The US Vet, Julian Norton performs surgery on elderly alpaca, Ebony with the help of wife Anne.
It was two years, almost to the day, ago when Anne and I operated on Ebony. Then, this elderly alpaca had a growth on her back leg and it demanded a joint effort to sedate her to remove the offending lump. It was challenging, but fortunately everything went to plan. Ebony’s cancerous lump was off and it didn’t grown back. This week though, it seemed like déjà vu as we pondered what to do about another serious-looking marble-sized growth that had appeared to cause Ebony more problems. This new lump was on her face, attached to the lower lip, a whole body away from the previous one.
How best to avoid sky high overdraft fees and get stuck in a spiral of debt – Sarah Coles
When the question came up on Twitter last week, over a thousand angry people asked how on earth the banks could justify charging 39.9 per cent – or even more – at a time when most of the high street giants are paying 0.01 per cent on easy access savings.
Why manufacturers based in Yorkshire's freeports could face tariffs when exporting
The Prime Minister and Chancellor Rishi Sunak have championed freeports – special economic zones offering tax breaks and lower tariffs – as a part of the Government’s “levelling up” agenda to spread economic growth and jobs across the country.
Satellite-tagged hen harrier goes missing in suspicious circumstances near the North York Moors
Young female Yarrow hatched in the Scottish Borders last summer and was fitted with a satellite tag that transmits regular updates on her whereabouts.
Up to 30 jobs set to be created in Bronte village of Haworth after £1m investment in bar and food outlet
A new bar and food outlet is opening in Haworth on Friday May 21 after a £1m investment by the two locally based businessmen who own it.
The story of a railway society set up 85 years ago at Doncaster’s old grammar school and the memorabilia it holds
But there are still very few in the town who know what the Art Deco clock tower of the old grammar school (founded in 1350, and now Hall Cross Academy) once housed.
Prince William and Duchess of Cambridge take turns to drive tractor on family-run Darlington farm ahead of 10th wedding anniversary
Prince William and his wife, the Duchess of Cambridge, travelled to the North of England to undertake the engagement at a family farm, two days before their 10th wedding anniversary.
Jobs under threat in Yorkshire as Japanese business Toyoda Gosei reveals plans to close UK operations
Toyoda Gosei UK Ltd. (TGUK) has informed its employees of a proposal to close its business in the UK.
Countryside 'needs strong leadership' to tackle glaring inequalities, says head of rural commission
Rural parts of Yorkshire are facing a plethora of challenges from a lack of affordable housing to poor infrastructure and connectivity and the closure of key facilities including schools, pubs and village stores.
The UK’s most accident-prone cars revealed
The Vauxhall Zafira has been named as the most accident-prone car in the country.The family MPV was found to be involved in more accidents per 10,000 models than any other car, according to data from the Department for Transport.
