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HISTORICAL FACTS: Guide dogs - The Untold Story

New pilot to turn ultrasounds into 3D-printed moulds for parents with sight loss

The initiative will give those who cannot see ultrasound screens or print-offs the chance to trace the contours of their baby before they arrive.

Evening Standard

Bikers urged to volunteer to help train guide dog puppies for ‘real world’

Around 100 puppy raisers are needed every month to meet demand, the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association says.

Evening Standard

Owners from Great Britain travelling to EU warned over pet passport ‘dodge’

Bypassing animal health certificate system by using cheaper pet passport issued abroad could backfire, experts say

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Duchess of Edinburgh celebrates 40 years of Guide Dogs for the Blind in NI

Sophie paid her first solo visit to the region on Tuesday since 2018.

Evening Standard

A new start after 60: I adopted a Guide Dog mum – and found true love, community and confidence

After her husband died suddenly, and her children left home, teacher Helen Smith started to question everything in her life. Then a radio programme about a shortage of Guide Dogs gave her an idea

The Guardian - UK

One-year-old twins diagnosed with same rare and incurable condition

Sam and Tommy Lunn have a rare genetic eye disorder called ocular albinism

The Independent UK

Guide Dogs puppies form guard of honour at Premiership Women’s Rugby match

The dogs, all in training to become guide dogs, visited Kingsholm Stadium as part of their socialisation training.

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'They're intelligent, curious, loving' – what it's like to train guide dog puppies

A guide dog can give someone their freedom, explains puppy raiser Wendy Hackles, who shares how she became a volunteer

Woman & Home

Blind veteran to lay wreath at Cenotaph supported by guide dog

Archie the golden Labrador retriever cross will join Kelly Ganfield during the event in London on Sunday.

Evening Standard

Push to expand parking ban as pedestrians hit out at ‘daily danger’

London and Scotland are the only parts of the UK where pavement parking is banned

The Independent UK

Councilllors want crackdown on pavement parking – survey

London and Scotland are the only parts of the UK where pavement parking is banned.

The Independent UK

Scottish football is leading on inclusion – why can't society follow suit?

Football has long been called The Beautiful Game, not only for the magic on the pitch but also because of its unique ability to bring people, from…

The National (Scotland)

Four generations of guide dogs celebrate Mother’s Day together in the UK

Former guide dog Connie and her descendants had a relaxing day

PetsRadar

Guide Dogs celebrates ‘queen’ great-grandmother on Mother’s Day

Connie, 13, retired from the breeding programme in 2017.

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Guide dog puppies make special trip to Scottish aquarium

Four guide dog puppies have been given a unique training experience at SEA LIFE Loch Lomond ...

The Independent UK

A day in the life of a guide dog handler: Forming a lasting bond after losing a loyal companion last Christmas

Guide dogs are well known for their mobility assistance, but their impact on his mental wellbeing is just as profound. The Independent’s Reuben Hodson reports

Newcastle Herald

Newcastle's Guide Dogs office a place to connect, for puppies and people

The accessible Hunter Street space is a 'step forward' for the community.

The Independent UK

Guide Dog puppies explore spooky attractions ahead of Halloween

Guide Dogs is taking their puppies to Halloween activities to build the dogs’ confidence ahead of the spooky day.

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Blind man left with ‘no dignity’ after two-year delay in getting guide dog while stuck on housing waiting list

Research shows 73 per cent on social housing waitlists experience accommodation harmful to health

The Guardian - UK

Guide Dogs UK blames cost of living crisis as it plans 160 redundancies

Largest trainer of dogs in country is trying to prevent an estimated £20m funding gap opening up by 2026.

Newcastle Herald

Thornton resident Paul Johns shares a special bond with his two guide dogs

Paul's retired guide dog Keith has changed his life for the better.

The Guardian - AU

‘He could have killed my dog’: ride-share drivers accused of refusing passengers with guide dogs

Advocates want government action to enforce anti-discrimination laws that stipulate guaranteed access for assistance dogs in public places

The Canberra Times

Campaign to stop Canberra public transport, rideshares refusing guide dogs

Guide Dog NSW/ACT is trying to stop drivers refusing assistance animals.

The Guardian - UK

A new start after 60: my puppy made a friend at the pet shop – and life was never the same again

Anne Dicks was walking her black lab Sasha when they met some Guide Dogs fundraisers. She ended up making music for Britain’s only partially sighted morris troupe

Newcastle Herald

Guide dog graduation day: meet the Hunter's cutest recruits

Each dog is set to be paired with a handler.

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