Animal welfare campaigners have welcomed an announcement that the, Belle Vue Greyhound Stadium in Manchester has closed its doors for the last time. Read more
A fox narrowly escaped with its life after a hunt trespassed on land that falls under the protection of the League Against Cruel Sports. Read more
Two wildlife sanctuary managers in South England have described how they face ongoing issues with hunts and their hounds trespassing on their land. Read more
Thousands of greyhounds are killed or injured on racetracks, while thousands more are kept in substandard trainers’ kennels with slim chance of a home, two animal welfare charities say. Read more
Beloved pets are the latest casualties of reckless hunting in Britain, according to figures released by a leading animal welfare charity. Read more
Animal welfare charity the League Against Cruel Sports is urging the government to stand by promises it made a year ago to increase custodial sentences for animal abusers. Read more
Mountain hare amendment to Animals and Wildlife (Penalties, Protections and Powers) (Scotland) Bill passed Read more
Farm animals, other livestock and even exotic birds are at risk from hunts as they ride across the British countryside, according to new statistics released by the League Against Cruel Sports. Read more
The owner of an animal rescue centre based in South East England has described an incident of livestock worrying by hunting hounds to the League Against Cruel Sports. Read more
The League Against Cruel Sports is today revealing the extent of illegal badger sett interference associated with ‘trail’ hunting. Read more
New figures released today by a leading animal welfare charity show how hunting with dogs is endangering lives on roads and railways in Britain. The figures have been released on the same day it was revealed the Warwickshire Hunt paid a ‘fine’ of £13,000 for allowing its dogs to roam onto a railway. Read more
Today the League Against Cruel Sports is launching a campaign to urge members of the National Trust to back a motion to ban hunting on the organisation’s land. Read more
Revive, the coalition for grouse moor reform has published its manifesto outlining a number of asks, including an end to driven grouse shooting ahead of next year’s elections. Read more
The League Against Cruel Sports says it’s ‘business as usual’ for hunts in Scotland, claiming fox hunts are riding roughshod over the law. Read more
The League Against Cruel Sports has been named as one of the best charities to work for in a prestigious new scheme. Read more
Coronavirus may have signalled an early end to the fox hunting season this year, but the blood sport is still rife 15 years after it was banned, according to new figures released today. Read more
A fox being chased by the Dulverton Farmers Foxhounds has been filmed escaping into a wildlife sanctuary which was donated by Sir Paul McCartney to the League Against Cruel Sports. Read more
Yorkshire Water, United Utilities and the National Trust estates of Marsden, Braithwaite Hall and Dark Peak should be commended for banning routine heather moor burning on their land. Read more