Plans to turn a flat on Castlemilk Road into a short term holiday let have been approved by councillors on the planning committee today (January 27) despite a wave of objections from neighbours.
A short-term let has been approved in Rutherglen despite neighbour objections.
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Plans to turn a flat on Castlemilk Road into a short term holiday let have been approved by councillors on the planning committee today (January 27) despite a wave of objections from neighbours.
The application relates to an upper-floor cottage flat within a four-in-a-block building, and the plans sought permission to change the use of the property from a permanent home to a short-term visitor accommodation.
The decision was taken to the planning committee after seven formal objections were raised.
Residents lodged concerns about potential noise and disruption, increased footfall, loss of privacy and pressure on on-street parking.
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Planning officers decided that the change of use would not result in significant harm to residential amenity. A key factor was that the flat has its own private entrance, reducing interaction with neighbouring households in the shared building.
Permission has been granted on a temporary basis until January 2036, after which the property must revert to residential use unless further consent is approved. Conditions also require the submission of landscaping details to protect neighbouring privacy along with an agreed scheme for waste and storage collection.
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The Scottish Labour leader accused Flynn of a “disgusting attack” and said his actions stood in contrast with the Nationalists when it came to dealing with former MP Patrick Grady.
Anas Sarwar has launched a blistering attack on Stephen Flynn after the SNP leader at Westminster questioned why a Labour MSP has not lost the party whip over her friendship with a serial paedophile.
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Pam Duncan-Glancy lost her shadow cabinet role in December and will stand down from Holyrood next month after the Record revealed she had continued her friendship with ex-councillor Sean Morton after his conviction for possessing indecent images of children.
Flynn today demanded action from Sarwar after criticism of the Prime Minister for not acting sooner on the scandal of Lord Mandelson’s ties to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
The SNP MP said: “Pam Duncan-Glancy should not be a member of the Labour Party, nor a member of the Scottish Parliament. Just like Keir Starmer, Anas Sarwar has shown a chronic lack of judgement, and leadership.”
Sarwar accused Flynn of a “disgusting attack” and said his actions stood in contrast with the Nationalists over the behaviour of former SNP MP Patrick Grady.
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The Scottish Labour leader was pressed on the issue during a press conference in Pollok today where he repeated his calls for a social media ban for kids under the age of 16.
Asked by the Record if his message on kids’ safety was credible, given Duncan-Glancy remained a Labour MSP, Sarwar said: “Let’s take the actions I’ve taken, with the actions of other parties who try and throw mud.
“The bottom line here is – Pam Duncan-Glancy should not have maintained that relationship. She did not give me answers I felt were good enough, that’s why she’s no longer a member of the shadow cabinet, and why she’s no longer a candidate. She will remain an MSP for a matter of weeks.”
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Asked if the only reason he was not removing Duncan-Glancy from the party was because Parliament will rise next month, Sarwar continued: “I think the robust approach is very clear. It’s very clear to Pam Duncan-Glancy. I think it’s very clear to our existing MSPs. I think it’s very to our candidates.
“I will not tolerate friendships with paedophiles. I do not want anyone to be associated with anyone like that. The contrast I am making is the approach I take, with the approach the SNP takes. They have one rule, and one standard for everybody else, but try and throw muck at other political parties.
“Pam Duncan-Glancy did not give me answers I was satisfied with. She did not break any laws, I think it is important to stress that. But she did not give me the answers I was satisfied with, and she clearly had made a huge error of judgement.
“That’s why she’s no longer a member of the shadow cabinet, that is why she is not candidate, and she will be an MSP for a matter of six or seven weeks.
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“Contrast that with the actions – and I will direct this at Stephen Flynn, but also other members of the SNP. He wants to shamefully use the crimes of Jeffrey Epstein, who abused women and clearly abused positions of power, to try and make comparisons with the situation with Pam Duncan-Glancy. It’s frankly disgusting and beneath him.
“Let’s contrast my actions with Stephen Flynn’s actions. Pam Duncan-Glancy is no longer a member of the shadow cabinet. They stood by and defended someone who was found guilty by (House of Commons) Standards for sexual offences – Patrick Grady.
