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Young volunteer to receive award
Image: Daniel McGuire and Belle
17-year-old to be presented with award next month

 The dedication and reliability of a young volunteer is to be recognised with a special award next month, it has been announced. 17-year-old Daniel McGuire from Maidstone in Kent is to be recognised by the Cinnamon Trust as their Young Volunteer of the Year 2012.

He has been a volunteer for the Trust for two years, and throughout 2012 was one of a team of volunteers who ensured a Collie cross named Belle was walked daily. Belle's owner Joyce suffers from dementia, and although she is unable to give her walks, she gains a great deal of joy from her faithful companion.

Daniel, who walks Belle twice a week, said: "I started as part of my Duke of Edinburgh award but liked it so much that I carried on! I'm glad I can help as Belle is a great dog."

The Cinnamon Trust and Young Kennel Club work together to encourage young people to help frail, older people who love their dogs but are unable to fully care for their companion themselves. Commenting on the decision to award the trophy to Daniel, Founder and Chief Executive of the Trust Mrs Averil Jarvis said:

"Daniel's level of commitment and absolute reliability tipped the balance in his favour ahead of several other strong candidates for this award."

Daniel will receive his prestigious award at Crufts next month on 9 March at 11:30am.

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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.