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Why we’re talking about . . .

The dangerous dogs banned in the UK

Spike in deadly attacks blamed on ‘impulse purchases through lockdown’

17 May 2022

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Tall Tales

Alexa ‘has developed a mind of its own’

And other stories from the stranger side of life

21 Apr 2022

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The wish list

Five of the best dog toys

Treat your pooch to a sunflower snuffle mat or a nuzzle puzzle ball

6 Apr 2022

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Tall Tales

Barista hospitalised after holding in farts for two years

And other stories from the stranger side of life

6 Apr 2022

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Tall Tales

Dogs can recognise around 89 words and phrases

And other stories from the stranger side of life

8 Dec 2021

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Tall Tales

Researchers pinpoint when babies develop sense of humour

And other stories from the stranger side of life

29 Nov 2021

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Instant Opinion

‘Centrism is back with a fresh coat of paint’

Your digest of analysis from the British and international press

22 Nov 2021

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Tall Tales

A dog is selling Madonna’s former mansion

And other stories from the stranger side of life

22 Nov 2021

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Tall Tales

World’s most premature baby named

And other stories from the stranger side of life

11 Nov 2021

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Tall Tales

Lloyd Webber hated Cats film so much he bought a dog

And other stories from the stranger side of life

8 Oct 2021

Tall Tales

Some dogs ‘as clever as human infants’

And other stories from the stranger side of life

6 Oct 2021

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Podcast

Alien soil, cookies and long dogs

Why does Nasa want to bring Martian soil samples back to Earth? Will cookie warnings soon be a thing of the past? And are dachshunds getting too cute …

10 Sep 2021

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The big trip

14 of the best dog-friendly UK staycations

Featuring ‘doggie showers’, welcome bow ties and a specialist wine for pooches called ‘Tailwagger Creek’

3 Sep 2021

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Tall Tales

Bar offers cocktails to dogs

And other stories from the stranger side of life

26 Jul 2021

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Getting to grips with . . .

Mcr-1: the potentially untreatable superbug being transmitted by dogs

Experts warn of ‘nightmare scenario’ after discovering that antibiotic-resistant gene can be transmitted to humans by pets

12 Jul 2021

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Tall Tales

TikToker says we are all dead

And other stories from the stranger side of life

19 Apr 2021

A springer spaniel is trained to sniff out coronavirus

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Stranger than fiction

Dogs can sniff out Covid a week before swabs, trial reveals

Coronavirus-detecting canines could pave the way to easing restrictions on large gatherings

5 Mar 2021

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Tall Tales

Wanted man hands himself in ‘for peace and quiet’

And other stories from the stranger side of life

23 Feb 2021

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Tall Tales

Man leaves $5m to his dog

And other stories from the stranger side of life

17 Feb 2021

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Tall Tales

Mayor dog raises funds for playground

And other stories from the stranger side of life

18 Jan 2021

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In Brief

Elvis Presley's hair set to fetch £6,000 at auction

And other stories from the stranger side of life

13 Nov 2020

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In Brief

Dead candidate wins election in North Dakota

And other stories from the stranger side of life

5 Nov 2020

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In Brief

Whale’s tail sculpture saves train from crashing

And other stories from the stranger side of life

3 Nov 2020

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In Brief

#FakeMelania conspiracy theory

And other stories from the stranger side of life

26 Oct 2020

In Brief

Killer whales declare war on Spanish fishing boats

And other stories from the stranger side of life

12 Oct 2020

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In Brief

Labrador eats his entire lead in 15-minute car journey

And other stories from the stranger side of life

16 Sep 2020

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In Brief

Wild mouse passes out after eating cannabis plant

And other stories from the stranger side of life

11 Sep 2020

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In Brief

Socially distanced drive-through haunted house opens

And other stories from the stranger side of life

18 Aug 2020

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In Brief

Carrie Symonds denies Dilyn the dog rumours

Prime minister’s fiancee says claims that Downing Street pet is to be re-homed are ‘total crap’

11 Mar 2020

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In Depth

What is petfishing?

New law to crack down on sale of cats and dogs by illegal breeders

2 Mar 2020

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In Brief

General Election 2019: best dogs at polling stations

Voting day has brought out some very good boys

12 Dec 2019

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In Brief

Dog lick death: how dangerous is your canine’s mouth?

Man dies after contracting rare infection from his pet

27 Nov 2019

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In Depth

Why everyone’s talking about Train Your Baby Like a Dog

Channel 4’s new documentary has attracted poor reviews and an online petition

21 Aug 2019

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In Depth

The science behind puppy dog eyes

New study says the animals have evolved facial muscles that allow them to ‘communicate’ with humans

18 Jun 2019

dogs

The dangerous dogs banned in the UK

Alexa ‘has developed a mind of its own’

Five of the best dog toys

Barista hospitalised after holding in farts for two years

Dogs can recognise around 89 words and phrases

Researchers pinpoint when babies develop sense of humour

‘Centrism is back with a fresh coat of paint’

Enjoy a different view

A dog is selling Madonna’s former mansion

World’s most premature baby named

Lloyd Webber hated Cats film so much he bought a dog

Some dogs ‘as clever as human infants’

Alien soil, cookies and long dogs

14 of the best dog-friendly UK staycations

Bar offers cocktails to dogs

Mcr-1: the potentially untreatable superbug being transmitted by dogs

TikToker says we are all dead

Dogs can sniff out Covid a week before swabs, trial reveals

Wanted man hands himself in ‘for peace and quiet’

Man leaves $5m to his dog

Mayor dog raises funds for playground

Elvis Presley's hair set to fetch £6,000 at auction

Dead candidate wins election in North Dakota

Whale’s tail sculpture saves train from crashing

#FakeMelania conspiracy theory

Killer whales declare war on Spanish fishing boats

Labrador eats his entire lead in 15-minute car journey

Wild mouse passes out after eating cannabis plant

Socially distanced drive-through haunted house opens

Carrie Symonds denies Dilyn the dog rumours

What is petfishing?

General Election 2019: best dogs at polling stations

Dog lick death: how dangerous is your canine’s mouth?

Why everyone’s talking about Train Your Baby Like a Dog

The science behind puppy dog eyes

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