“If he wants to question my actions and my judgement, I think he needs to seriously question his own actions and judgement.”
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The SNP restored the whip to Glasgow MP Grady in 2022 following his suspension for making a sexual advance to a teenage member of staff.
Grady was given a two-day ban from the Commons in June after a panel ruled he had engaged in “unwanted physical touching”.
At the time, he told MPs he was “profoundly sorry” for his behaviour at a social event in 2016.
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Man Utd have trained at Carrington ahead of the Premier League clash with Tottenham at Old Trafford this weekend.
JJ Gabriel was involved in first-team training at Manchester United for the second successive day with Michael Carrick including five academy graduates in his session. The 15-year-old was included in Tuesday’s session with some senior players having a recovery day after the win against Fulham, but he kept his spot on Wednesday when Carrick stepped up preparations for the Premier League fixture against Tottenham on Saturday.
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Gabriel is ineligible to play in Premier League games, but he is highly rated at United and has scored 11 goals in 16 games for the academy this season. His inclusion in first-team training on a more regular basis is evidence of the talent that United believe he possesses.
The forward was one of five youngsters to be included in the training session, along with midfield trio Jack Moorhouse and Jack and Tyler Fletcher. Moorhouse, 20, was recalled to the club from a loan spell at Leyton Orient late on deadline day.
There was also a place in training for 17-year-old full-back Yuel Helafu. The right-back has made 11 appearances for the Under-18s this season and also featured on four occasions for the Under-21s in Premier League 2, as well as starting two of the EFL Trophy games.
There was no sign of Matthijs de Ligt or Mason Mount at training, with both missing the weekend win against Fulham. De Ligt has now been absent for more than two months with a back injury, while Mount sustained a minor injury in training last week.
There were no other noticeable first-team absentees aside from Patrick Dorgu, who is set to miss a couple of months with a hamstring injury.
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The UK is set for more wet weather later in the week as fresh weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office.
On Thursday, a yellow weather warning will come in to force for London & South East England, South West England, Wales, and West Midlands from 5am, and will remain in place until midnight.
Heavy rain arriving overnight on Wednesday is expected to cause surface water flooding in some areas and disrupt travel. The weather agency forecasts 10 to 20mm of rain is likely to fall widely by the end of Thursday, with a few spots seeing more than 30mm.
In Central, Tayside & Fife and Grampian, a warning is in place until midday on Thursday, with spells of heavy rain and melting snow due to bring disruption.
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Several weather warnings are in force on Wednesday (The Met Office)
A warning for northern and eastern Scotland is in force until 3pm on Wednesday, as periods of sleet and snow and strong winds could lead to blizzard conditions.
The Met Office has warned of dangerous driving conditions, and said some roads and railways likely to be affected.
Accumulations of 1 to 3cm of snow are expected on ground above 100 metres, with up to 5cm in some areas. At low levels, precipitation will be a mix of snow, sleet, and rain, which could lead to small snow accumulations in some areas.
It comes in the aftermath of Storm Chandra, which saw record-breaking rainfall in several areas across the UK.
Met Office science manager Dr Amy Doherty said: “January has been exceptionally wet because we’ve seen a very persistent Atlantic weather pattern. A strong jet stream has repeatedly steered low-pressure systems towards the UK, bringing frequent spells of rain and wind.
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“With little opportunity for drier conditions in between, the ground has become saturated, so even moderate rainfall has had a greater impact. This succession of Atlantic systems is the main reason rainfall totals this month are well above average for many areas.”
As On shoes so often do, the Cloudsurfer Next catches the eye with a smart design. The feel, however, is less forgiving. The frame is notably rigid, so slipping them on does not have the comforting softness offered by some brands. They feel secure and well structured, but the ride is flatter and less responsive than I have come to expect from On. The promised “cloud-like” sensation isn’t there.
There were positives. The curved sole, known as a rocker, helps roll the foot forward and gives a strong push-off from the toes. On winter mornings, I also appreciated the rubber grip pads on the outsole, which provided reliable traction on wet pavements and even on frosted patches. For steady, cold-weather training, they make a safe option.
