For many, university is a time for trying new things, and given that you have more control over the food you buy and eat than ever before, it’s the ideal opportunity to give veganism a...
Posted 18 Dec 2015
On Sunday 20 December, the now retired jockey Tony (AP) McCoy will receive a BBC ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ for his contribution to sport.
Posted 17 Dec 2015
Tens of thousands of pheasants are bred every year for Welsh shoots, operating on Natural Resources Wales land.
Posted 15 Dec 2015
A report in the 'Daily Mirror' (December 14 2015) describes the horrific ordeal faced by hundreds of turkeys who were being transported to slaughter when the lorry that was carrying them fell on its side...
Posted 14 Dec 2015
The last few days have provided a stark reminder about the unofficial victims of the animal farming industry.
Posted 10 Dec 2015
Two stories in the news today emphasise the urgent need to drop animal products and adopt a cruelty-free vegan diet. Speaking at the climate change talks in Paris, Arnold Schwarzenegger has urged the public to...
Posted 08 Dec 2015
The recent devastating floods in parts of Northern England have resulted in a massive collaborative effort to save the lives and property of those affected.
Posted 07 Dec 2015
As world leaders meet in Paris to discuss climate change, we wonder if they will mention one of the biggest causes of greenhouse gas emissions – animal farming.
Posted 30 Nov 2015
A new report from Oxford University has shown that discarded lead shot kills around 100,000 wetland birds every year – and that eating birds contaminated with lead shot is worse for human health than previously...
Posted 26 Nov 2015
As the Christmas period draws nearer, we have seen a rise in the amount of local authorities and businesses using live animals in displays. The consequence is that wild animals such as reindeer and penguins...
Posted 24 Nov 2015