The Percy Arms in Chatton, Northumberland gets new owners
The Percy Arms in Chatton has been taken over by David Sharp, who says he wants to build on the pubβs strong reputation while introducing new ideas. The Percy Arms, Chatton, Northumberland (Image: THE PERCY ARMS) The existing staff will remain in place, but customers can expect a revamped food and drink offering with a…
Trump administration moves to dissolve national climate research lab in Colorado
WASHINGTON β The Trump administration is dismantling the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado, moving to dissolve a research lab that a top White House official described as βone of the largest sources of climate alarmism in the country.β³ White House budget director Russ Vought criticized the lab in a social media post Tuesday…
Senate confirms Jared Isaacman as NASA administrator in do-over after Musk feud
WASHINGTON β The Senate on Wednesday confirmed billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to be NASA administrator on Wednesday, placing him atop the agency after a monthslong saga where President Donald Trump revoked his nomination as part of a feud with tech billionaire Elon Musk. Isaacman, who has promised to bring a business-minded approach to the space…
More A-League clubs, diverse participation and financial stability for NZ’s football future
All White Kosta Barbarouses has played for five A-League clubs including the Wellington Phoenix. Photo: PHOTOSPORT New Zealand Football plans to double its revenue and the number of New Zealand-based A-League teams by 2035 in an ambitious strategy that targets results on and off the field. Currently New Zealand Football (NZF) said there were 111…
Live: Black Caps v West Indies – third test, day one
Tom Latham and Devon Conway partnership during play on Day 1 of the 3rd cricket test match between New Zealand and West Indies at Bay Oval in Mt Maunganui. Photo: Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz The Black Caps are in complete control after a record setting day one in third and final test against the West…
Statue of Liberty toppled by strong winds in Brazil (VIDEO) β RT Entertainment
A large replica of the Statue of Liberty collapsed in southern Brazil on Monday after strong winds hit the region. Authorities and the company that owns the structure have stated that no injuries were reported. The incident occurred in the city of GuaΓba, near Porto Alegre, as severe weather swept across the state of Rio…
Russian-directed film makes Oscars shortlist β RT Entertainment
Animated film βThe Three Sistersβ by veteran Russian director Konstantin Bronzit has been shortlisted for an Academy Award, according to the Oscars website. Based on a Montenegrin legend, the animated short follows three aging, unmarried sisters living alone in separate cottages on a remote island. Their quiet routines are disrupted when a sailor rents one…
Bellway: housebuilder wins awards after employee engagement
Bellway launched its employee engagement app and desktop intranet, Pathway, in May 2024 to improve communication across the business, particularly with on-site construction staff. Within five weeks, more than 60 per cent of employees had registered for the app, a figure that has since climbed to 95 per centβwell above industry benchmarks. Paul Lawler, group…
The Old Lodge in Malton sold by Christie & Co to new owners
Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has announced the sale of The Old Lodge in Malton. The hotel was on the market for Β£2,150,000, however it has been sold at an undisclosed price. Set within 3.6 acres of private grounds, the 17th century Tudor mansion is home to 29 en-suite guest bedrooms, a bar,…