MYSTERY surrounds the plight of a missing moggy that returned to its Crook home after a six-year absence.

Owner Gillian Gibson is at a loss to explain where Biggles has been after using up many of his nine lives.

But despite returning home to feed at night, the furry feline is frightened by people and will not be handled.

For full story and pictures see the March 30 edition of The Westmorland Gazette.