News Archive
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Pet charity's most memorable cases
A veterinary charity's list of most memorable cases in the last year includes a puppy that fell off a cliff, two shot cats and a dog that ate Homer Simpson.
December30th -
Firemen rescue reindeers in traffic
Firefighters in Basingstoke made a gesture of seasonal goodwill as they came to the rescue of two reindeer caught up in travel chaos.
December24th -
Ford Focus wins "top car of decade"
The Ford Focus has been crowned top car of the Noughties, beating off competition from its sisters Fiesta and Mondeo to claim the top spot.
December23rd -
Cat nearly killed eating decoration
They say curiosity killed the cat, but in this instance it was one domestic kitty's curious eating habits which nearly led to its downfall.
December22nd -
Used car values dip for third month
The value of used cars decreased for the third month in a row between October and November, new figures have shown.
December18th -
Slump in first-time buyers market
Research from the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has shown the proportion of first-time buyers purchasing property dropped to its lowest level for a year last month.
December18th -
Slimmed down Dalmatian needs home
A slimline Dalmatian whose soft spot for crisps and chocolate once sent his weight rocketing up to 11 stone is in need of a new home after his previous owner was banned from keeping dogs, RSPCA Warrington has said.
December17th -
Owners "must not self-treat pets"
Vets are warning pet owners not to attempt to treat poorly animals by themselves after a neglected collie dog had its infected legs dressed with parcel tape.
December14th -
Ankle injury forces Ashton to quit
Former England striker Dean Ashton has announced that he is to retire from professional football, as a result of a long-term ankle injury.
December14th -
Mortgages hit December 2007 levels
October saw the number of mortgages advanced to house buyers bounce back to levels last seen in December 2007, as the housing market continues to recover
December14th -
Ferguson rues United injury trouble
Sir Alex Ferguson is facing a major defensive headache ahead of Manchester United's Tuesday night Champions League encounter with Wolfsburg.
December14th -
Second-hand car purchases falling
Consumers are becoming less likely to buy second?hand cars because the Government?s car scrappage scheme is making new cars more accessible.
December7th -
Pet owners told of festive hazards
Pet owners are being urged by vets to make sure their homes are safe during the festive period, as Christmas can create hazards for animals in the house.
December7th