Help for Gin is a real tonic

One of Britain's best loved pooches, Gin the dancing border collie, left, enjoys a breather while owner Kate Nicholas unveils her two new recruits, Twist and Ice, right, who is already showing signs of being a star in the making.

Kate, from Whitchurch, gave youngsters in Shawbury the first look at all three dogs together during a special visit yesterday.

For the full story and pictures see today's Shropshire Star