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Newsweek
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Man Helps Disabled Dog Play on the Beach—Has No Idea He's Being Watched
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A man and his dog were unwittingly being recorded as they played together at the beach, and have now been seen by millions of people. Jerry, from Vancouver in Canada, is the proud owner of 10-year-old Pembroke Welsh corgi, Pebbles. She is sadly living with rare neurological disease Lafora, a type of epilepsy, and degenerative myelopathy, which weakens the hind legs and eventually leads to paralysis. Before Pebbles' diagnoses, Jerry told Newsweek he would take her to the beach "every day in summer"—but now Pebbles' back legs don't work very well, and the salt water affects her seizure medication, so they have to be careful. Recently, however, Jerry decided that it was time for Pebbles to have a treat, as it had "been a while since she had a beach day." "So we took her to the beach and strapped on her life jacket, and I tried to replicate her favorite game, which was retrieving sticks I would throw far into the waves," Jerry said. From left: Jerry hugs and kisses Pebbles; and the corgi dog runs on the beach before she got sick. From left: Jerry hugs and kisses Pebbles; and the corgi dog runs on the beach before she got sick. TikTok/ Instagram @instapebs "No matter how big the waves were, she would always try to get it. Now, I can only use a rope tied to her life-vest to help her get in and out of the sea," Jerry said. "It's a lot of work getting her stroller down there, but it helps her remember her past, and she has a great time." Jerry and his family didn't know, however, that someone on the strand was recording him and Pebbles and shared it to TikTok, where it has been viewed more than 3.2 million times. Comedian Jeevin Gill, whose account @jgillcomedy is usually filled with clips of his stand-up routines, was so moved by what he saw that he recorded it and posted it with the words: "I saw this guy on the beach with a dog [whose] legs didn't work. This guy deserves every good thing to happen to him." In the clip, Jerry shows the stick to Pebbles and tosses it in the water, before carrying her into the sea to fetch it. He then lifts her back to the sand, where she gives him the stick, and he throws it again, starting the whole thing over. TikTok users were in pieces, awarding the video more than 577,000 likes, as one commenter wrote: "It's moments like that make me think there is actually some hope for us." "I was in a similar situation supporting my husky when his hind legs gave out. It's a lot of work I did not mind doing; it was the least we can do for our loved ones," another posted. "People always say we don't deserve dogs. He definitely does," a third said, while one commenter summed it up: "This proved you can't always change the world but you can change the world for one soul." And Jerry himself even commented on it, after a friend sent him the clip and alerted him that he was going viral. He thanked everyone for their supportive comments, explained the medical journey Pebbles is going through, and encouraged people to "come see the final chapter of her life at @instapebs on Instagram." Jerry, who also posts Pebbles to his TikTok account of the same username, said he and his family were "ecstatic to see so many people saw Jeevin's video." "My friend had sent it to me because it popped up on her TikTok feed; it only had a few hundred views when I first saw it," Jerry said. "The comments left on the video were super heartwarming. "As the video picked up traction, more and more comments poured in, then I started getting DMs from people all around the world, sharing their own stories about their dogs with debilitating diseases, and most just sent love our way. "What I would like people to know is that it's all appreciated. I'm just trying to give back to my dog who has given us so much joy our whole lives," Jerry said. Newsweek has contacted @jgillcomedy for comment on this story. Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
Scottish Sun
05-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
I visited the English holiday park with a private beach and indoor pool – it felt more like the Algarve
