UK Rescue Cat Born With Two Noses

Oct 22 2023

A cat named Nanny McPhee in the U.K. gained attention for what was initially thought to be an unusually large nose.

However, it was later discovered that the cat actually has two noses, making her a unique feline.

Nanny McPhee, described as a gentle and affectionate four-year-old, was brought to the Cats Protection Warrington Adoption Centre due to her previous owners’ health and financial challenges. Despite her rare congenital abnormality, it does not pose any problems for her.

According to senior field veterinary officer Fiona Brockbank, this double-nose condition is a first for their team. While such congenital malformations are not uncommon in cats, Nanny McPhee’s case is particularly rare.

The cat was named after a fictional character known for a famously deformed nose.

Manager Lindsay Kerr expressed affection for Nanny McPhee, highlighting her gentle nature and love for attention. They hope her newfound fame will lead to her finding a loving forever home where she can be the centre of a caring family.

As of the latest update, Nanny McPhee is listed as “reserved” on the adoption centre’s website, indicating that she may soon join her new owners.

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PL Would Acquire 51.5% Of Vote If Election Were Held

Oct 22 2023

A new survey conducted by statistician and political analyst Vincent Marmara and published by It-Torċa, suggests that, were a general election be called tomorrow, the Labour Party would win with a difference of 8.4%.

This translates to approximately 20,478 vote difference, with the Labour Party winning a 51.5% majority over the Nationalist Party’s 43.1%.

The Labour Party experienced a slight drop from the 2022 General election at around -3.6% whereas the Nationalist Party gained a raise of 1.4%. Meanwhile, other parties gained 2.1% in support from last year’s general election.

68.8% of people who voted for the Labour Party in 2022 would still vote for the party if an election were held tomorrow. For the PN, this number is 77.1%. Meanwhile, 19.0% of 2022 PL voters would not vote, whereas 14.8% of PN 2022 voters would not vote.

When it comes to individual leaders, 41.3% think that Robert Abela is the best leader to lead the country, with 23.1% thinking it’s Bernard Grech. 13.6% voted for ‘others’ and 12.2% voted ‘none’.

78.3% of 2022 PL voters think Robert Abela is the best leader to lead the country, with 66.5% of PN 2022 voters saying Bernard Grech.

What do you make of this survey?

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Appeal For Drivers To Watch Out For Hedgehogs In Dark Hours

Oct 22 2023

CONTENT WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGERY

‘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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