An outbreak of bird flu at a poultry farm near Belford in Northumberland is leading to the death and culling of large numbers of birds, prompting warnings about the supply of turkeys for Christmas. Metro reports 2,000 birds have already been killed at the site and that 29,000 more are expected to be culled, with a protection zone established around the facility.
Outlets also stress broader risk of spread. Metro and the Independent cite officials and experts warning that if the illness reaches other flocks, including turkey farms, it could affect production during the key season. The Mirror adds that the outbreak is reported as the first case of the season in England, while Evening Standard focuses on the scale of culling (32,000 birds) and the possibility of additional cases before Christmas.
