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Daily Mirror
11 hours ago
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
Dog breeds most at risk in scorching heatwave as vet tells owners to check gums
As temperatures are set to soar to 33C this weekend, The Yorkshire Vet's Matt Jackson-Smith has warned pet owners of one major mistake that people make during heatwaves With the UK baking in a scorching heatwave, The Yorkshire Vet 's Matt Jackson-Smith has warned that some dogs are much more vulnerable to the soaring temperatures - and pet owners need to take urgent precautions. The Channel 5 vet says that certain breeds are significantly more at risk of heatstroke and should be closely monitored in hot weather, especially when temperatures climb above 25C. "The first thing to do is look at the breed of dog you have. Certain breeds of dogs struggle more than others,' Matt told the Mirror. "Smaller dogs like bulldogs and mastiffs can have heat stress at lower temperatures than others." Flat-faced dogs, also known as brachycephalic breeds - like pugs, French bulldogs, boxers and Shih Tzus - are particularly vulnerable because of how they regulate their body temperature. "There's so much heat they lose through panting, and they can't pant and breathe at the same time," he explained. "Those really struggle." But it's not just the small, flat-faced pets at risk. Larger breeds, especially those with thick coats, are also in danger when the mercury rises. "The bigger the dog, they can't bear the heat as well because of heat loss," Matt warned. "They are more at risk than smaller dogs." Dogs with thick fur or double coats, such as Newfoundlands, St Bernards, Huskies and Akitas, can quickly overheat, especially if left in stuffy indoor spaces or exposed to direct sunlight. Even indoors, owners need to be mindful of high temperatures, especially in areas like conservatories or poorly ventilated rooms. "Temperatures in a conservatory can reach well into the 30s so keep them well away from there," he said. "If the inside of the house is reaching high temperatures, you have to look for stone floors that provide a cool area for dogs." Matt recommends using cooling mats, frozen treats, and plenty of water to help dogs cope. But he warns against a common mistake many owners make - using ice baths or plunge pools. "You shouldn't use ice wash to cool them down when they are showing signs of heatstroke, or plunge pools - that can induce shock," he said. "You want them to cool down gradually. Get some cool wet towels and put them down." He also urged owners to watch for signs of heatstroke, including uncontrollable panting, vomiting, diarrhoea, red or pale gums, and collapse - and to skip walks altogether during the hottest part of the day. 'When you're getting over 25C, you're into the risk area for any dog,' he said. 'Some dogs will just sit in the heat and get themselves into a real mess.' And while cats can suffer from heatstroke too, Matt says it's far more common in dogs - especially those big, woolly breeds or smaller flat-faced pets. 'Plenty of water, cool areas, and being mindful of the time of day for any activity is crucial,' he added. For sun-loving pets, he even recommends using pet-safe suncream - especially for animals with light fur or exposed skin. 'The whiter the animal and the more exposed the skin, put suncream on,' Matt advised.
Daily Record
10-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
New free streaming platform launching with TV favourites from BBC, ITV and Channel 4
Everyone TV, the company behind free streaming platform Freely, has announced a major deal with global streaming company Roku. A new free telly channel is set to debut, featuring favourites from broadcasters such as BBC, ITV and Channel 4. Everyone TV, the group behind the free streaming platform Freely, has announced a significant agreement with global streaming giant Roku. In a massive leap for Freely's growth, the free streaming service will be accessible on the next generation of smart tellies powered by Roku's operating system. Supported by the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and 5, Freely includes all their live channels and players. It also provides content offerings from GB News, U&Dave, and PBS America, reports the Express. As if that wasn't enough, a launch later this year will see 16 new streamed channels showcasing programmes from UK public service broadcasters including The Chase, GPs Behind Closed Doors, Police Interceptors, The Yorkshire Vet, Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly and more. Currently, Roku holds the top spot for telly streaming platforms in the US, Canada and Mexico, and has reached over 90 million households globally. After launching in the UK in 2012, Roku TV models and streaming players have become available at all major retailers online and across the country. Freely launched in April this year, and has given viewers the chance to binge more on demand content than any streaming service in the UK, with access to 97% of the nation's favourite shows. Everyone TV's CEO, Jonathan Thompson, stated: "Offering Freely on the Roku operating system is a major milestone for us, as we continue to expand reach for the free streaming platform. "We're delighted that as a huge global player, Roku has recognised the importance of easy and seamless access to public service broadcast content for UK audiences and I look forward to seeing Freely smart TVs with Roku in market this summer." Roku's UK Country Manager, Richard Halton, added: "Roku believes that all TV will be streamed. We are excited to partner with Freely and continue our collaboration with UK broadcasters. Together we will bring the best content discovery experience to viewers across the UK. "We look forward to unveiling our new Roku TV models with Freely built-in, which will be available from UK retailers this summer." This month, Roku TV models with Freely will be available, starting with Sharp, Polaroid, and METZ.
