And it hit him hard. The old ewe had been one of his favourite 'lead' sheep, the one who led the others out on to the moor and then led them back. Find Blackie and you found the rest of the flock.

Police have been told not to use terms such as ‘black sheep’ and ‘blacklisted’ in case it causes offence. Bedfordshire Police and Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire constabularies have ...

Mr Akinbusoye, head of the watchdog until May 2024, questioned why the term “whitewashing” was not singled out for criticism but the terms “blacklisted”, “black sheep” and “black ...

The St Kildans lived a subsistence lifestyle, relying heavily on seabirds, sheep, and farming. They were particularly known for their skill in harvesting gannets and puffins, which they used for ...

The booming solar industry has found an unlikely mascot in sheep as large-scale solar farms crop up across the US. In Milam County, outside Austin, SB Energy operates the fifth-largest solar ...

He said: "I think United could get better than Garnacho, although he’s a young player and there’s still probably better to come, I still think he’s a little bit scruffy in his technique at ...

A woman who had to leave her sheep behind during a wildfire evacuation in Malibu, California, breaks down in tears of joy when she finds them alive.

This is a year of wealth and prosperity for those born under the sign of the Sheep. Investing is recommended, but remember to research or seek proper financial advice first. However, under the ...