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The Harrogate Food and Drink Festival will take place on The Stray on Saturday, June 27, and Sunday, June 28, featuring a packed programme of live entertainment, culinary delights, and activities for all ages. This yearβs headline acts include The UB40 Experience and The Soul Shebang, alongside a full line-up of vocalists, bands, and community…
Pity Me Tea Barn, found alongside Pity Me Nursery, offers an appealing menu, with breakfast options like a full English, bacon sandwich and beans on toast. For lunch, there are cold sandwiches such as coronation chicken and tuna mayo, as well as prawn mayo and cheese & chutney. If you fancy something a little warmer,…
SIEM REAP β Cambodia said Friday it has drafted its first law targeting online scam centers, after vowing to shut them down by the end of April. Cambodia is a major hub for scam operations, which extort money from victims online through bogus investment schemes and feigned romances. Victims around the world are estimated to…
VIENNA β All but two of Austriaβs 96 glaciers have retreated over the last two years, monitors in the Alpine country reported Friday, saying the βdramatic developmentβ highlights the impact of climate change. The latest report from the Austrian Alpine Club shows the Alpeiner Ferner in the western Tyrol region and Stubacher Sonnblickkees in Salzburg…
KLEINFELTERSVILLE, Pa. β A few dozen birdwatchers gathered in the predawn darkness to wait for the moment when thousands of migrating snow geese stopped honking and preening to suddenly take flight from a Pennsylvania reservoir. The mesmerizing display, about an hour after sunrise, was over almost as soon as it began. The birds circled a…
Atonia Waqa scores a try for Fijian Drua against ACT Brumbies. Photo: Getty Images Fijian Drua have created history in Ba, with a tough 42-27 win over ACT Brumbies at the Four R Stadium in round five of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific competition. It was their first victory over the Brumbies in seven matches…
Wellington Phoenix celebrate a goal against Brisbane. Photo: Photosport Wellington Phoenix have moved into third place on the A-League women’s ladder with a comprehensive 3-0 home win over Brisbane Roar. The result completed a great day for football in the capital, following the Phoenix men’s 2-0 over Perth Glory in the earlier match. The Wellington…
Tanielu Tele’a of the Highlanders scores a try against Crusaders. Photo: Photosport The Crusaders have overcome three yellow cards and a plucky Highlanders side 29-18 to win their southern Super Rugby Pacific derby in Christchurch. The defending champions avenged their season-opening 25-23 loss to their southern rivals last month, a big boost, after entering the…
The Melanoma-Me Foundation, based in Chester-le-Street, was awarded the grant through Tescoβs Stronger Starts scheme. The programme distributes funding to charities and community organisations that support children and young people, with awards of Β£500, Β£1,000, or Β£1,500. Kerry Rafferty, chief executive at Melanoma-Me Foundation, said: “Weβre incredibly grateful to Tesco for their generosity in helping…
Wilton Developments has secured a freehold agreement with National Highways for a 29,500 sq ft office and depot at Dynamo Park on Cheltenham Road in Stockton. The new facility will house 270 full-time staff and is expected to be operational by the end of the year. It will serve as a combined office and depot,…
