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Chester Zoo will tomorrow unveil its new snow leopard habitat in an historic first for the tourist attraction. Never before has the zoo cared for the highly-threatened species in its 93-year history.
It's just over a year since plans for the new 'state-of-the-art' Himalayan habitat were rubber-stamped. The immersive habitat which is now home to male leopard Yashin and female Nubra - has been designed to authentically recreate the rocky terrain of the Himalayan mountains using more than 600 tonnes of scree and rocks.
It has two large outdoor areas featuring rocky outcrops, shallow cave retreats, ledges and steep rugged cliffs.
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Having overhangs under which the snow leopards can mark their scent is key to recreating the wild experience. In their native home, upper surfaces are often covered with snow and using the underside of a ledge helps to preserve the scent message for much longer.
Air-cooled caves will take visitors nose-to-nose with the snow leopards while providing shelter and a cool place for the big cats when the weather is warm outside. The cooler temperatures in these caves are designed to replicate the climate of their high, mountainous habitat.
The new habitat also aims to educate visitors on how they can help to reduce their personal impact on climate change and help the species to thrive once again. Yashin and Nubra arrived from zoos in Europe after being carefully matched up as part of an important conservation breeding programme.
Conservationists say the pair have "hit it off" straight away and there are hopes they will go on to have cubs in the future. Mike Jordan, Director of Animals and Plants at
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After 22 memorable years on our screens, Saturday Night Takeaway is officially set to bow out with a two hour star-studded extravaganza this weekend, as they bring to a close their epic staple of Saturday night telly for one last time. Ahead of the final show, hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly teased what lies ahead as they gave their fans an exclusive behind the scenes glimpse of the show preparations on Friday’s edition of This Morning (12 April.) While sitting down to chat to presenters Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary, the Geordie Duo fondly looked back at their time on the show over the past two decades and discussed some of their most memorable moments with a bittersweet sense of nostalgia.
A semi-detached house has come up for sale in Greater Manchester at a much cheaper price than similar properties in the area. The three-bed home in Denton, Tameside is on the market for £50,000 - making it one of the most affordable homes you can currently buy in the region.
The Labour Party has pledged to follow the route of Greater Manchester and end the 'postcode lottery' of bus services by speeding up the franchising process.
Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and EventsThe official launch of Hulu on Disney+ was celebrated at a star-studded party at Mother Wolf in Hollywood on April 5.Hosted by Disney’s Dana Walden and Alan Bergman, with a special appearance by Bob Iger, the evening included a blue arrivals carpet and an exclusive cocktail reception.“Today, I think, consumers want not only quality but they want volume and they want convenience. And this is now all three in one place,” Iger told Variety about adding Hulu to Disney+. “It’s great to have this array of great content very conveniently located instead of having to close one app and go to the other app.
After stepping back from their life as senior members of the Royal Family back in January 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been adjusting to a whole new existence in Montecito, California - involving, it seems, quite a few A-listers. Since moving there four years ago, the pair have been supported by celebrity friends including Ellen DeGeneres, Oprah Winfrey and Serena Williams and Tyler Perry as they continue to make the transition from royal life to life in LA.
Gogglebox has become a staple to our TV screens since launching back in 2013, with the Channel 4 show proving to be an instant hit with viewers.There's been an incredible 23 seasons of the hit show so far, with many families becoming household names thanks to Gogglebox. We've seen the likes of Scarlett Moffatt find fame after appearing on Googlebox, and duos such as Pete and Sophie Sandiford win the hearts of the nation with their hilarious one-liners and collection of novelty mugs. Families such as the Malones, the Siddquis and the Plummers have now appeared on the Channel 4 show for several years, cementing themselves as fan favourites.
Five years after his wife Tanya tragically died from cancer at the age of 53, Vinnie Jones has opened up about finding love again.The pair were together for 27 years and they shared two children, Kaley, 37, and Aaron, 33, with the Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels star explaining that no matter how much time passes, “the grief is always going to be in there”. In a new interview with the Mirror, former footballer Vinnie has opened up about finding love following Tanya’s passing, with the actor striking up a romance with personal assistant Emma Ford.
There’s nothing quite like recharging your batteries with an escape to the countryside and waking up to breathtaking views of rolling green fields. With warmer and brighter months ahead, many of us will be planning rural getaways in the coming weeks, and, while camping is a popular way to reconnect with nature it’s not for everyone - especially for those who like their home comforts.
