Cornwall

The Prince of Wales visits Dorwest Herbs

H.R.H. The Prince of Wales met Dorwest Herbs Ltd. at the company’s new purpose built premises at Poundbury, which is on Duchy of Cornwall land.  Dorwest is moving its existing office and production premises onto one new purpose built facility in Dorset’s County Town, Dorchester. Jo and Ben Boughton-White who now manage the 70…

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‘Thousands’ of dangerous animals kept as pets in the UK

Crocodiles, zebras, lions, tigers and cobras are just some of the wild animals kept legally on private property across the UK, figures have revealed. More than 300 venomous cobras, vipers and rattlesnakes are owned by members of the public, an investigation by the Press Association has found. Big cats including 13 tigers, two…

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E-Cigarettes and pets

Following reports that a puppy in Cornwall has died after biting into an e-cigarette refill, vets are warning pet owners to ensure they are kept out of reach of animals. British Veterinary Association (BVA) President and vet Robin Hargreaves said:“This is a tragic case and very worrying when you consider…

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Monty Halls gets involved in ‘best dog walk’ competition

Dartmouth-based TV explorer and expert diver Monty Halls, whose adventures with his beloved dog Reuben are captured in the hit TV series Great Escapes, is getting behind an exciting new competition to find the best dog walk on the South West Coast Path. Dog walkers are being invited to nominate…

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