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2 days ago
- Entertainment
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Gloucestershire in Pictures: RIAT and 2000trees
People have been looking to the skies over Gloucestershire as the Royal International Air Tattoo returned to the county. And while the crowds were arriving at Fairford, the clean-up was finishing at Cheltenham after the 2000trees festival. There was also the opening of a new shopping centre in Tewkesbury and new adventures for some penguins in the county. Look up: A multitude of aircraft have been entertaining the crowds at the Royal International Air Tattoo, including this - the Spanish Air & Space Force Eurofighter C.16 Typhoon. Heat haze: It was a hot weekend for all the music fans who headed to Upcote Farm in Cheltenham for the 2000trees festival. To the horizon: Weather watcher 'Stormin' took this photograph, which has a mystical feel, on an early morning trip out in Colesbourne. To the skies: The Royal International Air Tattoo is taking place this weekend at RAF Fairford. The event is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year - and the Red Arrows will be flying each day this weekend. Festival time: Gloucestershire took on Sussex Sharks at the College Ground in Cheltenham on Thursday as the county cricket side made its annual pilgrimage to the area, whose name it bears. Welcome aboard: Four new Humboldt penguin chicks at Birdland have entered an exciting new phase, as they have begun exploring their surroundings and meeting the rest of the colony at the park in Bourton-on-the-Water. Look at that view: A walk up Crickley Hill at Birdlip was rewarded with views for miles on a clear, sunny day. Shop till you drop: A brand new outlet centre has opened in Tewkesbury this week just off Junction 9 of the M5. They started building the Cotswold Design Outlet in 2023 - and it has now opened to the public. All things bright and beautiful: This was too good to miss off the list of highlights this week. The colourful image of a bee enjoying a visit to a bloom was taken in Framilode by weather watcher 'Spacewalker'. Crisp views: Weather watcher 'Andy B' took this image of a sunny morning with great views in Cam. Follow BBC Gloucestershire on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. More Gloucestershire galleries Gloucestershire in pictures: Sunny skies and lavender Gloucestershire in pics: Sculptures and celebrations Gloucestershire in Pictures: Swimming and new art Gloucestershire in pictures: Sunny starts and pigeons Gloucestershire in Pictures: Wychwood and cheese rolling Gloucestershire in pics: Pies and record breakers Gloucestershire in pics: Water, water everywhere Gloucestershire in pics: Jazz fever in Cheltenham Gloucestershire in Pictures: Keeping it cool Gloucestershire in Pictures: A tryfest at Kingsholm Gloucestershire in pics: Narrowboats and bluebells Gloucestershire in Pictures: Pelicans and dancing Gloucestershire in pics: Blossom and community Gloucestershire in pics: Derby delight and sunsets Gloucestershire in pics: EMF, penguins and rugby Gloucestershire in pics: Loud outfits and stunning sunsets Gloucestershire in pics: Pancakes and rugby wins Gloucestershire in Pictures: Spring sunshine and stadium renaming Gloucestershire in pictures: Wildlife and history Gloucestershire in pictures: Celebs and canines Gloucestershire in pictures: Candlemas and frosts Gloucestershire in pics: Wolf moon and pine martens Gloucestershire in pics: Snow and sunrises Gloucestershire in pictures: Pink skies and frosty mornings Gloucestershire in pics: Festive spirit spreading Gloucestershire in pics: Decorations fit for a King Gloucestershire in pictures: Snow and winter walks Gloucestershire in pics: Winter walks and sunrises Gloucestershire in pictures: Sunsets and fireworks Gloucestershire in pics: Pink skies and autumn trees Gloucestershire in pictures: Floods and rugby Gloucestershire in pictures: Super moons and epic challenges Gloucestershire in pictures: Medals and rainbow clouds Gloucestershire in pictures: Stars and soap boxes Gloucestershire in pictures: Rowing records and fantasy characters Gloucestershire in pictures: Farm fun and public art
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
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MLB Announcer Hospitalized After Scary Fall
MLB Announcer Hospitalized After Scary Fall originally appeared on The Spun. An MLB announcer was hospitalized with several cracked bones and a concussion after a 25-foot fall earlier this week. Taking to X on Friday, Baltimore Orioles announcer Ben McDonald revealed that he suffered a concussion and two cracked vertebrae after falling 25 feet from a deer stand. McDonald said that he's fine now and appreciates everyone who has reached out to him. He also pledged to be back to calling games for the Orioles as soon as possible. "This is what a severe concussion looks like and sounds like!🤦♂️ (I still don't remember anything) Apparently I fell out of a deer stand 25 feet up yesterday morning….I'm fine and appreciate everyone checking on me. Very lucky….concussion and 2 cracked vertebra's….I'll be back in #Birdland soon calling @Orioles games! Thank you for all ur thoughts and 🙏👊and thank you to the Doctors! See yall soon!" McDonald wrote, sharing a video from the hospital. The Orioles, Orioles fans and many others have sent their well-wishes to McDonald as he continues recovering: "I hope you are feeling better! Should we wrap you in bubble wrap whenever you go on your adventures?" one user wrote on X. "Wishing you a speedy recovery," the Orioles' official account responded. "Fell 25 feet off my deck 4 years ago, concussed, broke 2 vertebrae, and a couple of ribs. I was on a plane the next day, miracles happen, might be to something bigger than us idea. Cheers!" a third wrote. "Man Ben that's sucks brother, sorry to hear that. Best wishes man and praying no lingering effects for you. Happy your okay." "Damn man glad you're gonna be okay. I'm gonna replace all my straps soon because of this. A lot cheaper just to do that! I don't even hunt out of lock ons any more though, ladder stands only." McDonald was the first-overall selection of the 1989 June draft by the Orioles following a Hall of Fame career at LSU. He went on to play seven seasons in Baltimore and another two with the Milwaukee Brewers, Since retiring he has worked as a baseball color commentator for both the Orioles on MASN for the Orioles Radio Network and for ESPN's coverage of the NCAA Tournament. He also previously worked as an assistant coach for the Denham Springs High School softball Announcer Hospitalized After Scary Fall first appeared on The Spun on Jul 19, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
