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Major refurb underway at pet hospital

A HARTFORD animal hospital is undergoing a major redevelopment to create a new state-of-the-art facility for pets across Cheshire. The transformation of Willows Veterinary Hospital, run by the independently-owned Willows Veterinary Group, will add four new jobs to the existing 40-strong team and will invest in the latest veterinary technology and equipment. Head Vet Bruce […]

Award-winning former Salford student’s new Stand-up @ The Seaside comedy club

Award-winning comic Dave Rothnie has got them rolling in the aisles after setting up a regular comedy night at a venue dedicated to Monty Python star Terry Jones. Dave, who picked up the North West Comedian of the Year award while still a student in Salford, has performed alongside Peter Kay and  Caroline Aherne. A financial […]

Work starts on major rebuild project of Wirral vet surgery

WORK has started to rebuild a Wirral veterinary surgery as part of a major modernisation project to create a state-of-the-art facility for pets across the region. The transformed Acorn Veterinary Centre in Acacia Grove, West Kirby, run by the independently-owned Willows Veterinary Group, will employ 19 people, which will include the creation of two new […]

Girl who overcame life-changing surgery to gain skills from new £30,000 nursery playground

A LITTLE girl with cerebral palsy who doctors said would never walk is now able to “push her boundaries” at a new £30,000 nursery playground after having life-changing surgery in America. Ten-year-old Ria Stonehouse has overcome obstacles since she was born, and five years ago became the focus of a massive fundraising drive to send […]

Developers Anwyl given green light for £60 million eco-friendly apartments

Developers Anwyl Construction have been given the green light for a £60 million eco-friendly apartment complex which they say will help transform Liverpool into a 21st century city. The City Council today approved plans for the luxury apartment complex on a derelict site on Pall Mall in the heart of Liverpool’s business district. The complex […]

Vet nurse Liam in the running for an ‘Oscar’ of animal world

A STUDENT veterinary nurse is in the running for an ‘Oscar’ of the animal world. Liam Grocott, of Alsager Vet Centre which is part of the independently-owned Willows Veterinary Group, is one of three finalists up for the Practice Support Staff of the Year accolade at the 2017 Petplan Veterinary Awards. Liam, 21, of Stoke […]

Self-harming rescue dog George thanks Tarvin vet for charitable cash boost  

A RESCUE dog who self-harms due to a rare syndrome has given a special canine thanks to a Tarvin vet for a big cash boost to the charity which has saved him. Loveable Tri-colour Cocker Spaniel George has Acral Mutilation Syndrome where he chews his hind paws, drawing blood, and at one point, even nibbling […]

More home workers open the door to an idyllic garden office in 2017 thanks to gig economy

Professionals are shunning the daily commute to work by creating their own home offices says a company that uses aviation technology to build zero-maintenance garden rooms. The rise in the gig economy, with workers becoming freelancers or on short-term contracts – means that home-working is now a viable option. A Manchester accountant is among those […]