CRUEL electric collars for dogs and cats will be banned by the Government, Michael Gove will announce within weeks.
The Environment Secretary will outlawthe devices that deliver painful electric jolts to the neck for up to 11 seconds - to the delight of campaigners.
The devices bought online for as little as £20 can be remote control operated or automatically triggered by barking or location.
Charity the Dogs Trust has said the training devices for dogs and invisible fence collars for cats are “unnecessary and cruel” and Boris Johnson has compared them to caning a child.
A DOG owner shared the stores where you can bring your dog and most people don't even know it's an option. The TikToker, who posts with the handle @archielhasa, told followers all the places that are "dog friendly" on the high street.
People were blown away that they could actually bring their pets in store.
The influencer said: " UK shops you probably didn't know were dog-friendly.
"Dogs are welcome, well behaved pups in WH Smith high street stores and in dog-friendly centres!
PASSING a driving test can be a daunting experience for many learner drivers.
But a recent study has revealed the easiest and toughest places to take your on-road driving test.
A new breakdown by Moneybarn found learners are most likely to pass their test in Dorchester, with a pass rate of 62.4 per cent.
The data comes after changes were made to the driving test in 2017 which effectively made it more difficult for learners to get their licence.
CHELTENHAM'S massive New Year's Day racing has been cancelled due to a waterlogged track after torrential rainfall.
The racing was already in jeopardy yesterday as the weather took a turn - with an icy blast of sleet and snow also set to hit the home of jumps racing.
New Year's Day Racing abandoned. Following 85mm of rainfall since last Wednesday, there are areas of waterlogged ground across the width of the course and it is therefore not raceable.
A FLAT-CHESTED queen has revealed her top five tips to finding the most flattering bikini for summer.
Harmonie Vachon, who lives by the beach in the US, revealed that most bikinis aren't made to flatter small chests.
However, she revealed the best styles to go for to accentuate your boobs - and the ones to totally avoid.
In a YouTube video, she said: "If you want a little boost of confidence at the beach and you want to feel proportionate and not like a 12-year-old boy like myself, these tips will be helpful for you.
KASPER SCHMEICHEL is being linked with a shock move to Celtic that would see him reunite with former Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers.
The Dane, 36, left the Foxes to join French side Nice 12 months ago after 11 years at the King Power Stadium.
But earlier this week he saw his deal with the Ligue 1 club ripped up as the two parties went their separate ways.
Now he is a free agent in search of a new challenge as he enters the latter stages of his career.
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NORTHERN IRELAND are represented by almost 90 athletes at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
They are hoping to improve on their 12 medals from the Glasgow Games in 2014 which saw them win two golds in the boxing.
What are the lyrics to Londonderry Air? Would God I were the tender apple blossom
That floats and falls from off the twisted bough
To lie and faint within your silken bosom
Within your silken bosom as that does now.
NEWCASTLE
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LET me point you in the direction of Letmestopyouthere.
The four-year-old shaped with a huge amount of promise on his first start for trainer Michael Bell when finishing third at Salisbury last time.
That was his best run for a while and he has now slipped to a dangerous mark.
Nuns Walk has been banging on the door of late and should be on the premises once again.
HUGE hangovers shouldn’t be your only booze-related concern this festive season.
Drinking too much alcohol can contribute to ageing skin, too.
From rosacea to dull-looking complexions and saggy skin it can accelerate ageing, leading to fine lines and wrinkles.
So it’s little wonder that celebs including Susanna Reid and Jennifer Lopez have previously quit booze for better skin.
Today skin specialist and aesthetic nurse Emma Wedgwood tells Mia Lyndon how to keep your skin looking good through party season.