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Press Release Archive
News Archive
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Puppy farmers warning to dog buyers
Up to a third of dog owners may be buying their pet from puppy farmers, who breed too many litters from poorly kept females whose offspring could well suffer ill health and behavioural problems.
February29th -
Elderly cats 'waiting for adoption'
Cats aged 12 or above are being increasingly ignored by people wanting to adopt a new pet, a charity has said.
February27th -
Touch screen graphene 'poses risk'
Researchers have called for further research into nanoplatelets made from thin layers of carbon graphene, a material used in computer technology which it is feared could pose health risks to people involved in its manufacture.
February24th -
Coach grateful for help with injury
A Blackpool football coach who suffered a nasty injury has credited hospital physiotherapists with helping him make a speedy recovery.
February17th -
UK unemployment at 16-year high
The rate of unemployment in the UK has reached a 16-year high, research shows.
February16th -
Players reveal ACL re-injury fears
The number of football players who return to the game after reconstructive anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery may not be as high as originally thought, researchers have said.
February14th -
Comet reveals redundancy plans
In a bid to secure its future, electrical goods supplier Comet has revealed plans to reduce its workforce by 450.
February13th -
Mandatory microchipping 'on cards'
Microchipping dogs may soon become compulsory, an environment minister has revealed.
February10th -
Local authority to axe 550 jobs
A local authority has announced plans to axe more than 500 jobs in a bid to save £55 million this year.
February9th -
Uncertainty for 9,000 bank staff
More than 9,000 banking jobs hang in the balance, as Lloyds has announced it is shedding positions and the owner of Clydesdale and Yorkshire banks put its UK operations under review.
February8th -
Dog rescuer saved from icy river
People out and about in the snow in Northumberland rescued a man who jumped into a freezing river to save someone's dog.
February7th -
Fears over jobs at defence giant
The taxpayer could have to foot a bill of £600 million if defence giant BAE Systems closes its shipyard in Portsmouth, according to reports.
February6th -
Royals get a new family member
A new member of the Kate and Wills family has arrived - and it's a cocker spaniel puppy.
February6th -
Drugs maker AstraZeneca to axe jobs
Pharmaceuticals giant AstraZeneca has announced plans to cut 7,300 jobs by the end of 2014 as it seeks to reduce costs due to the weak economy and the impact of competition from generic drugs.
February2nd -
Unite fears over BAE deal 'snub'
A decision by the Indian government to award a French firm preferred bidder status for a fighter-planes order ahead of a consortium including BAE Systems could have severe consequences for aerospace jobs in the UK, a union has claimed.
February1st