66 h. ago Your dog loves you more than you realise if they do any of these 5 things

Pet owners may not realise their dogs are showing affection all the time, but experts say there are five subtle behaviours that reveal just how much your furry friend loves you

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67 h. ago You know your dog loves you if they display any of these 5 behaviours

If you have a pet dog, you can only dream that they love you as much as you love them. It turns out, if they display key behaviours, they are telling you just how much they care

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2 d. ago Advise issued to dog owners whose pets gulp down water too quickly

The owner said: "My dog loves ice cubes in his water bowl and super cold water. He won’t drink cool or lukewarm water." They added this adds to an unpleasant habit.

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9 d. ago Restaurant with seven Scots sites at risk as owner collapses into administration

Liberty Bar and Restaurant Group, the firm behind TGI Fridays' UK operations, filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators on December 19

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1 week ago Brian May to play unreleased Queen song that ‘no one has ever heard’

The 78-year-old songwriter will play Not For Sale (Polar Bear) for the first time on Monday

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1 week ago Brian May to broadcast unreleased Queen track that ‘no one has ever heard’

The 78-year old songwriter will play Not for Sale (Polar Bear) for the first time during a special festive broadcast on Planet Rock on Monday.

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1 week ago Legendary band’s unreleased track ‘no one has ever heard’ to be played publicly for first time ahead of new album

AN unreleased track by rock legends Queen that “no one has ever heard” will be played publicly for the first time today. Guitarist Sir Brian May, 78, will broadcast Not For Sale (Polar Bear) on radio station Planet Rock. It was originally recorded during the sessions for the band’s 1974 album, Queen II, but did...

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1 week ago Wild mother polar bear adopts cub in rare video: ‘It gives you a lot of hope’

More than two-third of polar bears are predicted to be extinct by the year 2050

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1 week ago I know which supermarket is selling the best Christmas party food including polar bear bao buns and turkey toasties

THE champagne is on ice, the sparkly outfit is zipped up - and all that’s left to do is lay out the perfect party feast. Supermarkets are offering their biggest and best ever range of canapes for December 2025. There are snowman and polar bear shaped bao buns, prawn lollipops, fish and chip bites complete...

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1 week ago An adopted polar bear cub and Christmas in the Holy Land: photos of the day – Thursday

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Scientists log rare case of female polar bear adopting cub: ‘They’re really good moms’

Canadian researchers tracking bear known as X33991 noticed she had gained a second cub who likely needed helpScientists in Canada have documented a rare case of female polar bear adopting a new cub, in an episode of “curious behaviour” that highlights the complex relationships among the apex Arctic predators.Polar Bears International, a non-profit conservation group, said on Wednesday that when they first placed a GPS collar on a female polar bear in the spring, she had one young cub. But when she was spotted with two cubs of roughly the same age last month, they realized they were witnessing an exceedingly rare case of adoption. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Wildest Ally Pally outfits spotted at the World Darts Championship so far this year

There is no other sport that can bring Shrek, priests and Peter Lovenkrands’ dog into the same room, and here the Daily Star Sport looks at the best Ally Pally fancy dress so far

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2 w. ago Scientists confirm rare instance of polar bear mother adopting a cub – video

Only 13 examples of polar bear adoptions have been recorded among Canada's western Hudson Bay population since studies began more than 45 years ago. The mother, known as bear X33991, was spotted with two cubs in November near Bird Cove in the Churchill wildlife management area when she had only one in the spring. Alysa McCall, the director of conservation outreach and staff scientist at Polar Bears International, explains how the adoption gives the second cub a better chance of survival Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Heartbreaking appeal from owner of elderly dog who 'doesn't understand his limits'

A dog lover asked fellow owners for advice on dealing with their 17-year-old pooch, who loves long walks in nature, but doesn't understand have the energy or mobility of a puppy

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2 w. ago 'Always reliable' cat and dog food delivery loved by over 314,000 five

'Really impressed with the swift delivery' said one pleased pet owner

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2 w. ago BBC Saturday Kitchen's Matt Tebbutt halts live broadcast to share message with fans

BBC star Matt Tebbutt shared a message with Saturday Kitchen viewers after guest James Acaster punched a polar bear figurine and attacked Christmas decorations live on air

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2 w. ago Dog lovers are just finding out the 5 breeds that are 'more likely to bite'

A professional dog trainer who's worked with dogs for more than 30 years has shared the five breeds which have the most consistent "bite histories", and some may surprise you

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2 w. ago Changes to polar bear DNA could help them adapt to global heating, study finds

Scientists say bears in southern Greenland differ genetically to those in the north, suggesting they could adjustChanges in polar bear DNA that could help the animals adapt to warmer climates have been detected by researchers, in a study thought to be the first time a statistically significant link has been found between rising temperatures and changing DNA in a wild mammal species.Climate breakdown is threatening the survival of polar bears. Two-thirds of them are expected to have disappeared by 2050 as their icy habitat melts and the weather becomes hotter. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago 'My dog tested pigs in blankets treats and loved them so much she pawed for more'

These dog treats are so popular they keep selling out and they are perfect for pooches at Christmas

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3 w. ago A dog that loves fish pate and squirty cheese and is the size of a 'small polar bear' is looking for a home

Brody is a Pyrenean Mountain Dog who also has a fondness for a good head scratch and lounging on his owner

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