A rescue cat that was stabbed nine times has made what can only be described as a miraculous recovery and has found a home with a loving new owner in Wigan.
The seven-year-old cat named Katie nearly died after her attacker – who was suffering from a mental health episode – repeatedly stabbed her earlier this year, and was rushed for emergency treatment at a nearby vets.
Katie needed multiple stitches and some of her fur shaved off as she was operated on.
It was touch and go whether she would pull through – but the brave cat fully recuperated from her ordeal.
Following the life-saving procedure, Katie was then rescued by the RSPCA – who rehabilitated her at the charity’s Oldham and Bury branch.
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RSPCA inspector Ryan King described Katie’s recovery as a “remarkable turnaround”.
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Two months after being stabbed, Katie was fighting fit and ready for adoption, which is when she met her new loving owner – 28-year-old Jasmine Dickinson.
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Explaining her decision to adopt Katie, Jasmine said: “I had cats as pets when I was younger and was looking to adopt when I came across Katie [so] I applied to be her owner and the centre told me what she had been through.”
“I was even more keen to offer her a loving home,” Jasmine added.
The adoption finalised in March this year, and Jasmine took Katie back to her home in Wigan.
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RSPCA inspector Ryan King described Katie’s recovery as a “remarkable turnaround” / Credit: RSPCA
Jasmine continued: “She is such a sweet-natured cat and she has really latched on to me – wherever I am, she is not far away.
“She loves to sit on my knee and is very affectionate and likes to be stroked.
“Sometimes she gets nervous, especially if people come to the house who she is unfamiliar with at first she would run and hide under the bed, but she seems to be getting used to this more now.
“When I first got her in March, you could see some scars – but her fur has grown back lovely and she has put on weight.”
“She seems such a happy and content cat, and has made a great addition to my home,” Jasmine admitted.
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Salford RLFC issue statement as head coach Mike Grady departs after less than three months
Danny Jones
Salford Rugby League Football Club have issued an official statement following the departure of head coach Mike Grady, who has left the role after less than three months in the job.
It has been insisted that this is not a sacking, but rather a joint decision to terminate his contract.
Grady, who took up the mantle at the start of this project following the end of the Salford Red Devils era, was only appointed on 5 January.
He had previously been in charge of the Red Devils’ women’s side over the past couple of years, but moved over to hopefully lead this new era forward.
As you can see, the club confirmed in a statement that they and Grady have “mutually agreed to part ways due to changes in his personal circumstances.”
They go on to write: “We are forever indebted to Mike for his unwavering commitment to the club. We want to thank him for all his hard work since taking on the role as Head Coach in very challenging circumstances in December.”
Also sharing a comment from former player turned CEO, Ryan Brierley, he said: “Mike came in as Coach at a time when the club had just come through one of its toughest times with the double impact of relegation and liquidation.
“He was willing to roll up his sleeves and bring stability to the club on the pitch. The fact we were able to field a team against Oldham in January, after only three weeks, speaks volumes about his commitment and determination. To beat Hunslet at home only four weeks later was a fantastic achievement.
“Mike will always be remembered as the person [who] strived and achieved the objective of sending out the first Salford team of this new era. A team running onto the pitch, after so much hard work, gave us all something to cheer about. We also remember how well he successfully guided our women’s team to third and fourth place finishes in the Championship.”
Sharing his own farewell message, he went on to add: “I want to thank Ryan for the opportunity to represent this great club and fan base. What we created at the start of the year was pretty special, and I’m proud to have built that.
“I’m happy to leave the club in a better place than I found it and wish the club all the best for the future.” Salford RLFC have already assured that they are now recruiting for his replacement.
Price caps and standardisations to be introduced for vet care in UK following major investigation
Emily Sergeant
Reforms to the veterinary industry to help pet owners better navigate the vet services market are set to be introduced this year.
After an independent inquiry group recently found that the current system is leaving pet owners ‘in the dark’, with a lack of information to help make informed decisions leading to weak competition and high prices, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has this week concluded its investigation into veterinary services for household pets in the UK.
The final report green-lights a package of measures to make the market more competitive, easier to navigate, and more responsive to pet owners’ needs.
It outlines the final remedies and recommendations, which together, will transform the market.
Remedies and recommendations in the report range from price caps and standardisations, through to upfront cost transparency.
We’ve set out major reforms to the UK’s veterinary sector now our market investigation is complete.
Our reforms will help pet owners better navigate the vet services market and will start coming into force later this year.
— Competition & Markets Authority (@CMAgovUK) March 24, 2026
Practices will soon be required to publish a comprehensive price list for standard services – including consultations, common procedures, diagnostics, written prescriptions and cremation options – so pet owners know up-front how much certain services are expected to cost.
They’ll also have to make it clear whether they are part of a group or an independent business, and provide a written estimate in advance for any treatment expected to cost £500 or more (including aftercare costs), plus an itemised bill.
Written prescription fees are set to be capped at £21 for the first medicine, and then £12.50 for any additional medicines.
Price caps and standardisations are set to be introduced for vet care in UK / Credit: Pxhere
There’s also set to be changes to the complaints process, as practices will now be required to follow a transparent, accessible, in-house complaints process, and engage in mediation where disputes cannot be resolved.
The CMA says an ‘unprecedented’ response from both the public and the sector has helped to shape the final report.
The next step is for the Government to respond to the report formally – with Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Emma Reynolds, commenting: “We are grateful for all the work of the Competition and Markets Authority, and we will respond to the report and set out next steps for our proposed reforms in due course.
“This Government is focused on helping families save money on vet services by improving transparency and choice around pricing, so the public can make informed decisions about their pets’ care.”
Emily Sergeant -
26th August 2021 
