• Leeds trains: Services disrupted between Leeds and Wakefield Westgate as warning issued over cancellations

    Commuters have been warned that trains could be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised. National Rail has confirmed that the disruption is expected to last until 3pm, as advice is issued on alternative routes. Sign up for our free newsletters today In a post shared on X [formerly Twitter] at 2.05pm, a spokesperson for operator Northern said: “Services between Leeds and Wakefield Westgate are currently being disrupted due to a fault with the signalling system.” Follow for updates below...

  • Leeds trains: Person dies after being injured on train tracks between Sowerby Bridge and Halifax

    Emergency services were called to the tracks near Sowerby Bridge railway station at around 3.37pm yesterday (Thursday April 24). British Transport Police had received a report of a casualty on the tracks and paramedics were also sent to the line. A police spokesperson has now confirmed that the injured person was pronounced dead at the scene. Sign up for our free newsletters today They said: “Officers were called to the line near Sowerby Bridge railway station at around 3.37pm yesterday (25...

  • Discovery Networks Dropped By Fubo, Which Had Already Parted Ways With WarnerMedia Networks Back In 2020

    Fubo, which has not carried nearly a dozen networks from the Warner side of Warner Bros. Discovery since 2020, added a batch of Discovery channels to the blacked-out list on Tuesday. The internet-delivered pay-TV operator, which has nearly 1.7 million subscribers, reached an impasse with the former WarnerMedia networks in 2020 and networks like TNT […]

  • Planes cheaper than trains? It's a MYTH, claims the UK Rail Delivery Group, which says travelling by train can be up to 80% cheaper than flying

    A Rail Delivery Group study found that while in some cases airfare prices initially appear cheaper on certain routes, the final cost is often much higher once all the additional expenses are factored in.

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    Floods submerge parts of Kenyan capital

    As heavy rains continued pounding Kenya's capital of Nairobi on Tuesday night, residents woke up to more losses in property and heavy infrastructural destruction. Three major highways were closed for the better part of the day Wednesday to due flooding, heavy traffic snarl-ups being experienced.

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    Cleaning out your drains can help prevent flooding

    On rainy days, ditches can have trouble draining if there’s litter stuck in them causing flooding issues.

  • Flooding closes part of SR-201 in Magna

    MAGNA, Utah, April 27, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — Roadway flooding closed part of state Route 201 in the Magna area on Saturday. Eastbound traffic was restricted between mileposts 0 and 6, according to a UDOT graphic. Drivers were told to expect traffic delays and to use alternate routes if possible. The advisory was expected to […] The post Flooding closes part of SR-201 in Magna first appeared on Gephardt Daily.

  • Banglalink taps Huawei for network infrastructure upgrade in Bangladesh

    Bangladeshi operator Banglalink has selected Huawei to modernize and

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    Guardsmen, firefighters train for real-world flood emergencies

    The Idaho Army National Guard’s State Aviation Group and the Boise Fire Department’s Swiftwater/Dive Team remain ready for the call of real-world rescues with new training scenarios by adding the element of water during hoist rescue exercises on April 18 and 19 at a local pond in Boise. Firefighters practiced hoist rescues from the water using the State Aviation Group's UH-60 Black Hawk and the UH-72A Lakota helicopters. The training enables the Swiftwater/Dive Rescue Team to become familiar...

  • T-Mobile Rolls Out 5G Network Upgrade in Louisiana

    T-Mobile has good news to its consumers based in Louisiana. Thanks to the commitment of Governor Jeff Landry, the Un-carrier completed the multi-year 5G network investment totaling over $290 million across the Pelican State. This includes a $50 million network upgrade in the Greater New Orleans area.  T-Mo started improving Ultra Capacity 5G (5G UC) connectivity in the state so that over 1.7 million Louisianans can get access to 5G UC coverage.  In the announcement, Governor Landry [read...

  • Giant recycling rainbow unveiled outside Leeds train station

    The four by seven-metre structure is made from more than 2,500 recycled cans and has been created by the not-for-profit, Every Can Counts, to raise awareness around the importance of recycling. The rainbow will be on display outside the station by City Square until Monday night and ties into this year’s Earth Day, which focuses on diversifying, educating, and activating the environmental movement worldwide. Working with over 150,000 partners in over 192 countries – including Every Can Counts –...

  • Football's climate change threat: Flooded stadiums, too hot to train

    One in four stadiums in England are predicted to experience flooding by 2050. What is soccer's environmental impact and what can be done to reduce it?