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Think of famous fictional dogs and Lassie probably springs to mind first. Spanning over 50 years, this delightful rough collie pooch was the starring character of books, films and TV programmes. Credit: Wikipedia   Origins of Lassie The character of...

The famous Christmas carol, The Twelve Days of Christmas, has been around since the 18th century. Symbolising the start of the most important event on the Christian calendar, it marks the date of the birth of Jesus Christ and other...

The familiar commands of "Sit!" and "Walkies!" will forever conjure up images of one of the dog world's most colourful and formidable characters, Barbara Woodhouse. © Kanstantsin / Adobe Stock Already in her 70’s, the vicar's daughter from Ireland rocketed...

Walkers and hikers have long extolled the virtues of walking for physical and emotional wellbeing. There's nothing like going out into the tranquil countryside, experiencing the peace and solitude and feeling at one with nature! In terms of emotional health...

It's no secret that Canadian singer Michael Bublé loves Christmas. The 43-year-old has adored the festive season since he was a child and subsequently has released some wonderful Christmas classics. Born in British Columbia in 1975, the singer, songwriter, producer...

British author Enid Blyton was active in writing children's books for more than 40 years. Her most famous creations were the Noddy books about the animated little boy, her adventure stories about the Famous Five and the Secret Seven, and...

World War I marked the first occasion when dogs were used by the military on a massive scale. More than 50,000 dogs served during the Great War, demonstrating that they really are man's best friend. As Great Britain prepares to...

Think of Guy Fawkes and Bonfire Night immediately springs to mind, but what's the story behind this annual celebration and what little-known facts exist? © vladimircaribb / Adobe Stock   The story of Guy Fawkes Born in York in 1570...