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The dangerous dogs banned in the UK

The dangerous dogs banned in the UK
Spike in deadly attacks blamed on ‘impulse purchases through lockdown’
17 May 2022
Alexa ‘has developed a mind of its own’

Alexa ‘has developed a mind of its own’
And other stories from the stranger side of life
21 Apr 2022
Five of the best dog toys

Five of the best dog toys
Treat your pooch to a sunflower snuffle mat or a nuzzle puzzle ball
6 Apr 2022
Barista hospitalised after holding in farts for two years

Barista hospitalised after holding in farts for two years
And other stories from the stranger side of life
6 Apr 2022
Dogs can recognise around 89 words and phrases

Dogs can recognise around 89 words and phrases
And other stories from the stranger side of life
8 Dec 2021
Researchers pinpoint when babies develop sense of humour

Researchers pinpoint when babies develop sense of humour
And other stories from the stranger side of life
29 Nov 2021
‘Centrism is back with a fresh coat of paint’

‘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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A dog is selling Madonna’s former mansion

A dog is selling Madonna’s former mansion
And other stories from the stranger side of life
22 Nov 2021
World’s most premature baby named

World’s most premature baby named
And other stories from the stranger side of life
11 Nov 2021
Lloyd Webber hated Cats film so much he bought a dog

Lloyd Webber hated Cats film so much he bought a dog
And other stories from the stranger side of life
8 Oct 2021
Some dogs ‘as clever as human infants’

Some dogs ‘as clever as human infants’
And other stories from the stranger side of life
6 Oct 2021
Alien soil, cookies and long dogs

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
14 of the best dog-friendly UK staycations

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
Bar offers cocktails to dogs 

Bar offers cocktails to dogs
And other stories from the stranger side of life
26 Jul 2021
Mcr-1: the potentially untreatable superbug being transmitted by dogs

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
TikToker says we are all dead

TikToker says we are all dead
And other stories from the stranger side of life
19 Apr 2021
Dogs can sniff out Covid a week before swabs, trial reveals

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
Wanted man hands himself in ‘for peace and quiet’

Wanted man hands himself in ‘for peace and quiet’
And other stories from the stranger side of life
23 Feb 2021
Man leaves $5m to his dog

Man leaves $5m to his dog
And other stories from the stranger side of life
17 Feb 2021
Mayor dog raises funds for playground

Mayor dog raises funds for playground
And other stories from the stranger side of life
18 Jan 2021
Elvis Presley's hair set to fetch £6,000 at auction

Elvis Presley's hair set to fetch £6,000 at auction
And other stories from the stranger side of life
13 Nov 2020
Dead candidate wins election in North Dakota

Dead candidate wins election in North Dakota
And other stories from the stranger side of life
5 Nov 2020
Whale’s tail sculpture saves train from crashing

Whale’s tail sculpture saves train from crashing
And other stories from the stranger side of life
3 Nov 2020
#FakeMelania conspiracy theory 

#FakeMelania conspiracy theory
And other stories from the stranger side of life
26 Oct 2020
Killer whales declare war on Spanish fishing boats
Killer whales declare war on Spanish fishing boats
And other stories from the stranger side of life
12 Oct 2020
Labrador eats his entire lead in 15-minute car journey

Labrador eats his entire lead in 15-minute car journey
And other stories from the stranger side of life
16 Sep 2020
Wild mouse passes out after eating cannabis plant

Wild mouse passes out after eating cannabis plant
And other stories from the stranger side of life
11 Sep 2020
Socially distanced drive-through haunted house opens 

Socially distanced drive-through haunted house opens
And other stories from the stranger side of life
18 Aug 2020
Carrie Symonds denies Dilyn the dog rumours

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
What is petfishing?

What is petfishing?
New law to crack down on sale of cats and dogs by illegal breeders
2 Mar 2020
General Election 2019: best dogs at polling stations

General Election 2019: best dogs at polling stations
Voting day has brought out some very good boys
12 Dec 2019
Dog lick death: how dangerous is your canine’s mouth?

Dog lick death: how dangerous is your canine’s mouth?
Man dies after contracting rare infection from his pet
27 Nov 2019
Why everyone’s talking about Train Your Baby Like a Dog

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
The science behind puppy dog eyes

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