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Edinburgh Reporter
11-08-2025
- General
- Edinburgh Reporter
Zoo says their wildcat scheme is working
Four wildcats released into the wild as part of Scotland's pioneering scheme to save the species are known to have died since the programme was launched. The captive-bred wildcats, which were all female, died from a range of causes including an infection, starvation and being struck by a vehicle after being released into the wild. In the most recent case, the only death recorded so far in 2025, a wildcat had to be put to sleep after suffering 'severe injuries from an unknown cause'. One young kitten born in the wild as part of the programme is also known to have been killed last year, understood to have been as a result of being struck by a vehicle on a road. The Saving Wildcats project, led by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) which also runs Edinburgh Zoo, was set up after a report in 2018 found that Scotland's wildcat population was 'functionally extinct'. The so-called 'Highland tigers' were bred at the charity's Highland Wildlife Park and the first generation was released into the Cairngorms National Park in summer 2023 under licence from NatureScot. A total of 19 captive bred wildcats were released in the first year followed by a further nine last year, while this year's batch of releases is currently underway at secret locations. Despite the recorded deaths, the scheme has exceeded expectations as it was anticipated the animals may have a 50 per cent mortality rate. And, at least nine of the released females have gone on to have kittens. A spokesperson said: 'We are aware of one mortality this year and four mortalities of released wildcats in total. 'One occurred in 2023 to a released female. Sadly, an additional two individuals died shortly after their release in 2024. 'A further mortality occurred in 2025 to another female wildcat who was found to have sustained severe injuries from an unknown cause. Due to the severity of these injuries, the decision was made to euthanise her. 'As the kittens born in the wild are not fitted with GPS-radio collars due to the fact that they are still growing, we have not been able to continually follow their progress. 'The team were made aware of one young kitten that was assumed to have died as a result of a road traffic accident in 2024. 'Although unfortunate, the project has experienced a lower number of mortalities than would be expected given the experience of similar projects internationally.' Last year, seven females released by Saving Wildcats, named Arwen, Clawra, Haggis, Lorne, Mareel, Neep and Tattie, are known to have produced 'wild-born kittens'. So far this year, Arwen, Mareel and Tattie have had kittens for the second year in a row while two others known as Sully and Callie became first time mothers. Several of the other females have been exhibiting behaviour that could indicate that they too have had kittens not yet recorded. The Saving Wildcats team are studying camera-trap footage, data from GPS-radio collars and public sightings for clues to further births. The spokesperson added: 'The birth of kittens in the wild constitutes a major milestone for wildcat recovery in Scotland. 'These births demonstrate that the process of breeding wildcats for release into the wild is working, as those released animals have learned to hunt and survive, and now reproduce in their first breeding season, a clear indication that they are doing well.' Photo courtesy of RZSS Like this: Like Related
Daily Record
07-08-2025
- Daily Record
Air India crash victim's sister blasts officials after receiving wrong remains
Sister Arwen says the family has been left "traumatised" by the mix-up and is seeking "dignity" for her brother A woman who tragically lost her brother in the Air India crash has spoken out about the additional trauma her family has suffered after being given the wrong remains. Fiongal and Jamie Greenlaw-Meek, aged 39 and 45 respectively, were among the 242 victims of the devastating crash on June 12 near Ahmedabad airport in India's Ahmedabad state. Arwen, Fiongal's sister, has revealed that the grieving family is now seeking accountability from those officials responsible for mislabelling her dearly loved brother's remains. Earlier this year, Fiongal had appeared on This Morning to promote the wellness brand he had co-founded with his husband. In an interview with the BBC, Arwen expressed her desire for "closure for the family" and "dignity" for her brother. She voiced fears that authorities may have mistakenly cremated his body under another person's name. "If that is not possible - because the worst case scenario is that he has been cremated as somebody else - then we need to know that in order to move on," she stated. "Somebody mislabelled remains - that has added trauma," reports the Mirror. Arwen criticised Indian authorities for their failure to establish proper "forensic protocols" at the crash site, revealing that the site remained open for two days after the plane came down. "It just can't happen again," she said. "I think the whole family were and still are in complete disbelief because it is things that happen on the news and to other people. It was shocking and is confusing." The Foreign Office has stated that it is providing support to the families of Brits involved in the crash, assigning them "dedicated caseworkers". However, when it comes to the "formal identification of bodies", they have said that this is a "matter for the Indian authorities". In a shocking revelation last month, it was discovered that some of the deceased were incorrectly identified before being flown back to the UK. The relatives of one victim had to cancel funeral plans after being informed that their coffin contained the body of an unknown passenger rather than their family member. Adding to the distress, the "co-mingled" remains of more than one person killed in the crash were mistakenly placed in the same casket in another appalling error. These had to be separated before the burial could proceed. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Among the victims of the Air India flight 171, which lost power and crashed seconds after departing from Ahmedabad for London Gatwick, 52 were returning Britons. Two instances of mistaken have been uncovered so far, but there are fears that more such errors could have occurred, leaving families in a state of limbo and confusion.
