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Local people enjoy river wildlife
Image: Dave Kilbey, The Froglife Trust
Amphibian and reptile project for River Nene

Funding has been granted for the River Nene Dragon Finder project, which aims to create, restore and manage wildlife habitat along the river.

The project, which is being run by The Froglife Trust, also aims to connect local people with wildlife by encouraging them to get outside and enjoy the river environment.

To help the project meet its aims, the Heritage Lottery Fund has awarded initial development funding of £25,100. It has also supported a £470,500 bid for funding as the project progresses.

The River Nene runs from Northamptonshire through Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire, and crosses a diverse range of habitat – from farmland, parks, residential areas, industrial areas and nature reserves.

While these habitats are well-suited to various wildlife, there is little information on residing amphibians and reptiles. The project therefore aims to improve the river's habitat management.

A new generation of dragon finders will be responsible for spotting and recording the area's amphibians and reptiles. These local people will work alongside the Froglife Trust to ensure the habitat allows wildife to flourish.

The dragon finder project will also involve river trips, art workshops, habitat management sessions, training events, wildlife surveys and family fun days at a number of sites.

"The River Nene is an amazing natural resource, benefitting both local people and local wildlife," said Kathy Wormald, CEO of The Froglife Trust. "We are really pleased to have the opportunity to help more people learn about, explore and enjoy the wildlife on their doorstep."

The Froglife Trust has existing dragon finder projects in both London and Scotland. Click here to find out more.

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Practices urged to audit neutering data

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 RCVS Knowledge has called on vet practices to audit their post-operative neutering outcomes.

It follows the release of the 2024 NASAN benchmarking report, which collates data from neutering procedures performed on dogs, cats and rabbits.

The benchmarking report enables practices in the UK and Ireland to compare their post-operative outcomes to the national average. This includes the rate of patients lost to follow-up, which in 2024 increased to 23 per cent.

Anyone from the practice can submit the data using a free template. The deadline for next report is February 2026.

Visit the RCVS Knowledge website to complete an audit. 

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RCVS pays tribute to well-loved equine vet

The RCVS and the Riding Establishments Subcommittee has paid tribute to well-loved veterinary surgeon and riding establishment inspector, Rebecca Hamilton-Fletcher MRCVS.

Linda Belton MRCVS, RCVS President, said: "I, along with my colleagues on the RESC, RCVS Council, RCVS Standards Committee, as well as RCVS staff, was very saddened to hear of the sudden death of Rebecca, or Becca as we knew her, last week.

"She was a true advocate for equine welfare and in her many years on the RESC worked to continually improve the quality and consistency of riding establishment inspections, all in the interests of enhanced horse welfare and rider safety."