

A Thames Valley Police horse has been named after PC Harper.

Police horse named after PC Harper

A family from West Sussex has befriended a bird after they saved it from their cat. 

Simon the Starling is now a regular visitor.

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