But there may be a case for sticking with On’s Cloudeclipse shoes from last year. The Cloudeclipse featured a “Speedboard”, a stiff plate inside the shoe that improved acceleration and made transitions between walking, jogging and sprinting seamless.
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In testing, that model excelled on hills, driving the runner upwards and cushioning well on the descent. The Cloudsurfer Next, by contrast, laboured on climbs, so much so that those sections felt exhausting, only to send me flying downhill at a pace that verged on uncontrollable.
One strength in the Cloudsurfer’s favour is sizing accuracy. Unlike the Cloudeclipse, which ran small, the Cloudsurfer Next fits true to size.
Currently hitting headlines for being the sovereign state to which Greenland belongs, it’s also the birthplace of Lego and Hans Christian Andersen. Play is in this country’s DNA, making it ideal for a family getaway
Children here don’t reach for devices – they reach for bricks. At Lego House in Billund, Denmark, my three-year-old kneels in front of a tumbling rainbow waterfall of blocks, fully absorbed in the creation of a Duplo mansion. Nearby, my six-year-old works on a Lego electric vehicle charging station, calm and content, focusing intently.
Lego House – a stone’s throw from the bustling Legoland theme park resort – is a sprawling temple to play. Part museum, part playground, it’s filled with 25m bricks and hands-on building zones that are designed for kids and adults alike. You can create and test Lego vehicles on ramps and tracks, make Lego flowers and ‘plant’ them into a shared creation garden. You can even order your lunch via mini Lego models that get scanned at your table; the meals arrive down a spiralling turquoise conveyor belt, presented by Robert and Roberta the robots. The building’s striking stacked-block structure and crisp white walls are designed to make the world-famous bricks stand out to maximum eye-popping effect.
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In this room at least, there are no screens, no notifications, just the delicate rattle of pieces, and quiet concentration. In a world where our indoor environments are dominated by devices, it strikes me as unusual, even radical. And, as Denmark announces plans to restrict children’s access to social media, the country’s experiments with unplugged play – from Lego bricks to fairy tales – feel more urgent, and complex, than ever.
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Since the company was founded in 1932, just metres away from where Lego House sits today, Lego has rooted its ethos in the concept of det gode leg – ‘good play’ – the idea that children learn best when they’re free to follow their curiosity, test ideas and make mistakes. The name Lego is itself clipped from the Danish leg godt, ‘play well’.
As we drive through the Jutland peninsula and on to the island of Funen, I’m reminded that this is a country where play is considered a tool for resilience. Imagination is almost a national virtue. Forest kindergartens, where Danish children spend their days climbing trees and building shelters, sit alongside degree-trained pædagoger, who specialise in nurturing curiosity rather than drilling phonics.
There are play-focused after-school clubs, maker-space libraries that offer everything from prototyping labs to woodworking and welding workshops, and a workplace culture that appears, at least, to put hygge and imagination on a par with productivity.
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Lego House in Billund, Denmark, is part museum and part interactive playground. Image: Lego House
Even the national curriculum leans into this ethos, legally embedding play and experimentation as the foundation of early learning. It all adds up to a quiet assertion that imagination is something worth protecting.
Prof Helle Marie Skovbjerg, an expert on play and childhood at Design School Kolding, is among those exploring this national obsession. Genuine play, Skovbjerg says, must be allowed to unfold freely on its own terms, rather than as a tool for learning or even, shudder, preparing kids for a future jobs market. Play, she insists, is a “state of being” – a mood that opens us up to others and to new meaning.
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So what can we learn from the ‘homeland of play’? Is this just quaint nostalgia packaged up to the tune, in Lego’s case, of profits of £1.6bn in 2024? Or could it be a deliberate counter-model to screen-saturated childhoods elsewhere?
Lego has rooted its ethos in the concept of det gode leg – ‘good play’ – the idea that children learn best when they’re free to follow their curiosity, test ideas and make mistakes
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Someone who didn’t have to compete with the pull of screens in his time was Hans Christian Andersen, author of classic fairy tales including The Little Mermaid, The Princess and the Pea and The Snow Queen. Andersen was born into poverty in the city of Odense, but while he lacked in material terms, his imagination ran in wild and inexhaustible supply. A poor boy overcoming trials and tribulations to become world-famous, his biography is like a fairy tale in itself.
