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Stranded cat rescued by RNLI
Pictured: Icicle the cat, moments after rescue.

The cat, known as Icicle, had become stranded on the River Bure.

A cat has been rescued by the Great Yarmouth and Gorleston RNLI volunteer crew after becoming stranded on the river wall on the River Bure.

The cat, later discovered to be named Icicle, had been found on a ledge on the river wall, and was completely stuck there. 

After a concerned passer-by noticed the cat, the RNLI was informed, and immediately made its way to the cat on the charity's inshore lifeboat, John Rowntree. 

Just before the crew arrived, Icicle had fallen into the river – but thankfully the crew spotted him, and were able to gently pull him out of the water to safety.

A warm blanket was waiting for the nervous cat, who seemed alert but very cold when the crew checked him. After arriving on shore, Icicle was taken to the RSPCA to be properly checked and cared for. 

RNLI Helmsman Dave Kilpatrick said: “Once in the lifeboat the cat was wrapped in a blanket and kept calm. He seemed pleased to see us. 

“Once on dry land he was given some salmon from the fish shop, which he enjoyed.

“The station has since learned that the cat is called Icicle and he was collected by his loving owners very soon after he had been taken to the vets. He is back home safe and sound.”

 

Image (C) RNLI Gorleston

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FIVP launches CMA remedies survey

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 FIVP has shared a survey, inviting those working in independent practice to share their views on the CMA's proposed remedies.

The Impact Assessment will help inform the group's response to the CMA, as it prepares to submit further evidence to the Inquiry Group. FIVP will also be attending a hearing in November.

Data will be anonymised and used solely for FIVP's response to the CMA. The survey will close on Friday, 31 October 2025. 

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CMA to host webinar exploring provisional decisions

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is to host a webinar for veterinary professionals to explain the details of its provisional decisions, released on 15 October 2025.

The webinar will take place on Wednesday, 29 October 2025 from 1.00pm to 2.00pm.

Officials will discuss the changes which those in practice may need to make if the provisional remedies go ahead. They will also share what happens next with the investigation.

The CMA will be answering questions from the main parties of the investigation, as well as other questions submitted ahead of the webinar.

Attendees can register here before Wednesday, 29 October at 11am. Questions must be submitted before 10am on 27 October.

A recording of the webinar will be accessible after the event.