A sun bear named Kyra at Hertfordshire Zoo undergoes a rare fertility surgery by German vets, a crucial step for the vulnerable species' European breeding programme. Discover how this operation could boost conservation efforts.
A Venezuelan zoo celebrates the birth of two endangered white lion cubs, a vital boost for a species with under 200 left globally. Follow their journey and join the naming contest.
A 19-year-old with mental health issues was killed by a lioness after entering its enclosure at a Brazilian zoo. The incident, captured on video, is under investigation as a possible suicide attempt.
A 19-year-old man with mental health issues was mauled to death by a lioness after scaling a 20-foot wall at a Brazilian zoo. The incident, captured on video, is under investigation as a possible suicide attempt.
Gerson de Melo Machado, 19, was mauled to death after scaling a 20ft wall at Arruda Câmara Zoobotanical Park. The troubled teen had a long-standing fixation with big cats.
A 19-year-old man with a history of mental health issues and an obsession with big cats has died after entering a lion enclosure at a Brazilian zoo. Read the full tragic story.
Tragic incident at Brazilian zoo as man scales 20ft wall into lion enclosure, suffering fatal attack. Zoo confirms lioness won't be euthanised. Read the full story.
Detroit's historic Belle Isle Zoo, abandoned since 2002, is being demolished using American Recovery Act funds. Discover the transformation from urban decay to public trails.
Discover the profound beauty of a Black Friday spent in a Hertfordshire woodland. A journey into the dark reveals a thriving nocturnal world and a new perspective on nature.
Hollywood star Alicia Silverstone joins PETA offering £39,000 reward for missing giraffe calves as Virginia zoo manager serves 100-day jail sentence for withholding their location.
The BBC confirms Strictly Come Dancing will return in 2026 despite a former star's arrest on suspicion of rape. Get the latest on the investigation and the show's future.
A male Strictly Come Dancing star has been arrested on suspicion of rape. The alleged incident occurred in Hertfordshire in 2024. Read the latest details.
A Strictly Come Dancing performer has been arrested on suspicion of raping a woman after a BBC event. The latest scandal hits the troubled dance show as police investigations continue.
A Strictly Come Dancing star has been arrested over a rape allegation from 2024. The BBC faces a new scandal as police continue their investigation. Find out more.
A confession by serial rapist David Carrick, undiscovered for 35 years, could have prevented his horrific crimes. Read how this failure impacted his victims.
Serial rapist David Carrick could have been stopped in 1990 had a confession letter he wrote been discovered. The ex-Met officer was convicted of assaulting a child and raping a partner.
A written confession from serial rapist and ex-police officer David Carrick remained hidden for 35 years. Detective Superintendent Iain Moor states this could have altered history. Read the full investigation.
Former Met Police officer David Carrick convicted of raping a woman and sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl. Police praise victims' bravery and urge others to come forward.
Hertfordshire police pay damages to parents wrongfully arrested over school WhatsApp complaints. Read the full story on the debate over free speech and policing.
A couple unlawfully arrested by police after criticising their child's school on WhatsApp receives a £20,000 payout. Read the full story on the police admission of liability.
Hertfordshire police admit unlawful arrest of parents in school WhatsApp dispute. Couple receives £20,000 payout after wrongful detention. Read the full story.
Hertfordshire Police admit unlawful arrest of parents over school WhatsApp complaints, leading to a £20,000 payout. Discover the full story behind this civil liberties case.
A father-of-five recounts his terrifying ordeal after a 30ft tree fell on his moving van in Watford. Read his incredible story of survival and the urgent safety warnings from locals.
A major police investigation is underway after a woman's body was discovered in a suitcase near the M25 motorway in Hertfordshire. Detectives are urgently working to identify the victim and piece together the circumstances surrounding her tragic death.
Shankar, the iconic Asian elephant who captured hearts during 25 years at Washington DC's National Zoo, has passed away at approximately 48 years old, leaving behind a legacy of conservation awareness.
A shocking sinkhole incident in St Albans sees a Mini Cooper swallowed by the earth as rescue officials scramble to prevent further vehicles from falling into the crumbling cavity.
A Caribbean flamingo named Frankie has flown the coop from Whipsnade Zoo, triggering a massive search operation and raising concerns about his survival in the British wilderness.
A Conservative MP was confronted by a hunt saboteur during a constituency visit in Hertfordshire, with dramatic footage capturing the heated exchange about fox hunting legislation.
A monkey that escaped from a Mississippi zoo has been fatally shot by authorities, sparking outrage and raising serious questions about animal containment protocols.
Danielle Tara Hogan, a 37-year-old mother from Hertfordshire, has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 17 years for the brutal murder of her partner, Christopher Stapleton, in a case that has shocked the local community.