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Olympic boxer's pet dog gets knockout view
Photo: Simon Hulme
Special TV installed in kennels

Amongst the thousands cheering on Nicola Adams in the women's boxing Olympic final this afternoon, will be one very special spectator - her pet dog.

Dexter the Doberman is currently staying in boarding kennels in the athlete's home town of Leeds, and Nicola is so keen for her dog to be able to witness her compete that she paid for him to have access to a television throughout his stay.

Sheli Dobbie, manager at the kennels, said this wasn't the first time a pet had watched TV.

She commented: "All our TVs are secured in a safe compartment within our boarding apartments and it is not uncommon for some of our customers to request a TV for their pet. However, this will certainly be a first where the dog can watch their own - especially in the Olympics - so I'm sure Dexter will be excited."

Nicola is due to fight it out for gold later today, Thursday 9 August. 

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FIVP launches CMA remedies survey

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 FIVP has shared a survey, inviting those working in independent practice to share their views on the CMA's proposed remedies.

The Impact Assessment will help inform the group's response to the CMA, as it prepares to submit further evidence to the Inquiry Group. FIVP will also be attending a hearing in November.

Data will be anonymised and used solely for FIVP's response to the CMA. The survey will close on Friday, 31 October 2025. 

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CMA to host webinar exploring provisional decisions

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is to host a webinar for veterinary professionals to explain the details of its provisional decisions, released on 15 October 2025.

The webinar will take place on Wednesday, 29 October 2025 from 1.00pm to 2.00pm.

Officials will discuss the changes which those in practice may need to make if the provisional remedies go ahead. They will also share what happens next with the investigation.

The CMA will be answering questions from the main parties of the investigation, as well as other questions submitted ahead of the webinar.

Attendees can register here before Wednesday, 29 October at 11am. Questions must be submitted before 10am on 27 October.

A recording of the webinar will be accessible after the event.