A rampaging bull that had escaped from its enclosure and began “charging” at people in Cheshire has been shot dead by firearms police.
Just before 9am yesterday (19 April), a large bull is thought to have escaped from its enclosure, gotten itself into what was described as an “agitated” state, and began to go on a rampage through the quiet Cheshire town of Haslington.
Police and residents say the bull began “charging” near a local primary school.
With the bull posing a real risk to the public and an “immediate threat” to safety, police said they feared a “serious accident” could occur if they did not intervene, and although attempts to secure the bull were made at first, they were unfortunately unsuccessful.
In a decision that is “never taken lightly”, officers claimed they had no choice but to kill the animal “before anyone was seriously hurt”.
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Rampaging bull shot dead by police after ‘charging’ near primary school in Cheshire / Credit: Google Maps
Relaying the events as they happened, a spokesperson for Cheshire Police said: “Local officers and firearms officers attended the scene, and local residents – including the nearby school – were advised to stay inside as the bull in its agitated state posed an immediate threat to their safety.
“There was also a real risk of the bull escaping onto the main road and surrounding housing estates which could have caused a serious accident.
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“Officers with the help of the owner attempted to secure the bull but the owner was unable to do so and the immediate danger to the public and the officers was high. A decision had to be made to dispatch the animal before anyone was seriously hurt.
“This decision is never taken lightly and the main focus here was to protect residents, some of whom were dropping children off at the nearby school.”
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Comedy legend Peter Kay is set to return home to the Bolton Albert Halls for four very special hometown shows in this summer, marking his first performances at the venue more than two decades.
Taking to the very stage where he recorded the UK’s biggest-selling stand-up DVD, it’s set to be a proper nostalgic homecoming for one of Britain’s most beloved comedians.
The summer shows – which are taking place from 9 – 11 July 2026, even including a matinee performance – this is a rare chance for local fans to be part of something incredibly special, with all funds raised going to Bolton Hospice.
But, there’s a bit of a catch… you’ll only be able to get tickets if you live in Bolton (and some parts of Bury), as it’s strictly limited to BL postcodes.
Peter Kay Live at the Bolton Albert Halls – 2026 Dates
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After the recent meningitis B outbreak in Kent last month raised the conversation of mass contagion once again, of course following the COVID-19 pandemic, a new YouGov survey of more than 1,000 NHS workers has now uncovered how well prepared staff in the health service think it is for another global pandemic.
The results show that 69% of staff surveyed think the health service is ‘poorly prepared’ for another pandemic, and to make matters worse, 26% of those even say it’s ‘very poorly’ prepared.
Only one in five (22%) think the NHS is could properly handle another pandemic, but statistically, YouGov claims none of those surveyed said it’s ‘very well’ prepared.
Seven in 10 NHS workers think the health service is ‘poorly prepared’ for another pandemic / Credit: Pxhere | Rawpixel
When workers were asked how the NHS’s level of preparedness now compares to prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, 41% did concede that they think it is better prepared now than 2020, however 37% admitted they think it’s no better prepared.
16% actively think it’s less well-prepared now than it was prior to 2020.
This marked a new era of ‘transparency’ and ‘accountability’ in the NHS, with the league tables delivering on the Government’s promise to drive up standards, tackle variation in care, and ensure people get the high-quality service they rightly expect.
Every trust in England – from urgent and emergency care, through to elective operations and mental health services – will now be ranked quarterly against ‘clear and consistent’ standards.
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