The RSPCA has hit out at owners who left their dogs in hot cars over the first weekend of July, despite repeated warnings about the dangers. The animal welfare charity was inundated with hundreds of complaints from people who spotted animals suffering as the temperature rocketed to 90 degrees in some parts of the country.
Samantha Fountain is no ordinary lady… not only is she a proud wife and a mum of two, she is also a successful British entrepreneur and the inventor and founder of the Shewee, the original and market leading female urination device. Yes, we know it is taboo, but we all go to the loo - and by making it more convenient when we are out and about, Samantha has revolutionised the way we stand up to this problem.
With the beautiful British countryside in full bloom and our gardens bustling with wildlife, 'original' elderflower cordial producer Belvoir Fruit Farms is inviting you to capture the magic of nature on film to win a Greek holiday. The photographic competition will be raising money for Butterfly Conservation, the UK charity dedicated to saving butterflies, moths and our environment and will be judged by the charity's vice president, Chris Packham.
According to the RSPCA, new figures show an alarming increase in the number of pets being abandoned, with more than 37,000 animals being dumped across England and Wales in the past year. This is a rise of 9,000 (34%) from the previous year, with financial difficulties being listed as one of the reasons people are getting rid of their pets. Every year the charity sees a sharp rise in abandonments at the height of summer and evidence from the RSPCA and other animal charities suggests some people chose to get rid of their pets rather than pay for them to be looked after while they are on holiday.
The BBC's new period drama 'The White Queen' is causing a drama of a different kind - that of historical inaccuracy. The lavish production is based on the novel by Philippa Gregory and set in 1464 during the War of the Roses, but look closely and behind the simpering stares and brooding brows lurk modern day anachronisms that are all too prevalent. These include metal hand rails, bricks, modern guttering, zips, nail polish and clothes pegs.
Summer is here and it's time to get those feet and fingers ready for parties, pools, flip-flops and festivals. Fiskars, the world's No. 1 scissor brand have put the fun into functional with their new Bubble manicure scissors - a splash of gorgeous colours with the super sharp blades you'd expect from Fiskars.
