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Gran told she'd won £3.5m house in £10 raffle thought it was a hoax and went to pub

Susan Havenhand, a 71-year-old grandmother-of-10, was on holiday when she received a phone call to say she'd scooped the mega plush pad in the Cotswolds but thought it was a joke

Daily Mirror · Jun 17, 2022

Grandmother of 10 ‘stunned’ to win £3.5m dream home with £10 ticket

Susan Havenhand, 71, said she and her husband feel like they are ‘waiting to wake up’ after winning the Cotswolds property through Omaze.

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2022

Gran thought it was a scam when she won £3.5m house

Susan and husband John were on holiday and initially refused to believe it was genuine

Wales Online · Jun 17, 2022

Dog owners urged to put their pet's bowl in freezer as heatwave comes to UK

The RSPCA is urging owners to freeze their dog’s water bowl or kong to help keep them cool as temperatures reach 34C in parts of the UK - they have shared how to keep dogs cool in the warm weather

Daily Mirror · Jun 16, 2022

RSPCA investigator calls for people who leave dogs in hot cars to face fines

Warning comes amid heat alert as temperatures set to soar to 34C

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2022

'Amazing hero' left devastated after jumping into fishing lake to save a goose

"It is just upsetting that I was a little too late."

Manchester Evening News · Jun 16, 2022

Terrified deer trapped near Newcastle Metro station rescued by firefighters

The deer's head had been trapped between the metal pickets of a fence near Benton Metro Station

Chronicle Live · Jun 16, 2022

Tiny dog dragged down street by man in disgraceful footage as RSPCA investigates

The dog owner was seen brazenly dragging the tiny Shih Tzu along the pavement by its neck, as police issue an appeal for information to try and identify the culprit

Daily Mirror · Jun 16, 2022

Dog-lovers appalled as 'disturbing' dashcam captures man carrying dog by throat

A video appearing to show a man holding a dog around its throat surfaced on social media and has reportedly prompted multiple calls to Staffordshire Police

Daily Mirror · Jun 15, 2022

Glasgow dog owners warned of 'silent killer' as B&M releases 'awesome' heatwave product

With temperatures set to soar in Glasgow, animal charity RSPCA has urged dog owners to take care when walking their four-legged friends — and one B&M shopper found a product to help keep pets cool.

Glasgow Live · Jun 15, 2022