1 hour ago Mum who felt tired on walk with family 'turned to stone' on Christmas day

Zoe thought it was just festive fatigue, but then started to swell and was unable to move

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1 hour ago Stunning village with famous circular walk is a serene escape from crowds

This idyllic village offers a peaceful escape from bustling crowds while still being conveniently accessible for travellers.

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1 hour ago Prince Harry's blunt reply after bombshell question about his and Meghan's royal titles

Despite dramatically quitting as working royals exactly six years ago, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have kept their royal titles, and in an interview, Harry once revealed why they would not give them up

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1 hour ago Spectacular winter walk offers 'magical' views of snow covered peaks

Derbyshire's Peak District offers one of the UK's most spectacular winter walks, with this 517m summit near Castleton village providing panoramic views across snow-covered countryside

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1 hour ago What dogs really think when you leave the house and how to ease their anxiety

Dog owners will recognise the sad experission on their pet's face when they go to pick up their keys to leave the house - but experts say your pet may be feeling more than just sadness when you leave

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2 h. ago Dog sitter headbutted client after handing them their dead French bulldog in a plastic bag

Owen Dempsey attacked the owner of a pet who died in his care

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2 h. ago Tom Jones confesses to making hilarious 'blunder' when he first met Elvis Presley

Sir Tom Jones is known for his brilliant showbiz stories, and he has a cracker from when he first met Elvis Presley. The singer has left people in stitches with the cheeky tale

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2 h. ago A Long Game by Elizabeth McCracken review – here’s how to really write your novel

The novelist and writing tutor delivers bracing advice that demolishes familiar ‘stick to what you know’ nostrumsTrope, POV, backstory, character arc. In the 30 years since I was a student of that benign, pipe-smoking, elbow-patched man of letters Malcolm Bradbury, the private language of creative writing workshops has taken over the world.What writers used to say to small circles of students in an attempt to help them improve their storytelling technique has become a familiar way, often parodic and self-knowing, of interpreting the grand and not-so‑grand narratives of our time. “Don’t worry about Liz Truss’s YouTube series – she’s just having a main character moment.” Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Dogs fed one food have bigger carbon footprint than their owners

Scientists calculated the carbon footprint of almost 1,000 commercially available dog foods

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3 h. ago The winter walk in a ‘peaceful’ Greater Manchester park next to a river

Enjoy a stroll along woodland trails and over historic bridges

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3 h. ago Dog food accounts for 1% of UK greenhouse gas emissions, study finds

Study of 1,000 products finds wet, raw and meat-free foods have substantially higher climate impact than dry kibbleDog food accounts for 1% of the UK’s total greenhouse gas emissions, according to research that finds wet, raw and meat-rich products are associated with substantially higher emissions than dry kibble.The analysis revealed striking differences in the environmental impact of commercial dog foods, with the highest-impact foods being responsible for up to 65 times more emissions than the lowest-rated options. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Exactly what dogs think when you leave house and how to help ease their minds

Dog owners have been urged to keep an eye on their dog's mood when they're left home alone - and make some simple changes that could help ease their separation anxiety

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4 h. ago RSPCA warns of 'common' poison for dogs found on roads everywhere

If you suspect your dog or cat has ingested this mixture, take them to the vet immediately

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4 h. ago Dog walkers rave over Amazon gadget that takes 'seconds to warm up' when it's freezing

"Bought this for my wife, and she absolutely loves it. She’s a district nurse and is in and out of the cold all day, and this helps in keeping her warm."

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9 h. ago Stop giving your dog steak! Pets fed on premium meat have a bigger carbon pawprint than their owners, experts warn

If you regularly treat your pet pooch to fancy cuts of steak or chicken you could be sending their carbon pawprint rocketing, experts have warned.

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9 h. ago Scientists calculate true carbon footprint of premium dog foods

The researchers found dog foods with the highest carbon impact generated up to 65 times more emissions than those with the lowest.

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11 h. ago Residents of Scots Greenland warn Donald Trump to keep his hands off their home

People living in the small farming settlement near Thurso are sending an urgent letter to America amid fears the Orange Manbaby might mistake it for the Danish territory.

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12 h. ago LA fire victim reveals heartbreaking reason he needed home rebuilt ‘at record speed’

For nearly a year, Koerner raced against time to rebuild his home

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12 h. ago A man and his old dog are home at last after fleeing LA area fires

Ted Koerner feared he might never see his aging golden retriever, Daisy Mae, playing in their backyard again after a wildfire destroyed his home

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13 h. ago Rescuers use drone technology to find dog that escaped along New Jersey Turnpike

A dog traveling from a South Carolina shelter to a planned new home in Maine escaped during a bathroom break along the New Jersey Turnpike

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