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Woman, 19, killed in Essex dog attack named as Jamie-Lea Biscoe
Police arrest man, 37, on suspicion of being in charge of dog dangerously out of control and causing injury resulting in deathA 19-year-old woman who died after a dog attack in Essex has been named by police as Jamie-Lea Biscoe. Police said the victim was found with serious injuries by emergency services after they were called to a property in Long Hide, in the village of Leaden Roding, at 10.45pm on Friday. Biscoe was pronounced dead at the scene. A 37-year-old man from Dunmow, who was arres...
On the hunt for sand dollars
In Florida, correspondent Martha Teichner goes searching for sand dollars – cousins of sea urchins and sea stars – with naturalist Kristen Williams (a.k.a. The Seashell Mermaid). She also goes to the California Academy of Sciences' Steinhart Aquarium in San Francisco to learn what makes these sea creatures so special.
Mirror meets pups saved from horror China meat trade as they arrive in UK
EXCLUSIVE: Mirror meets pups saved from horror China meat trade as they arrive in UK British disabled dog charity Broken Biscuits and two Surrey-based vets have rescued 12 disabled dogs destined for the meat trade in ChinaCommentsNewsSaskia Rowlands News Reporter15:00, 12 Apr 2026View 5 ImagesGolden Lab Summer was badly beaten in China(Image: Paul David Drabble)Playing in a luscious green paddock, golden Lab Summer is a million miles from her previous life.The disabled pup, like many animals in...
Woman killed in dog attack at house named locally
Woman killed in dog attack at house named locally36 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleFacebookJamie-Lea Biscoe was pronounced dead at the scene on Friday A woman who died following a dog attack at a house has been named locally as Jamie-Lea Biscoe.Essex Police was called to Long Hide, in the village of Leaden Roding, near Dunmow, at 22:45 BST on Friday and found a 19-year-old woman with serious injuries.Despite "the best efforts of emergency services", she was pronounced de...
Baby elephant hit by train and paralysed walks again after surprising invention
EXCLUSIVE: Baby elephant hit by train and paralysed walks again after surprising inventionAn orphaned baby elephant whose mother died when they were hit by a train has been rescued - thanks to custom made boots from a British and Indian wildlife charityCommentsNewsSarah Arnold and Hannah Britt, Senior Reporter Mirror Features10:00, 12 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesBani wearing her bespoke boots, which have allowed the orphaned elephant to walk againProudly trotting around her enclosure in her faux leathe...
Parrot goes for 15-minute underwater ride in homemade submarine
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Grandmother's chilling revelation as huge dog kills girl, 19
Grandmother's chilling revelation as huge dog kills girl, 19Jamie Lee Briscoe, 19, was mauled to death by a seven-year-old lurcher, according to one social media user, who said the dog had once 'slept on my granddaughter's bed'NewsLiam Doyle07:28, 12 Apr 2026Updated 07:38, 12 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesJamie Lee Briscoe has been named locally as the teen who died following the horror attack(Image: Facebook/ Tina Wells)A killer dog that mauled a 19-year-old girl to death was a treas...
Seven-foot statue unveiled honoring Magawa, award-winning rat who found more than 100 landmines in Cambodia
A landmine-sniffing rat who won a gold medal for "life-saving devotion to duty" in Cambodia has been honored with a massive stone statue.Magawa, a rat who gained fame in the country for sniffing out more than 100 mines (more than 1.5 million square feet) in his five-year career — more than any other rat in the country — retired in 2021 and died at eight years old in 2022.The African giant pouched rat was trained by the Belgian charity APOPO to use his keen sense of smell to sniff out landmines a...
Woman's utter shock as her beloved puppy is found ALIVE five years after she escaped from backyard
Michelle Bluestone was reunited with her dog in what she called a 'miracle' five years after the pet vanished from her backyard and was presumed dead.
Why a pet duck has become the must-have animal accessory for the rich and famous
A growing number of celebrities are getting ducks, including Stacey Solomon, 36, who recently introduced her Instagram followers to two new additions: Daisy and Delilah Solomon-Swash.
