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Dog owners across England and Wales are being warned about major legal changes coming into force next month that will strengthen penalties for livestock attacks and expand enforcement powers.The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act 2025 will take effect on March 18, 2026, introducing stricter rules governing how dogs must be controlled around farm animals.Under the updated legislation, dogs will be prohibited from alarming livestock, marking a significant update to laws that have remained largely unchanged since 1953.Government officials said the reforms were introduced to better protect farmers and livestock keepers from financial and emotional harm caused by livestock worrying…

Two new episodes of Silent Witness were pulled by the BBC this week in light of a real life incident.The crime drama, which has been in air since 1996, was set to air instalments called The Enemy Within on Monday and Tuesday, in a storyline that involved a stabbing in Birmingham.Original episodes saw the team following a fatal stabbing in the West Midlands city which appears to have been racially motivated.As the investigation begins, racial tensions rise in the area.Silent Witness switched the episodes for this week’s broadcast | BBCHowever, the BBC decided to pull episodes three and four of…

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Bruce Mouat recovered from his Winter Olympics mixed doubles disappointment in some style, delivering an accomplished display to lead his Team GB men’s rink to a 9-4 victory in their opening match against China.Little more than 24 hours earlier, Mouat and Jen Dodds had faltered in the bronze-medal match in the Cortina Curling Stadium for the second successive Games. But the 31-year-old showed why he is considered one of the world’s best, as the gold-medal favourites started strongly in their attempt to upgrade the silver they won in Beijing four years ago.The Scots, world champions in three of the past…

A 64-year-old woman from Leigh in Greater Manchester has spoken of her horror after allegedly witnessing an Amazon delivery driver kick her pet dog in the head whilst dropping off a parcel at her property.Liz O’Brien claims the distressing incident occurred on January 30 when the driver entered her garden, where her three-year-old Cavapoo named Alba was present.Mrs O’Brien stated she was “absolutely horrified” upon coming outside to find the man striking her small dog “with some force”.The e-commerce giant, which uses third-party contractors rather than directly employing its UK delivery personnel, has confirmed an investigation into the matter is…

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Greene King Pub Partners has reached 100 franchise pubs across the UK, marking a major expansion milestone for the brewer’s franchise division.The feat comes just over four years after the company launched its first Hive Pub concept in late 2021.Greene King said the franchise arm of its business continues to expand as demand for franchise pub opportunities grows across the UK.Penelope Bruce, franchise operations director at Greene King Pub Partners, said: “We are over the moon to have hit the magic number of 100 franchise pubs.”Ms Bruce said: “Just over four years on from launching our very first Hive Pub,…

James Van Der Beek, the American actor who became a household name through his portrayal of Dawson Leery in the hit television series Dawson’s Creek, has died at the age of 48 following a battle with colorectal cancer.His wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, confirmed the news on Wednesday through a statement posted to Instagram.”Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace,” she wrote.”There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity and the sacredness of time. Those days will come. For now we ask for…

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