Of the 70 per cent of Brits who do or have owned a dog, 16 per cent have left their four-legged friend in their vehicle from temperatures ranging from 13 to 24 degrees and beyond, for an extended period.

The risks of doing so can be fatal, with an outdoor temperature of 21 degrees said to reach 32 inside a car in as little as 10 minutes.

A poll of 2,000 adults also revealed of all respondents, 62 per cent have witnessed a dog inside a vehicle on a warm or hot day.  

Of those who have seen this happen, 31 per cent have actively sought out the owners and a further 16 per cent have stayed close by until they came back.

The research was commissioned by Confused.com, which has released advice on how to identify heat stroke in a dog and what to do if they’re suffering from it.

Matt Crole-Rees, motoring expert from the brand, said: “Dogs are a big part of life for many of us, as many become more like family than a pet.

“So, it’s important to make sure that your dogs are as safe as possible when travelling in the car, especially in warmer weather as we approach summer.

“Keeping your dogs as cool as possible on a hot day is necessary. When driving, keeping the aircon on or a window open will help to cool them down.

“Yet, dogs should always be suitably restrained to prevent distracting the driver or causing an injury.

“As well as this, you should always make sure your dog is hydrated and comfortable. Leaving your dog alone in the car should be avoided.”

Of everyone polled, 52 per cent believe it should be illegal to leave a pooch in a car on a hot day, while 51 per cent think owners should be fined if they do so.

More than four in 10 (44 per cent) are also confused as to why their owners would risk the life of their pet in such temperatures, according to the OnePoll.com data.

It also emerged 35 per cent think the process of helping a dog in a hot car is unclear and 32 per cent are unsure if you should call the police or the RSPCA to report it.

Matt Crole-Rees from Confused.com added: “A concerning number of people have seen dogs left alone in a car on a hot day.

“Although it’s reassuring that many would take action, the risk should be avoided in the first place.

“If you ever find yourself in a situation where you need to help a dog in danger, there are a few steps you should take.

“Call the police and do not attempt to break into the car as this counts as criminal damage and could worsen the situation for you.”

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SEE A DOG IN DANGER:

– Check for a pay and display ticket to work out how long the dog has been in the vehicle.

– Take a note of the car’s make and registration, and if you are in a public place, alert nearby shops, cafes or restaurants to make an announcement.

– Make sure there is someone with the dog at all times to monitor for any changes.

– If the dog shows signs of heatstroke, call 999 straight away – do not attempt to break into the car as this counts as criminal damage and could worsen the situation for you.

Celebrities often play coy when asked about money – but not Gemma Collins.

The reality TV icon has boldly claimed that she’s earning more than Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer by a fair few million.

Gemma, who shot to stardom on The Only Way Is Essex in 2011, took to social media with some glam, confident snaps, posing with her hands on her hips and pouting.

Looking stunning in a white floral mini-dress with gold heels and cute accessories, including a bedazzled headband and rose-tinted sunnies.

Famous for her say-it-how-it-is attitude, she captioned the pics with a sassy, ‘Just google my name HUN ✌🏻’

The GC, 45, added a response seemingly taken from an internet search: ‘Gemma Collins: The reality TV star can command premium fees, reportedly earning up to £75,000 for a single sponsored Instagram post. 

‘Her wealth is sustained through her own fashion and fragrance businesses, paid social media endorsements, and prominent reality TV and media appearances.’

The caption then stated: ‘Yes, Gemma Collins does earn significantly more than the Prime Minister.’

‘While the Prime Minister’s total salary is capped at approximately £167,000, Collins has built an estimated net worth of £3 to £4million,’ it continued.

‘Her annual earnings frequently surpass the PM’s salary, driven by high-value brand collaborations, social media deals, and reality TV appearances.’

In the comments, fans were flooded to hype Gemma up, with @lynne_williamss writing ‘Shame there isn’t more humans like GC in this world 🥰’

‘Gemma for PM!? 😉 Count me in ❤️’, declared @littlehouseinlondon.

