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BBC News
09-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Abandoned kittens dumped in Penwortham bin thriving after rescue
Four newborn kittens that were found after being dumped in a shopping bag in a bin have "gone from strength to strength" after being rescued by the three females and one male were discovered on 17 April after a member of the public heard noises coming from a litter bin next to a wooded area on Hill Road South, in Penwortham, kittens, who were only a few days old, had been wrapped in a blanket and still had their umbilical cords Buttercup, Daisy, Foxy and Bud, they were placed in incubators and fed every few hours after being cared for by Anne Mitchell, who said she had "bottle fed hundreds of kittens" over the past 40 years. Ms Mitchell, animal care manager at the charity's Southport, Ormskirk and District Branch, said: "It's never easy with newborn kittens as they need to be constantly monitored. "The first eight weeks can be tricky, especially when the time comes to wean them as the mother cat usually instinctively knows when to do this."She said two incubators, one of which was fundraised by supporters, had made "a huge difference"."It means we can provide a constant, warm temperature which is absolutely critical for newborn kittens as they can't regulate their own body temperature effectively for the first few weeks of life," she they were found, the kittens weighed 120g (4.23 ounces) each, but now weigh more than 1kg (2.2lbs).Once they were old enough, they were placed in a foster home to help them become more socialised and familiar with a home environment, where they went "from strength to strength".Bud and Foxy are "enjoying life" with a new family after they were rehomed last week, but their siblings Buttercup and Daisy are still waiting at the branch's animal centre to find new homes, the RSPCA said. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
BBC News
03-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Penwortham Rotary Club's new monument liked to a gravestone
A town's Rotary Club has had a new monument celebrating its history likened to a gravestone. The stone object was installed on on Liverpool Road in Penwortham, Preston, by the Preston South Rotary Club on Monday. But it quickly prompted a flurry of comments on Facebook, with one woman saying her young daughter had said: "Oh no, look mummy. Someone died."The Rotary Club said it was planning to change the design of the stone but did not indicate if the move was in response to the reception it had had. The stone has received some positive reviews."I think it looks great. A huge thank you to the rotary for again serving our community and volunteering their time to not only contribute but make it look nicer."Maybe some of the critics should try grabbing a trowel and doing something different," one Facebook user said. The Rotary Club said it was changing the stone to a circular design with the hope the stone will attract new Preston South club was set up in 1967 to help local charities, groups and individuals. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Vishal shows mental strength en route mixed relay gold in Asian Athletics
T K Vishal CHENNAI: India's T K Vishal suffered a heartbreak after he fell agonisingly short (0.02 seconds) of winning bronze in the men's 400m individual event at the Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi. He did not have much time to think about the race as he had to prepare himself for the mixed 400m relay, which was scheduled two hours later. The 21-year-old Tamil Nadu boy quickly recovered from the disappointment, getting back on the track and running the third leg to give a sizeable lead to Subha Venkatesan, who anchored the team to gold. What makes Vishal's performance impressive is that he shifted to 400m just a year ago from sprint. It was Vishal's former coach, Seenivasan Ramaiah, who urged him to make the switch – and the results are starting to show. After the 400m individual race, Vishal hugged Seenivasan in disbelief. He had recorded a personal-best time of 45.57 seconds, but it was not enough to win a medal. Prior to the Asian Championships, Vishal had a PB of 46.12s and he trimmed 0.55s to set the new mark. 'I had identified him before the Covid-19 pandemic but only started training him last year. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Penwortham: New Laptops Selling Out Fast (Take A Look) BudgetSmart | Search Ads Undo He comes from a humble background, and his family was in a dilemma whether to send him to work or support him to become a professional athlete. His parents placed their trust in me, which gave me confidence. I told Vishal that he would not be able to perform well in 100m and 200m, and I advised him to shift to 400m,' Seenivasan, who is a high performance coach for sprinters in NCOE Trivandrum, told TOI from South Korea. 'He struggled for a month and told me not to force as he could not adapt quickly. But I was confident and knew that somehow I will be able to shape him into a good quarter-miler. I knew it will be tough physically and mentally, but we had to be patient with the process.' At the TN State Championships in June last year, the coach was confident that his student will win gold, but Vishal was not sure. The result shocked many as Vishal, within a month of shifting to 400m, went on to bag the top spot. He later clinched several medals and joined the national camp under Jamaican coach Jason Dawson in December. Vishal will next take part in the men's 400m relay on Thursday, and he will once again be an important cog in the team. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