Crealy Theme Park is a mere 20 minutes away for those seeking family fun LIFE'S A BEACH I visited the English holiday park with a private beach and indoor pool – it felt more like the Algarve Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WITH a glass of wine in hand, watching the sun set over the sea as clear waters lap the shore, I could have been in the Algarve. But no, rather than basking in Portugal, I was holidaying with the family at a caravan park on east Devon's Jurassic Coast. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Devon's stunning Jurassic Coast Credit: Getty 3 Play time and off to the beach Perched on a clifftop, Ladram Bay Holiday Park was our escape for the weekend — and the place certainly exceeded every expectation. The award-winning, family-owned site has 140 caravans, 11 lodges, three apartments, safari tents and glamping pods and — where we stayed — one recently renovated former fisherman's cottage. We arrived on a Friday, kicking off our shoes and running down the winding footpath to the beach. Ladram overlooks a gorgeous section of the coast and even has its own private beach — accessible only to guests, via a slipway at the bottom of the park. By 4pm on the Friday we were happily splashing about in the sea, building sandcastles with our toddler and cracking open a beer. Splash park It's how I wish most weekends could start, to be honest. And the weekend only gets better from here. We then spend the evening enjoying a delicious feast at the site's main restaurant, Pebbles, which caters for young and old alike with an extensive menu. My partner reckoned his 8oz Devon sirloin steak and chips, for £22.50, was among the best he's ever tasted — while I found the House Bay Burger, £16.95, delicious. Even better when washed down with a mojito — one of the many cocktails to choose from. Martin Lewis warns about strict passport rule that could see you board your flight - only to get sent home on arrival The next day, we sampled some of the local attractions. Crealy Theme Park is a mere 20 minutes away for those seeking family fun. Or a short drive along the coast can take you to Sidmouth, Budleigh, Salterton and Exmouth — the latter boasting a huge sandy beach and traditional seaside attractions. We were lucky with the weather and enjoyed sunshine for our entire stay, but Ladram also caters for those rainy days. The indoor pool is magnificent — one of the cleanest I've ever known — and offers free family playtimes as well as exercise classes. The adjoining outdoor splash park is brilliant, too, for cooling off on a hot day, while the indoor fun slide kept us all entertained — even the grandparents. 3 Ladram overlooks a gorgeous section of the coast and even has its own private beach Credit: Instagram/ladrambay As well as an on-site gym, huge outdoor adventure playground, indoor soft-play centre and enormous amusement arcade, the park also boasts pottery and art classes in its new studio. And it has its own nine-hole mini-golf course. And all that's before you even start on the evening entertainment in Waves Bar — with bingo, a pool table, darts, kids' disco, singers and the Ladram Stars Showtime. We stayed for the weekend but could have spent a whole week and still not have been bored. The accommodation was immaculately kept and the wide range of caravans and lodges means there's something for every family's size and price point. Our cottage was decked out with everything you could possibly need — a fully equipped kitchen, bathrooms well-stocked with indulgent Bramley toiletries, logs for the fire and even a welcome hamper full of treats. I had scouted out nearby supermarkets in advance, to stock us up for the weekend. But I needn't have worried. The on-site shop Ladram Stores stocks everything from freshly baked goods to beachwear and wine. You could visit for the week and not have any need to leave. Enjoy a fresh breakfast at the on-site Beach Shack cafe overlooking the sea, or kick back and cool off with an afternoon drink and ice-cream. If you fancy fish and chips, you can order in advance via Ladram's snazzy app and go and collect it from the on-site chippy, Coast Takeaway, at your desired time. Ladram is not like other holiday parks, it's practically a village. And you can tell every member of staff really cares. The site caters particularly well for kids — with the fabulous amenities on offer including a huge outdoor adventure playground. Our toddler was able to join in with everything. We could hear the waves lapping the shore from our cottage — a literal stone's throw to the beach. And when we visited Portugal just a few weeks later, I looked out at the coastline, from our accommodation, and realised it didn't look too different at all from that special view back at Ladram.
