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Battersea dog finds a home with Holby doctor
Jules Knight
Actor Jules Knight with Honey.

A mischievous Battersea dog has been adopted by TV personality Jules Knight 

A former Battersea Dogs and Cats Home resident called Honey has found herself a new home with Holby City actor Jules Knight.

Jules joins a long list of television personalities who have rehomed Battersea dogs, including fellow Holby actress Amanda Mealing, and the show’s guest star Paul O’Grady.

He has been fostering Labrador retriever cross Honey since February, and despite her occasional mischievous behaviour, Jules has decided to give her a permanent home.

The Holby actor has already had his parenting skills put to the test, as Honey has chewed through TV cables and covered his oatmeal carpet with inky paw stains, after chewing through a permanent marker pen. However she has settled in well with Jules and his girlfriend Jo Renwick in South West London, and has won them both over with her affectionate nature.
 
Jules said: “I have always loved big dog breeds, including Labs, retrievers and great Danes. When I was younger I had a retriever who would catch and return anything you threw at her. Honey can’t catch and she only retrieves about one in 20 balls we throw. But she’s the best snuggler in the world. Her speciality is love which she gives us 24/7.
 
“It was love at first sight from the moment we saw her and we would encourage anyone thinking of getting a pet to come to Battersea and give a homeless dog or cat a second chance.”
 
Battersea is currently undergoing an ambitious development, replacing the original kennels with brand new facilities, to improve the quality of life for its residents.

 
Image courtesy of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home.

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RCVS announces 1CPD app update

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 The RCVS has announced a new version of its 1CPD mobile app, with enhanced features for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to record their continuing professional development.

The mobile app includes a new 'what would you like to do?' shortcut for frequent tasks, a notification badge, and the ability to scan a QR code from the home screen to easily record an activity.

Users will be prompted to update the app from the App Store or Google Play the next time they log in. For more information, visit RCVS.org.uk 

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Nominations open for RCVS and VN Council elections

The nomination period for the 2026 RCVS Council and VN Council elections is now open, with three veterinary surgeon seats and two veterinary nurse seats available.

Prospective candidates can download an information pack and nomination form from the RCVS website. Individuals can nominate themselves for the elections, with the results to be announced in the spring.

Clare Paget, the recently appointed RCVS Registrar and elections returning officer, said: "If you want to play your part in influencing and moulding how the professions are regulated, and making key decisions on matters of great importance to your peers, the public and animal health and welfare, please consider standing for RCVS Council or VN Council next year."

Nominations close at 5pm on Saturday, 31 January 2026.