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Our round-up of the funny, fascinating and unusual stories this fortnight

Best books… Clare Balding The broadcaster and author ...

Woof! Britain’s love affair with dogs The ...

11 SEPTEMBER

We are a nation of pet lovers! Here, Sarah Vine -former wife of politician Sir Michael Gove -reveals why, when the chips are down, her dogs really are her best friends...

Our books editor Zoe West gives us her favourite picks for the month