2 h. ago People walking their dogs in cold weather issued government alert

Dog walkers have been warned they are ‘required to comply’ with a strict set of laws while out in extreme cold

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2 h. ago Government issues alert for people walking their dogs in winter

People walking their dogs in extreme cold have been urged to check Government guidance to protect animals from ‘unnecessary suffering’

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4 h. ago Dog walkers getting £100 fine if they can't show they are carrying vital item

Pet owners could be fined £100 on-the-spot if they 'can't show proof'

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5 h. ago Dog owner's heartbreaking warning to anyone who uses sticks for games of fetch

When out for dog walks, it's common to see dogs with sticks in their mouths. Our furry friends love playing fetch with them – but it's important to avoid it with your own pet

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7 h. ago Hiker 'swung ice axe' at Scottish walker halfway up mountain after 'pouring water over her dog'

The man then allegedly struck the woman over the head with a bag.

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8 h. ago Mountain climber 'swung ice axe' at dog walker after 'pouring water on her pet'

Police say the victim was involved in an altercation with the man who then hit her over the head with a bag of plastic tubs on Ben Ledi on Saturday January 3.

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18 h. ago Iran crisis live: US citizens should ‘leave Iran now’, says US state department

US government issues warning as Donald Trump says US will take ‘very strong action’ if Iran hangs protestersTrump says countries doing business with Iran face 25% tariff on US tradePeople in Iran: share your views on the current situationNon-essential French embassy staff have left Iran, two sources with knowledge of the matter told Agence France-Presse. The personnel left on Sunday and Monday, the sources added, without saying how many people had departed. “The protection of our personnel and our citizens is a priority,” a French foreign ministry official told AFP.Commenting on the protests, the UN high commissioner for human rights Volker Türk said:This cycle of horrific violence cannot continue. The Iranian people and their demands for fairness, equality and justice must be heard. Continue reading...

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28 h. ago Central bank chiefs ‘stand in full solidarity’ with Jay Powell

Governors from 11 institutions issue statement of support for embattled Fed chair

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45 h. ago Government issues update on Grok AI row as new law to come into force this week

The Technology Secretary has slammed X's Grok AI for creating 'weapons of abuse'

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51 h. ago Major child benefit blunder finds thousands had payments halted in HMRC PAYE 'error'

The findings of an official review have been issued after mistakes triggered heavy criticism of the government

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53 h. ago Home Bargains £20 'genius' wearable heater 'perfect for dog walks and school run'

Shoppers said there were lots of useful situatins where this jacket could help

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53 h. ago The pet I’ll never forget: Dory the 10kg rabbit, who saved me from a diabetic coma

My Flemish giant bunny loved chomping on carrots, computer cables and my skirting board – and being walked on a leash. When I suffered a medical emergency, she jumped into actionThe first time I saw a Flemish giant rabbit was at TruckFest in Peterborough in 2002. Among a sprawling maze of stalls at the East of England showground, I was led into a tent filled with the biggest rabbits I’d ever laid eyes on. I’d never heard of Flemish giants before, but I knew then that I needed one. I couldn’t have predicted in that moment that one of these beautiful creatures might save my life.Dory was a baby when I met her, but even as a bunny she was already bigger than most normal-sized rabbits. We brought her home in a cat carrier, but she soon outgrew it. By the time she was fully grown, she weighed nearly 10kg, and I was walking her on a leash like a dog. Continue reading...

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59 h. ago Government update issued on 'dangerous dogs' breed bans like XL Bullies in UK

Under the Dangerous Dogs Act, owning a dog that is dangerously out of control is illegal, no matter the breed

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59 h. ago NHS alert as people may be risking addiction to common medicine

Overusing nose sprays could worsen symptoms instead of fixing them, leading to dependency

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2 d. ago The Buddhist monks – and their dog – captivating Americans while walking across the country for peace

The monks have been surprised to see their message transcend ideologies

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3 d. ago Buddhist monks and their dog captivate Americans while walking for peace

A group of Buddhist monks is getting viral attention with their 2,300-mile Walk for Peace from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C. The monks say their aim is to promote mindfulness and healing and finding inner peace

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4 d. ago 8 warning signs your dog is too cold for a walk as Storm Goretti batters UK

As temperatures plummet to -12C in the UK, a dog expert shares eight warning signs your pup may be feeling too cold and how to keep them safe in freezing weather

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4 d. ago £100,000 charitable sum issued for farmers as calls grow for government 'thank you' payment

The charity is offering payments of up to £1,000 per any farming family business impacted by the snow.

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4 d. ago Home Office bails out 'bankrupt' police force for first time over £65million black hole

South Yorkshire Police has become the first force in the UK to issue a '114 notice' asking the Government for help. It blamed an 'accounting error' which went unnoticed for five years

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4 d. ago Government issues statement on new restrictions for households with wood burning stoves

Wood and log burners are said to produce toxic air pollution in our homes, impacting our health and the environment

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