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Five foods that can kill your dog: Deadly treats Credit: Sonja Rachbauer, Shutterstock. Beware! What’s good for you could be bad for your dog. Vets recently warned about foods in the kitchen that are not safe for dogs. Five common foods There are shockingly toxic to dogs – and what every owner must know. 1. Chocolate – the sweet killer …

Skeeter syndrome and mosquito bites. Credit: Letara Draghia Most mosquito bites cause a small, itchy bump. However, for some, the saliva of the mosquito can trigger an allergic reaction that causes extreme swelling, severe pain, fever and infection. Some mosquito bites become dangerous quickly, even though most are harmless. If you live or are on vacation in an area prone …

Spain rolls out new smart red-light cameras to catch drivers who ignore traffic signals — fines can reach €200 and cost 4 licence points. Credit: Around the World Photo, Shutterstock A new traffic camera will soon go live in Pamplona  and drivers who jump the lights could face a €200 fine and four penalty points Pamplona is stepping up its …

Fuel pump. Credit: Erik Mclean, Pexels Fuel costs are a concern for many drivers across the world; experts have confirmed that driving at a moderate, steady speed can significantly reduce fuel use – along with other tricks. Backed up by data Natural Resources Canada, Mobil, Shell, and others, new guidance is helping motorists make small changes that can lead to …

Google Maps’ New ‘Z’ Alert: The Secret Symbol That Could Save You Hundreds in Fines.  Credit: JarTee, Shutterstock. Google Maps’ latest initiative to help drivers avoid fines in increasingly policed cities in the UK and Spain is a “Z”. But scratch beneath the surface, and this little letter says a lot about where driving – and digital control – is …

IT has ‘never been more important’ to teach children to cook. This is the view of the ‘Godfather of Spanish cuisine’, Pedro Subijana. The celebrated three Michelin star chef, from San Sebastian, told the Olive Press, Spain risks losing its cherished Mediterranean diet if youngsters aren’t taught to ‘eat healthier’. Subijana said that it was not only up to parents …

The new green lines are intended to slow drivers down on Spanish roads by creating an effect of visual narrowing. Credit : SocialDrive_es/X Most drivers don’t know why they have started to appear across the country. You are not seeing things if you have noticed green lines along the white edge of some roads in Spain. It is also not …

How Jaguar Lost Its Roar – Long Before That Woke Ad Blew Up. Credit: Yau Ming Low, Shutterstock. Is that a bird you see? Is it an airplane? Nope. It’s just a jaguar flapping its wings, confused. Jaguar has recently launched a new campaign featuring electric vehicles in pastel tones for those who missed the original ad. Without a doubt, …

You have rights in Spain. Credit: SofikoS, Shutterstock. Whether it’s a clapped-out Clio or a banged-up BMW, most of us end up in the garage queue at some point – be it for a routine service or because the dashboard’s lit up like a Christmas tree. But before you hand over your keys (and your hard-earned cash), it pays to …

Used car parts. Used car parts. Dodgy mechanic. Before handing the keys over, drivers should be aware of 3 car service scams. Credit: Chadolfski, Shutterstock. Are you taking your car in for service? Most mechanics are grease-stained, honest angels. However, some spanner-wielding crooks lubricate more than just the gears. In this report, we reveal Three common car service scams They …