And right up until the invention of the telegraph, in 1844, homing pigeons remained the fastest way to send messages across long distances. The birds can fly for 1,000 miles in one race and can ...

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) has written to King Charles urging him to end any association with pigeon racing. The campaigners say long-distance races have too high a ...

North East pigeon owners claim their birds would be unfit to race after being cooped up for so long. The Royal Pigeon Racing Association is seeking an exemption from the EU. Before Brexit ...

A racing pigeon named “Ace” has soared to glory, proving that even feathered competitors can earn their wings—and a hefty prize purse—for a good cause. Andrew Cridland, a pigeon racer and ...

After several months of discussions, the Storm Lake City Council has narrowly passed a homing pigeon ordinance. Up to one ...

SPORT have you covered with free horse racing tips and free bets on Wednesday’s fixtures at Hexham and Hereford. Tom Lunn has ...