Indeed, the PM’s salary is generally in the high-£160,000s to mid-£170,000s a year. This has fallen in recent times, with former Labour PM Gordon Brown (2007-2010) entitled to a salary of over £197k.

And in very stark contrast, media personality Gemma has proven that, for celebs of her popularity, the only way is up.

She’s had stints on some of the country’s biggest programmes, including Celebrity Big Brother, Dancing On Ice, Celebrity MasterChef, and The Real Full Monty.

She’s also done I’m A Celebrity twice, returning last year for the South Africa all-stars edition after her brief 2014 appearance became widely memed thanks to her emotional outbursts and walk-out.

For round 2, she reportedly received a £100k fee.

Gemma’s other ventures include podcasting, documentary hosting, panel show appearances, music, her fashion boutique, and brand deals galore, from Ninja and New Look to Walkers and Boots.

And while her fanbase has remained fiercely loyal since her showbiz career began (she has 2.3m followers on Insta alone), Gemma recently felt the brunt of backlash due to a campaign gone wrong.

In what was slammed as a ‘disgraceful’ move, the Department for Education released an ad featuring the Towie diva, in which she stated that she’d been enlisted to ‘help sort things out’.

Shared online, the short clip showed Gemma turning around and revealing herself to the camera outside the Westminster building, making a peace sign before getting into a lift.

Cutting to her in the offices, the footage then showed her asking: ‘Right, what are we doing to help the children?’

Education Minister Bridget Phillipson quickly appeared, opening the door to her own office and telling Gemma to ‘come in and have a chat’.

The bizarre mash-up did not go down well with viewers, calling the DfE out for ‘missing the mark’ and imploring them to speak to ‘people who are actually in education’ so informed changes can be made.

After the ad was labelled ‘tone-deaf’, Gemma responded, writing: ‘I see all your comments I’m going to change everything and help Everyone please do not worry ❤️’

Although this only seemed to rile people up further, who told Gemma it ‘wasn’t a time for joking around’.

The Minister even pushed back, telling BBC Radio 5 Live listeners that she felt the criticism stemmed from ‘snobbery’.

‘You know, what’s she got to offer? What does she have to contribute? I do have to question why people are saying that. And I do think it is snobby.

‘And I think it’s also, she can reach some of the audiences that we want to reach to make sure that they know what the government is trying to do to work with them.’

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Chelsea Fox faces one of the toughest nights of her life in next week’s EastEnders as a shocking turn of events leaves her world completely shattered.

The dramatic episodes continue the fallout from Vicki and Ross’ chaotic wedding celebration, with several Walford residents facing emotional bombshells as ‘The Night That Changes Everything’ storyline unfolds.

While much of the Square is still reeling from the wedding drama, Denise Fox is secretly dealing with devastating news of her own after attending a hospital appointment. Yolande grows increasingly concerned when Denise suddenly disappears from the celebrations, unaware of the life-changing diagnosis she has just received.

At the hospital, Denise is left stunned as doctors explain the seriousness of her condition. Struggling to process the news, she later returns to Fox and Hair, where Yolande finds her visibly shaken.

Unable to hold back her emotions any longer, Denise finally breaks down and reveals everything to Yolande before the pair head back to No.27 for a heartfelt conversation.

But despite the terrifying diagnosis, Denise barely gets time to focus on herself before another crisis hits the family.

Elsewhere during the wedding fallout, sparks begin flying between Chelsea and Mark as the pair flirt throughout the evening. However, things soon take a dramatic turn when tensions boil over between Mark and Zack during an argument about Vicki.

As tempers flare, Lauren is forced to step in and try to calm the situation before things escalate further.

Later, Zack and Chelsea share a moment outside away from the chaos, and it looks as though the pair are finally about to kiss. But before anything can happen, the moment is interrupted.

Chelsea then heads back to the wedding marquee completely unaware that her life is about to change forever.

EastEnders bosses are keeping the exact details tightly under wraps, but whatever unfolds leaves Denise receiving a worrying call from her family, forcing her to rush to Chelsea’s side during what’s described as her ‘hour of need.’

