Rebellious guide dog finds new home after struggling with working life
A rebellious guide dog that had to retire early is now loving life as a pampered pet after being rehomed.
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North-east guide dogs and owners face new challenges under lockdown
North-east guide dogs and their owners are facing new challenges under lockdown.
Hugh Bonneville, Andy Murray and Julie Walters join Guide Dogs fundraiser
Hugh Bonneville, Sir Andy Murray, Dame Julie Walters and Alan Titchmarsh were among those taking part in a fundraiser for Guide Dogs on National Tea Day.
Martin Clunes to join Guide Dogs charity tea party world record bid
Martin Clunes, Eddie Izzard, Imelda Staunton and Bill Turnbull are due to take part in an attempt to set a world record for the largest virtual tea party.
Why Ant and Dec cuddled adorable puppies named after them
Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have bonded with “adorable” puppies as part of a campaign for guide dogs.
Aberdeen volunteers raise £52,000 for Guide Dogs charity
Volunteers in Aberdeen have raised more than £52,000 for a charity supporting guide dogs.
Legendary Aberdeen musician Robbie Shepherd rounds up namesake dog
A guide dog has been named after legendary Doric musician Robbie Shepherd.
Urgent changes needed to make Broad Street safer for visually impaired in Aberdeen
A call for urgent safety measures has been made to make Broad Street safer for visually impaired people and those with mobility issues.
Walk helps Aberdeen councillors experience blind residents Broad Street concerns
Councillors got the chance to understand concerns of blind campaigners during a walk along the Aberdeen’s Broad Street today.
Guide Dog puppies gain sea paws with training on North Sea ferry
Aberdeen Guide Dogs gained their sea paws after they boarded a NorthLink ferry as part of a training exercise.
From meeting the Iron Lady to Giovanni Versace: Edith’s life in beauty
She’s piped for the President of Austria, partied with Giovanni Versace, softened the features of the Iron Lady – but it’s all in a day’s work for Edith Thomson.
Gallery: Archive images of north-east Guide dogs through the decades
We’ve taken a look back through our archives and found these images of Guide Dogs in the north-east over the past few decades.
Legislation to stop cars parking on pavements receives backing from Aberdeen MP
A campaign to stop cars parking on the pavement has been backed by a north-east MP.
Pair hit out at ‘thoughtless’ Aberdeen drivers putting blind people in ‘dangerous’ situations by parking on pavements
Mary and Amanda, have spoken about the “dangerous” and “stressful” situations they face on a day-to-day basis due to motorists leaving vehicles on footways.
Aberdeen cafe owner set to run London Marathon for charity
An Aberdeen woman is preparing to take on the London Marathon in a bid to raise cash for charity.
Event cancelled – but charity still appealing for North-east volunteers to help raise guide dogs
A charity event for prospective guide dog owners has been cancelled.
Calling all animal lovers in Aberdeen … Here’s your chance to help raise a guide dog puppy!
A charity has issued a plea for people to adopt prospective guide dogs.
Aberdeen charity worker hits out at cyclist after accident
A charity volunteer has hit out after being knocked down by a cyclist in Aberdeen