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Daily Record
7 days ago
- General
- Daily Record
Plans to boost biodiversity value of wetland at RSPB Lochwinnoch approved by Renfrewshire Council
Conservation charity granted planning permission for project at area known as Calder Marshes. Plans to boost the biodiversity value of wetland at RSPB Lochwinnoch nature reserve have been given the go ahead by Renfrewshire Council. The conservation charity has been granted planning permission, subject to conditions, for the project at an area known as Calder Marshes. It aims to make the habitats as "good as they can be for wildlife", according to a supporting statement, and create suitable conditions for a wider range of species. Dan Snowdon, of RSPB Scotland, said: "We are really grateful to have received funding from the Scottish Government's nature restoration fund to deliver this work to enhance the Calder Marshes at Lochwinnoch nature reserve. "By creating new pools and islands, planting a variety of locally sourced native trees and removing some invasive plants, we will create a more diverse and natural wetland where nature can thrive. "As well as providing safe havens for an array of wildlife from wetland birds like Snipe and Wigeon to amphibians, dragonflies and damselflies, the project aims to deliver some wider benefits. "By slowing the flow of water and storing more in the marsh, we hope this project will help manage water and sediment in the floodplain. "Visitors using the Dubbs Trail at RSPB Lochwinnoch or cycling and walking the path between the nature reserve and Castle Semple will see first-hand how these enhancements are working for wildlife and we look forward to sharing stories of nature sightings with visitors as the project develops." RSPB Scotland received almost £70,000 from the Scottish Government's nature restoration fund, managed by NatureScot, to carry out the work. Calder Marshes has received minimal active habitat management in recent decades, reducing its value for wildlife, the supporting statement said. This means the plant assemblage is dominated by relatively few highly competitive species. However, this is set to be addressed after the project was given the seal of approval by the local authority. A report of handling from the council's chief planning officer said: "The proposals are found to be compliant with the provisions of the development plan and should have a positive effect on the biodiversity and functionality of a fragile, nationally important wetland environment."
Glasgow Times
30-07-2025
- General
- Glasgow Times
Wetland project at Lochwinnoch nature reserve approved
The conservation charity has been granted planning permission, subject to conditions, for the project at an area known as Calder Marshes. It aims to make the habitats as 'good as they can be for wildlife', according to a supporting statement, and create suitable conditions for a wider range of species. Dan Snowdon, of [[RSPB]] Scotland, said: 'We are really grateful to have received funding from the Scottish Government's nature restoration fund to deliver this work to enhance the Calder Marshes at Lochwinnoch nature reserve. 'By creating new pools and islands, planting a variety of locally sourced native trees and removing some invasive plants, we will create a more diverse and natural wetland where nature can thrive. 'As well as providing safe havens for an array of wildlife from wetland birds like Snipe and Wigeon to amphibians, dragonflies and damselflies, the project aims to deliver some wider benefits. 'By slowing the flow of water and storing more in the marsh, we hope this project will help manage water and sediment in the floodplain. 'Visitors using the Dubbs Trail at RSPB Lochwinnoch or cycling and walking the path between the nature reserve and Castle Semple will see first-hand how these enhancements are working for wildlife and we look forward to sharing stories of nature sightings with visitors as the project develops.' [[RSPB]] Scotland received almost £70,000 from the [[Scottish Government]]'s nature restoration fund, managed by NatureScot, to carry out the work. Calder Marshes has received minimal active habitat management in recent decades, reducing its value for wildlife, the supporting statement said. This means the plant assemblage is dominated by relatively few highly competitive species. However, this is set to be addressed after the project was given the seal of approval by the local authority. A report of handling from the council's chief planning officer said: 'The proposals are found to be compliant with the provisions of the development plan and should have a positive effect on the biodiversity and functionality of a fragile, nationally important wetland environment.'
