- 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
- Harrogate ‘offers a wealth of culinary treats’
- March 15, 2011
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Individuals considering where to go on a mini-break after purchasing camping insurance may want to consider north Yorkshire. A spokesperson from the Harrogate Tourism Team described how the town has a number of five-star campsites that offer a relaxing place to stay. During a visit to the area, it was suggested that tourists may like to indulge in some of the … More
- Dog control laws to be tightened in Brent?
- March 15, 2011
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If new proposals are passed in Brent, dog insurance customers in the area could find there are fewer places they can walk their canines. Under the suggested measures are tighter rules governing the number of pooches people can take out at one time in local parks, as well as a ban on pooches in certain locations, reports the Harrow Times. Owners … More
- Bike sales soar in Japan following earthquake
- March 15, 2011
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Sales of push bike insurance may have increased in Japan following the earthquake last week as residents search for alternative means of transport. Time magazine reports how commuters in Tokyo have been desperately trying to buy bicycles after the subway was closed on Friday (March 11th). Izumi Tsuchiya, who works at the Shinagawa Seaside branch of supermarket chain Aeon Company, told … More
- Amsterdam ‘number 1 cycle-friendly city’
- March 15, 2011
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Individuals looking for mountain bike insurance may want to consider visiting one of the top ten cities listed as being cycle-friendly. The Calgary Herald describes how AskMen.com has listed the world’s most bike-tolerant areas. Amsterdam in the Netherlands takes the top spot as the place for cycling, with 40 per cent of all commutes said to be carried out by this … More
- Mini-breaks ‘great way to get a feel for a country’
- March 15, 2011
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Holiday home enthusiasts may want to invest in touring caravan insurance and head away on a short break in Europe. Heather Carswell, spokeswoman for Lonely Planet, described how taking a mini-vacation can be a great way to get a feel for an area. “Taking a short trip can be a fantastic way of getting a taste of the country,” she stated. … More
- Breeding mares ‘should be checked for physical problems
- March 15, 2011
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Equine insurance customers should be aware that mares used for breeding need to be checked for any conditions that could be passed down to foals or cause issues for the mother. This is the opinion of vet Jonathan Pycock, who said in an article for Horse & Hound that certain breeds are prone to passing on defects. For example, Icelandic … More