A bird flu prevention zone has been imposed across England, with strict hygiene standards enforced for all bird keepers due to the increasing number of avian influenza cases. The measures include enhanced biosecurity measures and a housing order for birds, with a focus on minimizing contact with wild birds, cleaning and disinfecting, and keeping different bird species separate. The UK Chief Veterinary Officer has urged bird keepers to remain vigilant and report any signs of disease promptly, with the prevention zone in place until further notice and extended in some counties.
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Pakowhai Rd fire, Hastings: Porcelain bust of late husband found among the ruins
A Hastings woman, Heather Gregory, lost her home and dog, Tonic, in a fire that occurred while she was away on holiday. She received the distressing news from a neighbor while in Wellington, learning that fire engines were at her residence on Pakowhai Rd, where she had lived for 40 years. Despite the tragedy, she described one of the items found in the ruins as “the miracle piece,” as she copes with the loss of...
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