Warrington sanctuary closure prompts fears for 100 birds

The founder of a rescue centre housing more than 100 birds of prey has said she fears the birds could be euthanised if she loses the sanctuary. Carole Rose, 70, has being running the Wild Wings Birds of Prey rescue and conservation centre in Warrington with partner Ian Middleton for the last 17 years. Carole said she had suffered "sleepless nights and a lot of worry" for herself and the centre's team of volunteers after learning its lease would not be renewed in the long term. Its landlords, Ribston Ltd, have been asked for comment by the BBC. Wild Wings moved to its current base on Taylor Business Park, in Risley, nine years ago after having to uproot several times during its early years. According to Carole, the centre is relied upon by members of the public, as well as being a contact for the RSPB and the Wildlife Crime Unit. "The phone is ringing constantly," she explained. "We take phone calls in the middle of the night. We've had the RSPCA turn up at the house in the middle of the night. "I don't know of any other conservation sanctuary like us, and I don't know what would happen if we weren't here." The not-for-profit centre has now been told its lease will not be renewed in