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Average bills for UK households with children and pets have jumped by nearly £500 per month, according to a survey for Royal London.

Animal rights organisations are concerned pets could be killed during event and animals could suffer ‘prolonged’ deaths

A total of three horses died across three days of racing at Aintree in ­Liverpool last week. Hill Sixteen, owned by Jimmy Fyffe, fell at the first fence on Saturday, suffering terminal injuries

His funeral will take place on April 20 followed by a private memorial at his favourite safari park

Animal rights activists delayed the start of the Grand National race at Aintree on Saturday, with Merseyside Police eventually making 118 arrests amid ugly scenes

Security at the Derby and Royal Ascot will be stepped up amid fears that animal rights activists will strike again after disrupting the Grand National, the Guardian understands

My Lovely Horse Rescue is calling for the establishment of a Garda Animal Welfare Unit to ensure there are fines and prosecutions for people mistreating animals.

People hunting for sport in northern Lebanon used automatic rifles to massacre dozens of rare wild birds traveling through the region on their migration route to Europe. Lebanese animal rights activists have denounced the cruelty of these hunters who slaughter these protected species with total impunity “for fun".

As spring flowers continue to bloom there are actually certain plants that dog owners need to be aware of to avoid their furry friend becoming unwell.