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Kennel Fire on Somerset Border Claims Four Dogs' Lives Monday, April 20, 2026 fire kennel dogs devon somerset tragedy rescue blaze emergency accident A devastating fire broke out late Sunday night in Shillingford, Devon, just minutes from the Somerset border, tragically killing four dogs housed in a kennel building. At approximately 9:35 PM on April 19, Devon and Somerset … Read More
Fatal Kennel Fire Claims Four Dogs Near Somerset Border Monday, April 20, 2026 fire kennel devon somerset dogs blaze emergency rescue accident tragedy A devastating fire destroyed a kennel building near the Somerset border overnight, resulting in the deaths of four dogs. The fire ignited around 9:35 pm on Sunday, April 19, in Shillingford, Devon, just five minutes south of … Read More
Major Dog Law Change Now in Effect, Extending to Roads and Paths Saturday, April 18, 2026 law dogs livestock fines enforcement countryside safety owners legislation paths A significant update to dog-related legislation has come into force, bringing stricter rules and harsher penalties for owners in England and Wales. The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act 2025, effective from March … Read More
'Wonderful' South West farmhouse with room for six dogs is great for all ages Sunday, April 12, 2026 farmhouse ilfracombe southwest petfriendly dogs alpacas holidayrental summer2027 family accommodation Nestled in the heart of Ilfracombe, High View Farmhouse offers a perfect getaway for families and friends seeking a spacious countryside retreat. This charming farmhouse comfortably sleeps up to 12 guests, making it ideal for … Read More
Somerset Crufts Winner Previously Convicted for Animal Cruelty Tuesday, March 10, 2026 crufts animalcruelty leecox somerset dogs rspca cockerspaniel clumberspaniel dogbreeding courtcase This year’s Best in Show winner at Crufts, Lee Cox, has a troubling past revealed: he was convicted of animal cruelty for keeping a cocker spaniel in appalling conditions at a Somerset kennel. Cox, from Somerset, won Best in … Read More