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BBC News
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Car accident saves Jamie the lamb from slaughter
A lamb has been saved from slaughter after escaping and being hit by a is currently paralysed in his rear legs but Brinsley Animal Rescue hopes he will make a recovery and then be rehomed as a might have to use a wheelchair if he does not regain the use of his legs but the Nottinghamshire-based team said he will still be able to live a long and happy are normally slaughtered when they are about six months old. "All the signs at the moment are positive," said Jon Beresford, who runs the rescue centre."There's no spinal damage, and he has got reflexes in both those back legs."With physiotherapy and with time he stands a realistic chance of recovery." The centre was contacted on Friday by vets in Sheffield, where Jamie had been taken after his did not have a tag on his ear, meaning the farmer could not be traced."The people who found the lamb tried to find where he had come from but he was nowhere near any fields," said Mr vets X-rayed Jamie but could not find any major internal issues, so they asked Brinsley Animal Rescue to take him vets have now examined Jamie and it is thought his paralysis might be caused by a displaced lumbar disc, or a burst blood vessel, either of which could be pushing on the sciatic nerve. "Because the lamb is still young and still growing, he can recover from both of those," Mr Beresford said."If Jamie makes a full recovery we will rehome him as a pet, to live with other sheep."Mr Beresford said there were also rescue centres that have disabled lambs who "live amazing lives in wheelchairs and still fly around".Brinsley Animal Rescue itself has a number of disabled former farm animals, including a blind cow and a cow with a jaw deformity who struggles to eat."People feel sorry for them but that challenge has saved their lives," said Jon."Similarly, Jamie would have been killed and on somebody's plate in another three or four months."Now he's hopefully going to live the rest of his life free."
Sky News
17-06-2025
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Dozens to be rehomed and building earmarked for demolition after fatal Perth fire
Dozens of families are to be rehomed and a four-storey building demolished following a fatal fire in Perth. A man was pronounced dead at the scene after emergency crews were called to the blaze on the corner of Scott Street and South Street during the early hours of Saturday. An eight-year-old girl and 27-year-old man were taken to hospital for treatment, while two firefighters also received medical attention after sustaining injuries. Perth and Kinross Council told Sky News the local authority is looking to accommodate around 50 families in the aftermath of the fire. Eric Drysdale, deputy leader of the council, said structural engineers have deemed the entire building unsafe and unsalvageable. The councillor said: "As things stand, the building is a serious risk to health and safety. Unfortunately, this means that the whole building will require complete demolition." The work is expected to take around 24 weeks for completion. Councillor Drysdale added: "But it is possible that it could be concluded earlier if there are no complications." A number of neighbours in surrounding properties have also been asked to vacate during the building works to ensure their safety. The council said it is seeking support from local landlords and Airbnb owners to help provide alternative housing for those affected. While it is expected some householders will be able to move back into their homes after 16 weeks once the building is brought down to a safe height, others who live in an adjacent block will have to be rehoused for the entire duration of the works. Others who live further away from the fire site but are still inside the cordon will be allowed back into their homes "soon", according to the council. Pedestrian and traffic access to parts of Scott Street and South Street will also be closed off during the works, which the council accepts will cause "significant disruption" in the city centre. The local authority said buses will be re-routed, with temporary stops put in place. It has also pledged to support businesses affected by the road closures. Councillor Drysdale added: "The people of Perth and local businesses have responded to this sad event with huge compassion and generosity. "It has been heartening to see our local community pull together to help people at their time of greatest need. "We would appreciate everyone's ongoing cooperation and understanding as we deal with this difficult situation." Meantime, a joint investigation launched by Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) continues. A temporary airspace restriction - which includes drones - has been implemented across the area until 1pm on Wednesday. Chief Superintendent Nicola Russell, divisional commander for Tayside, said enquiries remain ongoing to establish the cause of the fire.
BBC News
16-06-2025
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Dozens to be rehomed as Perth fire flat faces demolition
Dozens of residents will need to be rehomed in the aftermath of a fatal flat fire in officials told BBC Scotland News the entire building on the corner of Scott Street and South Street must be demolished as a result of the Eric Drysdale, deputy leader of Perth and Kinross Council, said 50 families of varying sizes were affected and significant disruption in the area would last for months. A man died and several others, including an eight-year-old girl, were injured in the fire, which broke out at about 01:50 on Saturday. Cllr Drysdale said the building suffered a heavy amount of structural said: "The whole building will have to come down, every bit of it. "It's a large building with four flats above and shops underneath. The whole of it is a goner, I'm afraid."It's essential the demolition takes place as safely as possible and that means disruption to traffic and businesses and residents for a prolonged period." Residents who had lived in the building will not be able to collect any possessions that survived the blaze others in surrounding properties face "being displaced for a prolonged period", Cllr Drysdale added: "That will involve them being rehoused as locally as possible. "Around 50 families will be rehomed, ranging from one to three or four people [in each family].Cllr Drysdale said the local authority would have to "step up" to support those affected, and asked any landlords with available properties to contact the council if they could around the area will likely be closed for Sunday Kieran Gibson and partner Ellen Fulton told BBC Scotland News that they lost nearly all their possessions in the fire, and were staying with family Gibson said he feared having to make the choice between jumping out the window and staying in the flat and risking being burnt to death as the flames took hold. The couple were rescued about 25 minutes after raising the alarm with emergency Drysdale said it was still too early to speculate on the cause of the fire.A temporary rest centre has been set up at the city's North Inch community from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service worked through the night into Saturday morning to extinguish the firefighters, one of whom was struck by falling masonry, were given medical treatment.
BBC News
08-05-2025
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Carlisle animal charity doubles rehoming of cats and dogs
Charity doubles rehoming of cats and dogs Oak Tree has rehomed 101 cats and dogs in the first four months of the year An animal charity which has seen its pet rehoming numbers double said it was prompted to take action after feedback from potential owners on adoption challenges. Oak Tree Animals' Charity, based near Carlisle, said adoptions of cats and dogs increased to 101 in the first four months of 2025, up from 50 in the same period last year. It said it had overhauled the way it handles adoptions, with animals now rehomed in as little as one or two weeks rather than the average of three months. Debbie Wicks, from the charity, said: "Unfortunately we were getting a bit of negative feedback from the community that it was too hard to try and adopt, so we've brought in speeded-up procedures."
