'A little consideration can go a long way to help animals survive Guy Fawkes Night' - Your Letters and a flight from Stourton to Zimbabwe in our Picture from the Past series

While Bonfire Night fireworks might be fun for some, for millions of animals in the UK, they’re loud and scary explosions that cause fear and harm – and it’s up to us to keep them safe.

Many dogs, cats and other companion animals who flee in terror sustain cuts, broken bones, or even get hit by vehicles or become lost. Make your home a haven for companion animals by closing windows and curtains and drowning out bangs with white noise, radio or TV. Create cosy hiding places and ensure that any escape routes are sealed – and above all, make sure animals are microchipped and wearing a collar, in case the worst should happen.

Look out for wildlife, too. Before building your bonfire, check for hedgehogs and other small animals who might be curled up in the leaves, and gently relocate them to a safe, comfy spot out of harm’s way.

Remember, remember: a little consideration can go a long way to help animals survive Guy Fawkes Night.

Mimi Bekhechi, PETA Foundation

Why does PM flee abroad?

Sir Keir Starmer since becoming our Prime Minister has spent more time out of the country than in it. Every time there is a problem off he goes on trips abroad to talk about theirs.

Starmer and the Labour Party are a dead loss at putting things right. We now have more under 21s than ever not working and instead of sorting out the benefits system, Starmer and the Labour Party think the answer to everything is to raise our taxes.

lt’s time to say goodbye to them and replace them with a new government who will put our country first.

Kenneth Clibery, Lanesfield

Potholes, what potholes?

This picture requires no explanation, but really, rather than fill the potholes in first, have we now resorted to filling in holes with paint? Talk about wasting money.

Now when they are filled in the lines will have to be painted again!

Pete Lowe, Brierley Hill

Questions for Nigel Farage

Nigel Farage is clearly a popular man at the moment, but before I would consider voting for him I would need some very straight answers to the following questions:

Why did he blame Ukraine for starting the war with Russia?

Why will he not release his tax statements like other MPs willingly do so?

Why in a short space of time did he go from being skint (his own words) to owning several valuable properties?

Why did his bank close his account at very short notice?

Why does he continually visit Donald Trump but will not say why?

Vladimir Putin has made it very clear that he wants to see the EU broken up. Did Mr Farage receive any payments from Russia for promoting Brexit?

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