The volunteers are tackling "stringfoot",

Northern is using Harris hawks to deter pests at railway stations in Beverley, Driffield and Filey.

Laura Hewitt at Darlington Bird Rescue says it appeared that a child was looking after the birds.

A hawk introduced to one town centre is struggling to stop pigeons nesting because of the feeding.

Historic England says the use of netting on Winchester's Butter Cross would be "visually intrusive".

The council say the proposed ban aims to tackle vermin attracted by food left for birds.

The property's condition is so poor the auctioneer said it could not offer viewings.

RSPCA staff report seeing an increase in the number of pet pigeons coming into care.