19/02/2013
Other News In Brief
Beatles ‘Mentor’ Tony Sheridan Dies Aged 72
Tony Sheirdan, described as the Beatles “mentor” has died aged 72.
As the Silver Beatles the group performed as Sheirdan’s backing band while in Hamburg during the 1960s.
Described as a catalyst in the Beatles' rise to fame, they played on Sheridan's recording of My Bonnie.
According to reports in the German media, Sheridan died on Saturday 16 February following a long illness.
During his later years, Sheridan lived with his third wife, Anna Sievers, in a farm house in the north of Germany. She died of cancer in 2011.
Dead Whale Washes Up On Scottish Beach
A dead fin whale has washed up on the shore in southern Scotland.
Dumfries and Galloway Council staff are helping to deal with the incident at Wigtown Bay, near Carsluith.
The fin whale is estimated to be about 49ft (15m) in length.
In a short statement, the council said the autopsy would be carried out before work began to dispose of the carcass.
Brecon Beacon’s Night Sky Granted Special Protection
The night sky above the Brecon Beacons National Park has been granted special protection.
Only the fifth destination in the world, and Wales first, to be granted the status of an international dark sky reserve.
The park society and the national park authority began their bid in 2011.
Jim Wilson, Chair of Brecon Beacons Park Society, said it recognised the area as one of the best places in Europe "to truly see dark skies".
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Tony Sheirdan, described as the Beatles “mentor” has died aged 72.
As the Silver Beatles the group performed as Sheirdan’s backing band while in Hamburg during the 1960s.
Described as a catalyst in the Beatles' rise to fame, they played on Sheridan's recording of My Bonnie.
According to reports in the German media, Sheridan died on Saturday 16 February following a long illness.
During his later years, Sheridan lived with his third wife, Anna Sievers, in a farm house in the north of Germany. She died of cancer in 2011.
Dead Whale Washes Up On Scottish Beach
A dead fin whale has washed up on the shore in southern Scotland.
Dumfries and Galloway Council staff are helping to deal with the incident at Wigtown Bay, near Carsluith.
The fin whale is estimated to be about 49ft (15m) in length.
In a short statement, the council said the autopsy would be carried out before work began to dispose of the carcass.
Brecon Beacon’s Night Sky Granted Special Protection
The night sky above the Brecon Beacons National Park has been granted special protection.
Only the fifth destination in the world, and Wales first, to be granted the status of an international dark sky reserve.
The park society and the national park authority began their bid in 2011.
Jim Wilson, Chair of Brecon Beacons Park Society, said it recognised the area as one of the best places in Europe "to truly see dark skies".
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