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Brucella canis can spread from dogs to humans in rare cases (NationalWorld/Adobe Stock)

Explainer Three people in UK test positive for bacterial disease spreading in dogs

Asian hornets have been spotted near Dover in Kent

Government issues urgent warning after ‘killer’ Asian hornets spotted

If anyone finds dead swans, geese or other dead wild birds,report them to the Defra helpline on 03459 33 55 77

Warning after confirmed cases of bird flu at Newstead Abbey

Keepers are being reminded to keep birds indoors

Keepers of birds in Hucknall and Bulwell are being reminded to keep them indoors

More than 100 dogs were rehomed in Nottinghamshire

More than 130 dogs rehomed in Nottinghamshire in the last year by RSPCA

The measures were made per 10,000 of the population.

The 10 UK towns and cities with the worst air pollution

Nottinghamshire woodland

Nottinghamshire to see thousands of trees planted as part of £12 million plan to...

Areas of Nottinghamshire have been included under the Leicestershire licence.

Wildlife lovers shocked after badger cull extended into Nottinghamshire 'by back...

The UK Pollution Index for today (Thursday 19th March 2015)

HEALTH ALERT: Toxic smog to blanket Nottinghamshire today

A farm vehicle is hosed down as preparations begin for a cull of ducks at a farm in Nafferton, East Yorkshire operated by Cherry Valley after a bird flu outbreak. Photo: Lynne Cameron/PA Wire

VIDEO: Bird flu outbreak at Yorkshire Farm

MP visit to Doff Portland, Hucknall. l-r is Ben Shaperio Shareholder, Matt Jones MD, Mark Spencer MP, Owen Paterson MP, Graham Whyatt Chairman and Trevor Millen Non-Executive Director.

DEFRA minister’s tour of factory
A Government minister visited a Hucknall business this week that was saved from closure securing the 70 local jobs.

Rhododendron clearing at Newstead Abbey.

Newstead Abbey rhododendrons get cut back