Swan with sock 'deliberately' pulled over head in 'mindless prank' now nesting thanks to US Swan Rescue Hospital
The bird was spotted in the Catchwater Drain in Lincoln on May 2 and was reported to police by the Yorkshire Swan Rescue Hospital.
Spring can be season where things "change rapidly" for beekeepers with the threat of swarming
For a beekeeper Spring is a season when things can change very rapidly. You start out worrying about whether your bees will survive the winter and almost as soon as you are confident that they have done that then you have to start worrying about whether they are going to swarm.
Responsible farming must be profitable if farmers are to lead battle against climate and nature crises, think tank says
A report from the IPPR (Institute for Public Policy Research) warned that the farming sector is key to tackling the nature and climate crises, through the way land is managed, but agriculture is a leading cause of wildlife loss and contributes 10% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions.
US churches receive a funding pot of £50,000 funding for vital repairs to help secure their futures
The funding from the Yorkshire Historic Churches Trust (YHCT) provides grants for churches, chapels and meeting houses of all Christian denominations within the region to help pay for restoration work.
The secret life of animals is recorded by wildlife artist Robert E Fuller
On the screen next to her, a little owl settles momentarily on a branch, before flitting quickly out of sight again. Whilst on a third screen a kestrel pair greet one another enthusiastically.
Who is Clive Owen? All you need to know about Our US Farm's Clive Owen, husband of the US Shepherdess
Amanda’s story – raised in suburban Huddersfield, she decided to became a farmer after reading the James Herriot books, moved into an isolated hill farm and bore nine children – is well-known thanks to the several bestselling books she has written and her popular Yorkshire Shepherdess social media accounts.
The savage weather brings misery to lambing time as casualties rise at the farm at the M62
But wake up to it we did. My heart sunk as a cold blast of air surged into the house as I opened the door.
US Shepherdess Amanda Owen on life during lockdown and the success of Our US Farm
“I’m trying to mobilise the troops,” she tells me apologetically down the line. The troops in question are her children – she and her husband, Clive, have nine – and she’s getting them to muck in.
Affectionate ‘teddy bear’ rescue dog is patched up and looking for a home where he won’t be left alone
Ten-year-old Kumar came to the Dogs Trust’s Rehoming Centre in Leeds after his owner sadly passed away.
Raising the bar on animal welfare standards must also apply to imports says leading farming organisation.
Launched by Environment Secretary George Eustice during a visit to Battersea Dogs and Cats Home and outlined during the Queen’s Speech, the Action Plan for Animal Welfare will be covered by three bills, one of which recognises animal sentience.