It’s fair to say Meghan McCain won’t be seeing the upcoming musical comedy “Ghost of John McCain.”The 39-year-old outspoken daughter of the late Arizona senator took to X Tuesday to express her disgust about the off-Broadway musical, which is set to come to the Soho Playhouse over Labor Day weekend. The production will run through Nov. 5 – which is Election Day.“This is trash – nothing more than a gross cash grab by mediocre desperate people,” Meghan quote tweeted a Deadline article about the production.
The iconic 90s sitcom Sister Sister has marked its 30th anniversary, with the stars reflecting fondly back on their time on the show. Fans will remember the US series, which launched in 1994, starring identical twin sisters Tia Landry and Tamera Campbell who were separated at birth, only to be reunited as teenagers. The sisters are twins in real life with the surname, Mowry but Tamera has since married and now goes by the surname of Mowry-Housley.
Greater Manchester has woken up to a sunny Saturday morning as we enter the Easter weekend.
With Easter around the corner, many of us will be thinking about where to hide the eggs in the garden for the little ones to find and what to cook for a big family meal. And it's no different for the Royal Family who have a bundle of traditions and plans when it comes to celebrating the Christian holiday.
The beloved home of the late Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, Clarence House is one of the smaller regal residences and something of a hidden gem. Nestled in the heart of London on The Mall, it is an oasis of calm amid the busy streets of Westminster, with secluded gardens in the shadow of neighbouring St James’s Palace.The house, built in 1825-27, was designed by architect John Nash for Prince William Henry, the Duke of Clarence – later King William IV.
Bolton has been named Greater Manchester’s town of culture for 2024. The award will bring £50,000 to support a year-long programme of new events.
breached her medical records.The famed UK hospital has launched an investigation after at least one member of staff allegedly tried to access health information belonging to the Princess of Wales during her hospital stay.“This is a major security breach and incredibly damaging for the hospital, given its unblemished reputation for treating members of the Royal Family,” an insider told the Mirror.As these allegations are put under a microscope, we take a closer look inside the luxury private hospital from which the Princess of Wales was discharged in January.The mom of three would have been under the watchful eye of dedicated doctors and nurses in her own private room during her stint at the Clinic, which offers a personalized food menu, internet access, and the ability to accommodate patients’ requests.
Gemma Collins has opened up about the true cost of her luxury holidays, admitting that her trips “end up costing a fortune”.The former The Only Way Is Essex star revealed that £100,000 is enough to cover your costs if visiting the Greek island of Mykonos. The TV personality Gemma, who often gives fans a glimpse inside her incredible trips on Instagram, also revealed that she only likes flying from Heathrow Terminal 5 because she finds it “super relaxing” and “a bit bouji”. During an interview with The Sunday Times, the TV icon didn’t hold back when it came to discussing how much she spends on her holidays.
Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV,” premiering Sunday and Monday on Investigation Discovery.“Quiet on Set” rips the facade off writer-producer Schneider, now 58, and his enormously profitable but toxic juvenile show-business factory that churned out iconic hits such as “The Amanda Show,” “Zoey 101,” “Drake & Josh,” “Sam and Cat,” and “iCarly” — starring young actors like Jamie Lynn Spears, Jennette McCurdy, Miranda Cosgrove and Victoria Justice.The series reveals a nightmarish world in which at least three convicted sex offenders — production assistant Jason Handy, animator Ezel Channel and dialogue coach/actor Brian Peck — were on staff with full access to children. (All were convicted after they had been hired for the shows.) One female writer recalls on screen being told to lean over a desk and pretend she was being sodomized, among many egregious examples of the toxic workplace overseen by Schneider.
Kaya Scodelario has made a welcome return to TV screens in new Netflix series The Gentlemen.The actress stars as Suzie Glass in Guy Ritchie's new series - a spin-off of the 2019 film of the same name. Kaya, 32, stars alongside the likes of Theo James, Vinnie Jones and Daniel Ings in The Gentlemen, which was released on Netflix on 7 March.The series has proven to be a hit with viewers so far and has received many five-star reviews online. It comes over 15 years since Kaya shot to fame in E4 series Skins, in which she portrayed Effy Stonem.
Ever wondered what it would be like to own a holiday home, and to experience the relaxed, luxurious lifestyle for yourself?