Vancouver Sun
22-07-2025
- Vancouver Sun
Vancouver council to decide whether to ban sale of gun-shaped lighters in the city
Vancouver city staff are recommending council ban the sale of gun-shaped lighters in the city. On Wednesday, council will vote on the proposal from the city's chief licence inspector after the matter was raised in a motion from councillor Mike Klassen. A ban would come with a $1,000 fine for non compliance. Staff are also asking that a letter be sent to the provincial government calling for legislative amendments to make the ban provincewide. 'Staff recommend amending the licence bylaw to prohibit the retail sale of gun-shaped lighters as a measure to increase public safety and limit an increase in the number of devices in circulation,' the report to council states. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. 'Staff propose an amendment to the Ticket Offences bylaw to make the sale of GSLs a ticketable offence with a fine of $1,000. Staff also propose that the mayor, on behalf of council, write a letter to the provincial government requesting legislative amendments to prohibit the sale, distribution, and possession of GSLs in British Columbia, as well as consider legislative changes to empower law enforcement to seize these devices proactively and prevent their continued proliferation in communities across the province.' A gun-shaped lighter is defined as a hand-held device that produces a flame, resembles a firearm, and includes an igniter or trigger, barrel and stock. This includes torch style lighters that look like a firearm due to the shape of the barrel and/or handle. There were 162 police calls about the lighters last year, more than half of which were classified as 'priority weapons calls' — meaning they led to a response involving several officers armed with Tasers, less-lethal beanbag shotguns and Arwen riot guns. With file from Joe Ruttle dcarrigg@
Buzz Feed
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Clinique's Black Honey Lip Tint Is On Sale For Prime Day
If you don't already know and adore her, the iconic Clinique "Almost Lipstick" in Black Honey — first formulated in 1971 — is a tinted lip balm that has taken several generations by storm. TikTokers went feral for it a few years back at the advent of the "no makeup makeup" trend, and now this lightweight, slightly glossy shade is beyond "holy grail" status — and today it's down from $25 to $17.50, a full 30% off its usual price. The Amazon listing says it's usually $21.25, but trust me, I've been putting this lippie in pieces for over a year, and it's been consistently $25. This is the longest I've ever seen it stay below $20! This Black Honey shade is, in fact, so iconic that its lore reached Lord of the Rings — Arwen famously wore this lip tint as part of her ~ethereal~ elven look. In an interview with Polygon, the trilogy's hair and makeup designer Peter Swords King shared that he chose the lip tint for Arwen's iconic look because it had 'dark undertones, but at the same time it was sheer so [it] would look like the color of her lips rather than lipstick.' Since the surge in popularity in the last few years, people have heralded it as a "universal" lip tint that subtly transforms entire beauty looks with just a few quick swipes. If you want to go down a TikTok rabbit hole, it is truly mesmerizing watching people use these for a quick lip and blush touch-up and seeing how much of a glowy, radiant effect the simple pop of color has! This was the first TikTok I saw of someone using it on their lips AND cheeks, and this thing FELL into my cart at full price. In case you want to join me on this deep dive, here's another one and yet another one. LOOK AT THIS BEAUTIFUL LIPPIE GO!! Here is what a few of the thousands of VERY happy reviewers are saying: "The color is gorgeous! The perfect 'barely there' hint of darkness. It enhances your natural lip color and, without any cayenne pepper or plumping chemicals, it makes your lips look fuller naturally. It feels great — not sticky, not drying. Not too glossy. Love the size of the slim tube. Easy to pop into a small bag. Thank you, Clinique!" —Wayne H. "My go-to holy grail. If I could only have one lipstick for the rest of my life, I'd pick this one. It hydrates and the color goes with everything. Natural with a little oompf. A tube lasts me about six months. I have