- Student Media Awards nominations open
- March 16, 2011
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Entries for the Guardian’s Student Media Awards are now being accepted, news which may interest those looking for university insurance. This year’s ceremony marks 33 years of the annual event and will see Jon Snow on the judging panel. The Channel 4 News anchor said of the industry: “Student media – the fertile seedbed for all our tomorrows – that’s why … More
- Fire fighters tackle blaze at caravan park
- March 16, 2011
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The importance of investing in caravan insurance may have been highlighted by an incident in Suffolk. Fire crews from three units were called to a blaze at Mendlesham Caravan Park in Norwich Road earlier today (March 15th), the East Anglican Daily Times reports. The blaze began after a shed fire caused a nearby van to set alight at around 11:00 GMT. … More
- Pair of horses cause pandemonium
- March 16, 2011
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The owners of two horses in Sandhurst might want to take out equine insurance after the troublesome pair escaped and started wandering about on the road on three occasions. Police were first called out to capture the white horse and black Shetland pony on March 5th, reports Get Bracknell. According to the publication, it took an hour for officers to get … More
- Tipton horse owners warned of impending crackdown
- March 16, 2011
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Sandwell Council has announced that horses found roaming free in Tipton will be rounded up and impounded, news that might concern equine insurance customers in the area. Councillor Derek Rowley, cabinet member for safer neighbourhoods for the local authority, said a warning had been issued so that owners of the creatures can collect them before they are picked up by officials. … More
- Finalists announced for ‘Vet Oscars’
- March 16, 2011
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Bird insurance customers wondering where to take their sick animals might take notice of the finalists in what has become known as the Vet Oscars. Among those in the running for vet of the year are Charles Bagnal, of the Orwell Veterinary Group in Ipswich, Alison Laurie from Crown Vets and Village Vet Garden Suburbs’ Daniel Parry. However, it is … More
- One-eyed kitten born in Lennoxtown
- March 16, 2011
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Cat insurance customers might be interested to hear about the birth of an unusual kitten in Lennoxtown near Glasgow. Pickle was one of three black kittens born to mother Sparkle, but she was unique in that she only had one eye, reports the Sun. Lee-Ann McLean, owner of the moggies, told the publication that the youngster was “perfectly formed” in … More
- Flatcoated Retriever wins best in show at Crufts 2011
- March 15, 2011
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Dog insurance customers might be intrigued to hear the outcome of this year’s Crufts awards. The event finished last night (March 13th) and Flatcoated Retriever Jet took the coveted accolade of Best in Show. Breeder Jim Irvine from Edinburgh expressed his pride in seeing the nine-year-old canine presented with the title. “I am over the moon, I can’t believe it. … More
- Kaiser wins Crufts Friends for Life title
- March 15, 2011
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Dog insurance customers who voted for assistance dog Kaiser in the Kennel Club Friends for Life category at this year’s Crufts will be pleased to hear the pooch was triumphant. The Golden Retriever-Poodle cross is a Canine Partners Assistance Dog and helps his owner Joanne Day with tasks such as dressing and picking things up, reports the Press Association. Kaiser’s … More
- Lifesaving feline Lilly ‘predicts seizures’
- March 15, 2011
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Owners of 14-month-old feline Lilly might be among those who want to take out cat insurance because their moggy can predict when her owner is about to have an epileptic seizure. Tracey Cooper claimed the remarkable pet alerts the family when her son Nathan is at risk. “Normally she’s a quiet little thing, but when Nathan has a fit she starts … More
- Parents warned about instruments harbouring bacteria
- March 15, 2011
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Adults looking for musical insurance for their children may be shocked to hear about new research into bacterial contamination via instruments. A study published in the March/April 2011 issue of General Dentistry highlights the need to ensure woodwind and brass instruments are cleaned after each use. It was suggested that the bacteria can thrive in the mouthpieces and cause skin infections … More