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Repeat: Round up the top ten trends is sibling birthday gifts, where more than a quarter of mums splash out on presents for the whole family on a child’s special day to stop everyone feeling left out - and to teach kids not every event is about them.

Round up the top ten trends is sibling birthday gifts, where more than a quarter of mums splash out on presents for the whole family on a child’s special day to stop everyone feeling left out - and to teach kids not every event is about them.

Repeat: Ms Freegard said: 'Every family wants the best for their child - but there are very different views on what this means and how to achieve it.

Ms Freegard said: 'Every family wants the best for their child - but there are very different views on what this means and how to achieve it.

Repeat: A dog caught by the Taliban could win the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross.

A dog caught by the Taliban could win the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross.

Repeat: The dog, named DaGarwal, the Pashto for Colonel, was seized on a failed SAS raid in Afghanistan in December, during which Captain Richard Holloway, 29, was killed.

The dog, named DaGarwal, the Pashto for Colonel, was seized on a failed SAS raid in Afghanistan in December, during which Captain Richard Holloway, 29, was killed.

Repeat: The Belgian shepherd is ‘fit and healthy’ and living on chicken and beef kebabs, his captors claimed yesterday.

The Belgian shepherd is ‘fit and healthy’ and living on chicken and beef kebabs, his captors claimed yesterday.

Repeat: Prisoner: Belgian shepherd DaGarwal is shown here in footage released by the Taliban .

Prisoner: Belgian shepherd DaGarwal is shown here in footage released by the Taliban .

Repeat: Award: DaGarwal could be awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery .

Award: DaGarwal could be awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery .

Repeat: Film footage posted online showed the bearded gunmen parading the small dog as a trophy.

Film footage posted online showed the bearded gunmen parading the small dog as a trophy.

Repeat: The video shows Colonel wearing a specially adapted protective jacket fitted with a GPS tracking device, a torch and camera to beam back footage as the animals move around the battlefield.

The video shows Colonel wearing a specially adapted protective jacket fitted with a GPS tracking device, a torch and camera to beam back footage as the animals move around the battlefield.

Repeat: The insurgents said the dog was captured during an SAS operation alongside the Afghan National Army in Laghman province, east of the capital Kabul, on December 23.

The insurgents said the dog was captured during an SAS operation alongside the Afghan National Army in Laghman province, east of the capital Kabul, on December 23.

Repeat: That was the day Capt Holloway, 29, a member of the Royal Engineers who was serving with the elite Who Dares Wins unit, was killed by enemy fire in the same area.

That was the day Capt Holloway, 29, a member of the Royal Engineers who was serving with the elite Who Dares Wins unit, was killed by enemy fire in the same area.

Repeat: Despite calls for military chiefs to plot a rescue mission, British Army sources said this scenario was ‘unlikely’.

Despite calls for military chiefs to plot a rescue mission, British Army sources said this scenario was ‘unlikely’.

Repeat: Last night it was revealed that Colonel could be in line for a Dickin Medal to mark his life-saving bravery on the frontline.

Last night it was revealed that Colonel could be in line for a Dickin Medal to mark his life-saving bravery on the frontline.

Repeat: The People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) charity, which awards the medal, said that the dog was ‘worthy of consideration’ for an honour.

The People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) charity, which awards the medal, said that the dog was ‘worthy of consideration’ for an honour.

Repeat: Captors: The Taliban captors claimed that the dog was being treated well .

Captors: The Taliban captors claimed that the dog was being treated well .

Repeat: To receive a medal, Colonel must be nominated formally by his regiment or the Royal Army Veterinary Corps.

To receive a medal, Colonel must be nominated formally by his regiment or the Royal Army Veterinary Corps.

Repeat: A PDSA spokesman said: ‘The Dickin Medal is awarded to animals for gallantry in armed conflict and from the information gathered about this particular dog, it would appear to potentially have met the criteria.’ The Ministry of Defence has not commented on the reports, but a spokesman for the ISAF confirmed a military working dog went missing during an operation late last year.

A PDSA spokesman said: ‘The Dickin Medal is awarded to animals for gallantry in armed conflict and from the information gathered about this particular dog, it would appear to potentially have met the criteria.’ The Ministry of Defence has not commented on the reports, but a spokesman for the ISAF confirmed a military working dog went missing during an operation late last year.

Repeat: The Nato-led mission would not confirm whether the animal belonged to British forces, but the Pentagon admitted it in a briefing.

The Nato-led mission would not confirm whether the animal belonged to British forces, but the Pentagon admitted it in a briefing.

