6 h. ago Ten adorable puppies pictured as first new litter of guide dogs born in 2026

Guide Dogs welcomed six boys and four girls as the first litter of 2026 has been born in Worcestershire

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15 h. ago Adorable photos show first litter of Guide Dogs puppies born in 2026

These heartwarming images capture the first litter of Guide Dogs puppies born in 2026.

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35 h. ago Vintage names predicted to be top choices for babies born in 2026

JoJo Maman Bébé has predicted the names that are set to trend in 2026 - and there's one theme in particular expected to be popular with parents

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5 d. ago Scotsman Obituaries: Frank Dunlop, former Edinburgh International Festival artistic director

Frank Dunlop, theatre director. Born: 15 February 1927. Died: 4 January 2026 , aged 98

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6 d. ago Scotsman Obituaries: Iconoclastic Edinburgh International Festival artistic director

Frank Dunlop, theatre director. Born: 15 February 1927. Died: 4 January 2026 , aged 98

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8 d. ago A new start after 60: I adopted a Guide Dog mum – and found true love, community and confidence

After her husband died suddenly, and her children left home, teacher Helen Smith started to question everything in her life. Then a radio programme about a shortage of Guide Dogs gave her an ideaHelen Smith was cleaning her bathroom and listening to the radio, some time after the pandemic, when a story came on about a shortage of guide dogs. The pandemic had made it hard to breed puppies. One vision-impaired owner faced a two-year wait for a new dog. Knowing the importance of her own relationship with dogs, Smith was overcome with sadness for him. Right then, she thought, “Well, what am I going to do with the rest of my life?”She was living in the south of Hesse, in Germany, having moved in 1998 from Shropshire for her husband’s work. Their daughters were nine and three. The family settled. They got a dog. Smith found tutoring work and started a business teaching English.Tell us: has your life taken a new direction after the age of 60? Continue reading...

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2 w. ago State Pension age April 2026 rise for people born in these years

The State Pension age is set to start rising from 66 to 67 from April, with the increase due to be completed for all affected men and women across the UK by 2028

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2 w. ago Scotland welcomes first babies of 2026 with flurry of newborns born after bells

The first baby of 2026 was born just 14 minutes into the new year.

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3 w. ago Karoline Leavitt reveals she's pregnant with a baby girl: 'Greatest Christmas gift we could ask for'

Leavitt, 28, and her husband Nick, 59, are expecting their second child in May 2026. Their first son, Niko, was born in July 2024.

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4 w. ago Guide Dog Puppies celebrated at Lothlorien Dog Services in Linlithgow

This month the training centre welcomed Puppy Raisers and fundraising volunteers, who were accompanied by seven beautiful guide dog puppies in training for some Christmas cheer and a fun festive photoshoot.

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