Expert warning over common dog myths including wagging tails and wet noses

An animal expert has revealed why we shouldn't actually hug our pets, no matter how tempting it may be.

A former engineer who held a gun to a pensioner’s head after a row over sheep on his land has been spared a fresh jail term. Brian Capstick, 52, from Ecclefechan, turned on William Hodgson, 68, ranting about a £200 debt.

A wiley police dog managed to track down a missing Scots pensioner with dementia in woodland after the alarm was raised by his family.

Dog owners have been warned to keep their pets away from bright red rockpools along the Moray Firth coast.

A woman has appeared in court accused of carrying out a serious assault in Aberdeen early on Tuesday morning.

Martin Lewis is urging Tesco shoppers to follow his "golden rule" following a warning from the supermarket.

A wildfire that has burned through three square miles near Loch Ness and is visible from space should serve as a climate warning, the Greens have said.

A man who murdered a mum and daughter before burying their bodies under his kitchen floor has lost a bid to appeal against his conviction and sentence.

Keeping kids and their often mucky fingers away from your TV screen can be a real test, so knowing the best way to get rid of those annoying little prints all over the display is important.

Bosses at Tesco Bank have been criticised for announcing plans to cut more than 200 jobs - while also booking a 'laughologist' to support workers' mental health.

Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick told of how he saved a cat by chance after meeting their owner at a Harry Styles concert.

Tom Sandoval is back in the hot seat.

The Warehouse Project will be back in September, with the likes of Bicep, Honey Dijon, The Blessed Madonna and Jamie Jones on the bill for its 2023 season. It’s also revealed that it will be opening up two new areas of its Depot Mayfield home, including the roof.

Two heavy hearts. Ariana Madix and ex Tom Sandoval paid tribute to their late friend Ali Rafiq after his sudden death.

Ariana Madix is mourning a major loss.

As much as we may want them to, our dogs cannot speak to us, so it can sometimes be difficult to figure out what they are thinking and feeling.

An expert has issued a warning to those who charge their mobile phones overnight, as they could be wearing down their batteries faster than usual.

Health bosses have warned sweeteners may not be the helpful sugar alternative that many believe it to be.

A diet expert has shed light on some of the foods which may be able to help alleviate anxiety and depression.

The best days of their lives? Vanderpump Rules has officially been renewed for season 11 — and viewers are in for a messy return in the aftermath of Raquel Leviss and Tom Sandoval‘s cheating scandal.