Repeat: There have been no demands for the release or ransom of the dog, which is said to be being held by a notoriously brutal commander known as Abu Zarqawi.

There have been no demands for the release or ransom of the dog, which is said to be being held by a notoriously brutal commander known as Abu Zarqawi.

Repeat: Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid said Colonel was being kept ‘in a safe place’ and was in good health.

Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid said Colonel was being kept ‘in a safe place’ and was in good health.

Repeat: He said: ‘Right now we are keeping the dog and trying to look after him.

He said: ‘Right now we are keeping the dog and trying to look after him.

Repeat: It is not like the local dogs which will eat anything and sleep anywhere.

It is not like the local dogs which will eat anything and sleep anywhere.

Repeat: Maybe we will keep it and use it ourselves because it has been trained.’ Military working dogs are used by troops in Afghanistan both for protection and sniffing out drugs, firearms and roadside bombs.

Maybe we will keep it and use it ourselves because it has been trained.’ Military working dogs are used by troops in Afghanistan both for protection and sniffing out drugs, firearms and roadside bombs.

Repeat: Dogs can be strapped to their handlers’ chests and parachuted into combat zones.

Dogs can be strapped to their handlers’ chests and parachuted into combat zones.

Repeat: The Ministry of Defence said last year that four dogs have been killed in service in Helmand Province since March 2011 - two labradors, a German shepherd and a springer spaniel cross.

The Ministry of Defence said last year that four dogs have been killed in service in Helmand Province since March 2011 - two labradors, a German shepherd and a springer spaniel cross.

Repeat: One of the four was apparently shot by the Taliban on a mission.

One of the four was apparently shot by the Taliban on a mission.

Repeat: But while concerns have been raised for the Taliban’s latest prisoner, an Australian dog captured in Afghanistan had a lucky escape.

But while concerns have been raised for the Taliban’s latest prisoner, an Australian dog captured in Afghanistan had a lucky escape.

Repeat: After being adopted by a Taliban leader, black labrador Sabi was eventually rescued by an American soldier.

After being adopted by a Taliban leader, black labrador Sabi was eventually rescued by an American soldier.

Repeat: Since the Dickin Medal was introduced in 1943, the PDSA has awarded it to 64 animals who displayed conspicuous gallantry or devotion to duty.

Since the Dickin Medal was introduced in 1943, the PDSA has awarded it to 64 animals who displayed conspicuous gallantry or devotion to duty.

Repeat: It has been awarded to 28 dogs, 32 World War II messenger pigeons, three horses and one cat.

It has been awarded to 28 dogs, 32 World War II messenger pigeons, three horses and one cat.

Repeat: The most recent was awarded in October 2012 to Theo, a record-breaking Army sniffer dog, who was killed along with his handler Lance Corporal Liam Tasker in Afghanistan.

The most recent was awarded in October 2012 to Theo, a record-breaking Army sniffer dog, who was killed along with his handler Lance Corporal Liam Tasker in Afghanistan.

Repeat: The 22-month-old pooch died of a seizure shortly after his master was shot dead in 2011.

The 22-month-old pooch died of a seizure shortly after his master was shot dead in 2011.

Repeat: A Dickin Medal has previously been awarded to a dog who was a prisoner of war.

A Dickin Medal has previously been awarded to a dog who was a prisoner of war.

Repeat: In 1942, Royal Navy mascot Judy was captured by the Japanese when HMS Grasshopper was hit by torpedoes.

In 1942, Royal Navy mascot Judy was captured by the Japanese when HMS Grasshopper was hit by torpedoes.

Repeat: In an attempt to secure official protection for Judy, Leading Aircraftsman Frank Williams persuaded the camp commandant to officially register Judy as history’s only canine prisoner of war - officially POW 81A Medan.

In an attempt to secure official protection for Judy, Leading Aircraftsman Frank Williams persuaded the camp commandant to officially register Judy as history’s only canine prisoner of war - officially POW 81A Medan.

Repeat: Judy protected the British service personnel by distracting the camp guards when they were administering punishment to the prisoners.

Judy protected the British service personnel by distracting the camp guards when they were administering punishment to the prisoners.

Repeat: She survived to witness the Japanese surrender in August 1945 and returned to the UK a national hero.

She survived to witness the Japanese surrender in August 1945 and returned to the UK a national hero.

Repeat: There are few hotels with such a rich and colourful history as Raffles Hotel in Singapore.

There are few hotels with such a rich and colourful history as Raffles Hotel in Singapore.

