Animals

More support is needed for farmers in Norfolk and Suffolk facing the blue tongue disease among livestock, according to the bishop.

The RSPCA is appealing for information after four kittens were abandoned in a field.

Restricted zones have been put in place covering Norfolk and Suffolk after several cases of bluetongue virus were confirmed.

A village road has seen feathered figures flocking to it as a ‘bird Banksy’ continues to strike.

A dog owner has praised cardiology specialists at a pioneering vets for saving her puppy’s life.

A former farmer’s wife has returned to the place that she called home for many years, thanks to a special trip organised by her care home.

A beehive project that has become the heart of its community has celebrated its 10th anniversary.

A pair of senior field officers at the UK’s largest horse welfare charity have won a national award, recognising more than 50 years of service.

Residents and visitors to Diss are being asked to stop feeding the town’s wildlife as it is contributing to a growing number of rats.

A dog charity has welcomed a recovering Olympian shot putter to put their canines through their paces, while still working on her sporting career.

A popular sculpture trail has expanded into another town this year, taking even more people for a walk on the wild side.

An animal welfare charity has praised one of its volunteers for continually going above and beyond in caring for its dogs.

A pair of farmers have thanked people after a ‘pig experience’ venture has exploded in popularity and is helping them buy a new tractor.

Keepers have welcomed a pair of new animals to Banham Zoo in the hope of helping an international breeding programme.

A mobile zoo offered school children a chance to meet a host of animals, including a tarantula, a scorpion and a lesser bamboo rat.

A schoolboy with a taste for adventure put any fears to one side to swim alongside some of the natural world’s most fascinating creatures.

A horse charity opened its doors to welcome families big and small during half term week for its ‘Wacky Wednesdays’.

A man, who has opened up his family home to help man’s best friend, has thanked supporters for getting behind his fledgling doggy day care business.

Hundreds of runners took part in the first Banham Zoo 5km run last weekend, cheered on by almost as many spectators.

Diss Corn Hall, Banham Zoo and The English Distillery in Roudham are crowned best in Norfolk.