4 h. ago Bowen pounces for West Ham to deny Spurs but boos ring out for Hammers

There is no better example of West Ham’s malaise than their inability to raise themselves for this game. Tottenham Hotspur had an excuse given that their season rests on whether they hold their nerve when they head to the Arctic Circle for the conclusion of their Europa League semi-final with Bodo/Glimt this week, but there are no such silver linings at the London Stadium. This has been a campaign to forget for West Ham, who seem destined to finish in 17th place after going eight games without a win, and only a major overhaul of a tired, ageing squad this summer will ensure that they do not endure more turmoil next season.There has been no uplift since Graham Potter was hired in place of Julen Lopetegui in January. West Ham have taken 14 points from 15 games under Potter and they attacked this visit from Ange Postecoglou’s B team without any discernible enthusiasm. A passionless 1-1 draw, secured by Jarrod Bowen cancelling out Wilson Odobert’s opener for Spurs, was deservedly greete...

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3 d. ago Wiener wonderland: hundreds of dachshunds chase record in Hungary

Hundreds of dachshunds and their owners have gathered in Budapest’s City Park in an attempt to set Hungary’s record for the largest single-breed dog walk

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4 d. ago Four common summer culprits all dog owners must watch out for in hot weather

Your dog will love summer for long evening walks and splashing in garden pools but there are frequent summer-related dog problems that can arise, forcing pet owners to stump up huge bills

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4 d. ago ‘When she first gave me her paw, my heart melted’: here’s what I’ve learned about taking on a rescue dog

For the first six months after arriving in the UK from Romania, Sophie never strayed from behind Rory Cellan-Jones’s sofa – but with patience and love she slowly emerged back into the worldWhen a trembling dog was placed in my arms in the early hours of a December Saturday I was not too concerned by her terrified state. After all, I knew about rescue dogs. Cabbage, our lovely collie cross who had died at the beginning of the year, had come from a Dogs Trust rescue centre 15 years earlier, and had also been pretty nervous at first. I was confident that Sophie, a one-year-old of indeterminate breed (but with a lot of German shepherd), brought to us on a van from Romania, would, like Cabbage, quickly settle down in her new home. How wrong I was.Our new dog seemed frightened of my wife and I, and our house, and desperately searched for the smallest space she could find, eventually settling behind a sofa. The next morning, I was keen to restart the early dog walks which had been a key fe...

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4 d. ago Modi drops out of attending Victory Day celebration in Moscow

India likely to send defence minister to attend Red Square parade, say reports

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4 d. ago NHL players are all about pregame routine, whether it's naps, walking the dog or eating same meal

Before games, Dallas forward Matt Duchene has an identical routine

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4 d. ago Veterinarian reveals shocking number of times you should REALLY be walking your dog each day

Everyone wants the best for their beloved dog, but with busy schedules, increment weather, and stressful jobs, sometimes it's hard to find the time or energy to get out and take them for long walks.

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6 d. ago Kate Middleton and Prince William's secret gesture in memory of Southport stabbing victims

The Prince and Princess of Wales visited Southport last year, weeks after a horrific stabbing attack claimed the lives of three young girls - and now it's emerged they've made an incredible gesture in their memory

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6 d. ago ‘At the lowest point, I lose the dog altogether’: my disastrous debut at a dog agility competition

Dashing through labyrinthine courses of tunnels, jumps and seesaws at breakneck speed, agility shows prioritise skill over pedigree. But can Tim Dowling last the course?Before every dog agility event, the human handlers walk the course as a group – without the dogs – wandering slowly round the ring with one hand or the other outstretched. It’s an eerie thing to watch, like a crowd of bleary eyed tourists wearily progressing through an airport.But it’s important: the dogs don’t get to try the course beforehand, so their handlers have to formulate a strategy to guide their pets from jump to tunnel to seesaw in the correct order. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago 'I know I saw Jill Dando's killer after witnessing a crazy man’s mad actions'

