With their bulging eyes and cute looks, flat-faced dogs have become fashionable. But breeds such as English and French bulldogs, pugs and boxers are going blind, with many not able to close their eyes, vets have warned. They said over-breeding is leading to changes in skull shapes, making eyes protrude and leaving the surface too … Read more
Smart doorbells are ‘affluence cues’ that could INCREASE the chances of a break-in, experts warn Experts say the doorbells are used to target properties with high-value items Research by Cranfield University found burglars can hack into the technology Smart doorbell provider insists device helps people protect their homes By Jake Ryan Published: 02:09 BST, 28 … Read more
Police have warned people not to approach a group of ‘very fast and aggressive’ rheas that are running wild across two sleepy villages. Hertfordshire Constabulary told members of the public not to go near the 20 ostrich-like birds in Maple Cross and Croxley Green. The animals, which stand at 5ft and can reach 40mph, have been … Read more
Exam boards have warned that students may try to cheat the new grading system by submitting work that is not their own. Schools have been told to take measures to ensure that private tutors are not giving ‘inappropriate levels of support’ to students when they are completing their schoolwork, which could form the basis of … Read more
Foreign holidays could trigger another lockdown because they risk bringing back vaccine-dodging coronavirus variants, experts warn. Boris Johnson has promised his ‘roadmap’ will end the crippling restrictions ‘once and for all’, as Britain marks a year since life as we knew it ground to a halt. But SAGE scientists say trips abroad this summer could … Read more
Heart problems in pets could be linked to the Kent Covid variant, often referred to as ‘super-covid’, a team of vets warn in a new study. The experts from Ralph Veterinary Referral Centre (RVRC) in Marlow, Buckinghamshire found a small number of cats and dogs infected with B117, which was first identified in Kent in November. … Read more
Headteachers warn pushy parents their child’s grades may be CUT if they try to bully teachers Ofqual says any attempt to interfere with assessments breaches the rules Exams watchdog added a pupil’s results can be quashed if malpractice found Schools and colleges will use a range of evidence to decide students’ grades By Julie Henry For … Read more
Supermarkets warn ministers not to strike Brexit trade deals with countries with poor animal welfare and environmental standards Supermarket bosses said jobs would be at risk if UK flooded with cheap imports They ask No10 to use recommendations of Trade & Agriculture Commission Ministers have been under pressure to enshrine a ban on chlorinated chicken … Read more
Peers ‘warn threat of No Deal Brexit has resurfaced’ amid rising tensions with EU over Northern Ireland Report from Lords EU committee expected to warn No Deal Brexit ‘resurfaced’ Boris Johnson finally struck a trade deal with the bloc at the end of last year European Parliament is yet to ratify the terms with tensions … Read more
Why you should NEVER let a stranger take a photo of your dog: TikTok users warn of predators asking lone women for pictures to get their address from their pet’s collar London-based TikTok user recalled being approached in park two years ago She was walking her dog when a man asked whether he could take … Read more