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Retailers back Red Tractor logo

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The second Red Tractor labelling report reveals that retailers are using the Red Tractor logo on a greater proportion of their British products than last year – increasing from 66% to 70% this year....

Half Of Dog Owners Rely On Friends & Family, Saving £4,500 A Year

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+ Almost half (46 percent) of dog owners need family support to take care of their dog + Family ‘doggy day care’ saves owners £4,500 a year Almost half (46 per cent) of Britain’s dog owners re...

Let battle commence! Caerphilly business brings computer games to life.

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Already running an established and successful Equestrian Centre in Rudry near Caerphilly, David and Terrina Pesci-Griffiths have set themselves a challenge by adding to their portfolio ‘real life’...

The Bushcraft Show brings families into the countryside for an outdoors Jubilee weekend

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When: 2-4 June 2012 Where: Elvaston Castle & Country Park, Derbyshire The Bushcraft Show is set to entertain families from around the UK and abroad with a celebration of all things Bushcraft over th...

Barker Ross invests in e-training for vulnerable temporary workers

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Recruitment company Barker Ross has now invested over £20,000 in an e-training programme for temporary workers to ensure their safety in the food, agriculture, logistics, waste and industrial sectors...

National Trust MyFarm experiment to go free

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The National Trust has announced that one year on from the launch of its innovative and award-winning MyFarm project, the charity is dropping the £30 sign-up fee in a bid to widen its success and ins...

Celebrities, Politicians and Businesses offer support to Save the Bengal Tiger Week

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Save the Bengal Tiger Week is launching on 14th May, with more than 500 restaurants, renowned celebrities and politicians backing this vital campaign to help save the Bengal tiger from extinction. Du...

British Asparagus Festival Cancelled Due To Lack Of Early Asparagus

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RAIN IS RUINING EARLY ASPARAGUS CROP This weekend’s British Asparagus Festival has been cancelled due to a severe shortage of asparagus being available. The incessant rain and floods has had a doub...

Team RT goes for gold Red; Tractor showcase journey from farm to the Olympics

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The Olympic Games is fast approaching, and to celebrate being an integral part of LOCOG’s Food Vision for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Red Tractor is launching Team Red Tractor (‘Team RT...

Energy Companies Supply cold-calling nightmare for businesses

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FURIOUS business energy customers have inundated the Energy Advice Line with complaints about the cold-calling tactics of utility companies – with some firms reporting up to 30 high-pressure sales c...

Bicton College to Welcome Secretary of State for Education

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The Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, Secretary of State for Education, will be visiting Bicton College on 11th May. Bicton will be one of the first land-based colleges to welcome Mr Gove since he was appointe...

Dog Rocks USA Distribution LLC USA Launch

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April 2012. Dog Rocks Announce USA Distribution Dog Rocks USA Distribution Ltd & Dog Rocks Distribution LLC are delighted to announce their launch into the USA ...

Hereford Chosen To Pilot On-line High Street Shopping Scheme

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A new scheme to turn Britain’s high streets and independent shops into a single, powerful on-line retail force is being piloted in the city of Hereford. The initiative, entitled OpenHighStreet, com...

Over A Third Of Dogs Abandoned Last Year Still Looking For New Homes

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Embargoed until 00:00 11th April. Images/case studies of dogs looking for new homes available to accompany. Credit crunch, family break ups and increased volume of dogs in shelters cause dog re-homin...

British Asparagus Season Launches On 23rd April

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April 2012 Worcestershire Crowned As UK’s No 1 Asparagus Grower ASPARAGUS SEASON LAUNCHES ON ST GEORGE’S DAY The majority of the UK’s asparagus is now grown in the West Midlands with over thr...