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The National
6 days ago
- General
- The National
Public told to 'stay away' from Orkney beach where 23 whales died
The pilot whales were discovered on Roo Beach in Sanday on Sunday, with a large number of them appearing to have already been dead for a couple of days, volunteers at the Scottish Marine Animals Stranding Scheme believe. Following the incident, the Orkney Islands Council has 'strongly advised' local people and visitors to stay away from the area and that they are treating the incident as a 'priority'. The local authority said it is considering many options, including leaving the bodies of the whales where they are and 'allowing nature to take its course'. READ MORE: Historic lighthouse built by famous Scottish authors family up for sale A spokesperson for the council said: 'Following the stranding of 23 pilot whales at Roo Beach in Sanday, Orkney Islands Council is carefully working through options for how to handle the situation, including the option to leave the whales in situ and allowing nature to take its course. 'There are various factors at play, including the advanced state of decomposition of the whales and the location of the stranding. Discussions continue with a number of agencies and Sanday community representatives on agreed next steps. 'We would continue to strongly advise local people and visitors to stay away from the area.' The pod included male whales up to seven metres (22ft) long as well as females, calves and juveniles. A dozen that were still alive when they were discovered were later euthanised, according to the BBC. A full investigation into the stranding is set to take place, the BBC said. Last summer, 77 pilot whales washed ashore on the island in another mass stranding incident. At the time, Molly Brown, who works for British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR), said that although the cause of the stranding was unknown, the whales are sociable and may have followed one of the groups that became stranded. She said: 'Pilot whales are incredibly sociable and so its possible that one of them stranded and the rest followed. 'It's the largest one in a long time. We did have a mass stranding of 55 around this time last year on the Isle of Lewis. 'It's a different part of Scotland – I don't know if it's just coincidence. There's a lot of disturbance.'
The Sun
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Giovanni Pernice's ex girlfriend eyed up for Love Island as ITV2 show aims for most dramatic series yet
GIOVANNI Pernice's ex-girlfriend has had talks over joining Love Island to find new romance. Boxing ring girl Molly Brown, 26, dated the ex-Strictly Come Dancing pro for several months last year during his bullying scandal. 2 2 It did not last so ITV2 bosses approached the model for this series. A source said: 'TV execs love a famous ex and the chance for Molly to spill the beans on the biggest scandal for their rival channel the BBC was very tempting. 'She could feature later in the series if show action allows, but ITV do speak to hundreds of singles every year to ensure there's a wide cast ready for every storyline.' Molly began dating Gio, 34, in February 2024. They split after three weeks, got back together and dated until July when the drama around Amanda Abbington 's allegations grew too much for the couple. Giovanni is now dating actress Bianca Guaccero. The pair met on the Italian version of Strictly, and recently shared snaps from a loved-up getaway in Barbados. Maya Jama will launch Love Island on Monday night at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Terre Haute North awarded grant to perform a musical
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Terre Haute North Vigo High School was awarded a $10,000 grant, to perform a musical. Students will perform a new and revised version of the musical 'The Unsinkable Molly Brown'. The revised musical is a rags-to-riches story about Molly Brown, a champion of women's rights, labor rights, and immigration reform. Two local marching bands headed to state championship in upcoming weeks The grant involved a nationwide competition application process, and Terre Haute North is one of several other schools nationally to receive this award. The performance will be held in North's auditorium, on May 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. 'We are very excited to get started with this show. It's been a long time coming,' said Michelle Azar, Director of Musical Theater and Choir Teacher. 'We've been working on it all fall.' 'I have an incredible support system with all of my friends,' said Jaiden Ellsworth who is playing Molly Brown. 'So it really is an honor to play such a memorable and strong women.' 'It's so not well known and it's great that we get to be the people to make it more well known,' said Zakk Massa who is playing J.J. Brown. Tickets can be purchased on the school's website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
