19 h. ago I'm a veterinary nurse, and here's what Scots dog owners need to know about summer insect bites

Britain’s warm and wet summer has created ideal conditions for buzzing bugs, but while these insects might be a minor nuisance to us, they could pose a serious hazard to our four-legged friends here in Scotland.

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20 h. ago Is it too hot to walk your dog today? Exact temperature that is dangerous for pets

Scots are to face scorching weather today which can pose serious risks to your pooch.

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45 h. ago Met Police volunteer officer 'told child she enjoyed being raped', court hears

Defendant James Bubb, who now identifies as a woman named Gwyn Samuels, is accused of rape and sexual activity with a child during their time as a police volunteer for London's Met Police

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2 d. ago Amy Madigan’s life before Weapons including forgotten Grey's Anatomy role

She plays Aunt Gladys in the hit new horror

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3 d. ago ‘Oh God no, Dad!’ The makers of TV’s most terrifying monsters reveal their repulsive secrets

As Alien: Earth hits the small screen with promises of creatures even scarier than the slathering xenomorphs, SFX experts tell us how they made Stranger Things, The Last of Us and more so horrifyingWhen special effects artist Aaron Sims first read the script for Stranger Things, he was struck by how vague the description was for the show’s centrepiece monster. “It basically said, ‘The Demogorgon is a tall, lanky creature that eats children,’” recalls Sims. “I’m thinking, ‘OK, that’s scary – but what does that actually look like?’” What happened when he posed this question to the series creators Matt and Ross Duffer? “They said, ‘We have no idea – come up with something.’”For Sims, who has worked on films such as The Incredible Hulk, Rise of the Planet of the Apes and X-Men, this was a relief. “When there’s already a fanbase, there is a lot of scrutiny and expectation. The fans either love it or hate it – and there’s nothing you can do. Working on The Incredible Hulk, for example, to...

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3 d. ago Woman reveals nightmare of being groomed by teacher and raped by paedophile gang

Samantha's ordeal mirros thousands of girls raped by grooming gangs in towns and cities across the UK

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4 d. ago Brain surgeon who 'raped woman' and posed for series of selfies with an arsenal of weapons including knives in a Snapchat post with the message 'Who wants to play?' is struck off

Dr Sayed Talibi (pictured), 38, of the town of Tamworth, Staffordshire, used to work for the University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust.

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5 d. ago Violent man repeatedly raped woman and threatened to chop her up with an axe

David Seaborne's victim said she had been left feeling 'dead inside'

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6 d. ago Furious locals set up 'vigilante' army in 'Wild West' seaside town overrun by feral yobs, sex predators and murders

When temperatures hit the mid-30s last month, brawls broke out in broad daylight, while a woman in her late teens was raped in a beachside public toilet just days later leading to the arrest of a man.

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7 d. ago PE teacher banned after allowing pupil with broken foot to play football

Oliver Barker, 28, was struck off after letting the pupil play football at Percy Hedley School in Tyne and Wear

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8 d. ago Woman raped by her brother says 'he stole my childhood' as he's jailed

The 28-year-old bravely waived her right to anonymity to detail the shocking sexual abuse she received at the hands of her older brother

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8 d. ago Thug who tried to claim he had sexsomnia when he raped woman in vicious campaign of abuse is jailed for 11 years

Dean Final, 32, was told by a judge he posed a 'profound' risk to women.

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8 d. ago Meghan Markle shares rare personal message on her 44th birthday as her Montecito BFFs post never

The Duchess of Sussex yesterday celebrated her 44th birthday - and several of her closest friends from her 'Montecito moms' circle and her Suits days were quick to share tributes.

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9 d. ago Thomas Partey arrives in court as former Arsenal star accused of rape

Former Arsenal player Thomas Partey has been accused of two counts of rape against one women and three counts against another woman. A third woman has accused him of sexual assault. He denies all the charges

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9 d. ago ‘You can literally pregame recess with these’: Experts warn of caffeine pouches targeting teens

Caffeine can pose serious health risks for kids, particularly in large amounts, doctors say — and experts fear teens are being targeted by these products, writes Katie Hawkinson

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9 d. ago James Whale's last social media post with touching message to fans days before death

TalkTV star, James Whale, has sadly died, with his wife, Nadine, sharing the heartbreaking news

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3 w. ago Princess Charlene of Monaco joins husband Prince Albert and their children, Jacques and Isabella, to celebrate his 20

The Prince and Princess of Monaco appeared to put controversy about their marriage behind them as they posed lovingly in a series of sweet snaps to commemorate the day he was bestowed power.

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3 w. ago Bonehead has just four words for fans after triumphant fourth Oasis Heaton Park gig

Paul Arthurs, otherwise known as Bonehead has been busy on social media today and had a quick message for Oasis fans post show

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3 w. ago How to identify blue green algae as expert urges dog owners to be aware of the symptoms and when to seek help

Lakes and ponds could pose a serious risk for your dog this summer 🐶

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3 w. ago 'Adrenaline junkie' surgeon who sued McLaren for £14m over brain injuries he suffered in snowmobile crash loses case after texts emerged of him telling staff 'no worries... s*** happens'

Andrew Cannestra suffered multiple injuries when the skidoo he was riding careered off a forest track in Lapland during a £23,000 luxury break he had aken with his then partner Kaitlin Mealor.

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