Business
Shotton paper and cardboard plant’s £1bn investment
A £1bn development of a former paper mill could “completely transform recycling levels in the UK”, its owner has claimed.
Up to 2,000 contractors are working to transform Shotton Mill in Flintshire into one of the UK’s largest cardboard and tissue production facilities, which it is hoped will start operating next year.
Turkish firm Eren Holding said its new plant would be the most advanced of its kind in Europe and it marked part of the “renaissance of north Wales”.
The UK government described it as a “massive vote of confidence in the Welsh economy”, while the Welsh government said it was “excellent news” for Deeside and beyond.
The paper mill used to produce newsprint paper employing 530 people in the 1990s. However, that number dwindled with a decline in the demand for newsprint and the site was bought from UPM by family-owned Eren Holding in 2021.
It also includes an area which used to hold the blast furnace for Shotton Steelworks, which closed in 1980 with thousands of redundancies.
Eren Holding employs 14,000 people and has operations in sectors including energy production, paper manufacturing and retail.
Britain exports waste cardboard which is recycled overseas and imported back for sale in the UK.
Eren Holding said its new plant would process a quarter of the waste cardboard the UK currently sends abroad, and focus on creating containerboard – used to make packaging and corrugated boxes from recycled paper – as well as tissue products.
The company boasts it will be the most technologically advanced facility of its kind in Europe.
It also claimed it will turn Britain “from a net importer to a net exporter” of cardboard and tissue products and the development represents one of the “most significant foreign manufacturing investments in the UK in years”.
Board member Hamdullah Eren said: “This is the first step towards building a world class facility that will completely transform recycling levels in the UK.
“We cannot wait to start production and to turn our vision into reality.”
Sabri Cimen, chief executive officer, said: “This investment will build on the rich heritage of manufacturing on Deeside and it will bring together people, community, advanced technology and investment.”
The company said the plant would be “energy self-sufficient” with the creation of a hydrogen-enabled combined heat and power plant.
‘Excellent news for Deeside’
The UK government has agreed to underwrite a £136m export development guarantee, which helps companies access high value loan facilities.
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said: “This is a massive vote of confidence in the Welsh economy.”
Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens said: “Deeside has a long and proud history as one of Wales’ key industrial centres and this significant investment from our two governments will secure jobs and help bring a prosperous future for the area.”
The Welsh government said the development would safeguard 147 jobs and create 220 when the plant is fully operational.
Rebecca Evans, Wales’ secretary for economy, energy and planning, said it was “excellent news for Deeside and the wider Welsh economy”.
She added that the Welsh government had given £13m to the project to help safeguard and create jobs.
Jackie Pearson, director of corporate affairs for Shotton Mill, remembers going to Shotton Steelworks – where her father worked as a plumber – to collect his wages when she was six.
In 1985, aged 17, she started as an apprentice for the then Shotton Paper Company, based on the same site.
Now she is excited about its new lease of life.
“The whole place has given me opportunities to grow and develop, both as a person but also in my career. There’s a lot to be thankful for for this place. It’s just amazing to see this rising now out of the ground, the cranes in the air and the spades in the ground.
“It’s going to create a future for other people like me.”
Travel
I went to Spain’s Golden Coast – with 50 miles of beaches and huge family resorts – The Sun
SPAIN’S Costa Daurada simply translates as the Golden Coast.
It’s named after the colour of the sand when the sun shines along its 50 miles of Mediterranean beaches, running south- west from Barcelona.
I hadn’t taken the time to explain its meaning to my children while sitting in the departures lounge at Stansted Airport.
But it was the first that thing they exclaimed as they dived into the surf three hours later.
“Daddy, there’s gold in the water!”
They weren’t wrong. Tiny grains of sand floating in the crystal-clear sea shone like a golden twinkling disco ball suspended in the sun’s rays.
My two grew up paddling in the familiar dark-grey murk of the North Sea.
So they were certainly thrilled to be snorkelling in 34C sunshine off Platja dels Pilans.
The beach was just a ten-minute walk from our Eurocamp holiday home at the Playa Montroig Resort, in Miami Platja. And that was just as stunning.
