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Life saved for stranded mouse
A baby dormouse has a lucky escape

A baby dormouse was rescued alone on a pavement, beside a busy road, by a gardener that nearly trod on it.

The tiny mouse, which is thought to be just three weeks old, had fallen from its mother's nest and had no hope of finding its way back as its eyes had not yet opened.

Fortunately, the passer-by, a gardener from Tunbridge Wells, Kent, rescued the mouse and took it to the nearby Folly Wildlife Centre, where it was nursed in an incubator.

The mouse, which has been named Douglas by staff at the centre, was fed formula every two hours until it's strength was built up.

Centre manager, Annette Risley, said: "He was at serious risk of dying from hypothermia or he could have been stepped on, so the gardener picked him up and got him to us.

"He is making great progress and will eventually go to another animal centre before being released into the wild in about a year."

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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.