The devastating twist appears to completely derail the evening, with Chelsea left needing the support of those closest to her as the aftermath unfolds.

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Meanwhile, Denise is forced to push her own fears aside to stay strong for her daughter, despite secretly struggling with the emotional weight of her blood cancer diagnosis.

Back at No.27, Yolande continues supporting Denise and even covers for her when family members start asking questions about where she disappeared to earlier in the evening.

But as the reality of Denise’s condition begins to sink in, Yolande later encourages her to finally tell the family the truth. Denise, however, still isn’t ready to open up and instead asks Yolande to head home and get some rest.

As the night continues, Denise realises she can’t avoid facing her own situation forever.

After spending time supporting Chelsea through the devastating events unfolding around her, Denise finally decides it’s time to confide in someone she trusts. She returns home to find Jack and tells him the heartbreaking truth about her blood cancer diagnosis.

The powerful plot is expected to play a huge role in upcoming episodes as Denise attempts to balance her own health fears while continuing to support her family through crisis after crisis.

Viewers have already seen Denise struggling in recent weeks, with fans growing increasingly concerned that something serious was wrong long before her diagnosis was confirmed.

Now, with Chelsea’s life also thrown into turmoil, the Fox family are facing one of their hardest periods yet.

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Mandi Murray, 46, a Celtic FC supporter from Glasgow, died after suffering a heart attack while on holiday in Lanzarote, leaving behind her husband and children

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A mum from Glasgow has died suddenly on holiday in the Canary Islands, just one day after flying out.

Mandi Murray suffered a heart attack while on holiday in Lanzarote on Thursday, May 28. Tributes have been paid on social media from friends and family devastated by the news.

The 46-year-old, who worked as a door steward at The Ferry music venue in Glasgow, was a devoted supporter of Celtic and Scotland. Her family paid tribute on social media today, with a GoFundMe page also established to support Derek – Mandi’s husband and father to their children.

Her son, Steven, shared a heartfelt post online honouring Mandi’s memory. He said: “Today, I woke up thinking about my mum and realised that she wasn’t just my biggest critic – she was also one of my best friends.

“She was a family woman through and through and would have gone to the ends of the earth for the people she loved. She was a friend to many and was known for being incredibly outspoken – which is probably the biggest understatement I’ll ever make.

“Some of my favourite memories are the nights we spent sitting chatting, laughing and putting the world to rights until three in the morning. Then, the minute I said I was heading to my bed, I’d be called a lightweight.”, reports the Daily Record.

“Tonight, I’ll be raising a vodka to her memory, and anyone who knew and loved her is welcome to join me. Sleep tight, Mum. You’ll be missed every day, but you’ll never be forgotten. Love always, Steven.” Her daughter McKenzi shared a heartfelt photograph of her mum with friends and family gathered to pay their respects. Ann Kelly wrote: “Lovely photo, Mckenzi. Fly high with the angels, Mandi.”

Elaine Mcmanus commented: “I am in shock, I dont even have words. I am so sorry. I have wonderful memories of mum and dad. R.I.P Mandi.”

Kayden Stevensonn said: “The most beautiful soul in the world. Kenzi, I love you so much. She was the best ever.”

Nikki Carby added: “What an amazing mum. She always has been, you were very blessed to have her. I hope you are okay. I am here if you need anything.”

Daughter Courtney set up a GoFundMe page to support her father Derek financially. She wrote: “My mum flew out to Lanzarote a couple of days ago for what was meant to be a holiday and a break for her.

“But, unfortunately she had a heart attack while she was out there and she passed away peacefully on the 28/05/26. We are looking for any donations to help with any financial struggles and support for my dad during this time, any help will be appreciated and thank you for anything given.”

In just a few hours after the page went live, more than £1,780 had already been raised.

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Those who have watched the film revealed they were left crying throughout

Brendan Fraser stars in the “beautifully made” film that made viewers “question how we see life”.

Rental Family, which is now available to stream on Disney+ and stars Shogun actor Takehiro Hira, follows an American actor who is struggling to find purpose after moving to Japan.

