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Charity event at Hyde Park
Raising funds for London's homeless animals

The Mayhew Animal Home is to hold its Hyde Bark event in June, to raise funds and bring an array of pet-themed fun to London's most famous park.

The event will include a variety of stalls, a dog show and a sponsored walk. There will also be an agility arena, as well as a "Temptation Alley" to test the obedience of any dog.

Judging the dog show will be some of TV's most popular stars, including Jim Carter, Lesley Nicol and Peter Egan from Downton Abbey.

Other famous faces include Springwatch presenter Bill Oddie, Pet Rescue presenter Wendy Turner Webster, TV Vet Marc Abraham and actresses Helen George and Imelda Staunton.

Funds raised at the event will go towards caring for homeless animals at The Mayhew's rescue centre, based in London. Last year's Hyde Bark saw more than 400 people in attendance and raised nearly £20,000 for the charity.

"I've been an avid supporter of The Mayhew for many years now as I wholeheartedly believe it is essential for the charity to be able to continue its vital work in the heart of London, rescuing and rehoming animals in need," said actor Peter Egan.

"I am delighted to be able to judge at the Hyde Bark dog show and do my part to help raise awareness for The Mayhew and the dogs still awaiting new homes."

Hyde Bark will take place at London's Hyde Park from 10am to 5pm on Sunday, June 9. Registration for the dog show begins at 9am.

To register for the sponsored walk, call 020 8968 2445 or email The Mayhew.

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Birmingham Dogs Home makes urgent appeal

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 Birmingham Dogs Home has issued an urgent winter appeal as it faces more challenges over the Christmas period.

The rescue centre has seen a dramatic increase in dogs coming into its care, and is currently caring for over 200 dogs. With rising costs and dropping temperatures, the charity is calling for urgent support.

It costs the charity £6,000 per day to continue its work.

Fi Harrison, head of fundraising and communications, said: "It's heart-breaking for our team to see the conditions some dogs arrive in. We really are their last chance and hope of survival."

More information about the appeal can be found here. 

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Avian flu confirmed at premises in Cornwall

A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been detected in commercial poultry at a premises near Rosudgeon, Cornwall.

All poultry on the infected site will be humanely culled, and a 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been put in place. Poultry and other captive birds in the 3km protection zone must be housed.

The case is the second avian flu case confirmed in commercial poultry this month. The H5N5 strain was detected in a premises near Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, in early November. Before then, the disease had not been confirmed in captive birds in England since February.

The UK chief veterinary officer has urged bird keepers to remain alert and practise robust biosecurity.

A map of the disease control zones can be found here.