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PM urges change in police culture after vetting failures laid bare

The Prime Minister has urged police chiefs to take action to change culture and standards in the service after a damning report found serious failures in vetting officers and staff. A watchdog highlighted cases including an officer who sublet his ...

02 Nov 2022 at 17:00

Cat makes miraculous recovery following fall from fourth floor flat

A cat with the name of a popular biscuit has made a miraculous recovery after surviving a 50ft fall, thanks to a veterinary charity. One-year-old black and white Oreo opened a window which was left slightly ajar in her owners’ fourth-floor flat ...

28 Nov 2022 at 15:07

Scotland

Future of veterinary education ‘sits on a precipice’ amid funding shortfall

The future of veterinary education “sits on a precipice” unless long-term funding is provided, the head of a professional body has said. Dr Malcolm Morley, president of the British Veterinary Association (BVA), said current funding does not ...

18 May 2023 at 18:41

Business

Tipperary has the third highest number of vets and veterinary nurses

The Veterinary Council of Ireland, the statutory body responsible for the regulation and management of the practise of veterinary medicine and veterinary nursing in the state, recorded 189 new vets and 82 new veterinary nurses on its ...

04 Jul 2022 at 18:33

Northern Ireland

£1.25m payout for vet who blew whistle on animal welfare breaches

A Stormont whistleblower who raised concerns about animal welfare and meat traceability has been awarded a £1.25 million payout. Senior vet Dr Tamara Bronckaers has received an unreserved apology from Department of Agriculture, ...

25 Apr 2022 at 08:55

Local News

Dundalk Dog Rescue issues recovery update on 'precious boy' Murphy after suffering abuse

Dundalk Dog Rescue have issued an update on an adorable springer spaniel one week after his recovery from the Louth county pound. Murphy, a young springer spaniel, was rescued by the Dundalk-based animal welfare group last ...

10 Oct 2024 at 18:33

City

Q&A: Why are UK vets being investigated, and am I paying too much?

The UK’s competition regulator has said it is launching an investigation into the vet industry over concerns that pet owners could be being overcharged. With data showing that more than half of all UK households own a pet,...

12 Mar 2024 at 13:04

Inishowen

New vet clinic collaboration launched in Carndonagh

Carn Vet Clinic has been officially launched as part of the Inishowen Co-op group. The collaboration between Carn Vets and the co-op is aimed at strengthening the local farming community’s access to top-tier animal care ...

14 Oct 2024 at 12:33

City

Struggling to afford vet care? Here are some tips amid investigation into sector

Roughly 16 million UK households have pets, but many owners are struggling to pay vet bills and are potentially overpaying for medicines, the competition watchdog has found. Here are tips for pet owners from the ...

23 May 2024 at 10:17

PM urges change in police culture after vetting failures laid bare

02 Nov 2022 at 19:42

Dog owners warned over dangers of ‘toxic’ Easter chocolate

Vets have urged dog owners to be vigilant with Easter treats over fears pets could be poisoned by chocolate. The confectionery can potentially be fatal to dogs, leading to fits and death in severe cases. ...

03 Apr 2023 at 14:40

City

Watchdog sticks nose into CVS deal amid concern at loss of independent vets

The competition watchdog could slow the gradual disappearance of independent veterinary practices from UK high streets after it waded into a new deal in the sector. The Competition and Markets Authority ...

18 Feb 2022 at 11:55

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