The Irish Sun
05-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
I visited the English holiday park with a private beach and indoor pool – it felt more like the Algarve
WITH a glass of wine in hand, watching the sun set over the sea as clear waters lap the shore, I could have been in the Algarve. But no, rather than basking in Portugal, I was holidaying with the family at a caravan park on east Advertisement 3 Devon's stunning Jurassic Coast Credit: Getty 3 Play time and off to the beach Perched on a clifftop, The award-winning, family-owned site has 140 caravans, 11 lodges, three apartments, safari tents and glamping pods and — where we stayed — one recently renovated former fisherman's cottage. We arrived on a Friday, kicking off our shoes and running down the winding footpath to the beach. Advertisement Read More on Travel By 4pm on the Friday we were happily splashing about in the sea, building sandcastles with our toddler and cracking open a beer. Splash park It's how I wish most weekends could start, to be honest. And the weekend only gets better from here. We then spend the evening enjoying a delicious feast at the site's main restaurant, Pebbles, which caters for young and old alike with an extensive menu. Advertisement Most read in Family Exclusive My partner reckoned his 8oz Devon sirloin steak and chips, for £22.50, was among the best he's ever tasted — while I found the House Bay Burger, £16.95, delicious. Even better when washed down with a mojito — one of the many cocktails to choose from. Martin Lewis warns about strict passport rule that could see you board your flight - only to get sent home on arrival The next day, we sampled some of the local attractions. Crealy Theme Park is a mere 20 minutes away for those seeking family fun. Advertisement Or a short drive along the coast can take you to Sidmouth, Budleigh, Salterton and Exmouth — the latter boasting a huge We were lucky with the weather and enjoyed sunshine for our entire stay, but The indoor pool is magnificent — one of the cleanest I've ever known — and offers free family playtimes as well as exercise classes. The adjoining outdoor splash park is brilliant, too, for cooling off on a hot day, while the indoor fun slide kept us all entertained — even the grandparents. Advertisement 3 Ladram overlooks a gorgeous section of the coast and even has its own private beach Credit: Instagram/ladrambay As well as an on-site gym, huge outdoor adventure playground, indoor soft-play centre and enormous amusement arcade, the park also boasts pottery and art classes in its new studio. And it has its own nine-hole mini-golf course. And all that's before you even start on the evening entertainment in Waves Bar — with bingo, a pool table, darts, kids' disco, singers and the Ladram Stars Showtime. Advertisement We stayed for the weekend but could have spent a whole week and still not have been bored. The accommodation was immaculately kept and the wide range of caravans and lodges means there's something for every family's size and price point. Our cottage was decked out with everything you could possibly need — a fully equipped kitchen, bathrooms well-stocked with indulgent Bramley toiletries, logs for the fire and even a welcome hamper full of treats. I had scouted out nearby supermarkets in advance, to stock us up for the weekend. Advertisement But I needn't have worried. The on-site shop Ladram Stores stocks everything from freshly baked goods to beachwear and wine. You could visit for the week and not have any need to leave. Enjoy a fresh breakfast at the on-site Beach Shack cafe overlooking the sea, or kick back and cool off with an afternoon drink and ice-cream. If you fancy fish and chips, you can order in advance via Ladram's snazzy app and go and collect it from the on-site chippy, Coast Takeaway, at your desired time. Advertisement Ladram is not like other holiday parks, it's practically a village. And you can tell every member of staff really cares. The site caters particularly well for kids — with the fabulous amenities on offer including a huge outdoor adventure playground. Our toddler was able to join in with everything. We could hear the waves lapping the shore from our cottage — a literal stone's throw to the beach. Advertisement And when we visited Portugal just a few weeks later, I looked out at the coastline, from our accommodation, and realised it didn't look too different at all from that special view back at Ladram. GO: DEVON STAYING THERE: Ladram Bay Holiday Park has camping pitches from £12 a night. Glamping pod from £136, safari tent from £260 and caravan from £276, all for a four-night stay. Lodges start from £406 for four nights, while prices for the cottage start from £942. See
Newsweek
