Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.

Postal workers cry wolf

Barrie Clement
Tuesday 07 October 1997 23:02 BST
Comments

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

Royal Mail "posties" have always had to play nip and tuck with the domestic mutt. Then canine fashion gave them the Rottweiler to contend with, followed by the American-bred pit bull terrier.

But the importation of hybrid wolves has prompted complaints to the Government. Billy Hayes, assistant secretary of the Communication Workers' Union, which represents post workers, said: "Introducing hybrid wolves into our dog population takes people's irresponsibility to new levels of stupidity."

The RSPCA last month called on ministers to issue clear guidelines to local authorities on the identification of the wolves.

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in