Our Ultimate lodge slept six in comfort — with efficient air-conditioning that came into its own on during our scorching summer holiday.
Outside, comfy patio furniture on the shaded decking was perfect for chilling at any time of day, and the dining table and chairs were great for al-fresco meals.
The beachside resort is a 20-minute drive from Reus Airport, and around an hour from Barcelona.
And it lives up to its 5H rating, with immaculate grounds, three restaurants, a beach bar and round-the-clock entertainment for both kids and grown-ups.
On our first night, a magician sawed his glamorous assistant in half to the wonder of watching children.
The same stage hosted intense-looking exercise classes in the mornings, which were definitely not for the hungover.
And by the afternoon it had turned into a kid-friendly Ibiza foam party with huge cannons coating the dancing crowds in clouds of bubbles.
Gigs on the beach, fireworks, and a swimming pool complex with triple-flume action only added to the fun.
The poshest restaurant on site was the Espai Grill, which offered a full three courses of prime meats, with courtyard entertainment from a Beatles tribute band.
Unfussy and simple
Mid-tier was the Terrassa Restaurant, which served traditional Spanish fare and cold lagers, just a stone’s throw from the main square.
Our favourite was the Tucanamar beach bar.
Unfussy and simple, fresh fish and meat were grilled here over woodsmoke and washed down with copious Del Boy cocktails.
You can’t beat tapas and an ice-cold mojito while overlooking the waves with sand at your feet.
There was a bakery for morning baguette runs, and a decent-sized supermarket which offered the wonderful European adventures of 15 types of chocolate spread and tinned olives.
Never has the gulf between a British booze aisle, and alcohol on the Continent, been so vast.
You could get three bottles of tip-top rioja and a slab of beers for the price of a petrol station chardonnay back home.
For a spot of offsite culture, we headed to the town of Montroig del Camp, which was famed as the rural retreat of the late Catalan painter and surrealist icon Joan Miro.
He began his painting career here at his parents’ farmhouse retreat and the landscape was the inspiration for some of his most famous works.
Montroig del Camp is overlooked by the remarkable 13th-century hermitage of Our Lady of the Rock, which is itself topped by the 19th-century Chapel of Sant Ramon.
Perched on top of a column of eroded red rock, it defies physics while also offering panoramic views all the way to the coast.
Wildlife and waterfalls
Thankfully, you can park at the top before clambering up to the chapel.
We then took the short drive to Cambrils to see the beautiful botanical gardens at Parc Sama.
It’s like a National Trust stately-home experience parachuted into the Med.
The wonderful 35-acre grounds are packed with wildlife and waterfalls.
You can feed the deer and marvel at the terrapins in the lake where fish will nibble your fingertips.
But it’s the peacocks that are the star of the show.
Chicks beside showboating grown-ups, and even their rare white- feathered cousins, strut among the tourists.
The coastal capital is Tarragona, home to the ruins of a magnificent Roman amphitheatre and an amazing 12th century Cathedral.
But it’s human structures that are the modern marvel — the city hosts the Castells competition, the world’s largest human tower contest.
The gravity-defying, centuries-old Catalan tradition sees incredible towers created from the crowds which stand up to 40ft high.
A wonderful life-size city centre-statue pays soaring tribute to their efforts.
There’s no doubt that the Costa Daurada, with all its sun-soaked family fun and Catalonian culture, delivers a gold-star break.
GO: Costa Daurada
GETTING / STAYING THERE: Seven nights’ self-catering in an Ultimate three-bed holiday home sleeping six at Playa Montroig, in Miami Platja in October half term is from £525 in total, arriving October 26.
Flights or ferries can be booked separately.
A seven-night trip in the Easter holidays next year is from £730 in total.
See eurocamp.co.uk.com.
Business
Sunday Number 60: News Puzzle
Sunday Number 60: News Puzzle
Money
The best deals to cut the cost of eating out at big name chains including Prezzo, Pizza Express and Frankie & Benny’s
EATING out with friends and family is always a real treat, but soaring costs can leave a lump in your throat when the bill arrives.
