• Defence set for spending boost as strategy unveiled

    Defence will be given an extra $50 billion over the next decade as part of a shake-up of the Australian military. Launching the first national defence strategy in a major speech on Wednesday, Defence Minister Richard Marles unveiled a boost to spending in the sector, citing the most challenging strategic environment since World War II. […]

  • Tweeddale Fishery set to re-open soon

    The new management team at Tweeddale Fishery near Gifford have been inundated with anglers keen to cast a line again in one of the three ponds on site.Derek Plenderleith, who is overseeing the project on behalf of the Derbyshire-based owner, confirmed that a health and safety inspection has been carried out and the management team have also applied to Marine Scotland for a licence.Groundwork to improve the road and car parking is set to start and new signs are being created for the entrance, the...

  • The Leeds school which boasted ten sets of twins during the 1990s

    When you walked down the corridors of Green Lane Primary in Garforth during the 1990s you could be left scratching your head in confusion. And spare a thought for the teachers as mistaken identity could become an issue throughout the school day. The school boasted ten, yes ten, sets of twins. These photos, dating back to November 1998 and plucked from the YEP archive, have left us wondering where are they all are now? Any idea? Email: [email protected] or tweet him – @AndyHutchYPN...

  • Bridge replacement project set for Fannin, Grayson counties

    Staff reports Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that a project to replace three bridges in Fannin and Grayson County is slated to begin… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

  • Samsung, Qualcomm boost downlink rates with 1,024 QAM

    Samsung and Qualcomm completed tests of 1,024 QAM across both frequency division duplex (FDD) and time division duplex (TDD) spectrum bands

  • IMF projects 4.4% growth rate for Ghana in 2025

    IMF is projecting a growth rate of 4.4 per cent for Ghana by the end of 2025. This was captured in the IMF’s Global Economic Outlook released on the sidelines of the Annual World Bank/ IMF Spring Meetings in Washington DC USA, on April 16, 2024. The IMF in the report also projected that Ghana […]

  • Trump boosting efforts to wrest Pennsylvania back to GOP victory

    Editor's note: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that Trump won Lackawanna County in 2016. Former President Trump is turbocharging his efforts to win back Pennsylvania with visits set in critical swing areas of the state on Saturday. It’s part of an aggressive push by the former president to make inroads in the []

  • Channel the Sun-Bleached Goth, Y/Project's Muse-Apparent

    According to Glenn Martens of Y/Project, spring mustn't be all smiles and sunshine all the time, but can feel and look dusky, gloomy, goth-y too – at least if

  • How to Boost Your Portfolio with Top Retail-Wholesale Stocks Set to Beat Earnings

    The Zacks Earnings ESP is a great way to find potential earnings surprises.

  • Palace seeks to boost efforts in attaining zero hunger, food security

    Malacañang has called for a government-wide approach to improve efforts in eradicating hunger and ensuring food security, in the Philippines under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.Based on the two-page Memorandum Circular No. 47 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on April 19, all government agencies and instrumentalities were directed, while all local government units were encouraged, to support the implementation of the Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) Program.The...

  • Labour to set out golden rules for grey belt in bid to boost housing

    The party plans to release ugly, low-quality parts of the green belt to help meet its housebuilding targets if it wins power.

  • City of Midland confirms ‘significant’ distemper outbreak, sets deadline for rescue

    MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Midland Animal Shelter announced Thursday that it has confirmed a "significant" Canine Distemper Virus outbreak among its canine population following extensive testing of 111 dogs. City leaders said the results of those tests revealed a broad exposure across the facility, with varying levels of presence: What is Canine Distemper? Canine Distemper []