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Census Night: Falklands households are required to complete the census today, 18 October. Camp residents whose paper forms are delayed can fill them in when they arrive; the online census opens at 1pm.

Falklands Census: Every household must complete the census on Sunday, 18 October. Online returns open at 1pm; residents awaiting delayed Camp paper forms can submit them once they arrive. The population count will help inform planning for services across the Islands.

Falklands Census: Every household is legally required to complete the census on Sunday, 18 October, except serving armed forces members and their families. Residents who have not received a paper form or online access code should contact the government.

Community Census: Every Falklands household must complete the census on Sunday, 18 October. Online access opens at 1pm; paper forms may be delayed in Camp if flights have not recently reached your area. Complete either the paper or online form, not both, and contact the census team if your form or access code has not arrived.

Southern Ocean Wildlife: British Antarctic Survey researchers report that Zavodovski Island’s chinstrap penguin nests fell 63% from 2011 to 2025, with warming waters shifting krill—the birds’ main food—out of reach. The South Sandwich Islands host about 30% of the world’s chinstrap penguins, raising concern for the species’ future.

Southern Ocean Wildlife: British Antarctic Survey researchers report that chinstrap penguin nests on Zavodovski Island in the South Sandwich Islands fell 63% from 2011 to 2025, a loss of more than half a million birds. Warming waters are shifting krill, their main food source, raising concern for penguin populations across the region.

Wildlife Health: British Antarctic Survey researchers report that chinstrap penguin nests on Zavodovski Island in the South Sandwich Islands fell by 63% from 2011 to 2025. They link the decline to warming waters shifting krill, the penguins’ main food source, beyond their reach. The island is home to about 30% of the world’s chinstrap penguins.

Remote Primary Care: Tasmania’s west-coast town of Strahan has a permanent GP for the first time in nearly a decade. Residents say regular doctor access means less need to repeat their medical histories and may help people with complex needs get more consistent care.

Southern Ocean Health: British Antarctic Survey researchers report that Zavodovski Island’s chinstrap penguin nests fell 63% between 2011 and 2025, with more than half a million birds lost. They link the decline to warming waters shifting krill, the penguins’ main food source, and warn that wider losses could put the species at risk.

Antarctic Wildlife: British Antarctic Survey researchers found that Zavodovski Island has lost more than half a million chinstrap penguins since 2011. They link the decline to warming waters shifting krill, the birds’ main food source, and warn the trend could threaten the species’ future.

Antarctic Wildlife: British Antarctic Survey researchers report that Zavodovski Island in the South Sandwich Islands has lost more than half a million chinstrap penguins since 2011. Nest numbers fell 63% by 2025, with warming waters shifting the birds’ krill food supply and raising concern for the species’ future.

Wildlife and Environment: British Antarctic Survey researchers report that Zavodovski Island in the South Sandwich Islands has lost more than 500,000 chinstrap penguins since 2011, with occupied nests down 63% by 2025. They link the decline to climate-driven shifts in krill, the penguins’ main food source, and warn the losses could put the species at greater risk.

South Atlantic Wildlife: Researchers found occupied chinstrap penguin nests on Zavodovski Island in the South Sandwich Islands fell 63% between 2011 and 2025. Warming seas are shifting krill, the birds’ main food, farther south and could put the species at greater risk.

Southern Ocean Wildlife: A British Antarctic Survey study found occupied chinstrap penguin nests on Zavodovski Island in the South Sandwich Islands fell 63% between 2011 and 2025. Researchers link the decline to warming waters shifting krill, the penguins’ main food source, farther south.

Meningitis: A 21-year-old Birmingham police officer died three days after being taken to hospital. The report does not indicate a wider outbreak or any connection to the Falkland Islands.

South Atlantic Environment: A British Antarctic Survey study found occupied chinstrap penguin nests on Zavodovski Island fell 63% from 2011 to 2025. Researchers link the decline to warming waters shifting krill, the birds’ main food source, farther south. Health and Development: At the UN, Vietnam called for stronger support for healthcare, education and sustainable development across the 17 Non-Self-Governing Territories.

Meningitis: A 21-year-old Birmingham police officer died three days after falling ill. The report does not say whether there is any wider public-health risk. South Atlantic environment: Researchers say chinstrap penguin nests on Zavodovski Island fell 63% from 2011 to 2025, linking the decline to warming waters and krill moving beyond the birds’ reach. Territory health: Vietnam urged the UN to support healthcare, education and disaster preparedness across non-self-governing territories, alongside their right to self-determination.

King Edward Memorial Hospital: A review found progress on data security following breaches in 2019 and 2022, but made further recommendations. The hospital will develop an action plan with the Justice4Patients campaign group, which welcomed the findings.

Hospital Data Security: A review found progress at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital following data breaches in 2019 and 2022, but recommended further improvements. The hospital will develop an action plan with the Justice4Patients campaign group.

Hospital Data Security: King Edward Memorial Hospital will work with the Justice4Patients campaign group on an action plan following a review of data security. The report noted progress since breaches in 2019 and 2022, while recommending further improvements. Veterans’ Mental Health: A former Royal Marine who served in the Falklands says PTSD remains a major part of his life, describing the lasting impact of war and the injuries he witnessed.

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