34 h. ago Charity to take on ownership of community centre in Paisley after sale given green light

Your Community Your Space had its community asset transfer for the facility in Shortroods Road approved on Wednesday.

Economics

35 h. ago Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi mourning death of beloved rescue dog

The former talk show host and her wife's beloved Beagle-Chihuahua mix, Augie, sadly passed away on May 15

Events

3 d. ago My dog has anxiety and his treatment costs hundreds of pounds. Now my insurer is refusing to pay... what can I do? SALLY SORTS IT

My 16-month-old rescue dog, a Dutch shepherd cross called Dutch, suffers from mental illness, so I made a claim for treatment with my insurer ManyPets...

Economics

7 d. ago Descendants of Italy’s last king should not have crown jewels, court rules

Judge says €300m collection should remain property of state, after attempt by family of Umberto II to reclaim jewelsA court in Italy has rejected a request made by the descendants of the country’s last king to reclaim the crown jewels, with the judge ordering that the national treasures remain the property of the state.In February 2022, the descendants of Italy’s last monarch sued the Italian state to reclaim the jewels, which for almost 78 years have been stashed in a treasure chest in a safety deposit box at the Bank of Italy – the country’s central bank – amid a long-running saga over their ownership. Continue reading...

Events

8 d. ago Inside 'dog rescue centre' owners thought was 'perfect home' where pups' bodies piled up

The Police and RSPCA found 37 dead dogs and 20 alive at a property purporting to be a rescue centre operating in Crays Hill, Billericay, Essex under the name 'Save A Paw'

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1 week ago Traumatised Eurovision star who 'hid under pile of dead bodies' prepared 'for booing'

Israel's Yuval Raphael will appear at Eurovision as it returns this week with 26 acts to take to the stage and represent their country – but she is already anticipating a negative reaction before getting behind a mic

Events

2 w. ago Meghan shares new footage of her beloved rescue dog Guy as she teases new project she's been 'cooking up' days after breaking cover for Archie's birthday

The clip was posted to Instagram with the caption: 'Flower arranging with Guy last spring. Just wait til you see what I've been cooking up this year! More soon'.

Events

2 w. ago Shareholders in British Gas owner Centrica rebel over top directors’ pay

Nearly 40% voted against the company’s executive pay deal, which saw boss Chris O’Shea get a £4.3 million package last year.

Politics

2 w. ago Restaurant owner named as victim of fatal stabbing at Lloyds bank as man is held on suspicion of murder

The Lloyds Bank customer who was stabbed to death in a city centre branch has been named locally as restaurant owner Gurvinder Singh Johal.

Events

2 w. ago Community centres could come under West Lothian Council's direct control

The new option was tabled after councillors heard that only around half of the £1m needed savings have been identified through communities taking ownership of centres or signing new leases.

Politics

2 w. ago Restaurant owner named as victim of fatal stabbing at Lloyds bank in Derby as man held on suspicion of murder

The Lloyds Bank customer who was stabbed to death in a city centre branch has been named locally as restaurant owner Gurvinder Singh Johal.

Events

2 w. ago Dogs For The Elderly: Here are the 10 perfect breeds of adorable dog for older owners

With demand for dogs continuing to rocket, here are the breeds that make perfect companions for more mature puppy parents.

Politics

2 w. ago After braving the wilderness for 500 days, Valerie is heavier than ever. Has someone been feeding the mini dachshund?

Kangaroo Island mayor also notes a silky coat on the dog, while Kangala Wildlife Rescue says ‘possums or cats out there were grooming her’Australia news live: latest politics and federal election updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAs Valerie is reunited with her owners, mystery remains over how the miniature dachshund braved more than 500 days in Kangaroo Island’s rugged wilderness only to emerge healthy, happy – and larger than before.Valerie captured the world’s attention when she was spotted 529 days after going missing on the South Australian island, with people worldwide avidly following the story of her capture.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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3 w. 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...

Events

3 w. ago Why you shouldn't break a car window to rescue a dog on a hot day

As the weather warms up, people are being reminded to not leave their dogs in hot cars. But what is the law exactly when it comes to breaking a car window to rescue a pet?

Events

4 w. 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...

Politics

4 w. ago Council seeks partner to provide management services as preparations to demolish Cumbernauld Town Centre

The council has major plans to redevelop the area and took ownership of most of the town centre in 2023.

Politics