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Greyhound racing just turned 100, and says its dogs are fine. But are they?

This year, greyhound racing in Britain turns 100 years old. The first race ran on July 24 1926 in Manchester, where six dogs chased a mechanical hare around a track.

The Conversation · Sep 15

Illegal transport of greyhounds from Scotland to England revealed by activists

Scots-based trainers racing greyhounds in England are transporting dogs “illegally” and councils are failing to ensure they comply with animal…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 9, 2025

UK greyhound racing hit with drug scandal over illegal use of human ‘birth control pills’

Exclusive: Tests showing dogs swallowed contaminated substances triggered action against trainers

The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2024

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Greyhound racing ban proposed in newly published Holyrood bill

A SCOTTISH Green MSP is to publish a bill to ban greyhound racing ...

The National (Scotland) · Jan 8, 2024

Trainer Rebecca Perkins kept starving greyhounds next to dead dogs in 'disgraceful conditions'

'As we walked down the first row, we noticed nearly all of the pens had greyhounds in, several of which were deceased. There were living dogs in the kennels with the deceased dogs'

Wales Online · Jul 5, 2023

Ex-trainer of Holyrood Dog of the Year winner given lifetime ban from keeping animals

THE former owner of a Holyrood Dog of the Year award winner has been given a lifetime ban from keeping animals.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 29, 2023

Concerns about what will happen to existing track dogs as greyhound racing ban looms

Lots of people are in favour of the idea, but the issue may be more complex than you think

Wales Online · Mar 9, 2023

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Scots greyhound racing under threat amid calls for major crackdown on sport

Supporters claim animals love to race and are well looked after but a major decision next week could spell the end for it in Scotland.

Daily Record · Oct 29, 2022

Future of Lanarkshire dog track debated by Scottish Parliament committee

We told you earlier this year how 15 dogs died at Shawfield stadium over a three year span

Daily Record · Apr 26, 2022

Scotland’s only operating greyhound track 'nine times more dangerous than official venues'

Thornton track, near Kirkcaldy, Fife, is the only place to catch a race because Shawfield, near Glasgow, has been shut since lockdown.

Daily Record · Apr 24, 2022

Greyhound racing ban call as dogs found drugged with cocaine

An MSP has said he believes it is an industry that is "beyond reform"/

Daily Record · Apr 21, 2022

Greyhound racing in Scotland 'beyond reform' as some dogs 'drugged with cocaine'

Campaigners from Scotland Against Greyhound Exploitation (Sage) asked the Scottish Parliament's Rural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment Committee to call for a complete ban on the sport.

Daily Record · Apr 20, 2022

Death of 15 greyhound dogs sparks campaign to close Shawfield Stadium

Campaign groups including Against Greyhound Exploitation (SAGE) and Say No to Greyhound Racing believe it's time to shut the Shawfield gates for good in response to the shock figures.

Glasgow Live · Jan 28, 2022

Fifteen greyhounds die at Lanarkshire dog track in just three years

Now campaigners are calling for the permanent closure of Shawfield Stadium, which has been closed since the start of the pandemic

Daily Record · Jan 28, 2022

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