This week, Mel Hunter reveals how to take a bite out of your bill and save money on dining out . . .
FAMILIES
EATING out with children is an expensive business unless you know where to find the best deals.
The average cost of a family meal out is around £90, according to Greene King — but with some discounts you can treat the family for less than half that.
Ricky Willis, founder of the money-saving community skintdad.co.uk, says: “There are lots of offers out there, even outside the school holidays, and there are plenty of ways to get more for your money.”
Here, we round up the best.
READ MORE ON MONEY SAVING TIPS
Tesco shoppers can swap Clubcard points for double their value at Pizza Express, ASK Italian, Prezzo and Zizzi.
Sign up to newsletters and apps to get discounts.
For example, Brewers Fayre gives 25 per cent off your food bill when you join.
With Pizza Express Club, get free doughballs worth about £5.95 on a first visit and collect stamps to get free food on future visits.
Wagamama fans can get a free portion of edamame beans worth around £4.90 when you first sign up and spend over £12.
At Bella Italia, children eat for £1 from 4pm-6pm Sunday to Wednesday and for free Thursday.
Children eat free at Dobbies Garden Centres and for £1 at Hungry Horse pubs every Monday.
Get a free kids’ meal for every £10 spent by an adult at Real Greek restaurants on Sundays.
With TGI Friday’s app Stripes Rewards, children under 12 eat free all day every day when you buy a full price adult meal.
BEST: Dine out as a family for under £15 at a Sizzling Pub on weekdays from 3pm to 7pm. Families of four can enjoy two adult main meals for less than £12 and two kids’ mains for £1 each.
COUPLES
IF you’re heading out for a date night or meeting up with a friend, there are ways to save cash.
Aim for a Monday to Thursday night, as this is when you can gobble up the best offers.
It is when restaurants run two-for-one deals, which rarely apply at weekends.
A Tastecard is a great source of meal deals. It can cost £7.99 a month, but look out for a free trial.
Myvouchercodes.co.uk is currently offering 60 per cent off annual membership, taking it down from £79.99 to £29.99.
If you work in the civil service or public sector, or used to before retiring, a Boundless membership, from £40 a year, gets you a free Tastecard as part of its benefits.
Otherwise, look out for great value on set menus.
We’re impressed with Bill’s two-course meal for £17.50 each, Cote’s Prix Fixe deal for £17.95 and Bar+Block’s £13.95 menu which runs until 5pm.
To get a prime seat at a posh restaurant, look for deals at opentable.co.uk or squaremeal.co.uk, or maybe tuck into a cheap pre-theatre menu, usually served around 5-6pm.
If that’s a bit too early for you, book a date at a restaurant where you can take along your own booze.
With a bottle of house wine costing upward of £20 at many places, this could immediately cut your bill.
Find a list at wine-pages.com/business-directory and search locally as well.
BEST: Want to impress? The Ivy restaurants, with stylish branches throughout the UK, offer a set menu for under £20.
FRIENDS
THERE’S no need to dread splitting the bill if you choose what you eat and where you go wisely.
If you are going out for your birthday, you can bag yourself a freebie (and leave the others to split the bill) by signing up as a loyalty member at many restaurants.
They will then reward you with a treat at around the time of your birthday.
This might be a free main meal or bottle of bubbly.
Look out for birthday freebies at Beefeater, Brewers Fayre, Las Iguanas, Frankie & Benny’s and Pizza Express.
Even if it is not your big day, there are big ways to save with friends.
Yasmine Camilla, who posts about her journey to get out of debt on TikTok and Instagram (@yasminecamilla), says: “You need to get organised beforehand.
“Use WhatsApp to talk to the group and make sure everyone is signed up to get the same deal before you go out.
“That way, you won’t end up splitting the bill and paying for someone else’s more expensive meal.”
At Prezzo, you can get a code for a free bottle of Prosecco when you sign up for emails and spend at least £25.
At Hungry Horse pubs you can buy one burger at get another free on Fridays.
