Sumatran tiger and red panda cubs at West Midlands Safari Park have enjoyed festive enrichment. Keepers provided species-specific treats to encourage natural behaviours. The park is open on selected winter dates.
Two men and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty following a joint raid by Warwickshire Police and the RSPCA in Water Orton. One man was injured. Read the latest.
Minister Jess Phillips gives a sarcastic response as Pornhub sees a huge drop in UK visitors following the Online Safety Act's age verification rules. Read the latest.
Discover everything about Danny, the 16-year-old singer from Chorley who won a spot in Simon Cowell's new Netflix boy band December 10. Learn his story and where to follow him.
Matej Ciroka has been sentenced to 18 months in prison and banned from keeping animals for life after fatally stabbing his seven-month-old sharpei, Aki, with a kitchen knife in Stoke-on-Trent.
Jollyes Pets thanks customers for donating 424,000 tins of food, with £40,000 profit shared among five UK animal welfare and community charities. Read how this supports vital work.
The Labour government begins repealing the Minimum Service Levels Act, calling it 'unworkable'. Unions hail the move as a victory for workers' rights. Read the full update.
Discover everything about Josh, the 17-year-old fan favourite from Simon Cowell's new boyband December 10. Learn his age, hometown, and how he became a star.
Simon Cowell's new boyband December 10 are set for a second Netflix documentary series after the success of 'The Next Act'. Discover their rapid rise and fan reaction.
Simon Cowell details the devastating moment he learned of Liam Payne's death while filming his Netflix show 'The Next Act', forcing a two-week filming halt. Read the emotional story.
Simon Cowell's new boy band, December 10, break their silence on working with the music mogul, revealing a humble mentor far from his TV persona. Discover their story.
Simon Cowell's new boy band December 10, formed via Netflix, release their debut music video covering NSYNC's 'Bye Bye Bye'. Discover the band members and their journey.
A major legal change for primate owners in the UK comes into force in April 2026. Find out if you need a licence, how to apply, and the penalties for non-compliance.
UK parents are turning to controlled SIMs like ParentShield for children's first phones, balancing independence with safety amid new online laws and peer pressure. Discover the smart alternative.
A federal judge has approved the release of grand jury files from the 2005 and 2007 investigations into Jeffrey Epstein. Discover the details and implications of this major transparency move.
Justin Baren, founding member of Chicago rock band The Redwalls, has died at 40. The band supported Oasis on tour in 2005. Read the full tribute and career details.
As Christmas approaches, RSPCA Southport, Ormskirk & District Branch cares for 92 animals. The independent charity relies on community support and hosts festive events to raise vital funds. Discover how you can help.
Freshfields Animal Rescue launches its vital Christmas appeal. Your donation, doubled until Dec 8, provides safety, medical care & hope for homeless UK pets. Help save lives.
The Animal Welfare Bill has become law, banning the import of young, mutilated, and heavily pregnant pets. Discover how this crackdown protects animals and buyers.
Employment tribunal dismisses engineer's claims over transgender toilet policy. Maria Kelly plans to appeal, arguing the ruling misunderstands the law. Full story here.
New laws grant the DWP powers to reclaim cash directly from bank accounts of benefit cheats and check financial data to verify claims. Find out how the crackdown works.
New DWP powers to check bank accounts for benefit fraud receive royal assent. Universal Credit, ESA, and Pension Credit are the first targets. Find out the consequences for fraudsters.
New anti-fraud legislation grants the DWP powers to directly deduct funds from bank accounts and check eligibility for Universal Credit, Pension Credit, and ESA. Learn the conditions.
Curly Tails animal rescue in Newton Longville receives a £1,000 Community Champions donation from Persimmon Homes, aiding its work uniting people and animals for wellbeing.
A Birmingham man has been disqualified from keeping animals for five years after his German Shepherd attacked a woman in Wigginton Park. Read the full court details.
A Leicestershire pet care business launches its annual Santa Paws Christmas collection for RSPCA Woodside, a vital animal centre that receives no government funding. Donate supplies or funds to help.
Two unwell pet rats were abandoned in a Birmingham park. One was euthanised, highlighting a 23% national rise in animal abandonments. The RSPCA is appealing for information.
Northamptonshire Police urge shoppers to check codeine products after a box was tampered with in Northampton. A 43-year-old man has been arrested.
25 people arrested in Birmingham for supporting proscribed group Palestine Action. Police confirm protest rights but stress action on banned organisations. Read the full details.
Steven 'Big Wolf' Woolridge, who orchestrated a £12m cocaine empire, has been ordered to repay less than £9,000. Discover the full story of the West Midlands drug network.