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.
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.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson is the 2/1 favourite to be the next James Bond, with Idris Elba's chances fading. Get the latest odds and full contender list here.
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.
Challenge yourself with our Tuesday trivia quiz. Questions cover history, film, and bizarre Victorian customs. See how many answers you know!
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.
Idris Elba sends fans wild with a cryptic video posing as 007 at Madame Tussauds. Is he the next James Bond? We look at the odds and his future directing plans.
The race to be the next James Bond heats up. Get the latest betting odds on Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Callum Turner and more, ahead of the official 007 reveal on 22 December 2025.
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.
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.
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.
Challenge yourself with our Tuesday quiz! Questions range from Roger Moore's Bond debut to Ross Geller's second wife in Friends. See how many answers you know and check yesterday's solutions.
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.
Experts warn UK savers to lock in top bond rates now before a potential base rate cut. The top one-year bond rate rose in November for the first time since July.