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Cane Corso With Strict Swim Routine Wins Pet of the Week
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. From the heartwarming moment a blind dachshund sensed his owner was home to a dog's adorable daycare photos, pet stories have been bringing delight this week. But we also like to showcase our readers' pets in our weekly Newsweek Pet of the Week. For your pet to be featured next week, follow the instructions at the end of this story to get involved. Winner Lucia the dog, enjoying her much-loved pool time. Lucia the dog, enjoying her much-loved pool time. Keith Bauer This week's Pet of the Week is Lucia, a spirited puppy with a serious love of the water. Born in January 2025, the Cane Corso quickly developed a serious swimming pool routine. "We spend an hour or two in the pool everyday and playing with our bubblers and retrieving in our pool are her favorite things to do," Lucia's owner Keith Bauer told Newsweek. When she's not perfecting her pool skills, Lucia enjoys socializing at Bass Pro in Fort Myers, Florida. The busy store provides endless opportunities to meet new people—from curious children to friendly retirees—and Lucia thrives on the attention and affection. Finalists Retired greyhound Scooby Doo living his best life. Retired greyhound Scooby Doo living his best life. Sarah Jo Robinson Our first finalist this week is Scooby Doo, a 6-year-old retired racing greyhound with a heart as big as his personality. Blind since the age of 2, Scooby hasn't let it slow him down one bit. Adopted by owner Sarah Jo Robinson from Hounds of GRACE, a nonprofit that helps retired greyhounds find homes in Michigan and Ohio, Scooby quickly became a beloved member of the family. "He loves his walks, runs races in his enclosed yard, and plays with the cat between naps," Robinson told Newsweek. "He's fearless, considers everyone he meets as a new friend, and is very affectionate." Pebbles the dog, curled up under blankets. Pebbles the dog, curled up under blankets. Deborah Jackson Next up this week is Pebbles, a lovable 7-year-old Yorkie-Maltese mix who brings joy and laughter to her family every day. She shares her home with brother BamBam, and while they're siblings, each have very different personalities. "I am sharing a funny and sweet picture of Pebbles as soon as I finish making our bed," owner Deborah Jackson told Newsweek. Barn cat Jalapeño, also affectionately known as Spicy. Barn cat Jalapeño, also affectionately known as Spicy. Eva H. Last but not least is Jalapeño—affectionately known as Spicy—a striking barn cat with a heartwarming origin story. Owner Eva H. and her family discovered him nestled in a lilac bush near their home when he was just 4 to 5 weeks old. At the time, they had been hoping for a sign that it was the right moment to adopt a barn cat—and there he was. "He was so tiny, we kept him in a live trap with an old can of cat food that we managed to scrounge up," Eva told Newsweek. "From there, he matured and grew into a beautiful young male that loves having little photoshoots." Today, Spicy rules his five-acre kingdom, chasing rodents, exploring high places and striking poses for the camera. His favorite place though? Being snuggled up with this humans for cuddles. "He's my gorgeous boy," Eva said. If you think your pet could be next week's Newsweek "Pet of the Week," send us your funny and heartwarming videos and pictures of your pet, along with a bit about them to life@ and they could appear in our "Pet of the Week" lineup.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Time of India
Cops raid illegal hookah bar, arrest two
Lucknow: In a late-night crackdown, Gomtinagar police raided a restaurant near Jaipuria School and busted an illegal hookah bar being operated in violation of health and safety laws . Acting on a tip-off, a police team led by sub inspector Gurpreet Kaur, along with SI Deepak Kumar Yadav and SI Shyam Singh, raided the premises around 12.30 am. Police found three operational hookahs placed on a table inside the restaurant and another broken hookah with a pipe underneath. Eight containers of flavoured tobacco were also recovered. Two individuals, identified as Satyendra Kumar (resident of Vinay Khand, Gomtinagar; native of Dhakwa, Malihabad) and Anuj Kumar (resident of Vineet Khand, Gomtinagar), were caught while attempting to flee. Satyendra Kumar identified himself as the manager of Pebbles restaurant and stated that the establishment was owned by a man named Manish. Anuj Kumar admitted that he worked there as a hookah server. Neither of them could produce a licence for running a hookah bar. The accused were booked under Sections 223, 271, and 272 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 13(k) of the COTPA Act.
