Country pub in North Yorkshire village with views and food
The Owl at Hawnby, set in the small North York Moors village of Hawnby, around seven miles from Helmsley, has become a popular stop for walkers, day-trippers and those seeking a quieter countryside escape. The Owl at Hawnby Located above a valley with sweeping views across Hawnby Hill, the country inn combines traditional features with…
One evacuated passenger tests positive for hantavirus and another develops symptoms on flight home
TENERIFE – Passengers evacuated from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship began flying home aboard military and government planes Sunday after the vessel anchored in the Canary Islands, with one American testing positive and a French traveler developing symptoms for the pathogen aboard their separate aircraft. One the 17 American passengers evacuated from the MV Hondius tested…
After brave comeback, Black Fern Awhina Tangen-Wainohu forced to retire with neck injury
Awhina Tangen-Wainohu of New Zealand in action during the 2021 World Cup. Photo: PHOTOSPORT Black Ferns prop Awhina Tangen-Wainohu has announced her retirement from international rugby due to a career-ending neck injury. Tangen-Wainohu played 10 tests for New Zealand, and was a member of the 2021 World Cup winning squad. Named in the Black Ferns…
Kanaloa Consortium considers bypassing Moana Pasifika owners to deal directly with NZR
Moana Pasifika halfback Augustine Pulu told the reporters in North Harbour last week that if no deal can be made, livelihoods will be be lost. Photo: Paul Taylor/ActionPress Kanaloa Consortium, who are bidding to buy Moana Pasifika’s licence in the Super Rugby Pacific competition, are hoping their case can be given its fair hearing, as…
UK family-run high street retailer collapses owing millions
New documents reveal that “there will be insufficient funds available” for unsecured creditors owed £3.4 million by the firm which operated stores across Scotland and England. Eleven Pagazzi lighting and home interior stores were closed when the family-owned company that operated for 45 years slumped into administration. It led to 70 job losses while some…
High Street chain could enter administration in weeks
Retail group TG Jones, formerly WH Smiths high street shops, faces financial difficulties and could collapse by July 31, if lenders do not approve a major restructuring proposal. Modella Capital, which owns the high street chain, has put forward a turnaround plan that includes injecting £35 million of funds into the business and potentially closing…
Catherine West calls for leadership contest for Keir Starmer
MP Catherine West has said that if a cabinet minister does not put themselves forward to challenge Sir Keir as party leader by Monday, she will attempt to trigger a leadership contest herself. It comes after the Prime Minister is facing mounting calls to quit following the party’s dismal showing in the local elections. Catherine…
Darlington’s longest serving councillor Heather Scott
Heather Scott, was first elected in May 1976 and has since held several roles representing the region on the national and global stage. The Conservative member for Park West ward has seen it all. “It’s incredible to think it’s been 50 years, but I can still remember when I was first elected all those years…
