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What should someone have to do, or prove, before they are allowed to own a dog? Would you go rural for cash, and what's the GREATEST Scottish album ever made? 0808 5 92 95 00.

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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?

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Music Played

  • Madonna

    Papa Don't Preach

    • Madonna - The Immaculate Collection.
    • Sire.
    • 4.
  • The Beautiful South

    A Little Time

    • Music Of The Millennium (Various).
    • Universal.
  • The Proclaimers

    I'm on My Way

    • The Best Of The Proclaimers.
    • Chrysalis.
  • Joan Jett & The Blackhearts

    I Love Rock 'n' Roll

    • Joan Jett - I Love Rock 'N' Roll.
    • Blackheart.
  • James Arthur

    Say You Won't Let Go

    • (CD Single).
    • Sony Music Entertainment.
  • Average White Band

    Pick Up The Pieces

    • The Best Of The Average White Band.
    • Hit Label.
  • Oasis

    Don't Look Back in Anger

    • This Year’s Love (Will Last Forever).
    • Global Television.
    • 107.
  • Howard Jones

    What Is Love?

    • The Best Of Howard Jones.
    • EastWest.
    • 1.
  • The Pointer Sisters

    I'm So Excited

    • The Best Of The Pointer Sisters.
    • RCA.
  • Robbie Williams

    Let Me Entertain You

    • Now 39 (Various Artists).
    • Now.
  • Eurythmics

    Here Comes The Rain Again

    • Eurythmics - Greatest Hits.
    • RCA.
  • Ed Sheeran

    Thinking Out Loud

    • x.
    • Asylum.
    • 1.
  • Queen

    Somebody To Love

    • A Day At The Races.
    • Island.
    • 6.

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