Kent

GIMA award winners announced

Winners were announced at the GIMA Awards 2016 last night, which saw manufacturers, retailers, members of the press and industry figures celebrating the great and good of the garden industry. GIMA director, Vicky Nuttall, commented on the event. “I would like to be the first to extend my congratulations to all of the…

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Police investigate burglary and fire at garden centre

Witnesses are being asked to step forward following a suspicious fire and burglary of a garden centre in New Romney. Police are looking to speak to anyone who may have CCTV covering Cockreed Lane or nearby roads. A spokesperson from Kent Police, told Kentnews: “The fire to a greenhouse was reported…

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Hens enjoy free-range retirement

Thousands of hens have a free-range life thanks to two new trailers funded by Support Adoption For Pets. The Trust donated £8,500 to the British Hen Welfare Trust last year, which funded two brand new trailers for the charity’s Kent (Biggin Hill) and Wiltshire (Swindon) re-homing teams. Previously the teams had…

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Over 5,000 dogs reported stolen since 2013

More than 5,000 dogs have been reported stolen to police forces in England and Wales since the start of 2013, a BBC investigation has found. Figures obtained under the Freedom of Information Act show a 22.6 percent rise in reports in two years, reports the BBC. Calls for a specific…

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‘Large-scale fraud’ conviction for vet and dealers

A vet and two dealers have been convicted of a ‘large-scale fraud’ where they sold ill and dangerous horses to unsuspecting buyers. Aniela Jurecka, 28, Charlotte Johnson, 28, and vet David Smith, 66, were found guilty of conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation today at Maidstone Crown Court, reports…

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Report reveals benefits of wild-caught ornamental fish

A new report looking at the positive benefits of wild caught fish has been launched by the Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association. The report looks at where fish are caught across the world, how they travel to the UK and the regulations that govern each part of that journey. It also…

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British pet suppliers can boost overseas contacts

Export associations Gardenex and PetQuip have announced the date of their next ‘Meet the Buyers’ event. On 8 June members will have the opportunity to increase worldwide sales by meeting overseas buyers. The event will be held at the Federation’s head office in Brasted, Kent. UK suppliers will meet on a one-to-one basis with buyers that…

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RSPCA releases video of man punching dog

The RSPCA has launched an appeal for information after a man was captured on camera punching a dog. On April 17, a member of the public was parked up at the seafront in Margate, Kent, when he heard the sound of a dog in distress. He saw a man leading a black…

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Pet company donates food to bears, Geoff and Cai

UK parrot product supplier, Northern Pet Trade, has donated a shipment of food to two Bulgarian bears, Geoff and Cai.  Following an international mix-up, Northern Pet Trade, which is based in Ramsbottom, Lancashire, received a shipment of almost half a ton of Complete Omnivore Food from ZuPreem, its USA based supplier. Not wanting the…

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PDSA saves dog following near-death experience

Staffordshire bull terrier, Shadow, came close to death after a collision with a cyclist left him with internal injuries. After collapsing at home, his owners rushed him to PDSA’s Gillingham Pet Hospital for an emergency operation. Almost a pint of blood had to be drained from Shadow’s abdomen after veterinary professionals…

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