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The Herald Scotland
6 days ago
- Health
- The Herald Scotland
Cats Protection Dorset: 6 cats looking to find new homes
The Cats Protection charity is highlighting a number of cats who are looking to find new homes from its branches around Dorset. The organisation has a number of branches in the county, including Bournemouth & District, Ferndown, Weymouth & District and Mid Dorset. You can donate to help the charity with its work rehoming and caring for cats at the website here. Big Ginge Big Ginge (Image: Cats Protection) Gender - Male Age - 15 years old Colour - Ginger If you want to adopt Big Ginge you can view their full profile here. Big Ginge is described as a "loving and friendly companion" who enjoys attention and would be happy to join a peaceful home. It's believed he had cat flu in the past, but he's responded well to treatment and just needs eye drops to keep him comfortable. Cats Protection adds: "Big Ginge is looking for a quiet retirement home with a garden to explore, away from busy roads. "He'd prefer to be the only cat, where he can enjoy all the love and attention for himself." Louisa Louisa (Image: Cats Protection) Gender - Female Age - Six years old Colour - Black If you want to adopt Louisa you can view their full profile here. Louisa is described as a "stunning long-haired beauty" who has a soft nature and a loving heart. She may be a little shy at first, especially around sudden noises, but she will open up over time. Cats Protection adds: "This lovely girl thrives in a peaceful environment and would be best suited to a quiet home where she can feel safe and secure." Bracken Bracken (Image: Cats Protection) Gender - Male Age - 15 years old Colour - Black and White If you want to adopt Bracken you can view their full profile here. Bracken is a "friendly lad" who is looking for a special home willing to support him in his twilight years. He has mild 'Luxating Patellas' in his hind legs, so will need Loxicom added to his food once a day to help support him. Cats Protection says that Bracken will make a "delightful companion" for an adult-only home or one with older children (over the age of 10). With the right introductions and enough space, he may also be willing to live with a cat-friendly dog, as he has done so previously. Kitty Kitty (Image: Cats Protection) Gender - Female Age - 12 years old Colour - Tabby If you want to adopt Kitty you can view their full profile here. Kitty is described as a "charming lady" who is a "nice mix of sociable and independent". She is happy to be stroked and also doesn't mind being brushed gently. Kitty would best suit an adult-only home or one with older children (over the age of 12). Recommended reading: Jasper and Misty Jasper and Misty (Image: Cats Protection) Gender - Male (Jasper) and Female (Misty) Age - 11 years old (both cats) Colour - Ginger and White (Jasper) and Grey and White (Misty) If you want to adopt Jasper and Misty you can view their full profile here and here. Jasper and Misty are two cats who share a strong bond and they're looking to find a home together. Misty is playful and affectionate, and Jasper is similar in temperament. Despite losing his right eye, Jasper's personality hasn't changed, as he still enjoys playing with a lot of enthusiasm. They would both love a quiet home with a garden to explore, away from busy roads.
RTÉ News
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Behind the music - Let's Be Frank
Experimental jazz act and Frank Sinatra covers band Let's Be Frank have released their debut single, a cover of Fly Me To The Moon. We asked led singer James Gallen the BIG questions . . . The band was founded in November 2023 by Dublin City University jazz students and they are "on a mission to rekindle the soul of the Rat Pack era, delivering fresh takes on Sinatra classics with youthful energy, and sharp arrangements". "Our goal is to capture the elegance and swagger of Sinatra, but give it a heartbeat that feels relevant today," says James. Tell us three things about yourself . . . I'm a 20-year-old singer/songwriter and Jazz music is my happy place. Great to sing with the band Let's be Frank, we're all Jazz and Contemporary Music students at Dublin City University and we bring a fresh take on classic Sinatra tunes and everything Jazz in between. The band members are Joey Leamy, Theo Johnson, Sean Crehan and Jarlath Byrne and we love what we do! I'm happy to be stepping in to a career in music. We've released the first single from our upcoming first album Let's Be Frank, which we had a privilege of recording with Stu Gray at Jealoustown Studios, with mastering by the great Billy Farrell. How would you describe your music? A modern uplift on the great classics of the 1950s and 60s. Frank Sinatra, Chet Baker and, in terms of vocals, I'm a big fan of Mel Tormè. With this mix, you've got an exceptional baritone, a world-class trumpeter and a distinct voice of velvet that stood out of its time. What was the first gig you ever went to? I'd love to say it was Sinatra, but I wasn't around when he was singing in his prime! I believe Take That at Croke park was my first gig - great melodies but not sure that's my thing (but thanks to parents for the ticket!). What was the first record you ever bought? Frank Sinatra's Watertown album from 1970. Really, this is my favourite album to date. It tells a wonderful story in just ten tracks and, in many ways, is a forgotten masterpiece. If you've any interest in hearing a unique music offering I recommend you give it a listen. What's your favourite song right now? I Would be in Love Anyway from Watertown. Our upcoming first album will include our own interpretation of that song. Favourite lyric of all time? "Can't you see that you're leading me on, But it's just what I want you to do, Don't you notice how hopelessly I'm lost, Thats why I'm following you" - Misty by the pianist Erroll Garner, 1954. If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be? It has got to be Autumn Leaves by Joseph Kosma (1945), which is an English version of an older French song, Les Feuilles Mortes (The Dead Leaves). It's really the go-to song for anyone with a love of jazz music, and it's such good fun to improvise as a singer. Where can people find your music/more information? You can visit our website or you can visit our Instagram at @_lets_be_frank_band_.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Man killed in hit-and-run in parking lot of Walgreens identified by Jacksonville police, family
