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Canine football fan denied season ticket
Image: Max
Competition winner not allowed inside stadium

A mongrel crowned biggest canine football fan has been denied a season ticket to watch his favourite team play.

Max, a lifelong Chelsea Football Club fan, was announced winner of the competition by sports website TVBet.co.uk. His prize was meant to be a season ticket of choice for both him and his owner.

However, Stamford Bridge's ticketing office explained that only qualified guide dogs are allowed into the Chelsea stadium.

The website has said it is looking into finding an alternative prize for Max and his owner, Terri, but fears it will be difficult to come up with anything that is as good as a season ticket.

"If guide dogs are allowed in, why not a lovely little mongrel who lives and breathes Chelsea?" said Terri.

"Perhaps Chelsea are afraid of their players being bitten after what happened to Branislav Ivanovic recently. If that's the case, they needn't worry with Max as his bark is worse than his bite!"

According to Terri, Max never misses a televised Chelsea game and even barks his predicted score before kick off.

He even growls whenever Sir Alex Ferguson is on screen, said the owner.

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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.