Rocky the boat dog

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A furry hot-water bottle? Or a restless snoring pest? Sharing a bed with a dog isn’t ideal for everyone, but it certainly warms the soul, says Bethany Stone

BORN to a stray in the wilds of Lancashire, little Spud didn’t have the best start in life. But after being taken in by Cats Protection and then given a loving home by Carol Walker, the adorable littl

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The musician, author and McFly star on working with two very special bears

WELCOME to Canada,” chimes a smiling group of greeters at Calgary airport. Clad in pristine white Stetsons and red tunics, the friendly locals, all volunteers, remind me of the country’s famous ‘Mount