Scottish election 2026: How tax and welfare are shaping the vote
Scottish election 2026: How tax and welfare are shaping the vote13 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJames CookScotland editorBBCBBC Scotland went to Inverclyde to see how the issues were affecting peopleElections to the Scottish Parliament have always been about schools and hospitals but this time the vote will be about tax and welfare too.In recent years Scotland has struck out on a different path to the rest of the UK when it comes to income tax and social security.This shift bega...
Fur flies over plans for dog hotel in posh area of London - as locals fear 'torturous' noise of howling animals would be 'unbearable' at night
Fur flies over plans for dog hotel in posh area of London - as locals fear 'torturous' noise of howling animals would be 'unbearable' at nightGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREEDo YOU have a story? E-mail: shannon.mcguigan@dailymail.co.uk By SHANNON MCGUIGAN, NEWS REPORTER Published: 21:50, 11 April 2026 | Updated: 21:50, 11 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Washington officials say 21 dead canines that washed ashore were foxes, solving local mystery
Animals were used legally as fishing bait, sheriff’s office confirms after incident shook locals in Guemes IslandA Washington state sheriff’s office says it has solved the mystery of nearly two dozen dead canines who washed ashore recently.The animals were foxes being used legally as bait for fishing operations, the Skagit county sheriff’s office said on Friday. Continue reading...
Woman, 19, mauled to death by 'family pet' pictured as tributes pour in
Woman, 19, mauled to death by 'family pet' pictured as tributes pour inJamie-Lea Biscoe, 19, has been named by friends and family online as the victim who was horrifically mauled to death by a dog in Leaden Roding, Essex, on Friday nightNewsTim Hanlon News Reporter19:08, 11 Apr 2026Updated 19:20, 11 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesJamie-Lea Biscoe, 19, has been named by friends and family as the victim of the horrific attack(Image: Facebook/ Tina Wells)Tributes have poured in for a teenager who w...
Revealed: Woman, 19, killed by dog attack in house 'fell victim to family pet that slept on her bed'
Pictured: Woman, 19, killed in dog attack after being attacked by 'family pet that slept on her bed'By SOPHIE CARLIN, REPORTER and ELIZABETH HAIGH, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER and NOOR QURASHI, NEWS REPORTER Published: 18:03, 11 April 2026 | Updated: 18:09, 11 April 2026 e-mail
Tributes paid to 'well liked' woman, 19, killed in suspected dog attack
A 19-year-old woman has died after a suspected dog attack in Leaden Roding, Essex, with a 37-year-old man arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control and causing injury resulting in death
Did any horses die in the Grand National? Everything we know after big race at Aintree
Did any horses die in the Grand National? Everything we know after big race at AintreeThe 2026 Grand National is now complete with I Am Maximus emerging as the winner once moreCommentsSportNick Murphy Assistant Editor 16:45, 11 Apr 2026Updated 16:54, 11 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesThe 2026 Grand National is now completeThe 2026 Grand National has finished. The world's most iconic race, which was reduced from 40 runners to 34 to enhance equine and participant welfare in 2024, was won this year by I...
19-year-old woman dies after dog attack in Essex
Police have arrested a man on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control and causing injury resulting in deathA 19-year-old woman has died after being attacked by a dog at a property in Essex.Police have arrested a 37-year-old man on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control and causing injury resulting in death, after the incident on Friday. He is now in police custody. Continue reading...
BREAKING: Grand National horse Get On George tragically dies as Aintree rocked by heartbreaking news
Grand National horse Get On George tragically dies as Aintree rocked by heartbreaking newsGet on George was tragically put down after being pulled up in the second race of the final day of the Grand National FestivalCommentsSportScott Trotter Sports Writer13:44, 11 Apr 2026Updated 13:58, 11 Apr 2026View ImageGet on George was pulled up in the second race of the day(Image: PA Wire)Get on George has been 'humanely euthanised' after pulling up in the second race of the day at Aintree. The...
Teenager killed in fatal dog attack at house
Teenager killed in fatal dog attack at house6 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAlex PopeEssex PoliceEmergency services were called to Leaden Roding, near Dunmow, Essex, on Friday evening A teenager has died following a dog attack at a house in Essex.Police were called to Long Hide, in the village of Leaden Roding, near Dunmow, at 22:45 BST on Friday and found a 19-year-old woman with serious injuries.Despite "the best efforts of emergency services", she was pronounced dead...