Daily Mirror
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
The Yorkshire Vet's heartbreaking news before welcoming new baby girl
David Melleny and his wife Megan could not be happier in their baby bubble - but as they reveal, they were going through a very sad time when they found out the good news The Yorkshire Vet 's David Melleney - though he's the first to admit that becoming a first-time dad is quite a learning curve - is in a happy baby bubble with wife Megan, 28, after the couple welcomed their first child on 19 May. And as they welcome OK! into their rural home in Holmfirth, Yorkshire for an exclusive interview, they also reveal why their journey was so emotional at times. Speaking of his adorable firstborn, a little girl named Lilah Rose, David revealed: 'She's been amazing so far,' he beams, sitting next to wife Megan and Lilah, who has an impressive head of baby-soft dark hair. 'She's been sleeping and eating, but we've been warned that everything can change.' The Channel 5 star married dentist Megan in a beautiful ceremony at Chateau du Doux, in France's Dordogne, in September 2023 – and Lilah is the the first grandchild for Megan's mum and dad, Steve and Della. But as the couple explain, when they found out they were expecting, Megan's family were going through a difficult time, a double loss which made them cautious about finding the right moment to break their happy news. 'I'd lost both my grandmas in the space of a month, and the day we found out was the day we were clearing out Nan's stuff from her house. My period was late, but I thought it might have been stress, so I did a test to check. It was a surreal and very emotional day", says Megan, reflectively. 'We decided to wait a couple of weeks to tell people, including Mum and Dad. My mum and my nan were really close so I just didn't think it was the right time. When we did tell them, everyone was overjoyed. I have one younger brother and we were pretty close to our cousins growing up, so the house was always full. I always knew I wanted to be a mum. No one in my generation has yet had a baby, so Lilah is already very spoiled.' Aside from the sadness of family losses, Megan says her pregnancy was in general smooth-sailing - confessing she only stopped working when it got to the point where her bump made it hard to "bend over and use my arms'. And thankfully, after what in the end was a very swift labour, Lilah was born happy and healthy. The couple spent one night in hospital before returning home for the very first time as a family of three, to a waiting charcuterie board and a bottle of wine which had been sweetly prepared by David's brother Peter and his parents Paul and Vicky. 'So I had a glass of wine and cried as I ate Parma ham, because that's how emotional you are when you get out of hospital,' Megan laughs. Fans of The Yorkshire Vet can also expect to see Lilah make her TV debut soon, as David and Megan introduce their new addition to The Yorkshire Vet viewers in a special episode which includes her arrival.
Edinburgh Live
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
The Yorkshire Vet star rushed to hospital after 'never spending night away from husband'
(Image: Daisybeck Studios Press Enquiries: press@ NOTE: Paramount images are for the use of Press outlets only. Any blogs requesting access to these images are required to seek approval from Paramount directly. Contact press@ While we will continue to send out the weekly PI booklet every Friday, we have now launched the ViacomCBS Media Hub. This is an all-encompassing press centre where you can find the latest PI, press releases and other relevant information.) Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Britain's oldest farming couple, Steve and Jean Green, have shared the secret to their 45-year marriage while filming the new series of The Yorkshire Vet spin-off, At Home With The Greens. Steve, aged 96, had to endure a week of solitude when his wife Jean, 73, was hospitalised for surgery. "They were like two smitten teenagers – they had never been separated until Jean's hospital admission. I thought I'd better leave, things seemed to be heating up," Peter shares with a grin. "They'd never spent a single night apart until then, which just epitomises their relationship. There's never a harsh word, but there's plenty of laughter and joy along the journey. It might sound cheesy, but it's the truth." Since the show's inception in 2015, Steve and Jean have won over viewers' hearts, while Peter has maintained a friendship with the couple for over half a century, reports OK!. "I got to know them well when I was young," he reminisces. "They became one of my regular clients when I started work in Thirsk in 1982. I had this banter with Mrs Green right from the word go, and we've always had a close relationship. I've always loved going to their farm because of the banter we have." Jean, known for her vibrant sweatshirts and the jingle of silver bracelets on her wrists, is quite the character on the show, while her husband may seem reserved, but Peter knows there's more to him than meets the eye. "Stephen is more of a thinker, but once you get him going he's quite a conversationalist. When they were in the first flush of love, he would sit on his tractor out in a field, and he showed me some of the poems he would write to Jean they renewed their wedding vows after 40 years, he produced one of the poems out of his pocket, which I thought was rather nice." Peter concedes that filming with the straightforward pair can be tricky; Steve might be easing into his nineties, but Jean is as lively as ever, always on the lookout for the next escapade. "You are never quite sure what she is going to come out with next. Some of it can be a little repetitive, some of it may not be suitable for television," he says with a laugh. "We've got to accept them for who they are, and that their whole world revolves around their farm. You are limited to some extent what new things you can do with them, but Jean always has some ideas. In the new series she thinks about having a tattoo, and I never saw that one coming." Jean enlisted Peter's aid to receive her very first tattoo, a detail that seems to have caught her husband Stephen by surprise. "Stephen had said to his daughter [Sarah, now 40] that if she ever came home with a tattoo, she would be kicked out," Peter relayed. "I don't think he would have carried that out, he is such a gentle man. But when Jean came home with the tattoo on her arm, his face was a picture, and you could see in his mind that the old cogs were whirling away in there and he wasn't quite sure how to take it." Beyond her ability to amaze her spouse, Peter shares that Jean avidly tracks The Yorkshire Vet ratings and revels in the numerous fan letters and gifts coming from places as remote as Australia. "We get oven gloves, coffee, biscuits, calendars, little kangaroo pouches, random stuff," he says with a hint of amusement. "Jean loves it, she can't wait to open a parcel – not knowing what is inside is a huge attraction for her." Peter is convinced that fans, particularly youngsters, are captivated by Jean and Steve due to their embodiment of a traditional Yorkshire lifestyle, suggesting that simplicity might just be the hidden gem behind the show's appeal. With an air of contemplation about the modern, technology-driven environment, he contrasts the charm of these two characters to it: "In the world they live in now, children have got their own mobile phones, they have computer games," he notes. "These two people are so detached from that type of life – children find it fascinating."
