Cam Whitnall, managing director of The Big Cat Sanctuary, said they are relieved ‘to have these lions safe and settled’ in Kent.

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. The manager of a Brentwood animal sanctuary has described the community's support as "amazing" following a break-in earlier this month.

So far, 40 birds have been taken in by the Swan Sanctuary in Shepperton after ... Jack Johnson from south-east London is being hailed as a potential world champion.