21 h. ago My Cultural Awakening: I moved across the world after watching a Billy Connolly documentary

A chance viewing of the comic’s World Tour of Scotland made me swap Australia for the Highlands, although things didn’t quite go to plan I was 23 and thought I had found my path in life. I’d always wanted to work with animals, and I had just landed a job as a vet nurse in Melbourne. I was still learning the ropes, but I imagined I would stay there for years, building a life around the work. Then, five months in, the vet called me into his office and told me it wasn’t working out. “It’s not you,” he said, “I just really hate training people.” His previous nurse had been with him for decades; she knew his every move. I didn’t. And just like that, I was out of a job.I drove home crying, feeling utterly adrift. I wasn’t sure whether to try again at another vet clinic or rip up the plan entirely and do something else. After spending a few days floating around aimlessly, trying to recalibrate my life, I turned on the TV, needing something to take my mind off things. And there he was: Bill...

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37 h. ago 'My dog worries me with his strange behaviour but vet said it's actually sweet'

A woman was left feeling worried after noticing her dog doing a strange thing after every walk - but the reason might surprise you, as it actually has a sweet meaning

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41 h. ago 'My dog scared me with odd behaviour until vet told me it had sweet meaning'

A woman was terrified when her dog started exhibiting strange behaviour every time they came back from a walk - but she has since been told the sweet reason for his actions

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3 d. ago Woman woken up by neighbour's odd behaviour says 'this can't be legal'

Evelyn Amsdell was left questioning the legality of the actions of someone living directly below her brother's flat after something began to emerge through the carpet

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6 d. ago Woman flees UK for Australia after mystery egg attacks that left dog scared to go outside

Former police worker Celine Lockyer is quitting the UK after yobs repeatedly target her home in a bizarre case of 'mistaken identity', leaving even her dog 'scared to go out in the garden'

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6 d. ago The sweet Celtic moment amid the trauma that means more to new star than many realise

Sebastian Tounektihas instantly connected with Parkhead punters and has promised there's much more to come.

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7 d. ago Chocolate lovers baffled to see how different Smarties are in America

It turns out that the type of sweet that is called 'Smarties' also has a different meaning in other countries, with several people being left baffled by the vast difference

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1 week ago Early signs your dog is scared of fireworks owners shouldn't ignore this Bonfire Night

Experts say that ignoring these early signs could lead to a loss of control or lasting behavioural issues.

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2 w. ago EastEnders 'work out' shock twist with mysterious Jasmine after 'suspicious' behaviour

EastEnders fans are convinced that Jasmine Fisher isn't even the real name of a new Walford resident after she displayed some odd behaviour in the latest episode of the BBC soap

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