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Government to ban trail hunting in animal welfare push

The government announces a ban on trail hunting to prevent its use as a cover for illegal foxhunting. The move, part of a new animal welfare strategy, follows years of clashes and evidence of law-breaking.

Trail Hunting Ban Announced by Government

The UK government will ban trail hunting, fearing it's a smokescreen for illegal fox hunting. A consultation starts next year. Read the full details.

Trail hunting ban set to end Boxing Day tradition

The government will launch a consultation to ban trail hunting, aiming to close a 'smokescreen' for illegal fox hunting. Read the full details of the proposed animal welfare changes.

Riley Green hunting photos spark fan outrage

Country star Riley Green faces backlash after posting graphic images with a slain deer, dividing fans just months after his own hunting injury. Read the full story.

RSV virus poses serious risk to young children

Parents urged to recognise signs of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), a common winter virus that can lead to serious complications like bronchiolitis in infants and young children.

Polio detected in Germany after 30 years

The wild polio virus has been identified in a Hamburg sewage sample, the first such discovery in Germany in over three decades. Health officials stress the risk remains low due to high vaccination rates. #PublicHealth

New pandemic-capable virus discovered in bats

Exclusive: Researchers have identified a mysterious new virus lurking in South American bats that shows troubling similarities to COVID-19, raising concerns about future pandemic threats.

California permanently bans swan hunting

California implements permanent ban on swan hunting after years of debate, protecting trumpeter swans while facing opposition from hunting communities and indigenous groups.

NHS GP busts common cold weather myth

An NHS doctor reveals the truth about cold weather and illness, explaining what really makes us sick during winter months and how to properly protect yourself.

Chikungunya Virus Alert: First Local Case in New York

Health officials confirm the first locally-acquired case of chikungunya virus in New York, raising concerns about mosquito-borne diseases spreading to new regions. Learn about symptoms, prevention, and travel advice.

Shingles: Symptoms, Contagious Risks & NHS Vaccine

Discover everything you need to know about shingles - from the tell-tale rash signs to understanding contagious periods and accessing the NHS vaccination programme that could protect you.

Contagious 'slapped cheek' virus warning for UK

Medical experts issue urgent warning about highly contagious parvovirus sweeping through Britain. Discover the early symptoms, including the distinctive 'slapped cheek' rash, and learn how to protect vulnerable groups from this silent spreader.

UK health alert as flu and COVID cases surge together

Health authorities sound the alarm as flu hospitalisations skyrocket by 75% while COVID infections continue to spread rapidly across Britain. Experts reveal which age groups are most at risk and what symptoms to watch for.

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