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Churchill to take up role as new press watchdog

small print on page 34 will probably show you didn't have adequate coverAfter a decade and a half of advising people on their car insurance, the famous talking dog Churchill is to take up the hotly-debated role of independent press watchdog advocated by Lord Justice Leveson’s report on press standards.

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Posted: Nov 29th, 2012
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Family slams ‘sick’ insurance company after receiving dead meerkat by post

Compare the postage, compare the pestage. Simples.‘I tried to explain to the children that the meerkat was ‘resting’, and that the smell was just the postman, but then its putrefied legs came away in my hand and splattered them with ooze,’ said Mrs Gorestone.

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Posted: Jul 18th, 2012
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Churchill the dog treated for depression over constant accusations of lying

people beginning to suspect he can't even provide cheaper car insuranceThe condition is believed to have been brought on by the fact that nobody seems to believe a word he says, or take his tales of celebrity encounters and extreme sporting activities seriously.

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Posted: Sep 11th, 2011
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Vet offers courtesy cat scheme for sick pets

one careful owner, low meowlage‘I was signing the consent forms for Tuna, my 12-year-old tabby, when the receptionist produced a basket and told me that I was entitled to a courtesy cat while she was in their care,’ said Jenny Newby, 47. ‘Apparently all I had to do was return it in good condition and filled with the same amount of food as when I got it, which they estimated at half a stomach.’

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Posted: Aug 4th, 2011
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Insurance companies ‘discriminating against crash test dummies’

actuarial matters need to be set to one side Crash test dummies claim that it is now almost impossible for them to get motor cover, such is the prejudice against them and their reputation as dangerous drivers.

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Posted: Mar 10th, 2011
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