BEST: At Bill’s you can get a free birthday bottle of Prosecco worth around £29.50, if you sign up for the newsletter at least four weeks before your big day and meet the other terms and conditions.
UNIVERSAL CREDIT FIASCO
ALMOST 900,000 Universal Credit claims were closed before being paid in the last year.
That was the finding of a freedom of information request by Sun Money to the Department for Work and Pensions.
Between July 2023 and June 2024, 896,000 claims were shut down without payment.
Having insufficient evidence was the main reason that claims were unsuccessful, with 92,000 such cases recorded.
This could include not having a valid UK passport, payslips dated within the last three months or your most recent P60.
These documents are important because the amount of Universal Credit you are entitled to depends on your individual circumstances.
And almost 64,000 cases were ended because the claimant failed the “habitual residence” test.
This can stop someone who has a right to enter the UK from claiming social benefits after they arrive.
Ayla Ozmen, at charity Z2K, said: “We know that people struggle to meet all of the requirements of the claims process, often because of a disability or because they have difficulty using computers.
“This can lead to people missing out on vital income.”
A DWP Spokesperson said: “We support millions of people every year through Universal Credit, and our priority is to make sure people get the support.”
OLIVIA MARSHALL
PENSION MISTAKE RULING
HUNDREDS of thousands of savers could be owed cash in the aftermath of a huge pension mix-up, Sun Money can reveal.
In July, the Court of Appeal upheld that telecom giant Virgin Media had not obtained a legal sign-off from an actuary, a type of financial expert, on changes it made to its company pension scheme several years ago.
As a result, these changes were deemed invalid, and the court said they should be reversed.
Savers with reduced pension benefits owing to the changes would therefore be owed money.
We have now learned that between 1997 and 2016, many companies made changes to their pension schemes to save money on National Insurance contributions.
Insiders said a number of those firms did not get the required sign-off, like Virgin Media.
These insiders told us that hundreds of thousands of workers’ final-salary pensions could therefore be worth more than they thought.
But we believe these firms are calling on the DWP to remove the past sign-off requirement.
A DWP spokes-person said: “We have been closely following this case. We will consider the wider implications for both schemes and scheme members as we explore the implications of the judgment.”
A Virgin Media spokesman said: “Following the court decision, we are working to ensure the pension scheme is being administered correctly.”
ELLIE SMITHERMAN
Business
How to avoid a row over reclining plane seats
A lot of us have been there, locked in a metal cylinder flying at more than 500mph (804km/h), gritting our teeth about the armrest the person to the left is hogging.
Or the person next to the window who keeps getting up to go to the toilet, or the person in front who has suddenly put their seat back, squashing your knees.
With roughly half of the UK’s households flying once a year, how people behave on planes is an ongoing bugbear.
And this week a Hong Kong couple were banned by Cathay Pacific after tensions flared over a reclined seat.
So how can we avoid getting in our fellow travellers’ bad books?
To recline or not?
Someone putting their seat back on a long-haul flight can be frustrating – but it seems to trigger Britons and Americans to different degrees.
A 2023 survey by Skyscanner into the issue indicated that 40% of people in the UK find it annoying at any one time, but a YouGov survey earlier this year suggested that only a quarter of Americans view it as unacceptable.
Whatever the percentage, reclining seats “really are a problem”, according to Charmaine Davies, a former flight attendant.
She says cabin crew sometimes have to step in to stop anger boiling over between passengers.
The basic problem is how airlines cram seats onto planes, according to Prof Jim Salzman of University of California, Los Angeles. “[The airlines] are able to pass on the anger and frustration of cramped seating to passengers who blame each other for bad behaviour instead of the airlines who created the problem in the first place.”
William Hanson, an etiquette coach and author, says it’s a matter of choosing your time to recline your seat, which you shouldn’t do during a meal. Check whether the person behind is leaning on the table, or using a laptop – and recline slowly.
If in doubt just talk to your fellow passenger, he says. Don’t expect them to be a mind reader.
Armrest hogging
Another gripe linked to the amount of space people have on planes is double armrest hogging.
Mary, a flight attendant for a major US airline, says she is often given a middle seat between “two guys with both their arms on armrests” when she’s being transferred for work and doesn’t have a choice of seat.