As well as his experimental, boundary-pushing writing style – childlike wonder meets surreal dread, surface-sweet, often sharp underneath – Andersen also drew and made papercuts and picture books. His weird and wonderful world is conjured up beautifully at Hans Christian Andersen’s House, a museum designed by Japanese architects Kengo Kuma and Associates, which opened in Odense in 2021. Here, you can summon the swans from The Ugly Duckling with a wave of your arms, use a special mirror to ‘try on’ ornate kimonos and enter the garden of giants, where even the tallest guest can feel as tiny as Thumbelina.
This is a country where play is considered a tool for resilience. Imagination is almost a national virtue
His life and work are woven together in a magically trippy way. As Henrik Lübker from the museum puts it: “H.C. Andersen’s House does not talk about H.C. Andersen – it speaks as H.C. Andersen.”
But for families, the standout feature of this most un-museum-like museum is Ville Vau in the basement. The name of this make-believe land, taken from one of Andersen’s children’s song books, has no literal meaning, but to borrow a famous Danish slogan, it’s probably the best make-believe centre in the world.
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There are multiple zones, including a little town with shop fronts, a palace and a horse-drawn carriage. Huge tactile fabric pebbles sit alongside brimming baskets of pretend food and racks and racks of gleaming dress-up outfits, headwear and jewellery. It’s less ‘Look but don’t touch’ and more ‘Look and touch everything and dive with total imaginative abandon into your own stories and games until your parents literally drag you out at closing time’.
The space is dimly lit, which makes it feel mysterious and a little bit thrilling, everything is unapologetically child-height and best of all, created to top-tier theatrical production-level quality. You won’t find any shoddy polyester Disney princess costumes here, more like embroidered linen polka dot tunics in multiple size options and painstakingly crocheted Danish pastries in the make-believe bakery. My children are in heaven.
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“It often feels to me as if every fence, every little flower says, ‘take a look at me, and my story will unfold within you,’” wrote Andersen. Aside from being amid mud, stones and sticks in nature, this is one of the spaces I’ve been in with my children where that sense of creative stimulation and flow has felt most alive. As if the stories themselves are pressing to be discovered.
We travel on to the city of Vejle, where the graceful curls of the Bølgen apartment complex rise like liquid waves against the fjord. The kids haven’t watched (or asked for) any TV all week and their dad and I have been reaching for our phones less too. I’m thinking about how hollow the ready-made narratives offered by screens can feel. On the opposite end of the scale, I’m reminded about how my partner manages to summon up some fantastical, obscure characters from the depths of his tired brain at bedtime, rewarded by the rich closeness of a shared story.
Waves etched in concrete – the Bølgen complex in Vejle rises over the fjord. Image: Morten Elsborg
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I’m grateful for Denmark’s reminders to take time to create alongside, or with, our children.
Neuroscientist Ruth Feldman published research in 2012 about how coordinated play between parent and a child releases oxytocin simultaneously in both. Her work showed that music, art and other tactile activities trigger this faster than verbal affirmation – helping to explain why creative sessions can shift a child’s mood quicker than lectures or advice. Their nervous system literally feels a sense of safety through creation. On the other hand, what does it say to their neural networks if we’re constantly clutching our phones? That danger could strike at any moment, we ‘might’ need to be ready.
You may well be sceptical about Denmark’s utopian promises. After all, the country has recently made headlines over immigration debates, housing shortages and tax controversies to mention a few, but some people here seem to understand the slow, quiet work that’s needed to create stories.
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It’s making me think that imagination isn’t a luxury but a skill nurtured slowly, in playful moments: tinkering with bricks, in a fleeting fairytale corner of a museum. Perhaps we don’t need a Danish blueprint to reclaim it – just permission to let curiosity lead, to follow ideas wherever they tumble, and to remember that the most magical inventions often start with nothing more than a child kneeling on the floor, lost in play.