to reapply after eating/drinking." —Lemonpoppyseed"THE cult favorite color that looks good on everyone! I don't know how Clinique did it, but somehow this lip color looks great on EVERYONE. It's like a natural lip color, but better. Not warm, not cool — just perfect neutral. Moisturizing, glides on like buttah." —Carrie Pfeiffer Bonus: Its pink sister, the Pink Honey version, is also down from $25 to $17.50 this Prime Day! Reviewers love it for a daytime, spring and summer look to wear with softer and pastel tones. One reviewer, who is a fan of both, sums them up beautifully: "I absolutely love the Clinique Almost Lipstick duo in Black Honey and Pink Honey! The formula is super lightweight and feels more like a tinted balm than a lipstick, which I really like. Black Honey gives a natural, elegant berry tint. Pink Honey is soft, subtle, and perfect for everyday wear. Both are hydrating and glide on smoothly without feeling sticky or heavy. Great for a natural makeup look. I always keep one in my bag. Totally worth it!" —Mark Make sure to snag the Clinique "Almost Lipstick" in Black Honey for 30% off for Amazon Prime Day while this deal lasts! $17.50 is a true steal for this lippie (especially considering it's so good at its job, it's basically priceless).
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Yahoo
Farne Island puffins ‘may not survive the next century'
Seabirds on the Farne Islands, including puffins, may not survive the next century. Sophia Jackson, an area ranger, warned that climate change and extreme weather 'are the biggest threats facing both our seabirds and seal populations'. It comes as the National Trust sets up two webcams so visitors can watch the seabird breeding season to mark the centenary of the charity taking over the islands off the Northumberland coast. One will be trained on the puffin burrows and one on the cliffs where some of the 200,000 seabirds gather every year to breed. National Trust rangers will carry out the annual puffin count to monitor the number of breeding pairs. The wildlife haven, accessible to visitors by boat from Seahouses, is made up of as many as 28 islands depending on the tide and is home to 23 species of seabirds. Visitor numbers have been restricted in recent years, firstly by the Covid lockdown and then by avian flu which badly affected some species. The webcams will allow even more people to experience the birds' bustling lives on the islands. Regarding the next 100 years, Ms Jackson said: 'We are doing the best we can to ensure all our seabirds have a bright future. 'But climate change, especially its impact on the severity of winter storms, and extreme weather events are the biggest threats facing both our seabirds and seal populations. 'Summer storms resulting in heavy rain at the wrong time of year can flood puffin burrows on the islands, as well as impacting how the birds fare when on their migrating routes. 'Winter storms can also wash seal pups off the rocks and several pups perished when Storm Arwen hit the islands in 2021. 'Warming sea temperatures and the availability of the seabirds' food sources, as in different sorts of fish moving further northwards to find cooler temperatures, also means that the birds are expending more energy to seek out the food, and also spending more time away from the nest resulting in starvation or abandonment of young chicks.' She added: 'In this significant year we want more people to become 'watchers' of this annual spectacle to have a window into this unique world. 'We hope by seeing the birds, people will be inspired to visit in person one day, but also to realise just how special these wild isles are, and how we must do all we can to ensure these islands and bird species have a long and healthy future ahead.' The National Trust took over ownership in 1925 from the Farne Islands Association and it has been monitoring seabird numbers since the 1950s with the data used to direct conservation work Ms Jackson said: 'Looking back on the records for the different populations, it is very clear how important regular monitoring of the different seabird populations has been – despite different methodologies – for informing our conservation work on the islands, but also for keeping track of the impacts of climate change through warming seas and more frequent storms.' Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
