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Glasgow Times
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Calum Bowie announces 'biggest show ever' in Glasgow
Calum Bowie, who went viral on TikTok for hanging out of his window and singing to passersby, will be performing at the Barrowland Ballroom on December 5. (Image: Images supplied) Born in Aberdeen but now based in Edinburgh, the Love Lost singer said he is so excited for the East End gig. READ NEXT: 'Woooooweeeee': Popular country star to perform in Glasgow as part of upcoming tour Taking to Instagram to announce the news, he said: "Aberdeen and Glasgow! I'm so excited to be playing my two biggest shows ever in each city! Such a pinch me moment being able to play in such iconic venues, the actual BARRAS?! "Thank you for getting me here, I'll make sure these are two nights to remember!" The show will follow Calum's set at TRNSMT later this week. He will open the Main Stage on Friday, July 11. READ NEXT: 'Can't wait to see you': Pop duo announce Glasgow show as part of anniversary tour Tickets for the show will go live at 10am on July 11. Pre-sale tickets will also be available to purchase on July 10 at 10am. To purchase tickets or sign up for pre-sale, visit
Fox News
03-07-2025
- General
- Fox News
Lost dogs on Fourth of July: How to keep your pet safe
The Fourth of July might be your favorite summer holiday, but for dogs, it's often the scariest night of the year. Across the country, shelters see a huge uptick in lost pets between July 4 and July 6. Some report increases as high as 60%. July 5 is even considered one of the busiest days for animal shelters. So what's going on? Fireworks. Those loud, unpredictable explosions can send even the calmest dogs into full-blown panic mode. In their attempt to escape the noise, many run off through doors, fences, or windows, often traveling far from home before they calm down. While the Fourth of July leads to a big spike in missing pets, dogs can go missing at any time, and being prepared ahead of time can make all the difference. That was the case for Ziggy, a sweet pup from Long Beach, California, who ran off while his family was visiting relatives in Watsonville. One moment, the door was open, and the next, Ziggy was gone. His owner, Surely, was devastated and searched for days with no luck. Months later, hope came through a notification from Love Lost, a free national database that uses AI photo-matching to help reunite lost pets with their families. A dog that looked just like Ziggy had turned up at a shelter in Santa Cruz County. Surely reached out, and to her relief, it was him. After five long months and hundreds of miles apart, Ziggy was finally back home. "When I reunited with Ziggy, it was the most unimaginable feeling," Surely said. "Love Lost brought him back." Loud fireworks, flashing lights and crowds can all be overwhelming for pets. But the good news? With a little planning, you can greatly reduce the chances of your dog going missing during the holiday. 1. Keep pets indoors and secure: Before the fireworks start, bring your dog inside, even if they're usually fine in the yard. Close windows, lower the blinds and draw the curtains to soften the noise and block flashing lights. If you're hosting guests, post a reminder on the door so no one accidentally lets your pet out. 2. Set up a calm, cozy space: Choose a quiet room or area where your dog feels safe. Add their favorite blanket or toy, and consider playing calming music or white noise to help muffle outside sounds. There are also pet-calming playlists and anxiety wraps that can help. 3. Check ID tags and microchips: Make sure your dog's collar tag has your current phone number and that their microchip is registered with up-to-date contact info. If your dog does get loose, this can be the fastest way to get them back. 4. Use a GPS tracker or smart collar: Technology has come a long way when it comes to pet safety. Affordable GPS trackers like the Apple AirTag, Tractive, or Jiobit let you follow your dog's location in real time using your smartphone. Many even let you set safe zones or share tracking with others if your dog goes missing. Just make sure the tracker you choose is durable, attaches securely to the collar, and offers live tracking features, because when every second counts, knowing where your dog is can make all the difference. Check out the five best pet trackers at 5. Register with Love Lost: Take a few minutes to upload a clear photo of your dog to Love Lost, a free, nationwide database powered by AI photo-matching. If your pet ever goes missing, this one step could be the reason they make it home safely. Also, if you find a lost dog wandering in your neighborhood, take a quick photo and upload it to Love Lost. The platform makes it easy to match found pets with their families, and again, it's free to use. The 4th of July can be tough on pets, but it doesn't have to end in heartbreak. July also marks the start of National Lost Pet Prevention Month, so now is the perfect time to take action. Register your dog with a lost pet database, secure your home, and check those ID tags. By planning ahead, you can enjoy the fireworks and keep your best friend safe at home. What's one tip you would share with other pet owners to prevent lost pets? Let us know by writing to us at Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts, and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, you'll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide - free when you join my Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
CNET
01-07-2025
- CNET
This AI Tool Brings Lost Pets Home. Here's How it Works
