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DOG OWNERSHIP
A government taskforce in England examining responsible dog ownership suggested new legal requirements for owners could help reduce attacks and improve dog control, but ministers have ruled out bringing back a dog licensing scheme. Their report published 20 recommendations that are grouped into four areas: data, enforcement, education, and training. Should there be tougher requirements before someone can own a dog in Scotland?
If you set the rules, what should someone have to do, or prove, before they allowed to own a dog?

DEPOPULATION
Some rural communities in Scotland are struggling to attract and retain younger residents, with Dumfries and Galloway seeing a 25% fall in its 25 to 44-year-old population between 2001 and 2023. In response a campaign was launched encouraging people to move to the area. Across the pond, some states in America have gone further offering "quality of life packages" including things like free gym memberships and golf passes....and even lump sum payments of $5000 for those willing to swap urban for rural life.
Would you go rural for cash or are housing, jobs and services the real reason people leave?

GARDENING SURGERY
It's nearly the weekend, which means it's almost time to Get in the Garden, and Nicola Singleton is here to help with all your gardening needs.
Do you have a gardening question for Nicola Singleton?

SCOTTISH ALBUM
The Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award, Scotland’s national music prize, has announced the 20 outstanding albums on 2026’s Longlist, now in the running for the £20,000 prize and coveted title. It got us talking about the GREATEST Scottish album ever made.
Which Scottish album soundtracked your life, and which one deserves a place in Scottish history?