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While Ashley, whose rapper name is Wyless Man, was previously defiant about the new laws, now he "couldn't support them enough," after his dogs fatally attacked grandmother Esther Martin

Animal rights groups including the RSPCA and the Dogs Trust have hit out after the Government failed to live up to its pledge to ban electric shock collars on February 1

The patient, who wasn't identified, caught a bug after his dog licked him, leaving him with developed pneumonia and sepsis as a result - but fortunately, he made a "good recovery" six months later

Tory strategists seriously believe they might win the next election, if only they cut taxes, stop the boats, or something something blah blah. Fleet Street Fox argues a £1m cheque for every voter would still make no difference

A number of shocking dog attacks have taken place over the last few years, with several people killed by American XL Bully dogs, from 17 months to 84-years-old

Getagin, co-owned by the top golfer, was leading the field in the closing bumper race at Musselburhg with the winning post in sight when he broke down

Walnut, a popular crane at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, chose one of the attraction's workers as her mate and built up a cult following because of it

Flaco became a social media star and has a flock of followers since fleeing from New York City's Central Park Zoo and after one year of freedom, the beloved bird is thriving in the urban wilds

There were eight XL Bully dogs in the house where 68-year-old Esther Martin was mauled to death on Sunday as she visited her grandson who witnessed the terrifying attack

Mike Tindall has revealed that his pampered pooches are often accompanied to the toilet with his father-in-law Mark Phillips - who occasionally does his own tinkle in the night

Esther Martin, 68, was killed during the attack in Jaywick, Essex, whilst visiting the house which was holding two adult 'XL Bullies' and a litter of six puppies

Esther Martin, 68, was visiting the house of the man who owned the dogs in Jaywick, Essex, to see her 11-year-old grandson, who was in his care when the incident took place.

The arrival of Homo sapiens in cold northern latitudes was found to have taken place several thousand years before Neanderthals disappeared in south west Europe

Plans to build an enormous salmon farm in Cleethorpes - thought to be one of the largest in Europe - are being opposed by locals and activists who say the facility is endangering local wildlife

Essex Police were called to a property near Clacton-on-Sea shortly after 4pm on Saturday where they found Esther Martin, 68, seriously wounded before she died at the scene

The grieving family of Esther Martin, who was killed in a dog attack in Jaywick, Essex yesterday, says the animals' owner ignored warnings that they were dangerous

The grandson of Esther Martin came out "shouting for help" as two dogs attacked and killed his grandmother in Jaywick, Essex where a man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous dog offences

A man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous dogs offences after a horrific attack killed grandmother Esther Martin, 68, in Jaywick, Essex, police have announced

When a man found what he thought was an 'abandoned puppy' on the side of a road and decided to look after it, he got a bit of a shock when he discovered it wasn't actually a dog after all

The bald eagles Jackie and Shadow have a large worldwide fan base that follows them around the clock on a live webcam, and stans are hoping that this year's new eggs will hatch. The pair's two eggs from the previous year didn't hatch

Horses trained by Willie Mullins took all four of the Grade One races on day one of Leopardstown's Dublin Racing Festival. Galopin Des Champs completed the set after wins for Dancing City, Kargese and Il Etait Temps

A pigeon captured by Indian officers in Mumbai and accused of espionage has been freed after eight months in captivity, after it was revealed to be a racing bird from Taiwan

The cub was seen being driven along a busy street in a luxury car in Thailand - now, three people are reportedly facing charges of illegal possession of a wild animal

There are a number of animals that may be consigned to history this year due to both human-induced and natural factors - some of them have an estimated population of less than 10

This year Phil the groundhog supposedly saw his shadow, meaning an early spring is a potential. But Phil has a chequered history regarding his weather forecasts.