There’s a Parkrun splinter group called Barkrun which lets you run with your dog

There’s a Parkrun splinter group called Barkrun which lets you run with your dog

They won’t be allowed from April 2 (Picture: Jed Leicester/REX/Shutterstock)A former local Parkrun organiser has taken umbrage with the fact that dog owners will be banned from using waist harnesses at UK events.

I've Zoomed and I've dog groomed and I still don't know how to stay alert

I've Zoomed and I've dog groomed and I still don't know how to stay alert

On 30 April – possibly owing to Kevin saying his voice was a little huskier than usual, but more likely because of the government’s desperation to meet its 100,000 daily target by the end of the month – he was told he was eligible for a test and was invited to go to a centre in Cambridge the next day.

Scientists sniff out the reason why dogs’ noses are cold

Scientists sniff out the reason why dogs’ noses are cold

The research team from Sweden’s Lund University and the Eotvos Lorand University in Hungary studied three dogs – Kevin, Delfi and Charlie – who were trained to identify which of two identical four-inch wide objects had been heated to around 12 degrees warmer than room temperature.

Adorable dog’s face looks very human and people can’t get enough

Adorable dog’s face looks very human and people can’t get enough

Aw, Nori (Picture: Caters)The couple was surprised by all the attention at first but since getting another dog, can notice Nori’s striking human features even more.

The Art of Racing in the Rain review – Kevin Costner as a lovable pup

The Art of Racing in the Rain review – Kevin Costner as a lovable pup

You have to bow down to the pure demonic inspiration of creating a sentimental live-action family film about a lovable golden retriever, whose grouchy inner monologue is voiced by none other than Kevin Costner .

Everyone’s fallen in love with disabled Crufts puppy that’s just learned to walk

Everyone’s fallen in love with disabled Crufts puppy that’s just learned to walk

The pup was welcomed like a hero at Crufts (Picture: Gilbert’s Journey Facebook) ‘He’s always going to need the wheelchair for walking around outside, he’s never going to do that on his own but we’re confident he’ll be able to walk round the house and live a normal life within home.’ Although Gilbert enjoys whizzing around in his chair, Kevin said he loves seeing his pup’s tail wagging with pride when he walks without assistance.

Good dog Kevin has been trained to do laundry to help out his owner

Good dog Kevin has been trained to do laundry to help out his owner

‘He’s one of a kind, he’s so happy to do anything for you and to help you at any time,’ says Wendy.

SHOCK WARNING: Cat POISONED after swallowing 'TOXIC 5p coin'

SHOCK WARNING: Cat POISONED after swallowing 'TOXIC 5p coin'

Today leading veterinary charity PDSA warned pet owners to always seek urgent veterinary advice if animals swallow items feared to be potentially harmful.Kevin’s owners Steve and Frances Gwillim had taken their two year old family pet to the Swansea PDSA Hospital when he went off his food and became increasingly distant.PDSA vet Lucy Knight said: “When Kevin was brought in he was very unwell and had a lot of tummy pain.“We carried out x-rays and were gobsmacked when we saw this coin on the screen.