10th March 2026 A Stourbridge man who has admitted 18 animal cruelty charges including those against badgers has been sent to crown court for sentence. Appearing at Dudley Magistrates Court on Monday, Daniel Thomas Lea, aged 35, has admitted five offences of wilfully injuring a badger between September 10 2024 and January 28 2025 and …
Fox hunting season is over, but for the sabs, it’s just beginning
9th March 2026 The official fox hunting season may be over, but the work of the Hunt Saboteurs Association is never done. It is a 365 day commitment to keep our country’s wildlife safe. From the riverbanks of the summer mink hunts to legal battles in parliament, this is how ordinary people are standing as …
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Crufts champion dog handler has previous animal cruelty conviction
10th March 2026 Exclusive: Lee Cox, who stole the show with Clumber spaniel Bruin on Sunday, was previously found guilty on animal cruelty charges. The breeder behind Crufts 2026’s Best in Show winner has a previous conviction for animal cruelty. Lee Cox guided Clumber spaniel, Bruin, to the top spot at the dog show in …
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