Repeat: Built in 1887 it had the lethal combination of elegance, style and sophistication as well as knowing how to throw a rip roaring party.

Built in 1887 it had the lethal combination of elegance, style and sophistication as well as knowing how to throw a rip roaring party.

Repeat: Upper class British colonials scrambled to stay in its rooms, dine in the restaurant or take a turn around its exotic palm lined gardens.

Upper class British colonials scrambled to stay in its rooms, dine in the restaurant or take a turn around its exotic palm lined gardens.

Repeat: Doris Geddes, who ran The Little Shop at Raffles, and some girl friends pose at the hotel in couture dresses .

Doris Geddes, who ran The Little Shop at Raffles, and some girl friends pose at the hotel in couture dresses .

Repeat: Facade of Raffles Hotel taken in 1921.

Facade of Raffles Hotel taken in 1921.

Repeat: The hotel opened in 1887 and became known for its glamorous guests .

The hotel opened in 1887 and became known for its glamorous guests .

Repeat: It made a corner of Asia accessible and friendly; a familiar bolt hole in an unfamiliar country.

It made a corner of Asia accessible and friendly; a familiar bolt hole in an unfamiliar country.

Repeat: When it opened on 1 December 1887 the hotel had just 10 rooms and was a bungalow-style building overlooking the beach and the South China Sea.

When it opened on 1 December 1887 the hotel had just 10 rooms and was a bungalow-style building overlooking the beach and the South China Sea.

Repeat: The property at 1 Beach Road was leased from its wealthy Arab owner to the Armenian Sarkies brothers, Tigran, Aviet and Arshak who transformed it from beach front home to hotel.

The property at 1 Beach Road was leased from its wealthy Arab owner to the Armenian Sarkies brothers, Tigran, Aviet and Arshak who transformed it from beach front home to hotel.

Repeat: In 1890 a pair of two storey wings with 22 new suites were added.

In 1890 a pair of two storey wings with 22 new suites were added.

Repeat: The hotelier family enlisted the help of R. A. J Bidwell from the architecture firm Swan & Maclaren to build the main building in 1899.

The hotelier family enlisted the help of R. A. J Bidwell from the architecture firm Swan & Maclaren to build the main building in 1899.

Repeat: Charlie Chaplin (left) and his brother Syd (right) share a table.

Charlie Chaplin (left) and his brother Syd (right) share a table.

Repeat: There is now a suite named after the comedian .

There is now a suite named after the comedian .

Repeat: American actress Ava Gardner (left) and (right) the hotel's facade with a trishaw carrying a guest .

American actress Ava Gardner (left) and (right) the hotel's facade with a trishaw carrying a guest .

Repeat: Elizabeth Taylor in a gown to be designed by Doris Geddes pictured in 1957 that she thought was too tight .

Elizabeth Taylor in a gown to be designed by Doris Geddes pictured in 1957 that she thought was too tight .

Repeat: With names like Somerset Maugham, Noel Coward, Rudyard Kipling, Joseph Conrad and Charlie Chaplin checking in over the following decades Raffles’ reputation grew.

With names like Somerset Maugham, Noel Coward, Rudyard Kipling, Joseph Conrad and Charlie Chaplin checking in over the following decades Raffles’ reputation grew.

Repeat: Perhaps the most famous story however comes from 1902 when a tiger apparently infiltrated the billiard room of the hotel.

Perhaps the most famous story however comes from 1902 when a tiger apparently infiltrated the billiard room of the hotel.

Repeat: A man was dispatched to shoot the animal – thought to have escaped from a local circus – and life continued as usual.

A man was dispatched to shoot the animal – thought to have escaped from a local circus – and life continued as usual.

Repeat: A picture of the hotel in 1887, the year it opened, when there were only ten rooms for guests to stay in .

A picture of the hotel in 1887, the year it opened, when there were only ten rooms for guests to stay in .

Repeat: The grand open lobby of Raffles Hotel dotted with tables and a table full of food in the centre of the room .

The grand open lobby of Raffles Hotel dotted with tables and a table full of food in the centre of the room .

Repeat: Years later, according to hotel legend, the head bartender Ngiam Tong Boon invented the Singapore Sling in the Long Bar in 1915.

Years later, according to hotel legend, the head bartender Ngiam Tong Boon invented the Singapore Sling in the Long Bar in 1915.

Repeat: British writer Somerset Maugham (right) enjoying the sun in the Raffles gardens .

British writer Somerset Maugham (right) enjoying the sun in the Raffles gardens .

