Historic tradition ends: Donkey rides, a Porthcawl summer staple since 1918, are banned from Coney Beach during peak months under new council rules. Family faces loss: The Bateman family, who have run ...

Donkey rides have been a beloved attraction at the seaside resort for over 100 years, but the council's new animal ban means the century-old tradition is coming to an end ...

Though no notices were pinned around town, news of the ban spread quickly and locals made aware of consequences. Female donkeys have been banned from Nanyuki town since 1964. The ban follows an ...

Traditional donkey rides on a popular beach are set to come to an end after a restriction on dogs was extended to all animals. Jay Bateman, who said his family have operated a donkey riding business ...