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BBC News
4 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Memories of two survivors of Japanese PoW boat
The families of two men who survived the sinking of a Japanese prisoner of war ship during World War Two have told their stories to mark 80 years since VJ were 1,800 prisoners aboard Lisbon Maru when it sank in the South China Sea on 2 October 1942, including Sgt Cyril Mace from Shipston-on-Stour in Warwickshire and Naval Reserve Thomas Jones from Wargrave in Mace spent months in a Chinese fishing community before being recaptured but Mr Jones was recaptured soon after the sinking and spent the rest of the war in a Japanese prisoner of war grandson, Anthony Jones, runs the Lisbon Maru Memorial Association, which tells the stories of those onboard the ship. More than 200 people died in captivity in Japanese Jones, who lives in Solihull, said his grandfather was tortured in Osaka before his eventual release at the end of the said: "I remember my nan saying that VE day was a celebration for the country. "She was in London, working as a children's nurse at the time and everyone was celebrating in the streets. But for her there was no celebration because the love of her life was still a prisoner of war." Of the 1,800 British servicemen aboard Lisbon Maru, 828 Barbara Harris, the daughter of Sgt Mace, said: "Somehow dad got into a current and drifted out and he was in the water then for about two days."She said he was then "picked up by a Chinese fisherman on a different island and he was there for three months because they kept him hidden".He was eventually recaptured after the Japanese threatened the Chinese with execution for sheltering him and he was sent to a camp in the war be became a village postman in Warwickshire and passed on to his family one of his most prized possessions - his had used it to strap himself to the debris of the Lisbon Maru and Ms Harris said it almost certainly saved his was said to have had a "very laidback" personality and she said: "Dad always said you have to have faith, you have to have faith in life." Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
USA Today
7 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
26 days till the Arizona Cardinals' 2025 season opener: Who has worn No. 26?
With 26 days till the Cardinals open the season against the Saints, we look at the players who have worn No. 26. We are counting down to the start of the 2025 regular season for the Arizona Cardinals, and that is less than four weeks away. They will open the season on the road against the New Orleans Saints on Sept. 7. That is 26 days away. As we count down the remaining days of the offseason, let's look at who has worn that number uniform over the years for the Cardinals. Who has worn No. 26? Cardinals players to wear No. 26 Safety Jammie Robinson, battling to make the roster, wears No. 26 currently. He spent time on the roster late last season. No. 26 has been mostly been worn by passing players who stick around a year or two. Thomas Jones ended up having a great career but was a bust for the Cardinals. Rashad Johnson was probably the most impactful No. 26. Beanie Wells had one very good season, when he rushed for over 1,000 yards in 2011. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
Leader Live
10-08-2025
- Business
- Leader Live
P&A Group staff boost for MS Society Cymru and NCAR
In a double-whammy of daring fundraising, a group of P&A Group staff tackled both the Welsh Three Peaks Challenge and the UK's highest bungee jump at Tatton Park - all to raise vital funds for MS Society Cymru and North Clwyd Animal Rescue (NCAR). The 11-strong Three Peaks team took on Pen y Fan, Cadair Idris, and Y Wyddfa in one gruelling day on June 20 - 17 miles of hiking and more than 2,500 metres climbed. Just over a week later, five fearless colleagues faced the ultimate adrenaline test - a 300ft bungee jump. P&A Group bungee team. Among them was company fundraising champion Thomas Jones, senior digital marketing executive. He said: "I'm so pleased I did it. I was nervous, and it took real grit, but I kept thinking about our worthwhile charities and how every penny raised can help." Read more: Thomas is becoming something of a fundraising legend within the business having already completed the Born Survivor assault course in Cheshire this year and soon to tackle the 5km assault course - 'Inflatables' - later this year. Thomas Jones (senior digital marketing executive) bungee jumps for charity. Managing director Andrew Baker added: "This was about more than conquering peaks or jumping off platforms - it was about unity, purpose, and supporting causes that truly matter to our community. Being outdoors in some of Wales' most stunning landscapes reminded us how powerful nature can be for our mental health. Sharing these challenges brought us closer together, gave us perspective, and helped us reconnect with each other and the world around us." Since 2020 the P&A Group has raised £175,000 for charities, with a goal of £200,000 by the end of this celebratory year. Causes like Dementia UK, British Heart Foundation, Macmillan Cancer Support, Hope House and Tŷ Gobaith Children's Hospices, Cancer Research UK, Action for Children, Alzheimer's Society, Alder Hey Children's Hospital, Meningitis Now, and MIND have all benefited from the company's deep-rooted charitable ethos.
