Appeal For Drivers To Watch Out For Hedgehogs In Dark Hours

Oct 22 2023

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‘At the moment, it’s still dark when some of us leave for work. It’s also started getting dark earlier’, wrote Wildlife Rescue Team Malta.

‘This means that in the morning, some hedgehogs may still be out and about when we leave for work, same for when some of us return from work.’

‘Please take a few seconds to check that there are no hedgehogs under your car or near your tyres. It only takes a few seconds, but it could spare that hedgehog.’

‘Unfortunately this month, we had a number of calls for hedgehogs that were just resting under cars unnoticed. Unfortunately in these cases, although we still do our best, it’s near impossible to save them.’

The animals rescued by Wildlife Rescue Team Malta are protected species in Malta and cannot be kept as pets.

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Manchester United Legend Sir Bobby Charlton Dies Aged 86

Oct 22 2023

Sir Bobby Charlton, the revered figure of Manchester United and English football, has passed away at 86, as announced by his family. Charlton’s legacy is monumental, marked by 249 goals in 758 appearances for Manchester United from 1956 to 1973, including a European Cup triumph in 1968 and three First Division titles. He held England’s goal-scoring record (49 goals in 106 caps) from 1970 to 2015.

In 2020, Charlton was diagnosed with dementia, prompting his withdrawal from matches at Old Trafford. His European Cup victory came a decade after surviving the 1958 Munich air disaster, which claimed the lives of eight teammates. He notably played in the World Cup final with his late brother Jack.

Manchester United hailed Charlton as “one of the greatest and most beloved players in the club’s history.” He played 758 games, scored 249 goals, and secured numerous titles during his 17-year tenure. Post-retirement, he served the club as a director for 39 years. Knighted in 1994, his contributions to football are celebrated globally.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino lauded Charlton’s enduring impact on the game, while Gary Lineker hailed him as “England’s greatest ever player.” Sir Bobby Charlton leaves an indelible mark on football, and his legacy will endure through the work of the Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation.

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Rolex Middle Sea Race Underway in Malta for 44th Edition

Oct 21 2023

The Rolex Middle Sea Race has made its return to Malta for its 44th edition, as some of the world’s most prestigious mariners attempt to clench victory in today’s unfavourable weather conditions.

More than 100 yachts representing 26 countries are part of the competition, with the race taking off from Valletta’s Grand Harbour before embarking on a 606 nautical mile voyage before returning back to Malta.

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The weather forecast promises rough weather conditions, with stints of rainfall after the starting gun as the yachts head into their first junction point – the Messina straight.

The wide variety of yachts, ranging from 9.12 meters (30 feet) to 32.55 meters (107 feet) in length, will encounter an array of wind directions and strengths, ensuring a thrilling and unpredictable race. Ultimately, the winner of the Rolex Middle Sea Race Trophy, determined under IRC Time Correction, will be the crew that can best piece together the complex puzzle.

The Rolex Middle Sea Race is renowned for its eclectic mix of vessels and crews, where even seemingly unremarkable boats can feature offshore wizards who can push their crew to unexpected achievements. The 52-footers, including Max Klink’s Caro and Chris Sheehan’s Warrior Won, are the clear favourites, each bringing a wealth of experience and accolades.

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Moviment Graffitti Protest in Solidarity of Gaza Near Parliament

Moviment Graffitti Protest in Solidarity With Gaza Near Parliament

Oct 21 2023

A protest held by Moviment Graffitti is currently under way near Malta’s Parliament, with the activists condemning the conflict in Gaza as they held a banner stating ‘Palestine: A Homeland Denied’.

In a recent Facebook post, Moviment Graffitti wrote “Palestinians in Gaza are being massacred by Israel while Europe complies. Non-stop bombardments have led to the brutal deaths of thousands of children, women and men. And Gaza is also dying of thirst, hunger and desparation after Isreal blocked the water, food and fuel supplies’.

The organisation stated that they planted themselves near Parliament in solidarity of the people in Gaza, “victims of unimaginable atrocities.”

“Gaza is a strip of land as big as Malta, conerted into a prison by Israel in 2007. Around 2.5 million Palestinians inhabit it, a lot of them immigrants banished from their lands by force in 1948, when the Israel state was created,” the post read.

Earlier today, first aid tracks began to enter Gaza through Rafah crossing, a crossing between Egypt and Gaza which was opened earlier today. Around 20 trucks carrying necessary resources include medicine, equipment and limited amounts of food have entered, with Hamas also reportedly releasing their first two hostages, a mother and a daughter.

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