Unplugged inspiration: three more Danish detours to fire up your imagination
1) Forest Tower (Skovtårnet), near Copenhagen
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A slow-rising spiral through the treetops of the Gisselfeld Castle’s forest, the Forest Tower turns a simple walk into a theatrical ascent. As visitors circle higher, the canopy thins and the structure’s form becomes more apparent, the architecture interacting with its surroundings. This is Danish creative problem-solving in practice: using design to frame nature in new ways and encourage visitors to notice familiar environments differently.
Image: Mads Tolstrup
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2) Restaurant Remouladen, Vejle
Restaurant Remouladen serves Danish open sandwiches (smørrebrød) and simple mains built around traditional local ingredients. Recent dishes include yuzu-marinated herring on malt rye with daikon and grilled spidskål (pointed cabbage) with poached egg, cashew hummus and mixed greens. The kitchen captures how Danish cooking can evolve without losing its roots.
Image: Remouladen
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3) Økolariet, Vejle
In Vejle, Økolariet is a hands-on sustainability centre where visitors can experiment and explore environmental issues in playful, unexpected ways. Generate energy with mini wind turbines, test water quality with simple kits, or watch food waste turn into compost. Økolariet makes climate action tangible and immediate, showing that learning can come from doing, not lecturing.
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Image: Økolariet
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Main image: Lego House
Travel to and from Denmark, accommodation, attraction entry fees and meals were partly covered by VisitDenmark
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Claire Foy had a ‘disgusting parasite’ for years (Picture: Aurore Marechal/Getty Images)
In a ‘gross’ confession, Claire Foy revealed she was forced to give up caffeine after discovering she had a parasite.
The Crown star sought medical attention after she lost weight continuously and ‘didn’t know what was going on’.
Speaking on Table Manners with Jessie and Lennie Ware, she shared she had picked up the parasite years before, during a trip to Morocco.
Claire, 41, said it had been in her body for ‘at least five years’, adding that that particular parasite ‘travels as a pair’.
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‘I got told by the doctor, gross, absolutely rank. It’s disgusting anyway,’ she said of the ordeal.
However, the parasites have had a long-lasting impact, as she had to give up caffeine in an attempt to combat them.
She appeared on Jessie Ware’s Table Manners (Picture: Table Manners)
Claire had to go on ‘hardcore antibiotics’ to fight the parasite (Picture: Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images)
She shared: ‘I basically had to go on this diet, and because I didn’t want to take, like, really hardcore antibiotics and stuff like that, I took all this little gross stuff, and part of that was giving up caffeine.’
That’s not the only dietary change Claire has had to make as she discovered she had an autoimmune condition.
The Emmy Award winner revealed: ‘This is my big secret, I feel like I’m in The Traitors or something, and I’m letting everyone know that I’m related to someone!
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‘So I don’t actually eat gluten or sugar [..] except when I go out for dinner. It doesn’t have an impact on me.
‘It’s just because I have an autoimmune condition, so I should avoid anything which causes more inflammation.’
While growing up, Claire faced a series of illnesses, including a benign tumour behind her eye and juvenile arthritis.
At just 13, she was unable to walk without the help of crutches due to the ‘horrible and debilitating’ joint pain and inflammation.
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She had a series of health battles as a kid (Picture: David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage)
Speaking to the Sunday Times Culture last month, the Wolf Hall star admitted her early health struggles made her think about death ‘whole life’.
‘Death?’ she said. ‘The fact we’re all on our way out? It’s something we just don’t want to think about while we’re alive. But I have thought about death my whole life.
‘I just presumed that it was going to happen, especially through my childhood… my thing was that I was never going to make it past 40 ? ever. I have had many medical things in my life.
‘But, yes, I’m still here and someone once told me, “You know, most people live?” They meant most people live quite a long and lovely life. Well, not necessarily lovely. But people do tend to live.
‘That’s what humans want to do. We want to survive, and that’s quite reassuring.’
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The crash happened between J16 near Clifton and J17 near Prestwich, and all emergency services were on the scene.
National Highways shut one lane heading clockwise just before half eight while recovery took place.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed a “six-car pile-up” had taken place in the fast lane, but there had been no injuries, no arrests and no signs of fire or a fuel spillage.