Leader Live
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Hit or miss? Wrexham fans give opinions on new third kit
The Reds are set to compete in the EFL Championship for the season ahead, having enjoyed three consecutive promotions. On Thursday (July 31), the club, along with Macron and United, revealed the club's 2025/26 third kit - a striking tribute to the Welsh community in Patagonia on the 160th anniversary of the first settlers' arrival. Inspired by the flag of Y Wladfa, the Welsh settlement in Argentina, the new design celebrates the enduring cultural ties between Wales and Patagonia - home to the largest Welsh-speaking community outside of Wales. The kit launch was accompanied by a new short film from Wrexham AFC and United, featuring two choirs - one perched on a cliff in Wales, the other in Patagonia - singing 'Yma o Hyd' ('We're still here'), a Welsh folk anthem of resilience and pride. Many fans got in touch to share their views on the new kit with us this week. Thomas Jones said: "Looks like the Pumas rugby kit." Pauline Vickers told us: "Not for me! Yes I get the 'historical' reference before anyone says!" Laurie Carruthers added: "I like the sentiment of the design but it looks like pyjamas. Video was brilliant though." Derek Roberts said: "Horrible, looks washed out." TOP STORIES TODAY Why pub in Flintshire town has closed its doors for first time in over 250 years Darren Wilson said: "Blue?! That's for Chester." Others were a little more pleased by the new kit. Richard Morris said: "It's a great nod to other Welsh settlements with Patagonia the most prominent." Rufus Roberts said: "History always tells a story - you all know the rest!" Zoe Jones told us: "Nice to have a connection with the Welsh settlement in Patagonia." Dean Owen said: "I'm a Swansea Jack resident in Wrexham and I think it's fantastic. I wish the Swans had had the nerve to do this in recognition of Patagonia and if Wrexham fans cannot get behind that then words fail me!" Mark Galloway added: "A clever bit of marketing trying to tap into a football-mad country. These boys are money making machines. It is Global Reds now not just little Wrexham."
Yahoo
29-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Can a coral snake kill you? What to know about Arizona's most venomous snake
Welcome to Snake Week 2025 at Every day from June 23 through June 29, Ultimate Arizona reporter Tiffany Acosta will bring you a new story about Arizona's favorite slithering reptiles. Follow along to learn about venomous Mojave rattlesnakes, whether it's legal to kill snakes in Arizona, the pros and cons of snakes as pets and the absolutely wildest facts about snakes. With their bold red, yellow and black stripes, Arizona coral snakes look like they are dressed for a venomous Mardi Gras, but don't let their small size fool you. These secretive serpents pack a powerful neurotoxic bite, although they are rarely seen and even less likely to strike. Coral snakes are shy, not aggressive, and prefer slithering under rocks, logs or desert debris, living life undercover. Here is everything to know about coral snakes in Arizona. Arizona coral snakes are venomous, meaning they can inject toxins through a bite. They are not poisonous to the touch. An Arizona coral snake's venom is a powerful neurotoxin that can paralyze muscles and, in theory, stop a person's breathing. But it's a small, reclusive snake with tiny fangs and a timid personality. It rarely bites humans and only if seriously provoked. So while it's the most venomous drop for drop, it's not considered the most dangerous. There has never been a documented death from an Arizona coral snake bite, said Thomas Jones, amphibians and reptiles program manager at the Arizona Game & Fish Department. 'Sonoran coral snakes (the species found in Arizona) are shy and innocuous. They do not want to bite, they want to hide. And yes, the venom is neurotoxic, but they are small, and can only inject a relatively small amount of venom,' Jones said. 'They will bite if handled. Don't do it. It's not worth the risk. There are other coral snakes elsewhere, like the Eastern coral snake in the southeastern U.S. and coral snakes in the tropics that can, and have, killed humans.' Jones said the term 'deadly' isn't helpful when describing snakes; it's better to focus on how dangerous they are. 'What makes a snake dangerous? Generally, it's behavior, aggressiveness, size, how much venom can it inject at one time and venom components,' Jones said. Coral snakes' venom is neurotoxic, Jones said; it attacks the nervous system. The venom of most rattlesnakes is hemotoxic, which destroys tissue and blood. Some snakes, like the Mojave rattlesnake, have both venom types, making them particularly dangerous. 'Coral snake venom is different than most rattlesnake venoms. There are certainly ways to assess in the laboratory how deadly a venom is, and by that criterion alone, coral snake venom is worse,' Jones said. Bites by venomous snakes may require antivenom. In the extremely unlikely event you are bitten by an Arizona coral snake, seek medical help. The Sonoran Mountain kingsnake is often mistaken for the Arizona coral snake because it has similar red, black and yellow or white banding patterns. These sayings help you tell them apart: Coral snake: Red touches yellow, a venomous fellow. Kingsnake: Red touches black, you are safe from attack. These rhymes aren't foolproof everywhere in the world, but they work well in the United States. Sonoran Mountain kingsnakes mimic coral snakes as a defense mechanism, a strategy called Batesian mimicry, tricking predators into thinking they are dangerous when they are harmless. Jones said the Sonoran shovel-nosed snake, resplendent shovel-nosed snake and ground snakes are sometimes mistaken for coral snakes. Coral snakes lay their eggs in hidden, protected spots, often in early summer, and then leave them to hatch on their own. 'Snakes do not nest. Egg layers, like coral snakes, deposit their eggs in holes in the ground or in leaf litter, mulch, inside dead logs or wherever they find the appropriate microhabitat that will incubate the eggs. They lay eggs and leave,' Jones said. Arizona coral snakes are primarily nocturnal and crepuscular, meaning they are most active at night or during the early evening and dawn hours, especially in warmer months or after monsoon rain. Avoid their habitat at these times. Coral snake activity depends on the time of year, Jones said: "They can be active during the day in spring or fall, or primarily at night or early morning/late evening in summer, warmer months.' Looking for the ? Sign up for our newsletter. Coral snakes are rarely encountered around homes. 'It is not a snake that generally shows up in yards,' Jones said. 'It's not an issue, so I wouldn't even suggest ways to do this.' No. Coral snakes are shy, reclusive and would much rather slither away than pick a fight. 'They are beautiful and fascinating snakes, and it's always a treat to encounter one in the wild. If you see one, stop and enjoy it,' Jones said. Just don't try to handle it. Got a story you want to share? Reach out at Follow @tiffsario on Instagram. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: This is the most venomous ― and colorful ― snake in Arizona