Repeat: Though recipes today vary the pink drink traditionally contains a sling of gin, a hit of cherry brandy and dashes of lime and pineapple juice as well as Cointreau and the herbal liqueur Benedictine.

Though recipes today vary the pink drink traditionally contains a sling of gin, a hit of cherry brandy and dashes of lime and pineapple juice as well as Cointreau and the herbal liqueur Benedictine.

Repeat: Thousands of tourists make the spiritual pilgrimage to the drinks’ home and order one from the infamous 1920s themed Long Bar, still there today.

Thousands of tourists make the spiritual pilgrimage to the drinks’ home and order one from the infamous 1920s themed Long Bar, still there today.

Repeat: A collection of guests during Raffles' Fancy Dress Ball pose for a photograph in an assortment of outfits .

A collection of guests during Raffles' Fancy Dress Ball pose for a photograph in an assortment of outfits .

Repeat: American actor and writer Bruce Boxleitner at the infamous Long Bar during the 1980s .

American actor and writer Bruce Boxleitner at the infamous Long Bar during the 1980s .

Repeat: Another important Raffles resident was Doris Geddes, an Australian who had a couture shop named Little Shop in the hotel for 30 years from 1947.

Another important Raffles resident was Doris Geddes, an Australian who had a couture shop named Little Shop in the hotel for 30 years from 1947.

Repeat: She once dressed Elizabeth Taylor in 1957, although apparently the garment was deemed too tight by the formidable actress.

She once dressed Elizabeth Taylor in 1957, although apparently the garment was deemed too tight by the formidable actress.

Repeat: The most famous story comes from 1902 when a tiger apparently infiltrated the hotel's billiard room .

The most famous story comes from 1902 when a tiger apparently infiltrated the hotel's billiard room .

Repeat: The Ngiams of Raffles' Long Bar.

The Ngiams of Raffles' Long Bar.

Repeat: Head bartender Ngiam Tong Boon invented the Singapore Sling in 1915 .

Head bartender Ngiam Tong Boon invented the Singapore Sling in 1915 .

Repeat: The Long Bar in the 1980s: Many tourists visit every year to try a Singapore Sling in the place it was invented .

The Long Bar in the 1980s: Many tourists visit every year to try a Singapore Sling in the place it was invented .

Repeat: In a letter on display in the museum Geddes once wrote of the hotel, ‘Noel Coward used to drop in with his four friends.

In a letter on display in the museum Geddes once wrote of the hotel, ‘Noel Coward used to drop in with his four friends.

Repeat: He loved that very English undercurrent of nonsense that was always going on.’ If you chose to visit, 12 out of 103 of the suites are named after famous actors and writers who most loved the hotel or were associated with it during its heyday.

He loved that very English undercurrent of nonsense that was always going on.’ If you chose to visit, 12 out of 103 of the suites are named after famous actors and writers who most loved the hotel or were associated with it during its heyday.

Repeat: Eight guests line up for their picture to be taken during The Fancy Dress Ball during the 1930s .

Eight guests line up for their picture to be taken during The Fancy Dress Ball during the 1930s .

Repeat: Pick from the John Wayne, Charlie Chaplin, Ava Garder, Noel Coward, Rudyard Kipling or Somerset Maugham suites, each filled with memorabilia, biographies and mementos.

Pick from the John Wayne, Charlie Chaplin, Ava Garder, Noel Coward, Rudyard Kipling or Somerset Maugham suites, each filled with memorabilia, biographies and mementos.

Repeat: The Chaplin suite has a sepia photograph of the comedian dining with his brother in 1933 on the wall.

The Chaplin suite has a sepia photograph of the comedian dining with his brother in 1933 on the wall.

Repeat: It was taken by a Japanese photographer named S Nakajima, whose studio was for a number of years housed in Raffle’s Bras Basah Wing.

It was taken by a Japanese photographer named S Nakajima, whose studio was for a number of years housed in Raffle’s Bras Basah Wing.

Repeat: Dancing in the ballroom in the 1920s.

Dancing in the ballroom in the 1920s.

Repeat: The hotel was a favourite place for British colonials to stay in Asia .

The hotel was a favourite place for British colonials to stay in Asia .

Repeat: It had the lethal combination of elegance, style and sophistication - and knew how to throw a good party .

It had the lethal combination of elegance, style and sophistication - and knew how to throw a good party .

Repeat: Ava Garder, roundly considered one of the most beautiful actresses of her age, visited in the mid-1950s for the Asian premier of her film ‘The Barefoot Contessa’.