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They said all drivers and passengers were able to leave their cars and stand in the central reservation.
National Highways announced that recovery had been completed in around 20 minutes, but warned motorists of ongoing delays.
Donny van de Beek has been supported by several of his ex-Manchester United teammates after announcing a huge life update on social media
A number of Manchester United players have shown their support for Donny van de Beek after the former Reds midfielder got engaged to long-term girlfriend Estelle Bergkamp.
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Van de Beek, who made 62 appearances during a four-year spell at Old Trafford, started dating Bergkamp, the daughter of Arsenal legend Dennis Bergkamp, back in 2019 when he was playing for Ajax.
The loved-up couple welcomed their first child, a daughter, in April 2022 before their second child, a son, was born in February 2024. Now, Van de Beek and Bergkamp are set to tie the knot after their engagement was announced in a wholesome Instagram post on Monday evening.
In a joint-post – alongside several images of Van de Beek, 28, proposing – Bergkamp, 30, said: “The easiest YES ever [ring emoji and white love heart emoji].”
Dennis Bergkamp commented with two love heart emojis, while ex-Everton midfielder Davy Klassen wrote: “Congratulations [two love heart emojis].”
Van de Beek’s former United team-mates Bruno Fernandes, Matthijs de Ligt, Christian Eriksen and Willy Kambwala liked the post, while Reds legend Edwin van der Sar also dropped a like.
After leaving United in July 2024, Van de Beek has spent the last 18 months at La Liga side Girona. He played 35 appearances and scored three times in his debut season at the Spanish outfit.
However, he has been restricted to just two appearances this campaign. This is because Van de Beek ruptured his Achilles tendon during a 1-1 draw against Athletic Club in September.
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During his time at United, Van de Beek helped the Reds reach the Europa League final in the 2020/21 season before being part of the squad that lifted the Carabao Cup in February 2023.
Upon his departure from the Reds, Van de Beek released an emotional statement on social media. “Dear Manchester United family. Today is a memorable day as my adventure at the club comes to an end,” he said on Instagram.
“I want to thank you all for your support throughout the years. From the moment we arrived at Manchester United, we felt extremely welcome and we are grateful for that.
“Thank you to everyone at the club for making us feel at home. A special thanks to all the fans that made these years unforgettable. Besides the football, the birth of our two children here ensures that Manchester will always have a special place in our hearts.
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“Good luck to everybody, we’ll meet again [Japanese Ogre emoji and red love heart emoji].”
Sky has slashed the price of its Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle for the 2025/26 season, saving members £336 and offering more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more.
Sky will show at least 215 live Premier League games this season, an increase of up to 100 more.
Dogs often opt to follow their owners to the toilet; however, little you may know, there’s a pretty adorable story behind this and it will totally melt your heart
10:26, 04 Feb 2026Updated 10:26, 04 Feb 2026
It’s fair to say that many people love their dogs, with the animals often being described as man’s best friend but, little you may know, they are actually sending you messages via their actions. We may think we know everything about our beloved pets, but it may not be the case, as animals tell us things by using adorable signs.
This was recently brought to people’s attention on TikTok when unhide opened up about a super cute idea, and the clip has since gone viral. When it comes to dogs, they are a lot more sensitive than people realise, and you can often see how loving yours is by the way it acts and follows you around.
In the video, is was explained: “Here’s a fact about your dog you probably didn’t know. Does your dog ever follow you around and nose its way into whatever you’re doing, or just stands at the door whenever you’re at the bathroom, and waits for you?
“Well, it’s actually them trying to mimic wildlife to protect you while you’re vulnerable and going to the bathroom. They stand guard to make sure no one attacks you. I guess dogs really are too good for us.”
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The video has been viewed over 400,000 times since it was shared, and thousands of people have commented too. Many thought the cute story was totally “adorable”.
One person replied, saying: “Yes! She’s always at my bathroom door waiting for me whenever I use it.”
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Another added: “My dog comes into the bathroom and lies on the floor until I’m done. If I close the door, he pushes it open.”
A third said: “Or it’s just the fact the dog suffers separation anxiety and misses you because you’re gone, even if it’s just to go to the bathroom?”
