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More than 40 de-arrested after Grand National protests – animal rights group

Police arrested 118 people on Saturday after protesters tried to gain entry to the Aintree Racecourse track, delaying the start of the Grand National.

The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2023

Charity rescues 40 unwanted dogs in the middle of the night

This is the first time the charity has had more than one Newfoundland dog in their care, and they are desperate for more funds to support the expensive care such a large dog demands

Wales Online · Apr 16, 2023

Why did we protest at the Grand National? To finally make Britain talk about our treatment of animals

Society is wedded to a belief it is OK to control animals for profit. We hoped this would make people stop and think, says Alex Lockwood of Animal Rising

The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2023

Horses died at the Grand National, but are calls to end it fanciful?

Protesters scaled up their attack on the Aintree weekend, in bid to end racing for good. But, with racing still popular worldwide, what are the chances of this happening?

The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2023

Horrified mum finds four live pythons in pillowcases dumped on side of UK road

Maria Clutterbuck, 54, initially thought she had found two bags of sand in Hucclecote, Gloucester on Good Friday but was shocked to discover four adult royal pythons slithering inside

Daily Mirror · Apr 16, 2023

AP McCoy slams "attention seeking" Grand National protestors after Aintree disruption

The start of the Grand National at Aintree was delayed on Saturday after animal rights activists tried to break into the course, later taking their protests onto the M57

Daily Mirror · Apr 16, 2023

RSPCA calls for urgent review into Grand National horse deaths

The animal welfare organisation added that a “festival of racing” should “never again” end with three dead horses

Liverpool Echo · Apr 16, 2023

Lori Vallow Daybell: Timeline of ‘doomsday cult mom’s’ mystery case

After two years of delays in the trial, Lori Vallow has been found guilty of the murders of her children. But the case spans a deeply disturbing pattern of unexplained deaths and bizarre cult beliefs about killing zombies

The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2023

Horrific moment horse that died at the Grand National fell and didn't get back up

Warning: This video contains scenes of an injured animal that some may find distressing

Wales Online · Apr 16, 2023

Calls for jump racing ban after three horses die at Aintree Grand National

Hill Sixteen, Dark Raven and Envoye Special have all died at the 175th Grand National Festival at the Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool

The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2023