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Battersea residents enjoy heat wave
Battersea dog, Indi

Dogs keeping cool with ice lollies and paddling pool

As Britain enjoys a summer heat wave, the canine residents at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home have a few fail-safe methods of keeping cool.

Staff at Battersea's three centres have treated the hot and bothered mutts to home-made ice lollies, made by mixing dog food with water and freezing it in plastic cups.

Dog residents have also been enjoying a summer splash in Battersea's outdoor paddling pool, another simple way Battersea recommends owners can keep their pets cool in the heat.

Over 800 volunteers help out at Battersea's three centres, getting involved with a range of roles, such as dog and cat socialising, gardening, admin and giving talks in the community.

Visit Battersea's website for more information on the charity's canine and feline residents.

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Voting opens for BEVA Council

News Story 1
 Eligible members of BEVA will be able to vote for their Council team until Monday, 17 August 2026. Members will have received an election email on 17 July.

There are five candidates standing for four available places on Council. They are:

  • Alexandre Triguino
  • Angela Jones
  • Beth Bryant
  • Holly Rees
  • Hugh Somerville
Full profiles for each candidate can be found on the BEVA website

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Milk recalled over presence of veterinary medicines

Graham's Family Dairy has issued a recall for its semi-skimmed milk due to the presence of veterinary medicines in the product.

In a risk statement, the Food Standards Agency said the presence of the medicines, including penicillin, make the milk unsafe to consume and 'may be a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to antibiotics'.

Customers who bought the product are advised to return it to the store of purchase for a full refund.