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Olympic boxer's pet dog gets knockout view
Photo: Simon Hulme
Special TV installed in kennels

Amongst the thousands cheering on Nicola Adams in the women's boxing Olympic final this afternoon, will be one very special spectator - her pet dog.

Dexter the Doberman is currently staying in boarding kennels in the athlete's home town of Leeds, and Nicola is so keen for her dog to be able to witness her compete that she paid for him to have access to a television throughout his stay.

Sheli Dobbie, manager at the kennels, said this wasn't the first time a pet had watched TV.

She commented: "All our TVs are secured in a safe compartment within our boarding apartments and it is not uncommon for some of our customers to request a TV for their pet. However, this will certainly be a first where the dog can watch their own - especially in the Olympics - so I'm sure Dexter will be excited."

Nicola is due to fight it out for gold later today, Thursday 9 August. 

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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.