A friend recently shared how overwhelming it was to lose (and thankfully find) their pet, with no idea how to reach the nearly 4 million people living in Los Angeles. This -- and the slew of national pet-related days in July -- prompted my research into how to maximize communication output for missing pets. Around 10 million are lost annually in the US alone. It's also what led me to wonder how artificial intelligence can help solve this problem for both pets and pet owners. Thankfully, Love Lost -- an AI pet recovery platform -- also had the same idea. What is Love Lost and how does it use AI? Petco Love/Screenshot by CNET Love Lost is a free pet recovery platform developed by Petco Love, the nonprofit organization owned by household name Petco that works to support animal adoption, recovery and health care initiatives. Its free photo-matching service helps reunite lost dogs and cats with their families, using facial recognition technology that analyzes over 512 pet features -- like muzzle, shape, tail and markings -- to compare your uploaded photo against a national database of shelters, written posts and community submissions. This is thanks to partnerships with companies like Nextdoor, which leverages its posts, and integration with over 3,000 shelter systems and community platforms for a wider reach. At time of writing, its database includes over 300,000 lost and found pets, with an average of 1,000 pet reunions/month. How to use Love Lost to find and report missing pets Navigating and using the Love Lost site is pretty simple -- but make sure you have clear photos of the animal you're submitting ready. Navigate to the Petco Love Lost page. No sign-up is required for its free photo search feature. Grab those well-shot photos and submit your missing or found pet including face, body and distinguishing marks. Once submitted, AI will use pet facial recognition to scan available pet entries to try and pinpoint your pet. I tried this out using an old event flyer featuring a grey pitbull and was pleasantly surprised at the accuracy of animals it retrieved to compare. If no immediate match is found, you can post your pet as Lost or Found and receive SMS or email updates. Love Lost notes that shelters and other humans will be continually checking the database. Once identified, you can connect through the platform to reunite with your pet safely. If you haven't lost a pet, but would like to prepare in case you do, you can register your pet's photo and details beforehand on Love Lost's website to expedite the process during an emergency. Love Lost also features Lost & Found Pet Tips on its site for more information. You can enter the address, cross streets and photos of any stray pets you find on the Love Lost app. Petco Love/Screenshot by CNET Should you use Love Lost? Love Lost acts as a bridge for pet parents and their communities to report and locate missing dogs and cats. This provides more eyes (and opportunities) to identify stray animals and reunite them with their owners. I also see it as a complementary tool for shelters, community organizers and even your neighbor who needs a way to identify stray animals quickly. Petco Love also holds a four-star Charity Navigator rating for transparency and financial accountability and was awarded for its disaster relief grants and innovation in animal welfare in response to the 2025 LA wildfires. But while Petco Love states it doesn't sell your data, language regarding AI data storage and model training is minimal and vague. I reached out for a request for more information, but didn't hear back by the time of publication. It's also unclear whether data is shared beyond shelters. So, yes, there is a risk with any public listing -- even of your pet -- for scraping or misuse. Animals we consider pets or family are an emotionally charged topic, but it's important to keep in mind where your data goes after the rescue process. Ultimately, Love Lost is Petco's national online database for hosting lost animals -- but it also brings animal-focused professionals together to reach more people and speed up reunions.
Scotsman
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Breakthrough Scottish singer Calum Bowie brings more Glee to National Final in Edinburgh's Usher Hall
Over the last 6 months primary schools across Scotland have been learning and performing Scottish star Calum Bowie's songs 'Love Lost' and 'Edge Of The World' in the hope they can reach the National Final of the Scottish Primary School Glee Challenge. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The Challenge works with primary schools in Scotland to create and provide opportunities for children to get involved with music and song and have the chance to perform on Scotland's most iconic stages. From a total of 180 primary school choirs who entered, nine made it through their Regional Finals to qualify for the chance to be crowned National Champions at Edinburgh's prestigious Usher Hall this Sunday. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad They won't be the only ones singing during the event as Banchory-born Calum, who was named 2024's Breakthrough Artist at the Scottish Music Awards and plays the Main Stage at TRNSMT Festival in Glasgow next month, will be there to cheer on the finalists' and give a performance of his own. Calum Bowie - Scottish Breakthrough Artist of the year 'It's fantastic to be involved, especially as it's at the Usher Hall,' said Calum, who first came to online fame singing covers from the window of his Edinburgh flat. 'I've seen some of the videos from the qualifying events and the children were brilliant. I'm really excited to be sharing the stage with them on Sunday. I started my journey at primary school and I hope that I can provide a wee bit of inspiration for other young people to have the confidence to progress their interest in music''. 'It's fantastic and inspiring for the children to see and hear Calum perform, they have heard so much about him over the last few months,' said Glee Challenge judge Siobhan Rodger. 'It makes the event even more special and memorable.' Event: Scottish Primary School Glee Challenge 2025; National Final, Usher Hall Edinburgh 22nd June 13.55 hrs
Daily Record
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Talented pupils at Livingston school make it through to finals of singing competition
Kids from Bellsquarry Primary took part in the Scottish Primary School Glee Challenge's South East Of Scotland Regional Final at Edinburgh's Usher Hall and took home the top prize. Talented pupils at a Livingston primary school have made it through to the finals of a national singing competition. Kids from Bellsquarry Primary took part in the Scottish Primary School Glee Challenge's South East Of Scotland Regional Final at Edinburgh's Usher Hall and took home the top prize. This time all the choirs chose the same song, 'Love Lost' from the set Calum Bowie tracks, and a song of their own choice. The songs on the night ranged from Annie Lennox 'Little Bird', Paulo Nuttini's 'New Shoes' through to Bellsquarry's winning performance of 'Walk of Life'. All in all the performances were fantastic and every single child that took to the stage on Friday night can hold their head high as they gave their all in front of such a huge audience. A school spokesperson said: 'All in all the performances were fantastic and every single child that took to the stage can hold their head high as they gave their all in front of such a huge audience.'
