54 m. ago Love Island hunk reveals shock diagnosis after terrifying brush with death

EXCLUSIVE: Love Island star Marcel Somerville found out he was about to become a dad, then days later ended up in hospital almost dying due to a health condition he had no idea about

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2 h. ago Dog trainer breaks down in tears watching 'cruel' owner smack pooch and pin her to the ground

The shocking moment came on a resurfaced episode (pictured) of It's Me Or The Dog, which sees trainer Victoria Stilwell help dog owners struggling with their pet's behaviour.

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2 h. ago Dog owners urged not to do this in heatwave as hidden 'danger hour' revealed by vets

You might think heading outside for fresh air on a hot, stuff day indoors might be the best option for your furry friend but there's a much bigger risk that a hot car when it comes to walkies

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3 h. ago ‘I used to impersonate Hannah Montana – I can’t listen to her now!’: Lainey Wilson’s honest playlist

The country star loves the loud guitars of Bob Seger and belts out some Dolly after a few drinks, but which song makes her feel as if she can do anything?The first song I fell in love with I remember my grandma playing (How Much Is That) Doggie in the Window by Patti Page when I was five years old in the back seat of the car. I could never tell if she was singing “doggie” or “dolly”, but I loved it either way.The first record I bought My grandma used to babysit [US country singer] Tim McGraw, 15 minutes down the road from where I lived in Louisiana, so I bought his album A Place in the Sun from Walmart and my sister and I made up a dance routine. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago The secret psychology of dogs and cats: do we ever really know what they are thinking?

Pets have long been a source of comfort and companionship for humans. But are they really trying to console us when we’re distressed or do they just want their dinner?I am lost in Morris’s eyes. They are brown, almond-shaped and fringed by impossibly long lashes. He looks back at me, softly blinking occasionally, and then reaches out his tongue and licks my cheek, just once.I’ve been depressed lately, and while I’ve received compassion and support from many dear people, Morris, my 10-year-old terrier, has been one of the greatest sources of comfort. With that reassuring lick, that steady gaze, he’s conveying a message: “It’s OK. Everything will be all right.” Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Summer in Europe’s lakes and mountains: 15 of the best holidays

With cooler air, fewer crowds and lower prices, the mountains make a great alternative to the coastAll Italians race to la spiaggia in summer, leaving the hinterland marvellously empty. Tuscany gets a lot of love, but travel one region over to Umbria and Monti Sibillini national park bewitches with views of the Apennines and eyrie-like, honey-coloured hill towns such as Castelluccio, soaring above a plateau of brightly coloured poppies, cornflowers and daisies. It’s a gorgeous spot for hiking, biking and tracking down a trattoria to dig into specialities such as wild boar with locally grown lentils. You’ll find some of Italy’s finest salami in butcher shops in Norcia, as well as black truffles on the menus of restaurants such as the Michelin-starred Vespasia, which is in a 16th-century palazzo. Alternatively, you could join a tartufaio and their dog to head into the woods on a truffle-hunting tour.How to do it Organic farm Agriturismo Casale nel Parco dei Monti Sibillini (doubles fr...

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6 h. ago MIKEY SMITH: I went to Donald Trump's birthday tank parade and it convinced me he already thinks he's a king

Over a couple of hours, 7,000 troops, dozens of tanks and other vehicles, swarms of helicopters and two robot dogs rolled, flew and ambled past Trump's podium as he apparently struggled to stay awake

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6 h. ago Posters, scented items and drones: Highland hunt for teenager’s missing therapy dog

After retriever Louie got spooked on a walk his owners have not stopped searching for him – and local walkers have stepped in tooWalking along Nevis Gorge, the rumble of Steall Falls can be heard long before you see it. Rocky terrain clears to expansive grassland, forest and shrubbery.Among Glen Nevis’s lush greenery, flashes of bright red paper can be seen. It is not litter left by tourists who have trekked to this beauty spot, but missing posters handed out by the family of Louie, a two-year-old golden retriever who has been missing for a fortnight. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Cypress Hill: ‘We made plenty of tracks when we weren’t high’

Hip-hop superstars Sen Dog and B-Real talk to Stevie Chick about surviving their early gang-banging days, making an orchestral album with the LSO, the concept of retirement and why they think there weren’t ‘any bigger stoners than the two of us’

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8 h. ago Gathering stormclouds can’t wipe smile from Trump’s face as long

In scenes that could have been set in Moscow, families queued to sit in helicopters, while tanks and robot dogs paraded Constition AvenueIt may have been billed as a military parade to celebrate the American military’s history, but it said even more about the country’s present and future under Donald Trump.Soldiers, tanks and even robot dogs paraded along Constitution Ave. on Saturday, as paratroopers swooped in from overhead and military aircraft buzzed past the Washington Monument for the first major military parade held in the US capital since the victory after the first Gulf War of 1991. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago How a snap of your dog on your desk can reduce anger and calm an office spat

Having a picture of your pooch on your desk may be enough to reduce anger - and even violence - in the workplace by one third, scientists have found.

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12 h. ago How Animals Heal Us by Jay Griffiths: Forget dogs, get a THERAPY SKUNK

We all know how invaluable animals can be for our wellbeing, but in a new book, Jay Griffiths reveals just how extraordinary animals really are.

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13 h. ago Army vet wins $1.3 million lottery jackpot a month after making a long

Christopher Lehman has been an active-duty service member in the Army for 25 years

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18 h. ago Brit drivers alerted over hot June infestations that breed in your cars

Experts have revealed that many used cars could be harbouring fleas, dog ticks and bed bugs which could then transfer themselves to new vehicle owners and their homes

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18 h. ago Playboy vet with an illustrious screen career steps out for rare outing in LA... can you guess who?

A former Playboy magazine star stepped out for a rare outing in Los Angeles over the past weekend - can you guess who it is?

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21 h. ago Dog trainer shares 'clear' sign your pet displays if they're happy

A dog trainer has said there's usually a 'clear' message from your pet if they're happy - and there are also other signs to look out for

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23 h. ago ‘There’s nothing else like it’: the Ritz is crowned best restaurant in the UK

Described by judges as ‘London’s most decadent dining room’, the 119-year-old venue topped the National Restaurant awards’ list this weekIt is lunchtime in central London and hungry patrons are filing into the newly crowned best restaurant in the country.This time, it is not a sparsely furnished warehouse conversion where you have to squint to see your natural wine. Nor is it a buzzy A-list hotspot, where the chefs will vet your social media before you have even arrived. Continue reading...

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24 h. ago Should you brush your dog's teeth everyday? This is how often to brush your dog's teeth according to a vet

Not brushing your dog’s teeth can lead to dental problems 🐶

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27 h. ago Expert reveals one overlooked factor that could fix dogs' allergies

Read on for real-life tips and signs to watch out for, especially for someone who feels like nothing else has worked

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29 h. ago Man killed his wife and then microwaved their beloved dog to death

Police found a woman's body stabbed to death, locked in a bedroom in an apartment strewn with rotting food, dog poo and pills. They also found a Pomeranian microwaved to death before the man responsible was found at the Canadian border.

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