BBC News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Gloucestershire in Pictures: RIAT, 2000trees and penguins
People have been looking to the skies over Gloucestershire as the Royal International Air Tattoo returned to the while the crowds were arriving at Fairford, the clean-up was finishing at Cheltenham after the 2000trees was also the opening of a new shopping centre in Tewkesbury and new adventures for some penguins in the county. Heat haze: It was a hot weekend for all the music fans who headed to Upcote Farm in Cheltenham for the 2000trees festival. To the horizon: Weather watcher 'Stormin' took this photograph, which has a mystical feel, on an early morning trip out in Colesbourne. To the skies: The Royal International Air Tattoo is taking place this weekend at RAF Fairford. The event is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year - and the Red Arrows will be flying each day this weekend. Festival time: Gloucestershire took on Sussex Sharks at the College Ground in Cheltenham on Thursday as the county cricket side made its annual pilgrimage to the area, whose name it bears. Welcome aboard: Four new Humboldt penguin chicks at Birdland have entered an exciting new phase, as they have begun exploring their surroundings and meeting the rest of the colony at the park in Bourton-on-the-Water. Look at that view: A walk up Crickley Hill at Birdlip was rewarded with views for miles on a clear, sunny day. Shop till you drop: A brand new outlet centre has opened in Tewkesbury this week just off Junction 9 of the M5. They started building the Cotswold Design Outlet in 2023 - and it has now opened to the public. All things bright and beautiful: This was too good to miss off the list of highlights this week. The colourful image of a bee enjoying a visit to a bloom was taken in Framilode by weather watcher 'Spacewalker'. Crisp views: Weather watcher 'Andy B' took this image of a sunny morning with great views in Cam.
BBC News
15-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Birdland penguin chicks introduced to outdoor enclosure
Two penguin chicks hand-reared at a bird park are being introduced to their outdoor park in Bourton-on-the-Water, in Gloucestershire, is gradually introducing the pair of Humboldt penguin chicks to their other young chicks, reared in the nest by first-time parents Broady and Kat, and Big Mac and Cookie, have also begun venturing out independently into public park has said the chicks are part of their most successful breeding season in almost a decade. The outdoor visits help the chicks to adapt to the sounds, sights and social dynamics of colony life, while giving adult birds time to adjust to the new park has yet to name the new arrivals, with keepers expecting to launch a public naming competition later in the is the first time all three of the park's established breeding pairs have produced viable four healthy chicks thriving and another egg still under close incubation, it is the strongest season since penguins are classed as a species vulnerable to team at Birdland is involved with international monitoring efforts and supports field conservation in Peru through its collaboration with Penguins International.
West Australian
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Birdland: Identical triplets take the WA music scene by storm
Will these Perth triplets be the world's next big boy band? Conrad, Oscar and Francis Cvitan have been turning heads across WA for their identical look, and their incredible musical talent. They are the 16-year-old brothers behind the WA band Birdland. With over 185k followers on TikTok and a WAM Song of The Year nomination under their belts, the teenage trio shows just how far raw talent and a good hook can go. Francis — who plays guitar and sings — agrees that international attention is mind-blowing. 'It feels very flattering, it's wonderful to see us have such a reach in audience,' he said. 'We wouldn't have thought this year we would be having people in Brazil and Indonesia and the Philippines and America and the UK hearing our music, saying, 'it's really amazing'.' In typical sibling fashion the brothers can't agree on which genre Birdland's music falls under but say it's safe to say it's a combination of Indie, Funk, and Pop. Their music has been compared to Rex Orange Country, Crowded House, and Maroon 5. Despite the bands uncertainty around genre their social media success has led fans to demand the triplets go on tour, and the Birdland brothers have devised an innovative solution. Oscar — who plays bass, sings and manages the band — said obviously, they can't travel worldwide yet, but they have been using the live stream function on social media to perform online concerts. 'It's accessible, and people get to hear it and see what we're really like,' he said. Although the brother's success exceeded expectations, Birdland has set bigger goals for the future. For Conrad — who plays the drums and sings — the next milestone will be to play at a sold-out local venue where fans sing along to their songs. 'My biggest dream for our band is to play at Scarborough Amphitheatre with a packed out crowd and them singing our songs,' he said. Francis is aiming for a bigger venue with a few more people. 'Playing in front of 1000 people while they sing our songs, actually, let's dream bigger, let's go 10,000 people while they sing our songs, and not at Scarborough Amphitheatre,' he joked. Birdland is reeling in local recognition, along with its international support and social media success. 'It's really cool. I didn't expect that to happen, but I'm very happy and very excited,' Conrad said. The 16-year-old stars have a strong foothold in the WA music scene, playing multiple local gigs, including opening The West Australian Pulse exhibition earlier in the month. Birdland's second single, On My Mind — inspired by Francis' recent breakup — drops at the end of June. For West Aussies keen to see the next big boy band live, they will be playing at Y HQ in Leederville on June 20 for the launch of their new single.
