2 h. ago How man's best friend saved his owner's life after pensioner collapsed on beach

David Howarth collapsed when walking along an empty Sandbanks beach in Poole after enjoying a dip in the sea with his faithful five-year-old Labrador Beau.

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4 h. ago Hero dog saves owner's life after he collapses on beach in display Lassie would be proud of

David Howarth, 71, collapsed on an empty Sandbanks beach in Poole, Dorset, following a sea swim with nobody around. But his faithful labrador Beau alerted strangers by bouncing up and down on David's body, running around on the sand and barking loudly.

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41 h. ago New year resolutions are not just for humans – this pet food subscription could help your pet eat better (aff)

New Year resets are not just about us. A flexible pet food subscription from Animed helps owners stay organised, save time and keep pet nutrition consistent.

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5 d. ago Scots pensioner receives gift of sight for Christmas after life

David Watkins, 72, from Edinburgh had to sit in the dark and wear sunglasses all the time before he underwent surgery which has proved "miraculous" in just a few weeks.

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5 d. ago Narrowboat owner tells of moment he rushed back to save his CATS as sinkhole was collapsing

Paul Stowe has been left hoomeless for Christmas after his narrowboat was left dangling above the huge cavity on the Llangollen Canal near Whitchurch.

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5 d. ago Brit told friend he 'felt sick' before plunging 630ft to his death in Spain

He was known for his 'rooftopping exploits' and had previously scaled numerous large buildings around the world before the tragedy

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6 d. ago Manchester music legend's touching tribute to Mani's family as he's forced to miss funeral

The musician said he was "gutted" not be able to attend the service and "celebration of life" for friend Gary "Mani" Mounfield

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1 week ago DWP update over state pensioners needing to fill in tax returns

The Government recently set out a new policy about tax on pensions. The full new state pension currently stands at £230.25 a week, or £11,973 annually

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2 w. ago 'We were lucky to have a true hero like you living among us for so long, Ike'

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham writes for the Manchester Evening News about his friend Ike Alterman and how meeting him remains one of the 'greatest privileges' of his life

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2 w. ago Martin Lewis shares two 'big ones' people over 50 need to be aware of

Personal finance expert shared vital advice on mortgages, pensions and life insurance for listeners approaching 50 on his BBC Podcast

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2 w. ago Trans rights should be a private affair. A toxic debate does no one any favours | Simon Jenkins

The courts are a clumsy means to negotiate social relationships. Let organisations make up their own minds about inclusionTowards the end of her life, I was a friend of the writer Jan Morris. I had known her for many years and, much to my regret, had declined an offer to do her “tell all” interview when she transitioned. Jan presented herself as a woman and had undergone an operation. To me she was simply a remarkable woman. She touched, sometimes humorously, on embarrassing incidents in her life. But it never occurred to me that a legal ruling might hover over our restaurant table and block her from going to the ladies.Last April, the supreme court issued a ruling confirming that the word “sex” in the Equality Act 2010 refers to biological sex, not a person’s legal gender. This has a wide-reaching impact on how equality law is applied in practice, particularly in providing sex-based rights such as single-sex spaces. Six months later, a draft code on the ruling’s implementation was ...

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2 w. ago Pensioner 'fined £250' for spitting out leaf that blew into his mouth

Roy Marsh, 86, was issued a £250 fine for 'littering', which was later reduced to £150

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3 w. ago Elderly dog owner dies after falling through ice on pond trying to save his beloved pup

Indiana officials say Phillip Hoover’s death was an accidental drowning

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3 w. ago Man appeals for witnesses after 'sickening' 2am phone call about best friend

Mikey Leese, 43, was found "stumbling around" by a passerby and is now fighting for his life in hospital

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3 w. ago Sabrina Carpenter explains the meaning behind her controversial album cover for ‘Man’s Best Friend’

Pop star shares her own personal take on the image that sparked uproar earlier this year, including from some of her own fans

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4 w. ago 'She's helping them a lot': PALACE CONFIDENTIAL delves into Meghan's make

Victoria Jackson owns homes in New York and in Beverly Hills. Palace Confidential explores the woman giving the Sussexes the royal lifestyle they can no longer afford.

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