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.
Joshua Johnson, 28, received a suspended sentence after five dogs were found dead in his 'truly horrific' Wolverhampton home. The RSPCA rescued emaciated survivors.
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.
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.
Families on full DWP benefits will receive £18,000 more than some working households by 2026/27, analysis shows. The Centre for Social Justice report sparks a major political row over welfare spending.
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 Telegraph writer argues the UK can no longer afford the £186m annual DWP Christmas Bonus paid to over 18 million people. Discover who qualifies and the debate.
Edge Hill University's care-experienced students received special Christmas hampers from the Halle O'Brien CIC. Discover how this heartfelt initiative brings festive cheer.
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.
The DWP is rolling out home visits to help vulnerable people with benefit claims. Find out who is eligible and how the new support scheme works.
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.
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.
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?
The DWP has issued nearly 200,000 sanctions to migrants on Universal Credit for breaking rules, averaging over 200 per day. Read the full story on the welfare system crackdown.
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.
The DWP faces pressure to reform the welfare system after a sharp rise in ADHD-related PIP claims. Experts warn of unsustainable spending impacting other public services.
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.
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.
The DWP will increase in-person assessments for PIP and Work Capability claims, aiming to reform welfare, clear backlogs, and save £1.9bn. Find out what this means for claimants.
Official figures project a surge in DWP disability claimants, with one in eight UK households set to receive payments by 2030. Read the full analysis and political reaction here.
Cheryl Drew, once claiming £60k a year in benefits, criticises Labour's decision to abolish the two-child benefit cap, saying it removes motivation for parents.
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.