Man jailed after admitting cockfighting offences

15th January 2026 A man has been jailed after he admitted cockfighting and causing animal suffering. Julian Buxton, 60, of Queens Crescent, Keadby, Scunthorpe, had previously pleaded guilty to 14 animal-related offences, including 10 offences relating to animal welfare and causing unnecessary suffering. He was sentenced to 20 months in prison at Sheffield Crown Court …

Co Down woman heartbroken after beloved pet cat ‘torn apart’ by hunt dogs in her garden

13th January 2026 Chloe Crozier, from outside Banbridge, was left heartbroken when her much-loved pet, Rodney, was killed by dogs taking part in a fox hunt in the area. Animal lover, Ms Crozier described the brutal attack which took place when the dogs came to her home with the hunt on December 30. The distressing …