On this day in 2014; Benjy, a bull branded gay, was saved by charity donations, including £5,000 from Sam Simon, the co-creator of the Simpsons. Benjy, from County Mayo, Ireland, had been destined for the abattoir after showing more interest in breeding with other bulls than cows.

Today's Hadleigh sunset: 15:59

Cloudy start, and mostly dry, although the odd spot of drizzle is possible. Also feeling mild and rather breezy for much of the day. A band of rain then spreading east during the late afternoon, with colder conditions following. Maximum Temperature 15c, low of 7c.

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'All animals have a dire destiny in the meat trade, but to kill this bull because he's gay would've been a double tragedy.' Sam Simon - co-creator of the Simpsons

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