The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is advising pet owners to take extra precautions to ensure dogs, cats and other small pets are kept safe from hidden and potentially fatal winter hazards.
As with humans, pets can fall ill upon exposure to extremely cold temperatures for extended periods. To avoid this, BVA is asking owners to consider putting a coat on old dogs or those with thin fur to keep them warm. It is also important to wipe your dog’s paws and belly on returning home from a snowy walk to remove any traces of ice or grit, and to regularly check for cracks in paw-pads or for redness between the toes.
Police opposition to high strength alcohol being sold in a Milton Keynes city centre kiosk was overruled by a council committee.
The Point Kiosk, in Midsummer Boulevard, had applied to Milton Keynes Council to lift a ban on selling booze above six per cent, including wine and spirits, from the premises.
But Thames Valley Police objected, saying that problem drinkers tend to congregate around places where they can buy high-strength booze, causing problems.
Police opposition meant that a licensing sub committee was convened on Tuesday to decide the issue.
Licensing officer Gemma McCormack told the committee that “street drinkers who congregate outside of off licences, appear to target off licences who sell higher strength alcohol.
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Izzy Christiansen has explained how Damaris Egurrola’s blend of technical excellence, tactical intelligence and competitive spirit marks her out as an “incredible talent”.
Spain international Egurrola, 21, joined Everton from Athletic Bilbao last summer and swiftly established herself as a regular in boss Willie Kirk’s side, delivering a series of classy performances alongside the dynamic Christiansen in the Blues’ midfield.
Egurrola and Christiansen will aim to help Everton kick off 2021 in winning style on Sunday when the Toffees host league leaders Manchester United at Walton Hall Park (12pm GMT).
The game will be Everton’s first after a three-week Women’s Super League hiatus over the festive period – and Christiansen is confident Egurrola will pick up where she left off following a mightily impressive start to her Blues career.
Youngsters can also enjoy the playground as usual as long as social distancing rules are observed. However many of the popular site s family attractions will be closed until further notice including the children s zoo, glasshouses and adventure golf. A spokesman said: Our zoo rangers will be caring for the animals as usual, and you can catch up with their exploits on our social media pages. Although this isn’t how we wanted to celebrate the end of the year, we understand that safety is most important. Therefore, there are a few changes to what you can do here at Walton Hall and Gardens.