"He was the best of the lot, the best of thousands." The plaque honoring Paddy the pigeon reads: "During World War II, pigeons were used by the forces as message carriers. "Paddy was one of ...

The horrific truth was uncovered during a raid on the premises on March 25. In the UK, consuming street pigeons is illegal, as the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 protects wild birds ...

It is thought that the restaurant grabbed pigeons off the street, kicking them to death before plucking them and selling them as roasted duck. According to local media, the restaurant also had ...