Northumberland

Non-Stop Dogwear and Traildog launch dog wellness weekend

Non-Stop Dogwear has partnered with Traildog to launch connect and paws, a wellness weekend designed to strengthen the bond between dogs and their humans. The sold-out event took place at the start of July on the Northumberland coast in the UK. It included dog inclusive activities such as yoga, sound…

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High street footfall continues to lag behind pre-pandemic levels

Footfall levels remain 23% below pre-pandemic levels in February 2022 as rising costs are reportedly set to “batter” retailers from 1 April, according to RSM. The latest data from Datscha, analysed by RSM, shows the overall decline in footfall is the worst in London with numbers on Oxford Street down…

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Two schools first in UK to receive PDSA PetWise status

Two schools in the north east, have been awarded ‘PetWise’ status by veterinary charity PDSA, with the award designed to teach the next generation of pet owners about caring for pets. Morpeth All Saints CofE Aided First School in Northumberland and Benton Dene Special School in Newcastle, are the first…

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2019 Veterinary Awards finalists announced

The finalists for the 2019 Petplan Veterinary Awards have been announced, the finalists have been drawn from over 40,000 nominations. The finalists are: Practice Support Staff of the Year Graham Skelton, Orchard House Veterinary Centre, Hexham, Northumberland Sharon Scarratt of Blue House Veterinary Centre, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Zoe Pickering, Orchard House…

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RSPCA teams rescue animals in flooded areas

Cats, dogs, rabbits, chickens and people were rescued by four teams of specially trained RSPCA officers during Storm Desmond. 20 flood trained officers travelling from across England and Wales to join their colleagues in Cumbria and Northumberland to assist the ongoing rescue operation. So far, the teams have assisted with securing the safety of…

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PATS Trade Show Gives a Sneak Preview of the Telford 2015 Exhibition Space

Pet trade show PATS has been given a ‘massive thumbs up’ by manufacturers and suppliers in the after attending a special exhibitor event at the venue. PATS organisers Impact Exhibitions took the initiative to invite representatives of the pet trade to a tour of Telford International Centre, a new venue for…

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Pet Industry Awards 2014 Announce Finalists

The Pet Industry Federation has announced the finalists in the sixth annual Pet Industry Awards. This year’s entries were particularly high-calibre and the judges will now focus on narrowing these finalists down to winners. This year’s finalists are: Grooming Business of the Year – sponsored by Jelf Dogs Delight, Chiswick,…

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Royal Canin Roadshow to Drive Pet Store Business

Retailers throughout the UK can now sign up for ‘Royal Canin on the Road’ – a mobile theatre unit, designed to bring in new customers and drive sales, with the intention of bringing precise, tailored nutrition to cats and dogs everywhere. Gemma Duffield, Royal Canin retail marketing manager, says: ‘Planned…

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