Fox hunting court hearing adjourned

A court hearing for four people accused of illegal fox hunting has been adjourned. The quartet, who are all members of the Crawley and Horsham Hunt, are accused of hunting a fox with a dog contrary to the Hunting Act 2004. Sussex Police launched an investigation after videos allegedly showing a fox being killed during [...]

Cotswolds villagers ‘organised illegal dogfights

Members of a dog-fighting ring today admitted starving bull terriers to make them more bloodthirsty. Two women and two men are accused of chaining dogs to treadmills – often in complete darkness – and forcing them to run for hours to lose weight. The dogs were kept in squalid conditions and were so starved of [...]

Rape allegation levelled at staghounds huntsman | This is Devon

A HUNTSMAN with the Tiverton Staghounds has been charged with raping a woman. John Norrish, 67, from Mouseberry Farm, East Worlington, is due to appear in front of magistrates in Exeter today. The offence is alleged to have happened on Saturday, July 2, at a property in the Crediton area. ​ The arrest and investigation, [...]

North Ledbury hunt apologises after hounds attack alpacas

A hunt in Herefordshire has apologised and promised to pay vet bills after its hounds attacked a herd of alpacas. The animals were in a paddock in Suckley, Herefordshire, when they were attacked by the hounds at about 08:00 BST on Saturday. Owner Rachel Simon said: “They cornered one who has the most severe injuries [...]

‘Barbaric’ brothers jailed for dog fighting ring

David and Colin Reid, from Aberdeenshire, were ‘heavily involved’ in the illegal sport. Two “barbaric” brothers have been jailed for their part in a dog fighting ring after an undercover investigation by an animal welfare charity. David and Colin Reid admitted taking part in an animal fight and keeping a dog for fighting purposes when [...]

This is disgraceful

Man punished over leaflet row Former Woodplumpton and Catforth parish councillor Barry Hill 19 September 2011 A former parish councillor who sent out anti game shooting leaflets has appeared in court. Barry Hill, 52, who was a member of Woodplumpton and Catforth Parish Council at the time, posted offensive leaflets through the doors of two [...]

Exposing the Countryside Alliance’s ‘Animal Welfare Consultant’

Despite a legal threat against him, John Bryant has allowed Digging Out to expose Jim/James Barrington for what he is, see: http://www.diggingout.org/blog/campaign/james-barrington-animal-welfare-consultant Please show you support for John and post a positive comment. And ask like-minded friends to do likewise. Thank you, Sam On behalf of the Campaign For the Abolition of Terrier Work www.diggingout.org

The lovely, caring Royal family

Prince William buys hundreds of birds for Harry to shoot Prince William is staging a shoot to mark his brother Prince Harry’s birthday. Harry turned 27 yesterday (15.09.11) and spent the day training at RAF Wattisham airfield but now plans to celebrate his big day at a later date thanks to his brother William, who [...]

Pheasant shooting firm fined

Michael Wood facing £310k bill for damage to Farndale valley 10th September 2011 By Megi Rychlikova A FARMER and his company face a £310,000 court bill for damaging a famous North Yorkshire daffodil valley in their quest for bigger profits from game shoots. Residents of Farndale, near Pickering, told York Crown Court of how they [...]

Crawley & Horsham hunt supporter convicted

Hunt supporter, Andrew Leaver, was convicted recently of the use of threatening words or behaviour to cause harassment or distress. He recieved a 12 months conditional discharge and had to pay costs of £85. He is a foot follower with the Crawley and Horsham FH and on the 5th February, while the Croydon Hunt Sabs [...]