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The deaths of two foxes, four rabbits and a badger all found dead in a lay-by with dog attack-like wounds could have been caused by illegal hunting. (RSPCA/SWNS)

2 foxes, 4 rabbits & badger found dead: RSPCA launch investigation

A severed cat's head found in a London children's playground could be the work of the infamous “UK Animal Killer” - five years after the police investigation was closed.

Severed cat head found in playground reignites UK Animal Killer fears

Red Squirrel Appreciation Day 2023: Do they still exist in the UK and where can I see them?

Red Squirrel Appreciation Day: Where in UK to see the native species

Leicester City legend, Wes Morgan, promotes the Rainbows Hospice Superdraw

Foxes legend supports hospice charity's fundraiser

The young Melton Foxes.

Melton Town Foxes lift the Warner Trophy

Leicestershire's Ben Mike. Photo: Getty Images

Middlesex close in on victory over Leicestershire

Jamie How, shows off the replica FA Cup trophy he is displaying in the window of his Melton shop, How Sweet EMN-211105-132331001

Melton shopkeeper shows off the FA Cup

Mark Baber for Leicestershire County Cricket Club

Running Foxes show their support for diversity in cricket

Demarai Gray. Photo: GettyImages

Foxes and Riders support forces

Melton pensioner Graham Shaw celebrates having his wallet anonymously sent back to him after he lost it in the town with £105 cash and a Leicester City FC season ticket inside EMN-190521-120700001

Melton pensioner thanks anonymous person who returned his lost wallet stuffed wi...

An artist's impression of the indoor pitch at Leicester City FC's new training ground near Seagrave EMN-190304-171603001

Work starts on new £100M Leicester City FC training ground near Melton
Work has started near Seagrave to build a new £100milion training ground for Leicester City FC’s Premier League superstars

An artist's impression of the proposed new indoor pitch at Leicester City FC's planned new training ground near Seagrave EMN-180829-102419001

Residents object to planned £100m Leicester City FC training ground near Melton

Melton RFC Foxes bounced back from defeat to chalk up four straight wins EMN-180105-122316002

Melton RFC U11s bounce back with impressive run on county stage

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Creed and Young star as Melton Foxes dent Mowbray Rangers title hopes

Melton Foxes U18s end superb season with final flourish

Melton Foxes Under 18s with Colin Wilkinson of sponsors Planet-X (right). Missing from picture is Jimmi Cox of sponsors BAC Electricals EMN-170228-170637002

Melton Foxes seal top five spot in Premier

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Melton Foxes U18s top four hopes hit by Blaby firepower

Melton Foxes U18s ease past lowly Whitwick

Shaun Smith was the Melton Times Footballer of the Year last June. Pictured with finalists Jack Baker (right) and Graham Wells (left), and Marshall Bradley of Specsavers EMN-170124-155141002

Melton Foxes U18s complete Anstey double

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Smith brace helps Melton Foxes U18s see off Birstall

LOROS patient Brian Kettell, from Melton, with Leicester City FC players Yohan Benalouane and Bartosz Kapustka and club ambassador Alan Birchenall and the Premier League trophy EMN-161220-131202001

Melton hospice patient Brian meets Leicester City FC heroes

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Melton Foxes push champions all the way

Before kick-off. Leicester City versus Club Brugge at the King Power Stadium PHOTO: Supplied

Wreake Valley Academy students wave Champions League centre circle flag at Leice...

Melton Foxes U18s stunned by Blaby turnaround

Melton Foxes Under 18s left frustrated at unbeaten Birstall

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Foxes beaten after two players are red carded

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Melton Foxes U18s impress against reigning champions

The front cover of 5000-1 The Leicester City Story EMN-160526-122545001

Melton Sports to host '˜5000-1 The Leicester City Story' book signing event
Melton Sports on King Street will be hosting a book signing for '˜5000-1 The Leicester City Story' on Saturday, June 11.

Melton firm Saint-Gobain PAM UK has produced a manhole cover bearing the Leicester City Football Club logo to mark the Foxes' amazing Premier League title win EMN-160525-174309001

Melton company make commemorative manhole cover to mark Foxes' Premier League tr...

Leicester City and Vardy's Melton party win the internet

The celebrations in full swing in Melton EMN-160305-000826001

UPDATE: Dancing in the streets of Melton as Leicester City win the Premier Leagu...

Dancing in Melton in celebration of Leicester City's victory.

Dancing in the streets of Melton as Leicester City wins the league

Leicester City Football Club manager Claudio Ranieri, above, and Melton man and Foxes fan Basil Melnyckyj (90), below EMN-160415-180017001

Ninety-year-old Leicester City fan, from Melton, is a dead ringer for Foxes mana...

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Melton Foxes U17s put six past rivals Loughborough

Into The Hoods: Remixed EMN-160320-130306001

Review: Into The Hoods: Remixed at The Curve

Melton Foxes Jades Under 9s show off the Leicester and District Festival trophy EMN-160315-172529002

Melton Foxes U9s win tournament after penalty shoot-out

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Melton Foxes held to draw by leaders Barwell

Ten-man Melton Foxes go four points clear after Loughborough Dynamo win