How should we spend our Pride in Place money in North Durham?
This is a major victory for our area which was left behind by 14 years of Tory austerity. It means that over the next ten years, £2m will be invested every single year to support our neighbourhood. That money will be dedicated to improving local facilities, backing community groups, creating jobs, and making our streets…
Opening date set for Ripon Tesco in former Booths shop
The manager of the new store has also been named as Richard Butcher, who until recently has been working for Tesco in York. Until taking up his new role in August, he was convenience store manager for Tesco in Low Ousegate, York. Prior to that, Richard was a lead manager at Tesco Clifton Moor. He…
Hollywood legend Robert Redford dies aged 89 — RT Entertainment
Hollywood icon Robert Redford, a celebrated actor, director, and pioneer of the independent film movement, has died aged 89. In a statement on Tuesday, Redford’s publicist Cindi Berger said the screen legend had passed away at his home at Sundance in the mountains of Utah. “He will be missed greatly. The family requests privacy,” said…
Jimmy Kimmel suspended over ‘offensive’ Charlie Kirk comments — RT Entertainment
US comedian Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show has been pulled off the air indefinitely over comments he made about the assassination of conservative organizer and podcaster Charlie Kirk. Nexstar Media Group said on Wednesday that its stations affiliated with ABC will “preempt Jimmy Kimmel Live! for the foreseeable future beginning with tonight’s show.” “Mr. Kimmel’s comments…
Black Ferns bowing out not an upset, just upsetting
Black Ferns dejected at full time of their World Cup semifinal loss to Canada. Photo: www.photosport.nz Analysis: Don’t dream, it’s over. If you didn’t know which of the teams playing in Saturday’s World Cup semi-final was professional and had to guess, you likely would have been very, very wrong. The performance by Canada in their…
Ranfurly Shield rugby live updates: Canterbury v Otago
Tom Christie scores a try for Canterbury against Otago. Photo: Photosport An unprecedented fifth Ranfurly Shield challenge weekend in a row finds all eyes back on Apollo Projects Stadium, as Canterbury defend against southern rivals Otago. Kickoff is at 4.35pm.
Will electric tractors gain traction? At a pilot event for farmers, researchers see possibilities
EAST LANSING, Mich. – In the soft dirt of an indoor horseback riding ring last month, a group of farmers got ready to test drive a new piece of equipment: an electric tractor. As they took turns climbing in — some surprised by its quick acceleration — they gave real-time feedback to the Michigan State…
Trump signs proclamation adding $100K annual fee for H-1B visa applications
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump on Friday signed a proclamation that will require a $100,000 annual visa fee for highly-skilled foreign workers and rolled out a $1 million “gold card” visa as a pathway to U.S. citizenship for wealthy individuals, moves that face near-certain legal challenges amid widespread criticism he is sidestepping Congress. If the…
Golden Fish Inn, Consett, announces expansion and refurb
Golden Fish Inn, in Delves Lane, Consett, shared the news on social media, promising more space and faster service. Building work is set to start on the in the next 12 weeks. A spokesperson for Golden Fish Inn said: “We’ve had limited space for the last 20 years. More equipment will make it easier for…
Darlington’s first cat café The Cat’s Den opening today
The Cat’s Den, on High Northgate, in the former Only Scrans building, will welcome customers from 11am on Friday (September 19). The Cat’s Den Coffee House opens in Darlington pictured owners Brett and Liz Handley(Image: SARAH CALDECOTT) Visitors will be able to enjoy drinks and snacks while spending time with seven resident cats. Entry costs…
