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 ...