Littlehaven beach South Shields ‘wins’ Brown Flag again
The not-so-coveted title is given to beaches rated “poor” by the Environment Agency due to high levels of bacteria, including e-coli, which may come from sewage, animal waste, and surface water runoff. Sampling takes place between May 15 and September 30 each year. The other North East beach to receive a Brown Flag for 2026…
Meta raises specter of shutting down service to New Mexico in legal clash over child safety
SANTA FE, N.M. â Meta is raising the prospect of shutting down its social media services in New Mexico in response to a push by state prosecutors for fundamental changes to the company’s platforms, including Instagram, to protect the mental health and safety of children. The possibility emerged amid legal gamesmanship in the runup to…
Football: FIFA president says ‘of cours’ Iran will be at World Cup
President of FIFA Gianni Infantino. Photo: Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire / Photosport FIFA president Gianni Infantino insists Iran will be participating in the World Cup, to be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico in June. There has been uncertainty over Iran’s participation in the tournament because of the war with the US and Israel….
NZ Warriors fan favourite Chanel Harris-Tavita latest to test NRL free agency
Chanel Harris-Tavita has become a favourite among Warriors fans. Photo: Marty Melville / PHOTOSPORT Another week, another player free agency question for NZ Warriors coach Andrew Webster. One of the many sideshows provided by the NRL is the seemingly non-stop procession of off-contract players trying to secure their futures with rival clubs, while also supposedly…
Ian Frostwick of Business Central in Darlington retires
Ian Frostwick, operational support executive at Darlington Workspace, was celebrated on April 29 as he retired, having started at Business Central when it opened in 2015. Darlington Workspace includes two business centres, Business Central and Innovation Central, both operated by the North East BIC on behalf of Darlington Borough Council. Ian Frostwick front and centre…
Tennants Auctioneers, Leyburn, to sell 16th century chalice
The silver-gilt chalice, believed to be of Irish origin and dating from the 16th century, is among a standout selection of historic and decorative pieces expected to attract collectorsâ attention in the sale at Tennants Auctioneers, based in Leyburn, North Yorkshire. With an estimated value of ÂŁ3,000 to ÂŁ5,000, it leads a sale packed with…
UK’s terror threat level raised to severe as attack highly likely
The threat level indicates the likelihood of a terrorist attack in the UK is highly likely What are the threat levels? There are 5 levels of threat: low – an attack is highly unlikely moderate – an attack is possible but not likely substantial – an attack is likely severe – an attack is highly…
Echo Comment on the aftermath of the attacks in Golders Green
The attacks on the two âvisibly Jewishâ people in Golders Green are inexcusable â the situation in Gaza should have no bearing on the fate of two innocent civilians in London. The dangers that Jewish people are facing, from firebombed ambulances to the deaths at the Manchester synagogue, are down to racism. They should be…
