I’ve just received a rather distressing email from my local animal sanctuary. Apparently next year the EU are relaxing laws for the importation of dogs into the UK from Romania without undergoing lengthy periods of quarantine.

It appears that Romania have been under the ever watchful eye of Hillside for some considerable time and have seen first hand the sort of abuse these dogs have to endure but, up until now, other than a touch of human kindness and some limited veterinary care they’ve been powerless to get them back to the UK

I can't believe what I've achieved from writing over the last 12 months. Not only have I had success in writing recipes and other history/crime articles, I've even managed to publish my first children's Christmas adventure/fairy story for the Kindle - http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B006GEQL9I If I can do it, anyone can!

The National Aquarium in Baltimore is turning 30 years old, and they want to celebrate with you! This three-day festival is full of activities and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy! The activities include music, dancing, exercising, and more!