I’ve lost my dog, Nico. She is very dear to me and I am absolutely heartbroken. She was last seen in Silkstream park in Colindale London. If you see her, can you let me know? I realise she could be anywhere in the country now if she got into someone’s car...

Oops! Someone just accused me of being grumpy. Be that the case I sincerely apologise.. No grumpiness intended. I always bear in mind what Martin Amis said in Experience: ( his memoir in case you don’t know to that which I refer) …..his father told him:

Hi All, Suddenly, I seem to be getting a lot of messages signed: ‘Hugs’ Maybe I was wrong. Maybe everyone really does need a hug. That was probably mean spirited of me and so I would like to now say, ‘Have a nice day… Hugs’

Question: When did everyone get so touchy-feely? It seems like a new thing where people sign their emails: “Hugs” Hate to be a spoil sport, but I’m wondering if there’s anyone else out there who isn’t huggy. Surely, it’s not just me.

Opening this weekend! The new exhibition Chrissie Hynde: On Canvas open until the 28th August at 4 Dundas Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6HZ. For more information visit: chrissiehynde.art See below some of the work on display! -CHHQ

'Hymn To Her' on Extratour, July 1987. -CHHQ

Barbara Hepworth Cornwall Sun 100cm x 100cm Oil on canvas Only one week to go until Chrissie Hynde: On Canvas opens its doors at 4 Dundas Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6HZ. For more information visit: www.chrissiehynde.art -CHHQ

"We're facing a challenge at Mayhew currently: over 45 cats and kittens are in our care, all waiting for someone to give them a home..." Find out more about The Mayhew here: themayhew.org -CHHQ

Portrait of Chrissie in 1990, shot by Jill Furmanovsky at her Primrose Hill studio. The photo was taken during a longer shoot with Chrissie and light-middleweight champion boxer Gary Stretch, who featured in The Pretenders' 'Sense of Purpose' video. -CHHQ

The Pretenders' 11th studio album 'Hate For Sale' celebrates it's anniversary today! What's your favourite track? -PretendersHQ

Pretenders performing 'Stop Your Sobbing' at Live Aid, on this day in 1985. Held at the John F. Kennedy Stadium with an audience of 90,000 in attendance. -PretendersHQ

'Windows Of The World' live with Elvis Costello at the Royal Albert Hall, 1988. -CHHQ

What's your favourite Chrissie Lyric? Chrissie speaking about her favourite Rock lyric of all time via the 'Out To Lunch' podcast in 2023. -CHHQ

Looking back on Chrissie's previous art showcases 'Hynde Sight'. In case you missed it Chrissie Hynde: On Canvas was announced to be coming to Edinburgh this August! Find out more: www.chrissiehynde.art -CHHQ

Chrissie Hynde: On Canvas, the new exhibition returning to Edinburgh 2026 Paintings will include portraiture, still life, and abstraction. From Saturday 1st August - Friday 28th August at Harvey & Woodd, 4 Dundas Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6HZ. Free entry www.chrissiehynde.art -CHHQ

Hi all! I was moaning to one of my neighbours the other night about how I hadn’t been listening to any new music. Like a couple of old codgers, we were. Then I went indoors and turned on Jools Holland. How much do I love that guy!

'Thin Line Between Love And Hate' live in Dortmund this week in 1984. -CHHQ

On This Day three years ago, The Pretenders were joined by Johnny Marr, Dave Grohl and Paul McCartney watching side stage for their Glastonbury Festival secret set on The Park stage. -PretendersHQ

1983, The Pretenders take the stage at The US Festival with a record-breaking 670,000+ total attendance across the weekend. The bill also included the likes of David Bowie, Stevie Nicks, U2 and more. Were you there? 📸 Roger Ressmeyer -CHHQ

June 1988, Chrissie features on the UB40 single 'Breakfast In Bed'. This was their second collaboration after the '85 single 'I Got You Babe'. -CHHQ

📸 Tower Records Hollywood, 1980. Photos by Chris Walter. -CHHQ

'Precious' live at Glastonbury Festival, June 1994. -PretendersHQ

"It’s always been there for most of our lifetimes. There has never been a festival like it anywhere else." Pretenders at Glastonbury Festival, June 2023. -CHHQ

Released this week in 2014, Chrissie's debut solo record 'Stockholm'. The album features appearances from Neil Young and John McEnroe, and was recorded with Björn Yttling at Ingrid Studios located in Stockholm. What's your favourite track from the record? -CHHQ

Hi All! XCH

Chrissie recently had a chat with the telegraph about her 'five decades in London, 70s punk and her modern-day pet peeves'. You can read the full article here: www.telegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/lo... -CHHQ

Hi All! If you’re not interested in boxing, you can stop reading this right now and wait for my next (always interesting ha ha ) blog.

"The whole idea of being in a band was that you could be exactly the way you were" 📸 Michael Ochs -CHHQ

'Standing In The Doorway - Chrissie Hynde sings Bob Dylan' was released on this day in 2021. Chrissie & James Walbourne's Bob Dylan cover series recorded during lockdown, check out the full series of visualisers on YouTube: youtube.com/playlist?lis... -CHHQ