Daily Mirror
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Yorkshire Vet star, 73, hospitalised for surgery as husband, 96, left at home
Yorkshire Vet Peter Wright has filmed a new series with popular farmers Steve and Jean Green, and reveals that the loved up couple faced their first separation when Jean was admitted to hospital. They've been inseparable for more than four decades but when Jean Green was rushed to hospital, her husband Steve had to spend time alone. Britain's oldest farming couple, Steve and Jean Green, revealed the secret to their 45-year marriage while filming the new series of The Yorkshire Vet spin-off At Home With The Greens, and it was enough to make vet Peter Wright blush. Steve, who is 96, had to spend a week alone after wife Jean, 73, was admitted to hospital for surgery, and when Peter returned Jean to her home at Stoneybrough Farm in Thirsk, it wasn't long before the elderly couple were snuggling together in front of the fire, happy to be reunited. 'They were like two lovestruck teenagers – they had never been apart until Jean had to go into hospital. I thought I had better get out, things seemed to be getting a bit steamy,' Peter says with a smile. 'They'd never been apart for a single night up until that point and that just typifies their relationship. There's no cross words whatsoever, but there's lots of fun and joy along the way. It sounds corny, but it's true.' Steve and Jean have been fan favourites since the show began in 2015, while Peter has been friends with the couple for more than 50 years. 'I got to know them well when I was young,' he says. 'They became one of my regular clients when I started work in Thirsk in 1982. I had this banter with Mrs Green right from the word go, and we've always had a close relationship. I've always loved going to their farm because of the banter we have.' Jean, with her brightly coloured sweatshirts and silver bracelets jangling from her wrists, is something of a tour de force on the series, while her husband appears to be much quieter, although Peter says that still waters run deep when it comes to the veteran farmer. 'Stephen is more of a thinker, but once you get him going he's quite a conversationalist. When they were in the first flush of love, he would sit on his tractor out in a field, and he showed me some of the poems he would write to Jean there. When they renewed their wedding vows after 40 years, he produced one of the poems out of his pocket, which I thought was rather nice.' Peter admits that filming with the no-nonsense couple can be something of a challenge, for while Steve may be taking things slower in his nineties, sprightly Jean is still looking for adventure. 'You are never quite sure what she is going to come out with next. Some of it can be a little repetitive, some of it may not be suitable for television,' he says with a laugh. 'We've got to accept them for who they are, and that their whole world revolves around their farm. You are limited to some extent what new things you can do with them, but Jean always has some ideas. In the new series she thinks about having a tattoo, and I never saw that one coming.' Jean ends up enlisting Peter's help in getting her first inking. 'Stephen had said to his daughter [Sarah, now 40] that if she ever came home with a tattoo, she would be kicked out,' says Peter. 'I don't think he would have carried that out, he is such a gentle man. But when Jean came home with the tattoo on her arm, his face was a picture, and you could see in his mind that the old cogs were whirling away in there and he wasn't quite sure how to take it.' When she isn't surprising her husband, Peter reports that Jean keeps a close eye on The Yorkshire Vet viewing figures and delights in the fan letters and packages sent from as far away as Australia. 'We get oven gloves, coffee, biscuits, calendars, little kangaroo pouches, random stuff,' he says. 'Jean loves it, she can't wait to open a parcel – not knowing what is inside is a huge attraction for her.' Peter thinks that fans, especially children, are particularly drawn to Jean and Steve because of their simple Yorkshire lifestyle, and that is what makes the show such a success. 'In the world they live in now, children have got their own mobile phones, they have computer games,' he says. 'These two people are so detached from that type of life – children find it fascinating.'
