8 d. ago Picture pawfect: Veterinary nurse’s pet rats providing joy with mini paintings

Steph Toogood set up Toogoods Tiny Paws in April 2019, which seems some of her pet rats paint on mini canvases.

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2 w. ago Veterinary nurse struck off after repeatedly stealing drugs meant for animals

Bristol-based nurse said she was ‘jet lagged’ when asked if she had taken drugs

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2 w. ago Veterinary nurse who nearly fell asleep on a spaniel on the operating table after injecting herself with animal liquid painkiller is struck off

Dayna Johnson, of Bristol, injected herself with pain relief meant for a pet undergoing surgery and replaced it with a different liquid, a disciplinary committee has heard.

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2 w. ago Ukrainian refugee’s boxing academy provides joy and confidence for UK youngsters

Oleksandr Pohodin, who is originally from Chernivtsi, set up Pohodin Boxing Academy in May 2024 in Sheffield.

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3 w. ago Pioneering project by Welsh National Opera suggests music can alleviate chronic pain

Participants in pain management programme said singing and breathing exercises eased their symptomsWales is famed as the land of song, the music of the valleys and mountains providing a source of pride, joy and a sense of belonging.But a pioneering project led by Welsh National Opera has suggested music can also help people suffering with persistent pain. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Vet nurse lists one type of pet that's a lot more work than you may expect

A registered veterinary nurse, called Jade, opened up about a pet that parents often deem as low maintenance. In actual fact, they can require a lot more effort than you'd expect

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