Evidence gathered from two archaeological sites in Winchester suggests red squirrels may have been a host for the bacteria in the past.

Leprosy 'may have spread between red squirrels and humans in medieval England'

Farmer Gareth Wyn Jones defended the use of grey squirrel meat, saying it will help to "protect our red squirrels".

Could eating squirrel burgers help save red squirrels?

Red squirrels have been introduced at Castle Ward in a bid to establish a new population in the grounds of the Co Down property.

A man has been caught on camera walking a squirrel on a lead in Hailsham, puzzling onlookers at the superstore.

Grey squirrels are not native to the UK and they are leading to the death of their red cousins in Britain.

A homeowner found the creature stuck in the 'squirrel-proof' feeder on Saturday and called the RSPCA who managed to safely rescue it.

Alison's story of her extraordinary relationship with a wild animal, who she nursed back to health and will now come when he's called.