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Paul O'Grady spent his final hours 'surrounded by his beloved dogs' and full of laughter and smiles, before he tragically passed away on Tuesday night at the age of 67

Paul O'Grady suffered his fair share of animal heartbreaks over the years, but it never stopped him from opening up his heart and home to more dogs in need of love

Away from the spotlight and cameras, comedian and actor Paul O'Grady shared his home with a menagerie of pets - including many rescue dogs, lovable pigs and alpacas

Christine Cockram has saved herself thousands of pounds living a second-hand lifestyle since the age of 16, only buying pre-loved furniture and clothes because she 'can't stand waste'

Creator Frederik Van Alkemade shares a behind-the-scenes look at the BBC Earth Experience and what he hopes fans of David Attenborough will take from their visit

Veterinary expert Dr Sean McCormack is advising pet owners to wash their dog's food bowl every single day, as it can cause potentially harmful bacteria to spread among humans

Beauty scientist Dr Rolanda Wilkerson advises whether your skincare and make-up routine should change during Ramadan and what ingredient helps to boost hydration while fasting

As ADHD grows in popularity on TikTok, Olivia Taylor opens up about her experience of the disorder growing up and why it's far more than just a craze on social media

Nicola Parkin, 43, survived on a daily diet of kebabs, pizza and chocolate before she lost nearly 6st to combat her painful periods that would last three weeks long

A mum has been backed online by fellow parents for ordering takeaway while her kids are asleep - but her children's dad isn't so pleased about her secret eating habits

Dr Amy Kavanagh opens up about life as a mum with a visual impairment and the obstacles she faces daily - from reading her initial pregnancy test results to attending regular baby health checks

Former mumfluencer Clemmie Hooper has received a one-year caution at a midwifery misconduct hearing, after she trolled other bloggers under a fake account on a gossip forum in 2019

Unlike a traditional estate agent, Tanya Baker, 29, sells million-pound houses on Instagram and TikTok by making viral videos that are intended to feel cosy and homely

Veterinary expect Dr Ciara Clarke is sharing all the different ways dogs communicate with their tail and how to recognise if they're feeling happy, sad or agitated

Influencer Laura Cleanaholic shares her life hacks for pet-friendly cleaning and how she keeps her home fur free with two gorgeous Italian greyhounds, Luther and Enzo

Mum-of-five Sarah Hearne, 55, from Swansea, called her daughter 'Kixxie' and says nobody ever pronounces the unique name correctly - which the 19-year-old finds frustrating

Lorry driver Martin Fitton has spent 14 years transforming his ordinary back garden in Brislington, Bristol, into a tranquil Japanese paradise - he's finally received recognition in Japan

Rob Rinder opens up about the heartbreak and pain following his relative's journey to escape the horrors of the Holocaust in his new BBC Two documentary, The Holy Land and Us: Our Untold Stories

A dog owner has shared the surprising outcome of their 'cute' doodle's visit to the groomers, after the soft and fluffy pooch returned home looking 'like Pennywise the Clown'

Former Spice Girl Geri Horner has been spotted attending today's Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey, alongside Prince William, Princess Kate and many familiar faces

Mirror writer Nia Dalton shares the reality of issuing parking tickets after spending a day in the life as a traffic warden - from the unknown five-minute parking rule to myths about daily targets

As Crufts 2023 comes to an end, we look back at the show's biggest dramas and scandals to date - from an innocent dog that excitedly broke free to the sudden death that sparked poisoning allegations

Five incredible dogs are battling it out as finalists to win Crufts 2023 Hero Award this weekend - their heartwarming stories might just bring a tear to your eye

The Mirror hunted down the most unusual and fun pet products at Crufts this year - including an extravagant £1 million dog necklace and ordinary-looking rocks that work 'like magic'

After her big brother Ben tragically took his own life in 2020, Bridey Jo decided to turn her Wolverhampton barber shop into a safe space for men to talk about their mental health whilst they get their hair cut