Meanwhile, a fourth commented: “My dog does that all the time.” One more also chimed in with: “Aww, cute babies.”
Why do dogs really do this?
Little you may know, it’s long been believed that dogs often follow their owners into the bathroom to protect them. It’s thought to act on a primal instinct to guard pack members during vulnerable, confined moments.
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However, this behaviour can also be triggered by strong social bonding, intense curiosity and a genuine desire to be near their favourite person. Even though some have believed the guarding theory for years, not all animal behaviourists agree with it, but it’s still pretty adorable nonetheless.
According to RSPCA Pet Insurance, there could be a number of reasons why your pet does this. The website explains: “Many dogs like to follow their owners everywhere, including the bathroom, with some going as far as to scratch at the door while we’re using the toilet.
“In general, dogs follow us because they are social animals and enjoy human company. As their owner, you are the one who meets most of their needs, including for affection, so following is a sign of this attachment.
“They may also be waiting for routines they enjoy such as a walk or dinner time. Providing your dog has plenty of exercise, enrichment activities and mental stimulation, following behaviour is not a problem. If it becomes annoying, it’s important not to reward your dog through attention or treats.
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“If your dog suddenly follows you more, this may be a sign they are feeling insecure due to some change (including ageing), afraid (such as of a thunderstorm) or unwell. Your veterinarian can help you with all these situations.”
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice made a big Mikel Arteta admission when asked about the maturity shown to defeat Chelsea and reach the Carabao Cup final
Declan Rice has revealed that Mikel Arteta ‘controls everything’ at Arsenal in a clear verdict after the Carabao Cup semi-final triumph over Chelsea. The Gunners beat their London rivals 4-2 on aggregate, with the only goal of a cagey second leg at Emirates Stadium coming in the final minutes through Kai Havertz.
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Last month at Stamford Bridge, Arsenal won a thrilling first leg 3-2, which put the tie firmly in their hands. A clean sheet for the hosts would have sealed a spot in the final at Wembley, with Arteta’s side seemingly less expansive in their attacking play on the night.
Chelsea were also reluctant to push for goals in the early stages, despite being behind, with Liam Rosenior opting for a back five formation. With the Blues not conceding until several bodies were sent forward during the final stages in search of a winner, the game plan somewhat worked.
However, Arteta has methodically set up a defensive unit incapable of being penetrated regularly. The Spaniard has improved Arsenal significantly over the last few years with Rice making a clear admission on him after the victory.
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He told CBS Sports: “Our manager has total control of everything, from top to bottom of the football club! Everyone listens to him, we all believe in his work. Gabi Heinze has come in, defensive coach, he’s been unbelievable!”
Earlier in the interview, When asked how he was feeling, Rice replied: “Shattered, the schedule has been ridiculous and when you’re playing Chelsea, who have got so many good players that are constantly making you work [it’s not easy].
“Credit to them it could have gone either way tonight and in the first leg but I think everything we’ve been building towards over the last few years has come together this season. We’re into our first final in a very long time so we need to enjoy the moment.”
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The enjoyment of their achievement is expected to be short-lived however, with attention swiftly turning to their next Premier League clash this Saturday which is at home to Sunderland.
A trip to Brentford arrives the following Thursday with the Gunners then hosting Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup that weekend.
Arteta’s side then have the chance to get the jump on some of their rivals with a fixture against Wolves from March brought forward to later this month. That change has been made because Arsenal are now heading to Wembley on the weekend they were scheduled to face the Premier League’s bottom side at Molineux.
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That rearrangement gives Arsenal less time to prepare for the North London Derby away at Tottenham. However, it is unlikely Arteta is too concerned, considering the reason with Arsenal in a major final for the first time in nearly six years.
After the victory, he said: “We are so happy. I think overall, over the last two games, I think we deserved to be through. It was a long match, we expected that.
“We wrapped it up at the end in a beautiful way, with Kai scoring the goal in the match that he did and the reaction from the crowd.
“The starters, the finishers, the staff, it just was magical. So I’m really happy because it was a really tough match against a great opponent and we are in Wembley.”