Ken Williams says he was walking his dog having just placed a bet when he saw an athletic man run from Jill Dando's road into traffic before launching himself off the bonnet of a moving car and spinning onto the pavement

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8 d. ago The dos and don’ts of good petiquette: four cardinal rules for dog owners

Dog walks can be a fraught time for both humans and their unruly friends, but follow these well-learned good behaviours and you’ll be the envy of the parkAcross the hours of the day and the seasons of the year, Naseby Park is the place we return to, my dog and I. Surrounded by red sandstone tenements in Glasgow’s West End, and roughly the size of a football pitch, this is where we first walked our four-year-old labrador Brèagha (Scots Gaelic for beautiful and she is, uncommonly so, thanks for asking). All I know about the etiquette of dog walking has been gleaned from the humans and animals who have paced its perimeter with us, and these are cardinal rules I have learned Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Valerie the dachshund is found safe and well after 529 days on the run on South Australian island

Rescuers on Kangaroo Island say they are ‘overjoyed’ after the dog walked into one of their trapsElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastAfter 529 days on the run, Australia’s favourite fugitive has been caught at last.Valerie the miniature dachshund, who went missing on Kangaroo Island way back in 2023, has been rescued by conservationists. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Indian Army chief visits Kashmir in aftermath of attack as UN urges restraint

UN says any issues between the nuclear-powered neighbours should be resolved ‘peacefully, through meaningful and mutual engagement’

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9 d. ago Pakistan and India exchange fire as UN calls for ‘maximum restraint’

Countries trade blows across line of control in disputed Kashmir as tensions rise after deadly shootingTroops from Pakistan and India exchanged fire overnight across the line of control in disputed Kashmir, officials have said, after the UN urged the nuclear-armed rivals to show “maximum restraint” after a deadly shooting in the region.Relations have plunged to their lowest level in years, with India accusing Pakistan of supporting “cross-border terrorism” after gunmen carried out the worst attack on civilians in contested Muslim-majority Kashmir for a quarter of a century. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Downsize to upgrade: Why luxury living in Barnton could be your parents’ dream new home in retirement

Letting go of a family home can be hard, but a new boutique retirement development in one of Edinburgh’s leafiest suburbs is wooing potential new owners looking to downsize without compromise.

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9 d. ago Kashmir attack: Indian army chief to visit Srinagar as UN urges ‘maximum restraint’

UN calls for tensions between India and Pakistan to be resolved peacefully as relations plunge to lowest level in years following deadly shootingIndia’s army chief was set to lead a high-level security review in Srinagar on Friday, days after militants opened fire on tourists in Indian-held Kashmir, killing 26 civilians in one of the worst such attacks in years.The brazen assault, carried out in a mountain meadow near Pahalgam, has derailed prime minister Narendra Modi’s claims of restored calm in the restive Himalayan territory and sent tensions soaring between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Scots dog walker plans XL Bully 'pack walks' for owners facing 'abuse' over ban

Former nurse Cally Gilbert says XL owners have faced verbal attacks in the street over their pets.

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1 week ago Amazon shoppers are rushing to buy £50 Dryrobe alternative that feels 'like a feather'

This waterproof jacket, which is a fraction of the Dryrobe price, is perfect for swimming, dog walking and surfing.

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1 week ago Dog expert's urgent warning to Scottish owners over common walking habit that could seriously harm your pet

Dog owners in Scotland are being urged to urgently rethink how they walk their four-legged friends, as leading canine welfare expert Jo Middleton issues a stark warning about the hidden dangers of using collars and leads.

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1 week ago Zelenskyy to cut South Africa trip short after ‘massive’ attack on Kyiv – Europe live

Children among nine dead and at least 70 wounded by Russian attack, Ukraine saysWe understand that while the visit will be cut short after Zelenskyy’s meeting with Ramaphosa, their media activities will still proceed, meaning we should hear from the Ukrainian president in the next few hours.Rachel and I will keep an eye on this development to see if Zelenskyy takes part in a scheduled press conference in Pretoria in case he wants to say more about the attacks overnight. Continue reading...

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