NDTV
02-07-2025
- NDTV
Video: Men On Tractors Perform Stunts In Gurugram's CyberHub
A group of men were caught on camera performing stunts on tractors in Gurugram's upscale Cyber Hub area. The videos show the men recklessly driving tractors at high speed, smashing through plastic spring bollards installed for traffic regulation, and performing stunts to Haryanvi and Punjabi music. They drove the tractors through the busy corporate district with no regard for traffic norms. Apart from endangering their own lives, they put pedestrians and fellow commuters at serious risk. The reckless stunt parade extended into Gurugram's posh DLF locality, where vehicle owners were seen swerving to avoid collisions. The video shows them using two modified vehicles - a red Swaraj tractor with the name "Shera" painted on it, and a green tractor marked "Snipe". Multiple individuals were seen riding the vehicles while performing gestures and stunts in motion, seemingly for social media reels. Men on tractors perform dangerous stunts in Gurugram's cyberhub. — Medha Bhattacharjee (@Medhabh2907) July 2, 2025 In a more serious violation, they also took their stunt tractors onto the Delhi-Gurugram Expressway, where such vehicles are explicitly prohibited. Witnesses said frightened drivers of other vehicles were forced to swerve out of the way, risking accidents. This reckless behaviour comes after a hard-hitting observation by the Punjab and Haryana High Court, which recently ruled that such public road stunts could amount to culpable homicide. In a December 2024 case, Justice Anoop Chitkara stated that individuals who perform stunts on public roads using modified vehicles, fully aware of the potential for fatal outcomes, cannot be excused as merely rash or negligent drivers. "When someone does stunts on a public road, endangering public safety... the act would fall in the definition of culpable homicide," Justice Chitkara said, as per Live Law. Yashish Yadav, President of the Dwarka Expressway RWA Association, called the act a dangerous trend fuelled by the race for social media likes and followers, as per Dainik Bhaskar. He urged the administration to take strong legal action to prevent such incidents in the future.
Newsweek
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Hysterics at Puppy Tries To Get Upstairs, Is Confused by One Crucial Detail
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Animal lovers were left in stitches by a puppy who couldn't figure out the concept of a glass staircase. German shepherd dog Sniper is now 6 months old, and has a dedicated TikTok account, @sniperonduty, where he has recently gone viral. The pup's owner shares plenty of moments of life with Sniper to the account, from walks, playtime, dressing up, and even him trying to soothe his teething on a laptop. But one particular video sent millions to Sniper's page, as his owner shared a throwback to the dog as a younger puppy, who "can't figure out glass stairs." In the video, viewed more than 4.2 million times since being posted on June 21, a woman stands on a flight of glass stairs, looking down at the puppy below, who is staring up at her, looking confused. "You've got to go up the stairs," she says—but Sniper instead lets out a series of high-pitched barks and runs out of the room, trying to find a way up to her but unable to figure out the entrance to the stairs. @sniperonduty Sniper as a puppy still trying to figure out the glass stairs 😂🤦🏻♀️ he's 6 months now and still skeptical. German shepherd puppy. ♬ original sound - SniperOnDuty The owner calls him back, and tries to direct him to the staircase, but Sniper instead runs every way except up the stairs—even as he stands right beside the bottom step. "Come on, Snipe," the woman tells him. And while Sniper looks at her expectantly, the video ends with him standing at the foot of the stairs, as he still hasn't quite figured out how to walk on them. The poster wrote in the caption: "Sniper as a puppy still trying to figure out the glass stairs. He's 6 months old now and still skeptical." TikTok users had a big reaction, awarding the clip close to 300,000 likes. One commenter joked, "He thinks you're floating in the air," and another posted: "I'm on the dog's side! Lol [laugh out loud] those stairs are pretty but they look sus [suspicious]!" Some theorized that Sniper may genuinely have not been able to see the stairs due to dogs' eyes working differently to human ones: canines' vision has evolved to help them see in low light conditions, and they are more focused on movement than fine details. This means dogs may have issues with colorless glass, and may be reluctant to go through a glass door, even if it is opened. Sniper the puppy stands at the bottom of the glass staircase, unable to figure it out. Sniper the puppy stands at the bottom of the glass staircase, unable to figure it out. TikTok @sniperonduty Other commenters worried the glass staircase could be dangerous, or that Sniper would always be fearful or confused by it—but, in response, his owners shared a follow-up video showing the pup now, sprinting up the staircase without missing a beat. "Sniper was 4 months old when learning to go up the stairs. He's perfectly fine and can go up and down no problem," the poster wrote in the follow-up clip, adding: "If you own a German shepherd, you know they are just dramatic!" Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Veteran Investor Remains Bullish on NFLX Stock
Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) has been "hitting on all cylinders," and the company has benefited from letting consumers save money on its service, Jason Snipe, who owns NFLX, said on CNBC yesterday. A frequent guest on CNBC, Snipe is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Odyssey Capital. Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) reported " really good" Q1 results as its earnings per share jumped 25% versus the same period a year earlier, while its revenue advanced 12% YOY, Snipe reported. And Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) has enabled consumers to save almost $20 per month on the streaming service by trading down to its ad tier, the investor noted. This has been a "huge winner" for the company, he said. "I continue to like this name going forward," the investor concluded. In the last month, the shares have climbed 14%, while they are also up 14% in the last three months. While we acknowledge the potential of NFLX as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than NFLX and that has 100x upside potential, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock. READ NEXT: 20 Best AI Stocks To Buy Now and 30 Best Stocks to Buy Now According to Billionaires. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.
