Freedom The Turtle Released Back Into The Sea

Sep 13 2023

Wildlife Rescue Team Malta held another turtle releasing, this time for a young loggerhead named Freedom.

Freedom was released after 14 months of rehabilitation after having been hit by a boat on her plastron. Named by her rescuer, professor Adriana Vella, Freedom’s healing of her plastron took a number of months to heal due to the severity of her injuries.

The rescue team urged all boat owners to drive carefully, given that 2022/2023 was a record year for turtles injured by boat hits.

‘Our volunteers have wildlife handling permits and training as well as equipment in order to rescue these creatures. If you spot any of the wild animals that we rescue injured or in danger, please call the Wildlife Rescue Team on 99999505.’

The animals are a protected species and it is illegal to keep them as pets.

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Sex Education Season 4 Final Trailer Released

Sep 12 2023

It’s finally here – the official trailer for the final season of Sex Education.

The series finale has been ramping up hype as it sets the stage for the tear-jerking and emotional roller-coaster of a finale.

As the characters we’ve grown to love over the past seasons, including Otis, Maeve and Eric, continue to explore their young adult lives, the story promises to tie off all the remaining plot points before the curtain call.

‘Get your tissues ready, let’s finish together’, the official description of the series states. And ignoring the euphemistic aspect of the description, we’re sure this finale will have all the fans of the series bawling their eyes out.

Will you be watching?

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20 Year Old Admits To Burning 2 Motorcycles In Nadur

Sep 12 2023

Intensive investigations have resulted in the arrest of a 20 year old resident of Nadur, Gozo, in relation to the arson of two motorcycles.

The case happened on September 2nd when at around 1730hrs, police, along with the Civil Protection Department, were asked to assist in Triq Piju Cellini, Nadur.

Two motorcycles were found parked outside a residence whilst on fire. After the flames were extinguished, police investigations began as an inquiry was opened.

Earlier today, the youth was taken to the Gozitan court under arrest in front of Magistrate Dr Brigitte Sultana. He was accused of having voluntarily burned two motors, whilst also causing damage to a private residence.

The youth admitted to the charges brought against him and was handed a year jail time suspended for three years.

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Around 62,000 People Died From Heat During Summer 2022

Sep 12 2023

Europe endured its hottest summer on record in 2022, resulting in nearly 62,000 heat-related deaths, as revealed by a study published in Nature Medicine.

The research emphasized that heat, often overlooked, is a significant but undercounted threat. Italy saw the highest toll with around 18,000 deaths, followed by Spain with just over 11,000 and Germany with about 8,000.

Shockingly, the mortality rate due to heat was 63% higher in women compared to men. Age also played a crucial role, with a significant increase in fatalities for those aged 65 and above.

The study also showed that, for Malta, 166 women per million died from heat-related causes, whereas 160 men died of similar reasons.

Previously, Eurostat attempted to estimate the heat wave’s impact through excess deaths, but this study marked the first attempt to specifically analyze heat-related fatalities. The research covered 35 European countries and over 543 million people, using this data to create epidemiological models for calculating heat-related deaths.

The 2003 heat wave, resulting in over 70,000 excess deaths, served as a wake-up call, exposing Europe’s lack of preparedness. Despite current prevention plans, they seem inadequate in the face of increasingly frequent and intense heat waves.

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