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Dog missing for four years reunited with owner
A Staffordshire Bull Terrier, similar to the one that went missing for four years before being reunited with her owner.
A Staffordshire Bull Terrier, similar to the one that went missing for four years before being reunited with her owner.

Pet found by warden a few miles away and returned thanks to microchip

A dog that went missing more than four years ago has finally been reunite with her owner.

Staffordshire Bull Terrier Bella vanished from the back garden of her owner's Nottingham home in August 2009, the BBC reports.

Owner Orlanda Barclay who lives in Aspley told how she carried out an extensive search and poster campaign, all to no avail.

But Bella was found by a dog warden just three miles away in New Basford who then returned her using the information on her chip.

Ms Barclay told the BBC she still does not know whether Bella, a rescue dog, escaped out of the garden or if the animal was taken.

She was finally reunited with her pet a week ago after a call from a dog warden who had found the animal.

"It was a tearful moment. I was an emotional wreck because it's not a call you expect to get. She gave me lots of kisses," said Ms Barclay.

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VMD invites students to apply for EMS placement

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 The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is inviting applications from veterinary students to attend a one-week extramural studies (EMS) placement in July 2026.

Students in their clinical years of study have until 28 February to apply for the placement, which takes place at the VMD's offices in Addlestone, Surrey, from 6-10 July 2026.

Through a mixture of lectures and workshops, the placement will explore how veterinary medicines are authorised, non-clinical career opportunities, and other important aspects of the VMD's work.  

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RCVS members invited to question Council candidates

RCVS members have been invited to submit questions to candidates for this year's RCVS Council election.

With 15 candidates standing for three available positions, vets have been invited to submit a question of their choosing before voting starts. These questions will be collated, with each candidate answering one question of their choice.

It is recommended that members read the candidates' biographies and statements before submitting questions. One question per member can be submitted to vetvote26@rcvs.org.uk before Wednesday, 25 February 2026.

The RCVS Council election is due to start in March.

With only two candidates for two positions on the VN Council, there will be no VN Council elections this year. Meghan Conroy RVN and Lauren Hargrave RVN will begin their three year terms at RCVS' AGM in July.