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Leader Live
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Holywell & District Arts & Crafts Tour to take place
The two-day event will feature more than 40 artists and crafters, along with displays, talks, and workshops. Transition Holywell & District has organised the event. Heather Jones, a jewellery maker and member of Transition Holywell & District, who is described as "the driving force" behind the two-day event, said: "Everyone is warmly invited to come and discover what we have in this culturally rich and beautiful area." Calligraphy, stained glass, tie-dye, and silver ring making will be among the activities on offer on Friday, and there will also be tai chi in the town centre. On Saturday, activities include juggling, basket weaving, and woodland skills, and there will also be "the opportunity to do something creative in Welsh." A park-and-ride scheme using dedicated buses will be available to facilitate travel between locations. READ MORE: Event at Park in the Past on the Wrexham-Flintshire border Wrexham residents issue plea to address Hafod landfill site Organisers recommend booking lunch in advance at venues such as the Stamford Gate in Holywell, the Druids' Inn in Gorsedd, the Pets' Cemetery Café in Brynford, and the Basingwerk Tea Rooms in Greenfield Valley. Further details will be announced nearer the event. For more information, email or robowen29@
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Yahoo
California Residents Mystified by 'Inexplicable' Exploding Birds Epidemic, While Authorities Suggest Foul Play
Residents in the Richmond Bay Area community of Richmond, California, have reported multiple birds found dead, suggesting that they were exploding While many witnesses believe the animals were electrocuted after a security camera captured one falling from a power line, officials reportedly concluded that the injuries were similar to those from a BB gun, pellet gun, or slingshot gun The cause of the injuries is yet to be finally determined, with investigations still ongoing Residents of a neighborhood in the Bay Area community of Richmond, northeast of San Francisco, have reported cases of exploding birds, according to multiple outlets, including ABC News. ABC News notes that many birds have been found deceased on the street in the Bay Area, with one filmed fatally dropping from a power line following a pop sound. Newsweek notes that over 50 birds have been found dead. Per ABC7News, resident Maximilian Bolling said. "It's very traumatic," while neighbor Heather Jones added, "It's a mystery -- that's how we all feel. It's inexplicable." The Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office said in a statement that officers were called to the 6100 block of Bernhard Avenue on April 26 after a report that 'multiple birds were possibly electrocuted when they landed on a power line," according to the outlet. "On Saturday, April 26, 2025, at about 5:00 pm, Contra Costa deputy sheriffs were dispatched to the 6100 block of Bernhard Avenue in unincorporated Richmond for a report of a suspicious circumstance,' the statement read. 'A resident reported multiple birds were possibly electrocuted when they landed on a power line.' PEOPLE has contacted the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office, the Pacific Gas & Electric Company, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for comment, but did not immediately hear back. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. However, according to ABC News, officials have hinted at foul play after releasing the necropsy results of two deceased birds. The outlet reports that the California Department of Fish and Wildlife's Wildlife Health Lab concluded that a deceased mourning dove and European starling had injuries that were similar to wounds from BB guns, pellet guns, or slingshot guns, rather than injuries from power lines though the cause of the deaths is yet the be finally determined. The Pacific Gas & Electric Company also reportedly claimed that there was no evidence that the fatalities were caused by electrocution. "We appreciate the concern of our customers in Richmond about the recent series of bird deaths. We have asked the California Department of Fish & Wildlife to evaluate several of the bird corpses," Pacific Gas & Electric Company said in a statement, per ABC7. They also shared that the birds show no evidence of electrocution, and that their deaths appeared to be caused by trauma, potentially from a pellet or BB gun, or a slingshot. They added, "PG&E does not believe that there was an issue with our electrical equipment and agrees that these birds were not electrocuted. Neighbors have asked the Contra County Sheriff's Office to look into this situation. The pole at issue is compliant with avian safe standards, as established by the Avian Powerline Interaction Committee." is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Witness Mark Hoehner told ABC7News that the phenomenon 'sounded like a firecracker," and a "black bird-a starling-just plummeted to the ground" after the noise. "I've been under the birds when it happens, and I know where the sound is coming from. It's coming from up on the pole,' he added. Read the original article on People
Daily Mail
13-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Mystery as dozens of birds are seen dropping dead out of the sky in California neighborhood
Dozens o f birds have mysteriously dropped dead out of the sky in California, sparking fear and confusion among residents. More than 50 birds have bizarrely fallen to their deaths in Richmond, located about 15 minutes outside of Albany, in recent months. Now, locals have decided to take action and try to find out why these horrific instances keep occurring just over their homes. 'It's a mystery, that's how we all feel,' Heather Jones, a Richmond resident, told ABC 7. 'It's inexplicable.' According to neighbors, the birds were seen plunging to the ground after landing on a certain stretch of a powerline in the area. Surveillance video captured by one homeowner revealed the moment a bird perched itself on the electrical line before dramatically plummeting down. As the bird fell, residents said they heard loud 'pop' sounds that resembled the noise of a firecracker or BB gun. However, the California Department of Fish & Wildlife ruled out electrocution as a cause of death, deepening the mystery. Mark Hoehner, who witnessed one of the tragic incidents months ago, told the outlet: 'It sounded like a firecracker, and a black bird, a starling, just plummeted to the ground. 'I've been under the birds when it happens, and I know where the sound is coming from. It's coming from up on the pole,' he added. Another woman, who lives across from the powerlines residents speak of, said she's discovered several dead birds in her trash can over the past few weeks. That same resident, who remained anonymous, said she filed a report with the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office about the puzzling incidents. The department told ABC 7 that officers responded to her home on April 26 'for a report of a suspicious circumstance.' 'A resident reported multiple birds were possibly electrocuted when they landed on a powerline. A report was made and PG&E was requested to respond to the location to inspect the power lines,' the department continued. The gas and electric service looked into the peculiar discoveries and eventually got the California Department of Fish & Wildlife involved. Despite many of the residents believing the birds were dying from electrocution, the agency determined that the animals' deaths were caused by trauma, not electric shock. Specifically, officials believe the birds were fatally shot with some sort of pellet from a BB or slingshot. 'We appreciate the concern of our customers in Richmond about the recent series of bird deaths. We have asked the California Department of Fish & Wildlife to evaluate several of the bird corpses,' PG&E said. 'They have shared that the birds show no evidence of electrocution, and that their deaths were caused by trauma, potentially from a pellet or BB gun or a slingshot.' Additionally, the company said it 'does not believe that there was an issue with our electrical equipment and agrees that these birds were not electrocuted.' The California Department of Fish & Wildlife confirmed with the outlet that they were only sent two birds to examine - a mourning dove and a European starling - not 'several' like PG&E said. The agency also noted that the birds' cause of death remains unclear even though they suspect trauma. 'CDFW also received photos of other dead birds found at the location that showed injuries consistent with trauma. The exact cause of the trauma to all of these birds could not be determined. CDFW wildlife officers are investigating,' the agency said. Although officials have appeared to come to a conclusion on what is causing the sudden deaths of birds in the neighborhood, residents are not convinced their findings are accurate. 'I feel like a BB gun doesn't make a firecracker noise. This sounds exactly like a firecracker,' resident Heather Jones said. Meanwhile, Jan Solomon questioned how someone could accurately hit birds consecutively. 'I can't fathom someone being so accurate all the time,' Solomon stated. Another local, Sharon Anderson, said she often notices the power lines sparking. 'That particular wire does sizzle and arc at times,' she detailed. Worried residents just want answers so the mystery can finally come to an end. 'We just want it solved at the end of the day,' Maximilian Bolling said.
