Bloodhounds escape the ban because they are not involved in trail hunting. They hunt the "clean boot", chasing the runners they mingle with before they set off. "We have worked very hard to be totally ...

Fox hunting was made illegal 20 years ago, but the government now plans to also ban trail hunting, where hounds follow a pre-laid scent instead of chasing a live animal. The intention is to replicate ...

A clip of Brian May condemning politicians who support fox hunting has gone viral again in the wake of the proposed ban on ...

Hundreds turned out for a New Year's Day hunt meeting against the backdrop of a potential ban on the event. The Lancashire ...

The consequences of a “poorly conceived” law to ban fox hunting have not been thought through – and would cause confusion, ...

Fox hunting was banned 20 years ago, but Labour has further pledged to ban trail hunting, where hounds follow a pre-laid scent in lieu of chasing a live animal. Critics argue the sport is being used ...

In the lead-up to Christmas, a bill to ban fox hunting was overwhelmingly defeated in the Dáil by a margin of more than four to one, with almost every member of the three largest parties voting ...

Supporters turn out for Warwickshire Hunt Christmas meets as trail ban considered - while sabs say the hunt continue to kill foxes ...

MICHAEL HEALY-RAE rounded on members of the opposition this morning amid fierce exchanges over a Bill that would outlaw fox hunting. The junior minister and Independent Kerry TD said those wanting to ...

The hunt called off the chase after being confronted by the saboteur Lynn Sawyer but appeared to be fox hunting, an activity ...