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Runaway Peacock Dave Returns, Fans Await Glenda and Kenneth

2/12/2026

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Story summary

A runaway peacock named Dave escaped from his home in Claybrooke Magna, drawing the village of Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, into six weeks of online attention.
Online attention grew through a Facebook group and a TikTok account named "Only Dave’s Fans."
Alex Robinson, Dave's owner, noted the community's support.
Dave returned home recently.
Glenda and Kenneth remain at large, continuing their adventures in the countryside.

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Story summary

A runaway peacock named Dave escaped from his home in Claybrooke Magna, drawing the village of Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, into six weeks of online attention.
Online attention grew through a Facebook group and a TikTok account named "Only Dave’s Fans."
Alex Robinson, Dave's owner, noted the community's support.
Dave returned home recently.
Glenda and Kenneth remain at large, continuing their adventures in the countryside.