There will be a strong Lochaber representation when the world’s greatest dog show gets under way today (Thursday) at Birmingham NEC. Running until Sunday, Crufts 2018 will see 22,000 dogs and owners from around the world taking part and among those making the long journey south from our region will be, from left, Ann Winning with Rowan, Jackie MacDonald with Suri and Myley and Rally (not pictured), and obedience event assistant team manager Sarah Holroyd. (Full story, page five) IF F10 Crufts 04