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BBC News
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Escapee dog boards train alone and joins girls day out
You can meet some characters on public transport, but you don't expect to be sitting next to a four legged furry companion on a solo what happened when 10-year-old cavapoo Millie escaped from her garden in Lenzie and managed to make her way onto a train bound for Glasgow Queen Street on was found by a trio of kind women who used a bag strap as a make shift lead and handed her into police when the arrived in made it home safe and sound, and was reunited with owner Lauren Stirling who said the pooch has been "unfazed" by the adventure. Lauren, a wedding photographer, told BBC Scotland News she was taking photos at a ceremony when her smart watch "started going a bit crazy" with phone calls. She was initially worried that she had double booked but when she answered the phone, the police were on the other explained that Millie had been handed in at Queen Street station, eight miles away from her emerged the clever pooch had snuck out of a gate that was accidently left open and made her way to the local station before somehow managing to board the train headed for Glasgow. Onboard, she was spotted by Joanne Rankin and her friends, who were on a day said: "I noticed her running up the train, and she jumped up on the seat next to my friend, she then jumped up next to another group of girls."She was really cute, we knew she wasn't a stray because she was really well looked after."The women called the number on Millie's collar and posted on social media they had found a dog. They made a lead out of a bag strap and handed her into police once they arrived in Glasgow. Millie made herself at home with the women, and seemed to enjoy the adventure."At one point, she was actually cuddled into me, she was quite happy just sitting getting clapped," Joanne said."The only time she didn't look happy was when we were walking out of the train station. She was quite happy on the girls day out."She added they were delighted when the learned the dog had been reunited with her owners. Lauren's husband and two sons went to pick up Millie, who was completely unfazed by the added that it is completely out of character for the Cavapoo, who is normally a "complete lap dog"."She is very friendly, very calm usually but she has got a bouncy side to her. Even though she is 10, people always mistake her for a puppy," Lauren continued."She's had a couple of escapes over the years but normally she would run to where we would walk her. We still can't understand how she ended up going in that direction because it's not familiar to her."There has been a wee of a joke in the family, that because we had her before the kids, she has done this because she wanted a bit of attention."Lauren added it's a happy ending, but Millie is definitely grounded following her bid for freedom.
Daily Record
21-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Dalziel Rugby Club set to host 33rd annual Festival of Youth Rugby
The highly anticipated event is set to bring together hundreds of young players from across Lanarkshire and beyond. Dalziel Rugby Club is preparing to welcome a new wave of young rugby talent as the curtain rises on the 33rd annual Festival of Youth Rugby this Saturday at Dalziel Park. The highly anticipated event is set to bring together hundreds of young players from across Lanarkshire and beyond, including local sides from Hamilton, Strathaven, Uddingston, Lenzie and East Kilbride, alongside touring teams from Ulster, Sale and Bowdon – underlining the festival's reputation as one of the premier youth rugby showcases in the UK. The long-standing celebration of grassroots sport remains a tribute to late festival founder, Alan Calder, whose vision of rugby as an inclusive and character-building game lives on through each fixture. Club spokesman Euan Duguid said: 'We're proud to once again host this brilliant event, which continues to grow in scale and stature. This weekend's festival is about more than rugby – it's about camaraderie, community and giving young players the chance to shine. 'We're delighted to welcome both returning and first-time touring teams, and we're especially pleased to see strong representation from our Lanarkshire neighbours. It reflects the strength of the local game and the enduring appeal of this event.' With more than 900 players expected to take the field across multiple age groups, the club is encouraging spectators to car share where possible due to limited parking availability. No parking is permitted on Hagen Drive, and stewards will be on hand to direct traffic throughout the day. Entry is free for children and coaches, while adult spectators are asked to pay £3 on arrival – a small contribution that helps assist with the running of the festival. A memento programme is free of charge. Euan added: 'There's something special about watching the next generation take to the pitch with pride and purpose. The festival's heart lies in its original ethos – creating an enjoyable, inclusive day of rugby, win or lose, for every young person involved. 'Thanks as ever to the families, coaches, volunteers and sponsors who help bring it all together. Saturday promises to be a cracking day out.' The day is expected to run from morning kick-off through to late afternoon, with food stalls, a club shop and plenty of pitch-side atmosphere.
