South West

Independent retailers feeling ‘optimistic’ about high street future

More than half of the nation’s independent high street retailers are optimistic about the future of their local high street – and four out of five shoppers would miss their local high street if it was no longer there. This is according to new research to launch the government-run Great…

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Forthglade leads the way in protecting the South West Coast Path

Natural pet food manufacturer Forthglade has made a donation to the South West Coast Path Association in a bid to protect and preserve the South West Coast Path, a favoured place for dog walkers. The South West Coast Path is the longest of the country’s fifteen National Trails and enables walkers…

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Forthglade support first ever health and wellbeing dog walking initiative

The South West will welcome the first ever ‘Great Dog Walk Get Together’ event later this month, on 23 June in Bristol, marking the official launch of the initiative. Elaine Brown, local Bristol resident and dog owner, developed the idea to encourage people to benefit from more social interaction through…

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Company Profile: Dorwest Herbs

Founded in 1948, family-run company Dorwest Herbs produces the only herbal medicines authorised by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate. With a passion for keeping pets in tip-top health, the manufacturer supplies the pet sector with dietary supplements and homeopathic products. This year, Dorwest is celebrating 70 years in business, with brand…

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Retail footfall drops in February

Retail footfall decreased by 0.5 percent in February 2018, and is a major decline compared with the rate of 1.0 percent seen the previous year. According to the British Retail Consortium (BRC) this figure is better than the three-month average of -2.0 percent and the twelve-month average of -0.7 percent.…

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Day in the Life

What is your average day, from the moment you wake up to the moment you fall asleep? My first task of the day is to feed the three very hungry cats; Percy, Neville and Sky. Sky is a Devon Rex and is diabetic so I have to inject her too.…

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Animal heath professionals debate post-Brexit future

The National Office of Animal Health’s (NOAH’s) conference on 1 November in Westminster brought together more than 100 delegates to discuss and debate the future of animal health, as Brexit negotiations continue. The conference – chaired by NOAH Chief Executive Dawn Howard and opened by NOAH Chair Gaynor Hillier –…

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Meet the entrepreneur behind Bruce’s Doggy Daycare

Entrepreneur and former dog walker Bruce Casalis (above, left) turned his passion for pets into a thriving business. In 2009 he opened Bruce’s Doggy Daycare in Cobham. Rising demand and a long waiting list led to the launch of a second premises in Ripley. He now has over 42 staff…

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Cornish brand launches new fish-based pet treats

New brand, Purely Fish, has entered the dog treat market. Launched within the last six months, it produces pet treats created from fish ‘fit for human consumption’. Made from natural ingredients, Purely Fish dog treats are rich in Omega 3, gluten free, hypoallergenic and low in calories. In the UK, Purely…

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FSB Small Business Awards open for entries

The FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards 2018 are now open for entries. The awards will celebrate the best of the UK’s 5.5 million small businesses and their vast contribution to both regional and national economies. With 12 different award categories to enter, a series of 12 area award ceremonies will be held…

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