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office needs the public's help finding the suspect involved in a deadly hit-and-run behind an Arlington Walgreens overnight. JSO said patrol officers responded to reports of an unresponsive man at 7224 Merrill Road in Arlington at 11:45 p.m. Monday. When they arrived on the scene, JSO said the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department pronounced the man dead at the scene. JSO investigators say they suspect the driver stuck and dragged the victim before they took off. Both JSO and the victim's family later identified him as a 40-year-old Brandon Venegas. 'You took off. You dragged my cousin. You could have called 911, we don't know if he would have lived. You left him dying on the side of the road,' Misty, Brandon's cousin, said. [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] Misty said that when she first heard the news about Venegas, she immediately thought he was involved in the deadly head-on collision on Heckscher Drive. She was not expecting to find out her cousin was left to die in a Walgreens parking lot. 'Just if you're out there and you're watching and you're the one who hit my cousin and you ran, know that there's a lot of cameras around here,' Misty said. 'We're going to find you, and you're going to pay for what you did.' [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Action News Jax reached out to Walgreens for a statement, they replied: 'We are aware of the incident that took place. We are cooperating with law enforcement and further questions should be directed to them.' We asked Walgreens to share any surveillance video they may have of the incident, and they said they could not share it with us. JSO said this is the 70th traffic fatality in Duval County this year. If you have any information about who the suspect is, you are asked to reach out to JSO immediately. Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
Miami Herald
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Live Wildly Takes It Outside with Misty Wells of the Discovery Channel
Discovery's "Let's Take It Outside" program will feature Florida's Wildlife Corridor, state parks, and other places where people can connect with wild Florida TAMPA, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / May 27, 2025 / Live Wildly is joining forces with the Discovery Channel's "Let's Take It Outside" program to shine a spotlight on Florida's wild lands and waters - and the vital role they play in supporting economies, communities, and well-being. Hosted by avid angler and outdoor enthusiast Misty Wells, the nationally-syndicated program travels the world to get viewers excited about reconnecting with the outdoors. Wells has joined Live Wildly as an Adventurist, helping to tell the story of wild Florida through her unique lens. Live Wildly Adventurists are the voices of Florida's wild places-filmmakers and writers, photographers and scientists, athletes and seekers-who venture into the field to capture and share the beauty, challenges, and wonder of this vast and vital landscape. "We're thrilled to work with Misty to raise awareness of Florida's world-class outdoor recreational areas. From hiking on the Florida Trail, to kayaking the Everglades and angling pristine coastal waters, Florida has it all," said Lisa Shipley, CEO of Live Wildly. "These wild places not only fill our hearts and inspire our souls, they also are the foundation of Florida's economy, supporting more than 100,000 jobs and generating tens of billions in revenue through recreation, tourism, agriculture, forestry, and many other industries." Live Wildly will work with "Let's Take It Outside" to produce a segment for its next season that will be shot in outdoor locations across Florida, including in state parks and the Florida Wildlife Corridor, an 18-million-acre stretch of connected lands and waters from the Panhandle to the Everglades. The segment will be filmed this summer and is expected to air this fall. As a sponsor of the show's sixth season, Live Wildly's name and logo also will be featured during every episode, asking viewers to Join the Movement to keep wild Florida secure and healthy for future generations. Live Wildly and Misty Wells are also planning to participate in several exciting events together over the coming year to encourage even more people to get outside and discover wild Florida. Stay tuned for more information! "People protect what they love," Shipley said. "That's why Live Wildly is so excited to work with Misty because she helps people find ways to get outside and fall in love with nature."
The Courier
21-05-2025
- The Courier
Pitlochry pensioners' pet terrier dies after 'bully' dog attack
A Perthshire pet terrier has lost her battle for life after a savage attack by two bully-type dogs on her own doorstep. Twelve-year-old Misty was mauled on Sunday night as her pensioner owner Norman Hawkes was letting her into the back garden of their home in Pitlochry. She died on Wednesday morning. The two dogs were destroyed on Tuesday. Norman, 79, says he and his wife Cathy are heartbroken by the loss of their wee pal. 'She just gave up her fight,' he said. 'Her injuries were too much for her.' Norman says Misty was a happy, healthy little dog, who was deeply loved and should have had more good years in front of her. 'She still behaved like she was two or three,' he said. 'She loved to chase a ball. And every night when the Emmerdale music came on she would run to the kitchen and we had to go and get her a gravy bone. Norman added: 'She was fit and well-looked after. 'I could have seen the point if she'd died of old age, but she should have seen me out. 'She didn't deserve that.' Retired railway signaller Norman was also injured in the incident. He says he was knocked to the ground outside his home in Kennedy Place, Pitlochry, by the smaller of the two bully-type dogs. The larger of the two seized Misty by the neck and abdomen, before the other joined in. Norman didn't seek medical treatment while he and Cathy were focused on Misty's recovery. But he is seeing a doctor today about his sore back and a bite on his leg. Misty had surgery to stitch her wounds, and was supposed to be going back to the vet for an ultrasound today. Norman says the family will treasure the memories of their much-loved pet. 'I still remember the day we got her,' he said. 'She was sitting in the pen on her own looking all forlorn and I said 'you'll do for me'. 'She was a wee cracker.' Police Scotland are investigating, and say a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.