Nearly a third of UK airline passengers found this annoying in 2023, the Skyscanner survey suggested.
Mary has had “a tussle with elbows”, she says, but has a strategy for reclaiming the space.
“I wait until they reach for a drink and take the armrest. One [guy] kept trying to push my arm, and I just had to give him a look: ‘We’re not doing that today.’”
To resolve any tension, Mr Hanson says people should get used to the idea of having “elbow rests” rather than armrests, and share them.
Toilet etiquette
Many of us will be familiar with the dilemma of being in a window seat and needing to go to the toilet, but the person next to you has fallen asleep.
Do you nudge them to wake them up, or climb over them?
More than half of Americans responding to the YouGov survey said having to climb over someone in the seat next to them to go to the toilet was unacceptable.
Mr Hanson says he normally has an aisle seat, and before going to sleep he tells the passenger next to him it’s fine to wake him up or hop over if they need to.
If sat in the middle or window seat, you should just gently let the passenger in the aisle seat know you need to get past them – but be aware you might not speak the same language, he advises.
If a passenger has been drinking alcohol, it can make them need to go to the toilet more often too.
Zoe, a former flight attendant with Virgin Atlantic, was on a flight to Ibiza on a different carrier where many of the passengers had been drinking in the airport bar beforehand, she says.
As soon as the flight took off and the seatbelt light went off, “everybody stood up” and started queuing for the toilet. Some got “quite aggressive”, she says, leading to the cabin crew turning the seatbelt signs back on, forcing everybody to sit down.
Unfortunately, one passenger really couldn’t wait so had to “have a wee in a carrier bag”.
“He put some swimming shorts in there first to soak it up,” says Zoe.
Standing up
About a third of Brits find people standing up as soon as the plane lands annoying, the Skyscanner survey indicated.
“Just stay in your seat,” says former flight attendant Ms Davies. “There’s no point jumping up because you’re not going anywhere.”
It normally takes the ground crew several minutes to either hook up the passenger boarding bridge or put boarding stairs in place.
Even after that, if you have checked baggage, you’re going to need to wait for it to get to the carousel, she says, “no matter how quickly you get off the plane”.
Mr Hanson says that in etiquette terms, there’s nothing wrong with wanting to get up to stretch your legs, and perhaps people just want to get off because they are unconsciously a bit scared of being on a plane.
But he adds that it is “faintly comical” when people all get up at once and then “stand there like a lemon”.
How can we get along?
Other air passenger pet hates include people jumping queues, using phones or other devices without headphones, draping long hair over the backs of seats, and taking shoes or socks off on a plane.
If you become aware the flight attendants are using spray to “spritz” the aircraft near you, you may want to put some socks or deodorant on, Mary says, as cabin crew won’t say anything directly.
But with air travel continuing to grow, how can we get on with other passengers on planes?
The key is everyone being considerate, Mr Hanson says.
“If you don’t want to temper your behaviour to get along with other people then there’s something wrong with you, to be blunt.”
Money
Poignant sketched phrase on £2 coin that makes it worth up to THIRTEEN times more – do you have one in your wallet?
2002 Commonwealth Games Northern Ireland – £60
In 2002, four different designs of this £2 coin were created to commemorate the Commonwealth games, but the Irish version is the rarest with only 485,500 minted.
We’ve seen this coin listed for as much as £60 on eBay in May with one bid.
There’s more money on the line if you’ve got the complete set though.
One seller proved this right when all four coins went for a whopping £100.
2002 Commonwealth Games England – £35
Another in the 2002 Commonwealth series, the English version is one of the rarest coins in circulation.
Some 650,500 were minted at the time, making the coin rare enough for eBay bidders to happily pay as much as £35 for it.
The edge of this coin also has the inscription “Spirit of Friendship, Manchester 2002″, which adds appeal to collectors too.
One recently went on the market on eBay for £27 with one bid.
2002 Commonwealth Games Wales – £27
With only 588,500 put into circulation, the 2002 Commonwealth Games Wales £2 coin celebrates Wales’ achievements in the event.
