Brigitte Bardot, French Film Icon, Dies Aged 91
French actress and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot has died at 91 after a sudden illness. Discover the legacy of the original 'sex siren' and style icon.
French actress and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot has died at 91 after a sudden illness. Discover the legacy of the original 'sex siren' and style icon.
French cinema icon Brigitte Bardot has died at 91. The star, who became a global sex symbol before dedicating her life to animal welfare, passed away at her home in southern France. Read her remarkable story.
A woman was arrested after police found a stolen puppy whimpering under a pile of clothes in Washwood Heath. 'Stechie' was reunited with his owner just in time for Christmas.
Matthew Upham, 63, is missing after a stormy Christmas Day swim in Budleigh Salterton. Emergency services launched a major rescue operation. Read the latest.
Joshua Johnson, 28, received a suspended sentence after five dogs were found dead in his 'truly horrific' Wolverhampton home. The RSPCA rescued emaciated survivors.
Emergency services called to Budleigh Salterton after swimmers got into difficulty. Two men remain missing as police urge people not to swim on Boxing Day.
Marks and Spencer's new Supersoft Animal Print Jumper is just £20. Shoppers praise its bold, stylish look for keeping warm this winter. Discover the affordable fashion hit.
Firefighters demonstrate the dangerous mistake that can cause a turkey to burst into flames. Learn their crucial safety tips for a hazard-free Christmas dinner.
Heart-stopping rescue as South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue save a dog named Lucky from steep River Dearne banks. Read the full story of the community effort.
Shoppers are rushing to buy Marks & Spencer's 'gorgeous' Mid Rise Animal Barrel Jeans, priced at £40. The 'classy' leopard print denim is available in sizes 6-24 and multiple lengths. Discover the details and customer reviews.
A fox with mange was rescued from Pure Gym in Worcester after a three-day operation. Vale Wildlife Hospital staff finally caught the animal on the gym floor. Read the full story.
Quick-thinking Nottinghamshire Police officers performed CPR on a man in his 30s found slumped in his car on Woodhouse Way. Read how their decisive actions saved a life.
Dogs Trust Kenilworth has over 50 dogs needing adoption in Birmingham and beyond. Meet 15 charming residents, including one waiting 1000 days, hoping for a fresh start in the new year.
Bella, a Cane Corso rescued from a hazardous Birmingham property, is now healthy and searching for a loving family this Christmas. Discover her story and how to adopt.
Sharon Osbourne joins animal welfare outcry against Morocco's reported cull of free-roaming dogs before the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Stars demand an end to the 'barbaric' slaughter.
Sid the cat, found flea-ridden and with a nose deformity in a dirty Wolverhampton home, has been rescued by the RSPCA and adopted into a loving new family. Read his heartwarming recovery story.
Dave Brooker, 59, from Maidstone, has given up eating poultry and all meat after bonding with his pet turkey, T2. Discover their unique friendship and lifestyle.
Two of three tiny Dachshund puppies have died after being abandoned in a taped-up cardboard box on a rain-soaked towpath near Wolverhampton. The surviving pup, Comet, fights on as a charity appeals for information.
A major incident was declared in Shropshire after a huge sinkhole breached the Llangollen Canal, swallowing three narrowboats. Emergency services evacuated residents with no casualties reported. Read the latest update.
The Liberty Bar and Restaurant Group, which runs TGI Fridays in the UK, has filed to appoint administrators for the second time in December, casting uncertainty over its 49 sites and 2,000 staff.
Mansfield Wildlife Rescue receives a £1,000 donation from The Wilkins Group to cover winter costs. The gift concludes the firm's year-long '12 Months of Giving' charity initiative.
The UK government announces major animal welfare reforms, banning puppy farms and trail hunting by 2029. Critics call it a 'war on the countryside'. Discover the full details.
Birmingham's new lead commissioner eyes Barcelona-style status. Plus, a cat rescued from Vinted, HS2 updates, and festive events in our Christmas week digest. Stay connected to Brum.
A major incident in Whitchurch after a canal bank collapse creates a 50m sinkhole, trapping three boats. Emergency services respond. No injuries reported.
A Staffordshire terrier puppy had to be put down after suffering horrific injuries inflicted by its owner in West Bromwich. Read the full court report.
The UK government has launched a major new animal welfare strategy, proposing bans on electric shock collars and trail hunting. Discover the full scope of the transformative plans.
The Labour government launches its landmark Animal Welfare Strategy, targeting illegal puppy farms and livestock attacks. Owners face new rules and bans.
Challenge yourself with our Sunday quiz, featuring questions on food and drink, animals, and general knowledge. Includes answers from December 20. Can you beat the quiz?
England introduces a major animal welfare law, banning the shooting of brown hares for most of the year to protect them during breeding season. Read the full details.
A Rugeley man has been convicted after running an illegal pet shop from his council house, neglecting animals including endangered species. Read the full story and learn how to buy exotic pets responsibly.