New research by Monash University scientists from the School of Biological Sciences published today in Ecological Solutions and Evidence shows that the richness and abundance of birds is much reduced in areas with dense Pittosporum canopies.
Six60 to play Eden Park.
He may have played to millions in a historic gig at Eden Park, but Friday night will be memorable for Six60 keyboardist Marlon Gerbes for another reason: He got engaged. Gerbes proposed to his girlfriend, yoga instructor Monica Cronin, following the concert, which saw Six60 play alongside other acts including Dave Dobbyn, Troy Kingi, and Draz Project in a seven-hour extravaganza.
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Monica Cronin s photo appeared to have been taken immediately following the proposal. “Forever with my love,” Cronin captioned a black-and-white photo posted on Instagram that appeared to be taken immediately after the proposal. Cronin, holding a glass of champagne, is pictured wiping a tear from her eyes, while Gerbes embraces her.
Two jailed for running drug line in Thurrock
A PAIR of drug dealers were caught with heroin and crack cocaine worth more than £11,700 have been sentenced.
Ben O’Leary and Jamie Drysdale were identified as running the Billy Boy drug line, which was selling drugs in the Thurrock area.
Officers stopped Drysdale while he was driving along Stifford Hill, South Ockendon, on 6 February and noticed he was trying to hide something in his underwear.
During a strip search in custody, officers found a bag of 66 wraps of drugs in his pants, and a single wrap in his sock. They were tested and found to contain heroin and crack cocaine with an estimated street value of £660.
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FOUR men have been charged as part of our investigations into drugs supply in Southend and Thurrock.
Christopher Brembah, 34, of Barnabas Road, London, has been charged with being concerned in the supply of heroin.
It comes after our officers, alongside those from the Metropolitan Police, executed warrants at addresses in Hackney and Cricklewood on Tuesday 9 February as part of an investigation into drugs supply between London and Southend.
He will appear at Basildon Crown Court on 10 March for a plea and trial preparation hearing.
A second man, Marcel Zawolski, has also been charged with being concerned in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine, possession with intent to supply heroin and acquisition or use of criminal property.