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

A s we edge closer to spring, I find myself daydreaming about morning walks that no longer require five carefully chosen layers just to stay warm. That said, I’m far less confident that a change in se

Lucy and Blue Save the Day is a heart-warming new children’s book for ages 5-12, inspired by the real-life partnership between a UK firefighter and her remarkable dog. Written by Lucy Macleod, a Senio

WE’RE about to embark on the holiday of a lifetime, heading for Heathrow Airport after leaving Ruby and Edgar in the safe hands of house-sitter, Sue. She hadn’t met the dogs before this morning, but t

If you have a calm dog who loves people and is well trained, he might enjoy working in television or films. Some people find this a very rewarding, fun activity and, as a bonus, their dogs can earn so

With her soft expression, gentle nature and calming influence, Golden Retriever, Pippa, has arguably become the most popular member of staff at an East Midlands primary school. In just a few months, t