Widespread praise as Peppa Pig introduces show’s first ever same-sex couple

Sep 8 2022

Children’s television programme Peppa Pig has received a fair amount of praise after introducing its first-ever same-sex couple.

Running since 2004, Peppa Pig has become a cultural phenomenon for its appeal towards children & families. The series follows protagonist Peppa and a host of beloved cast & crew and now, viewers have been throwing praise at the show for the introduction of a same-sex couple.

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The couple was introduced when character Penny Polar Bear was talking about her family & drew a sketch of two female polar bears before being shown on screen later in the episode. “I’m Penny Polar Bear. I live with my mummy and my other mummy”, the characters says. “One mummy is a doctor and one mummy cooks spaghetti. I love spaghetti.”

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Maltese Waterpolo legend “Ix-Xellugi” bids emotional farewell as he retires from National Team

Sep 8 2022

After 16 years of representing Malta with the National waterpolo team, local legend Matthew Zammit, also known as ‘Ix-Xellugi’, has retired stating that “it is time to move on.”

Zammit took to Facebook to share that he has hung up his cap and swimsuit before going on to thank his team mates, coaches, technical staff, ASA and coach Karl Izzo for believing in him every single time.

Zammit wrote that he is very happy with their championship achievement, expressing appreciation in the fact that the capabilities of Malta’s ‘very good’ waterpolo team are just the beginning. “I believe in each and every player in this team and yes we have talent, I hope waterpolo gets the recognition it deserves Until then, MZ 6,” he wrote.

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Apple launches new iPhone 14, AirPods & Apple Watch

Sep 8 2022

Apple has unveiled their new line of products and lovers of the brand are having mixed reactions. For starters, the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus have maintained the same shape, with a larger 6.7-inch display joining the popular 6.1 inch classic model with a dual-camera system, Emergency satellite SOS service, improved battery life, Crash detection and more.

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In addition to a new 12 megapixel camera, with a new front TrueDepth camera, Ultra Wide features and photonic engine, Apple also presented the Apple Watch Ultra and AirPods Pro as part of their new generation of products. The AirPods include active noise cancellation, transparency mode, touch controls for media playback, longer battery life and a brand new charging case. Meanwhile the Apple Watch Ultra boasts a 49mm titanium case and the biggest and brightest display an Apple watch has ever had before.

If you plan on ordering one ore more of the Apple products, pre-orders start on September 9th, with iPhone 14 availability starting on September 16th and iPhone14 Plus starting October 7th.

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72 year old woman seriously injured after being hit by car

Sep 7 2022

Police were informed today at around 1230hrs that a traffic accident occurred in Triq il-Kbira, Mellieħa.

Preliminary investigations showed that a 72 year old woman suffered grievous injuries after she was hit by a Toyota Vitz driven by a 74 year old man. Both people are residents of Mellieħa.

A medical team assisted the victim and transported her to Mater Dei Hospital. She was later certified as having suffered grievous injuries.

Police investigations are ongoing.

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