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Celebrities Support Dogs Trust Honours 2010
Jo Page and James Thornton with Daisy.
A host of fabulous celebrities have now been confirmed as judges for this year's Dogs Trust Honours. 

Organiser Dogs Trust is proud to announce the involvement of five canine crazy celebrities and their furry four legged friends including:
  • Tamara Ecclestone (TV presenter) and her canine companions: Alvin, Hobnob, Buster and Socky.
  • Jo Page (Gavin and Stacey actress) and James Thornton (Emmerdale
  • actor) and adorable Jack Russell Daisy.
  • Anthony Head (Merlin actor) and his entourage of dogs: Cookie Dough Dynamo, Orsa, Archie, Ginny and Bud
  • Cath Kidston (designer) with her canine muse Stanley the Fox Terrier
  • Joe Mott (Daily Star Sunday columnist) and his cheeky Bull Terrier Brando.


Hurry, nominations must be made by the 23rd April!
TV presenter and dog lover, Tamara Ecclestone, explains:  “I simply love dogs and although I currently have four I wouldn't rule out more! Dogs Trust Honours are a great cause, so lending my support was the least I could do. I'm really looking forward to sieving through all the nominations, especially the Celebrity Canine category."

Tamara Ecclestone and her canine companions.
The celebrity judges, alongside Dogs Trust CEO Clarissa Baldwin, will be picking their favourite stories in the following categories:
  • The Sun Hero Dog - the award for acts of barksome bravery
  • Golden Oldie - the award for any special dog over seven years old
  • Dogged Devotion - the award for dogs who provide emotional support
  • Celebrity Canine - for dogs in the public eye
  • Dog Star in the Making - the award for talented pet dogs

Nominations must be made by the 23rd April. Visit www.dogstrusthonours.co.uk for more information.

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Equine Disease Surveillance report released for Q4 2025

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 The latest Equine Disease Surveillance report has been released, with details on equine disease from Q4 of 2025.

The report, produced by Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance, includes advice on rule changes for equine influenza vaccination.

Statistics and maps detail recent outbreaks of equine herpes virus, equine influenza, equine strangles and equine grass sickness. A series of laboratory reports provides data on virology, bacteriology, parasitology and toxicosis.

This issue also features a case study of orthoflavivus-associated neurological disease in a horse in the UK. 

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RCVS annual renewal fee for vets due

RCVS' annual renewal fee for veterinary surgeons is now due. Vets must pay their renewal fee before Wednesday, 1 April 2026.

This year's standard annual fee has increased to 431 from last year's 418. This is an approximately three per cent increase, as approved by RCVS Council and the Privy Council.

Tshidi Gardner, RCVS treasurer, said: "The small fee increase will be used to help deliver both our everyday activities and our new ambitious Strategic Plan, which includes aims such as achieving new legislation, reviewing the Codes of Professional Conduct and supporting guidance, and continuing to support the professions through activities such as the Mind Matters Initiative, RCVS Academy and career development."

A full breakdown of the new fees is on the RCVS website. Information about tax relief is available on the UK government website.