The piece features a figure in motion holding a banner, encircling the Welsh flag.
It is the fourth rarest in the Commonwealth set and the fourth rarest in the overall list.
We’ve seen one sell on eBay for £26.97 in May this year with 10 bids.
London 2012 Handover – £35
At the end of each Olympic Games, the next host city of the Games is celebrated with a flag handover ceremony.
In 2012 we gave the flag to Rio to take on the next tournament.
That event was immortalised on the design of a £2 coin, with just 845,000 released into circulation.
We saw one sell for £35 on eBay this month after 10 bids.
Olympic centenary – £37.95
Carrying on the sporting theme, the Olympic centenary £2 marked 100 years of the modern games in 2008.
There are 910,000 in circulation so finding one isn’t such a tough ask.
We’ve seen one version sell on eBay for £37.95 in February.
2002 Commonwealth Games Scotland – £24.97
Out of all of the valuable Commonwealth coins, Scotland’s is the sixth rarest out of all rare £2 coins.
It has a mintage of 771,750 – some 286,250 more than were released in the Irish version.
It features pretty much the same design as the other coins in the series but the Scottish flag is on the design instead.
Bidders on eBay have still paid higher than face value, we’ve seen one version sell on eBay for £24.97 in May.
Olympic handover – £9.99
Still in the top ten is the Olympic Handover coin.
This £2 details Beijing in 2008 handing over the Olympics to London in 2012, and shows the Olympic flag and two hands shaking.
One sold for precisely £9.99 in May on eBay with one bid.
There are 918,000 of these in circulation.
King James Bible – £23.95
Next on the list is a coin showing the King James Bible.
One was for £23.95 in May on eBay with one bid.
According to Change Checker, there are 975,000 in circulation.
Mary Rose – £19.50
A circulated £2 showing the famous Mary Rose ship sold on eBay for £19.50.
There are just over one million in circulation, and it lands ninth on Change Checker’s scarcity index.
2015 First World War (Navy) – £10.50
There were also 650,000 of the First World War Navy £2 coins minted in 2015.
The coin features a battleship design by military artist David Rowlands and the 5th portrait of the Queen.
It’s also the second in a five-coin series remembering the First World War and celebrates the efforts of the Royal Navy and their contribution to the war effort.
One sold on eBay in May for £10.50 with two bids.
Great Fire of London – £14.95
The Great Fire of London £2 coin was first put into circulation in 2016 to mark the 350th anniversary of the historic event.
The reverse side of the piece was designed by Aaron West, depicting the city of London burning.
The coin wasn’t always considered so rare, but it has since transpired its mintage figure was incorrectly published.
A recent auction on eBay saw the piece go for £14.95 with one bid.
Money
From growling Labrador to a house training a rabbit – your pet queries answered
HE is on a mission to help our pets . . . and is here to answer YOUR questions.
Sean, who is the head vet at tailored pet food firm tails.com, has helped with owners’ queries for ten years.
He says: “If your pet is acting funny or is under the weather, or you want to know about nutrition or exercise, just ask. I can help keep pets happy and healthy.”
Q) MY one-year-old Labrador Bob growls at big dogs when he’s on the lead.
He isn’t neutered yet and I’m wondering if that will help?
Once he’s off the lead he’s fine. What can I do?
Kay Edwards, Brighton, East Sussex
A) I always recommend getting a qualified animal behaviourist to advise on a case-by-case basis.
In general, aggressive displays like growling or barking on the lead are often due to fear or anxiety.
Feeling trapped without the ability to run from a strange dog, especially a bigger one might prompt Bob to communicate a “back off, I’m uncomfortable” message.
Secondly, we tend to see a change in behaviour and confidence levels around puberty particularly in male dogs.
The old advice was to neuter them if this is causing behavioural issues.
But new evidence shows that early neutering can actually worsen the behaviour if it’s due to fear or anxiety.
It’s complicated. A behaviourist is a great investment now.
Q) CAN I have your thoughts on a house rabbit?
Can they be toilet trained?
What are the essentials I’d need?
