Sam Gough’s journey from being ‘a hazard’ at PE to becoming Para Lionesses captain One of the best strikers in the world, the Scot talks about her career in blind football and the Euros The Guardian - UK · Sep 29
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 · Sep 6
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 · Apr 22
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 The Guardian - UK · Mar 21
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 · Mar 3
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 · Jan 12
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 · Dec 31, 2025
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. The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2025
'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 · Nov 8, 2025
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 · Nov 5, 2025
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 · Sep 25, 2025
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 · Sep 25, 2025
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) · Jun 8, 2025
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 · Apr 2, 2025
The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2025 Guide Dogs celebrates ‘queen’ great-grandmother on Mother’s Day Connie, 13, retired from the breeding programme in 2017.
The National (Scotland) · Mar 12, 2025 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 · Dec 25, 2024 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 · Oct 25, 2024 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 · Oct 23, 2024 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.
The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2024 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 · Apr 30, 2024 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 · Apr 24, 2024 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 · Apr 23, 2024 ‘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 · Apr 16, 2024 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 · Jan 22, 2024 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