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Three police officers wearing black short sleeved uniform and black and white police hats with chequers on, gather on a pavement near a large Essex Police van. It has neon yellow and orange chevrons on the back and is white and blue. Photo collages of dogs are propped up against a brick wall, with the headline "Still missing". There is a residential house behind the wall.

Woman arrested after 37 dead dogs found in raid

Police say the remains of four more animals have been discovered at the site.

Nina Hughes in black gloves in the ring

Former boxing world champion retires from the ring

The 42-year-old says the time is right after losing her desire to fight.

A police van is parked on the left hand side of a road with another police car parked in front of it. A uniformed officer stands on the pavement behind the vehicles looking at them.

Council investigating after 37 dead dogs found

Leading Labour councillors say they had not received any emails about the property.

A police car and van parked on a residential road, which has a large tree, a bush and a house on it. A police officer guards the entrance to a property.

Man charged over 37 dead dogs at 'rescue centre'

The investigation into what happened could become UK-wide, Essex Police says.

A man standing in a fishing river holding a large carp.

Angler's shock at catching 'record-breaking' 105lb carp

A man looks at the sky with a delighted expression on his face, with his eyes closed, while holding a gigantic fish - a carp - which is grey, gold and yellow in colour

Angler's 18 months of training for 'surreal' catch

David Knock says his joy at netting such a carp weighing in at 105lbs (47.5kg) was "unbelievable".

A police car and van parked on a residential road, which has a large tree, bush and house on it. A police officer guards the entrance to a property.

Bodies of 37 dogs found during raid at property

The discovery is described as "distressing" by a local councillor.

A brown horse is standing with a winch around his middle. He is with a woman wearing a helmet with the word "vet" on it, and there are firefighters and an engine in the background

Winch needed after Smarty the horse, 27, falls over

Firefighters use specialist lifting equipment to help Smarty back onto his hooves.

A woman running in a marathon with her arms outstretched and a look of euphoria on her face

Woman given months to live completes marathon

Elle Mortimer says she enjoyed the race so much, she has already signed up for next year's.