Brendan stars as Phillip Vanderploeg who joins an agency in Tokyo called Rental Family, which provides actors to play stand-in family members.

From funeral attendants to stepfathers, Phillip is hired for a number of roles but he slowly begins to form a genuine bond with some of the people he is hired by.

Phillip must decide if he wants to continue working for the agency or return to acting jobs.

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Posting about the film on Reddit, one viewer shared: “I’ve just watched it today. I am an older person, however this did kick me in the feels. Wonderfully shot, beautifully made. Make the time to see it.

“It’s a slow burner however it did make me think about life and how we see it.

“It made me feel like something is missing in my own life. Maybe for the good or not, i don’t know. Just take out some time and watch.”

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Replying, another viewer penned: “I didn’t expect to ugly cry during this one, but I did. I thought it was supposed to be a sweet heartwarming comedy.”

“Loved the film. Great acting all round. Such a heartfelt, funny and touching film. Absolutely loved the cinematography, and the score was sublime,” someone else added.

A third continued: “Just watched Rental Family today. It is an underrated film in my opinion. I was impressed by the storytelling, themes, and character development, and all of that in under 2 hours. Wow!”

The film, which debuted in 2025, has a rating of 88% on Rotten Tomatoes.

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Paraguayan tennis player Adolfo Daniel Vallejo is facing a “significant sanction” from French Open organisers after suggesting his second-round match should not have been umpired by a woman.

Following his five-set defeat, Vallejo was quoted by Clay magazine as saying: “This sort of match needs to be umpired by a man, it’s very difficult for a woman to do it.”

Tournament organisers swiftly condemned the remarks on Friday, issuing a strong statement that deemed Vallejo’s comments “unacceptable”.

The French Tennis Federation and Roland Garros organisers asserted: “The competence of an umpire is not determined by their gender but by their professionalism and ability to officiate at the highest level. The outcome of a sporting event, whether positive or negative, can never justify or excuse such remarks.”

They confirmed a “significant sanction” in the form of a fine would be imposed, adding that the tournament “strongly condemns all sexist remarks, regardless of who makes them, and offers its support to the match umpire and, more broadly, to all the tournament’s umpiring officials.”

The controversy erupted after Vallejo’s gruelling five-set loss to French teenager Moise Kouame, a match umpired by experienced official Ana Carvalho. The contest, which stretched to four hours and 56 minutes, saw Kouame, 17, triumph 6-3 7-5 3-6 2-6 7-6 (8) amidst a raucous home crowd on Court Suzanne Lenglen.

Vallejo expressed dissatisfaction with Kouame’s pace of play and argued that Brazilian umpire Carvalho lacked the authority to manage the boisterous crowd.

He reiterated his view, stating: “It has to be refereed by a man, because it’s a very demanding crowd and you need a lot of strength to go against the crowd.”

While players are allotted 25 seconds between points, with a visible clock, umpires retain discretion on when to initiate the countdown, particularly when crowd noise is a factor.

He acknowledged the crowd’s behaviour, saying: “The crowd was very out of line, but I understand they are supporting their compatriot.”

Vallejo added: “It’s quite an intense crowd and that’s why I was prepared. I already knew it would be like that and, to be honest, it didn’t harm me, but rather strengthened him.”

He also accused his opponent of time-wasting: “I think he took up a lot of time on many occasions, lying on the floor or stalling. And it’s not normal for the crowd to be shouting for a full minute without any play. In a match where the physical aspect matters so much, if you give a player a lot of time, he’s obviously going to take advantage of it.”

Later, Vallejo took to X (formerly Twitter) to claim his words had been “taken out of context”.

He clarified: “I never spoke about women in general, I spoke about the referee specifically, who didn’t handle the crowd at any point during the match.”

He also added: “That said, I also didn’t say that I lost because of her. I congratulated the opponent and it’s normal for the crowd to cheer for the home player.”

Clay magazine, the publication that reported the initial quotes, defended its story, responding: “It’s true that you didn’t say you lost because of her, and we didn’t write that either. Our text explains everything with precision and the appropriate context.”

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