summer. in scotland they have edged closer to a deal with an offer of 17.5% over two years. the unions are deciding whether to accept that. you could see a way forward there. this has been disruptive. estimated around half a million procedures had been cancelled this year because of strike action within the nhs. this week on thursday and friday, we have consultants going on strike. they announced they will go on strike again in august and that is more disruptive because it is harder to replace consultants when strikes happen. now, if you were to ever pick up an award this is the one you d want. a cat in derbyshire has been named the national cat of the year in recognition of how he supports his deaf owner around the house. two year old zebby, who hasn t had any formal training, alerts his owner genevieve