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Raft race supports dogs
Event to raise money for Dogs for the Disabled

 An annual raft race in its 37th year has chosen to support Dogs for the Disabled at this year's event, which is to be held on Sunday, June 23.

The race has been held each year since 1976, missing only one event in 2001 due to the foot-and-mouth epidemic.

Over the years the event has raised £600,000 for various charities, and it is hoped that £18,000 will be raised this year for Dogs for the Disabled, a charity that trains assistance dogs.

Organised by the Wellesbourne and Shakespeare Lions clubs, the race will cover seven miles between Wasperton and Stratford, crossing two weirs along the river Avon.

Actor and vice patron of Dogs for the Disabled, Brian Blessed, will be attending to show his support for this year's teams.

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Image: Brian Blessed with Dogs for the Disabled puppy

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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.