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

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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

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Jayne and Mike Walker have finally found their calling in life

THEY can sniff out trouble in a matter of seconds and pinpoint causes of deadly fires. They are quicker and more precise than even high-tech equipment – and they do it all with the wag of a tail and t