Grand National shame as horse Up For Review is killed at the first fence
Chaos at the first fence in the Grand National resulted in race horse Up For Review being brought down by a fallen horse.
Posted 06 Apr 2019
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Grand National Race Meeting kills two horses on second day – Animal Aid asks people not to bet on the Grand National tomorrow
Amid pitiful scenes of suffering on racing’s most notorious racecourse, campaign group, Animal Aid, is calling on the public to not bet on tomorrow’s Grand National.
Posted 05 Apr 2019
As the notorious Grand National looms, pressure builds for a new regulator to protect horses
In the wake of three horse deaths at the recent Cheltenham Festival and ahead of the Grand National meeting which starts on 4 April, national campaigning group, Animal Aid, has renewed its call for a...
Posted 25 Mar 2019
‘Adopt a more plant-based diet to save the planet’, says the UN

A new report by the UN’s Global Environment Outlook (GEO) makes it very clear that there must be a global shift in eating habits if we are to protect the environment. 

Posted 18 Mar 2019
Pressure builds on Cheltenham and the British Horseracing Authority to suspend racing as three horses killed
On the last day of the Cheltenham Festival, two more horses have lost their lives, one of whom died in the Cheltenham Gold Cup.
Posted 15 Mar 2019
Calls to stop racing as horse is killed at the Cheltenham Festival
National animal campaign group, Animal Aid, is calling for racing at Cheltenham to be immediately suspended after the death of race horse Ballyward on the first day of the 2019 meeting.
Posted 12 Mar 2019
Victory for birds and the people of Wales – as Court rejects shoot lobby’s challenge
Animal Aid is celebrating a decision by Cardiff Administrative Court to uphold a ban on shooting birds on public land in Wales, despite a legal challenge by shooting lobby groups.
Posted 12 Mar 2019
National animal rights group calls on public to boycott the Cheltenham Festival
In the lead-up to the 2019 Cheltenham Festival, Animal Aid is calling for punters to boycott the Festival following an horrific death toll in 2018.
Posted 11 Mar 2019
Grey squirrel rescue and release licences extended
The government have extended licences to rescue and release grey squirrels until October 2019, but squirrels still need your help.
Posted 01 Mar 2019
Situation for wild boar in the UK is becoming increasingly dire
With natural habitats dwindling, and wildlife suffering from human intervention, it is remarkable that wild boar can survive and thrive. We should protect the boar, not demonise and persecute them.
Posted 01 Mar 2019