Sam Sherborne, Carlisle
A) Firstly, rabbits are a highly social species and need the company of their own kind so two is best.
Littermates of the same sex, or a mixed sex pair. Make sure they are neutered and spayed.
House rabbits can be as happy as outdoor rabbits with the right diet, and environmental enrichment.
They need to keep busy and have plenty of room to explore.
The house needs to be rabbit-proof as they will chew plants and cables.
And yes they can be litter trained easily and are clean house guests.
Q) MY cat Minky, 20, is reaching the end.
She’s eating, but is there a time to say goodbye?
What signs should I look for as I want to do the right thing?
Cath Brown, Leeds
A) It’s tricky to give advice without knowing Minky or doing a full health check.
Your own vet, who knows you and Minky, is the person to help you make the right decision.
It may be that Minky will have a good quality of life for the next two to three years.
Or maybe there are signs to watch for in the coming six months.
I always say it’s better to put an elderly animal to sleep peacefully a week too early than a day too late.
The aim is to prevent suffering and maintain a reasonable quality.
Eating is not always a sign of a good quality of life.
Sleeping lots, withdrawal from any interaction, odd vocalising, as well as signs of physical pain such as reduced mobility, toileting in new places or incontinence are all signs things are on the downturn.
My advice is a vet check and an honest discussion about your feelings, and come up with a plan together.
Q) I OFTEN walk my dog on Dartmoor and even though I use a supermarket-bought flea treatment Ed gets the odd tick.
Is there something I can do?
Pete Cox, Ashburton, Devon
A) Over the counter products from the supermarket or pet shop are often not as effective as those from your vet on prescription.
There’s some evidence that fleas are becoming resistant to certain products.
Parasite control is best advised on a case-by-case basis according to your dog’s lifestyle and risk factors.
It may be advisable to switch to an oral tablet rather than spot-on liquid, in case Ed washes off the product.
Not only does this make the product less effective, it is really harmful to the environment and aquatic life.
Star of the week
LONELY dog Zara has been treated to a special photoshoot to help her find a forever home.
It took place at rescue shelter All Dogs Matter, where some of their older, bigger or less “photogenic” pooches are waiting for adoption.
Gentle Zara, a four-year-old Staffie who was abandoned by her owner after having puppies, lapped up the lens, with images taken by Wex Photo Video.
Ira Moss, founder of All Dogs Matter, said: “This photoshoot has allowed us to show that with a little love and the right photo, all of our wonderful dogs can shine brightly.”
Paul Wareham at Wex added: “Much like a dating profile, pictures tell a thousand words, whether that’s with people or dogs.”
WIN: Pet feeder
WE have teamed up with PetSafe to give away two Smart Feed Automatic Pet Feeders – worth more than £200.
This nifty gadget can schedule, monitor, and adjust your pet’s feeding schedule remotely using the free app.
Alerts tell you when they’ve been fed and when food levels are low or its empty.
Send an email headed FEEDER to sundaypets@ the-sun.co.uk by October 13.
See uk.petsafe.net.
T&Cs apply.
Howl to beat dog’s separation anxiety
OWNERS working from home are causing more dogs to have separation anxiety when left alone.
Jo Sellers, 54, from Guildford, Surrey, says she has seen a rise in pooches struggling to cope and urges owners to teach them to feel happy on their own.
She says: “Dogs are social and love being with their humans, but there are times we need to go out, and knowing how your dog responds is important, as so many owners don’t even know their dog is in distress.
“They come home to find they’ve chewed furniture or heard from neighbours that they’ve been howling, whining or jumping around.
“If you’re seeing this with your dog, you can help by watching them on a camera and then slowly build up their time apart from you.”
It is estimated that more than 50 per cent of the 12.5million dogs in the UK suffer separation anxiety.
Now Jo, a certified separation anxiety pro behaviourist, has even created a Dog Separation Anxiety Awareness Day on September 30.
She added: “Many owners are unaware just how upset their dogs can be, so the wider we spread this message, the more dogs can be happier.”
See pippinpetsdogtraining.co.uk/separation-anxiety.
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