Ava Garder, roundly considered one of the most beautiful actresses of her age, visited in the mid-1950s for the Asian premier of her film ‘The Barefoot Contessa’.

Repeat: There are pictures of her visit on display in her suite and you can request to watch the film as reception holds a copy.

There are pictures of her visit on display in her suite and you can request to watch the film as reception holds a copy.

Repeat: Ava Garder visited in the 1950s for a premier of her film ‘The Barefoot Contessa’ The British playwright Noel Coward first stayed in Raffles in 1931 and remained a loyal guest until his last visit in 1968.

Ava Garder visited in the 1950s for a premier of her film ‘The Barefoot Contessa’ The British playwright Noel Coward first stayed in Raffles in 1931 and remained a loyal guest until his last visit in 1968.

Repeat: He completed the play ‘Private Lives’ on his first visit to Singapore, staying for a month at the hotel and recalled in his autobiography sipping a Gin Sling on the veranda.

He completed the play ‘Private Lives’ on his first visit to Singapore, staying for a month at the hotel and recalled in his autobiography sipping a Gin Sling on the veranda.

Repeat: Dancing and relaxing: Images from a Raffles party.

Dancing and relaxing: Images from a Raffles party.

Repeat: The hotel has an illustrious list of loyal guests .

The hotel has an illustrious list of loyal guests .

Repeat: With such an illustrious list of visitors it is unsurprising that the brand has extended across the globe.

With such an illustrious list of visitors it is unsurprising that the brand has extended across the globe.

Repeat: Today its property portfolio includes spots in Dubai, Seychelles, Cambodia, Paris, Beijing, Hainan, Makati and Makkah.

Today its property portfolio includes spots in Dubai, Seychelles, Cambodia, Paris, Beijing, Hainan, Makati and Makkah.

Repeat: Visit www.raffles.com for more information on the hotel group.

Visit www.raffles.com for more information on the hotel group.

Repeat: It was 3 a.m. in Thailand.

It was 3 a.m. in Thailand.

Repeat: But the country's military chief chose that hour to appear on army-run Channel 5 television Tuesday to declare martial law across the country.

But the country's military chief chose that hour to appear on army-run Channel 5 television Tuesday to declare martial law across the country.

Repeat: The army says it has taken control to ensure law and order in a country split by deep political divisions, two weeks after the country's Constitutional Court removed caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra from government.

The army says it has taken control to ensure law and order in a country split by deep political divisions, two weeks after the country's Constitutional Court removed caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra from government.

Repeat: Nine cabinet ministers were also removed from office, while Deputy PM and Commerce Minister Niwatthamrong Boonsongpaisan was appointed caretaker prime minister.

Nine cabinet ministers were also removed from office, while Deputy PM and Commerce Minister Niwatthamrong Boonsongpaisan was appointed caretaker prime minister.

Repeat: Niwatthamrong later issued a statement on the imposition of martial law: .

Niwatthamrong later issued a statement on the imposition of martial law: .

Repeat: A long history of coups .

A long history of coups .

Repeat: The people of Thailand are all too familiar with coup d'etats.

The people of Thailand are all too familiar with coup d'etats.

Repeat: There have been at least 18 actual and attempted military takeovers since Thailand became a constitutional monarchy in 1932.

There have been at least 18 actual and attempted military takeovers since Thailand became a constitutional monarchy in 1932.

Repeat: The last one was in 2006 when the military sent tanks onto the streets before ousting then Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, the brother of Yingluck, who is now living in exile to avoid a corruption conviction he claims is politically motivated.

The last one was in 2006 when the military sent tanks onto the streets before ousting then Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, the brother of Yingluck, who is now living in exile to avoid a corruption conviction he claims is politically motivated.

Repeat: Thaksin's supporters, known as red shirts, have also rallied around Yingluck, slamming her ousting as a "judicial coup."

Thaksin's supporters, known as red shirts, have also rallied around Yingluck, slamming her ousting as a "judicial coup."

Repeat: Thousands of protesters swarmed the streets following the ruling, seeking the removal of the caretaker government.

Thousands of protesters swarmed the streets following the ruling, seeking the removal of the caretaker government.

Repeat: Their political rivals allege Yingluck is acting as a puppet leader for her brother and campaigned for her removal.

Their political rivals allege Yingluck is acting as a puppet leader for her brother and campaigned for her removal.

Repeat: The anti-government movement includes "yellow shirts," predominantly urban, middle class members of the royalist establishment.

The anti-government movement includes "yellow shirts," predominantly urban, middle class members of the royalist establishment.