Balcombe 'fracking village' gets green light to go 100% solar
Solar farm wins planning permission, clearing way for Sussex village that staged major anti-fracking protests to be powered entirely by clean energy...
View ArticleMind Candy prepares to relaunch Moshi Monsters for younger children
Outgoing COO Divinia Knowles says digital kids’ brand is coming back, while newer game World of Warriors has made $6m so far...
View ArticleAfter Jammu and Kashmir, demand for liquor ban in Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow: After Jammu and Kashmir, a demand has been made in Uttar Pradesh for banning liquor, with a Muslim organisation saying there should be prohibition in the state, which is a "land of faith for...
View ArticleMagic Candy Factory: Berlin sweet store offers 3D printed fruit gum treats in...
A German candy maker is hoping to tempt the taste-buds of Berliners with customised fruit gum sweets made with a 3D printer. German company Katjes (pron. CUT-yes) say they have developed a way to...
View ArticleFall for cycling in Northumberland County
Switch gears this fall with an invigorating cycling trip in Ontario’s countryside. Autumn is the best time of year to push off on a cycling adventure. Make a day of it or book an overnight stay. What...
View ArticleLandmark Cadbury's sign lowered from Somerdale factory
A six-metre-high sign considered as a local landmark has been removed from the former Cadbury works near Bristol. The building closed in January 2011 and the site is being redeveloped...
View ArticleRose and Crown, Romaldkirk, County Durham: hotel review
This village inn makes a perfect base for exploring the north Pennines but a few fusty, old-fashioned touches take the shine off this step back in time...
View ArticleHeavy rain, high tides prompt water use restrictions on St. Simons Island
ST. SIMONS ISLAND, GA. The restrictions were imposed at 5 p.m. Friday and will remain in place through 5 p.m. Monday, the Joint Water and Sewer Commission said. The sewage treatment facility on Dunbar...
View ArticleRoyals, religion, rugby: the three Rs of British unity – and division
In the Welsh tales of The Mabinogion, a semi-divine warrior called Mabon ap Modron escapes bondage to join a band of comrades who assault and conquer the castle of a mighty ogre. Connoisseurs of...
View ArticleMahabalipuram takes to the skate board
Children in Mahabalipuram have a new toy to play with: the skateboard. Sometimes it turns out to be heavier than them, but the weight does not seem to bother the young sports enthusiasts. After school...
View ArticleIndian-origin man allowed to sell alcohol in Britain's 'dry village'
London, Oct 3 (IANS) An Indian-origin entrepreneur has been granted permission to sell alcohol in Bournville, dubbed as "The Dry Village" in Britain, lifting a 120-year booze ban from it, a media...
View ArticleIndian-origin man wins right to sell alcohol in dry UK village
LONDON: An Indian-origin shopkeeper in the UK has won a legal battle to be allowed to serve alcohol in what has virtually been a "dry village" for about 120 years. Kamal Sharma made history this week...
View ArticleMan beats cousin to death over liquor in east Delhi
New Delhi: A man beat his cousin to death after they had an argument over liquor at Krishna Nagar in east Delhi on Tuesday. The accused has been absconding after the incident. The duo, Sarabjeet Singh...
View ArticleBlooming marvellous (North Somerset District Council)
(Source: North Somerset District Council) Two North Somerset communities have scooped gold in this year's South West in Bloom awards. Portishead continued its winning streak and won gold in their...
View ArticleDecision to reopen liquor shop triggers stiff opposition from fishermen
The decision to reopen a TASMAC liquor shop near Tharuvaikulam, a village situated about 10 km from here and has witnessed more than 35 murders in the past four decades, has triggered stiff resistance...
View ArticleDoon & dams: A centuries-old connection
DEHRADUN: Not many may be aware of this, but Doon has a centuries-old connection with check dams. More than 200 years ago, Bijapur in Dehradun, now popular as the CM's residence, was witness to a civil...
View Articleunique glass pipes 87 (FCA - Ferrovia Centro-Atlântica SA)
(Source: FCA - Ferrovia Centro-Atlântica SA) In order to decorate your presents during the holiday season,glass smoking pipe 64, this quick tutorial will show you how to make a beautiful gift bow....
View ArticleNew lease of life: Hong Kong's historic stone houses revitalised for tourists
A row of five stone houses built during the war that later became part of a Kowloon City squatter village has been restored into a tourist and heritage centre. The HK$39.1 million Stone Houses Family...
View ArticleCruising the Douro - A Peaceful Way To See Portugal
"Take me back to Portugal, I miss the picturesque villages, pristine waters, and magnificent vineyard covered mountains," I said to my boyfriend L. "The trip is over," L said. "You'll just have to...
View ArticleSweet home where Lily O’Brien’s chocolate empire began
“It must be one of the oldest houses,” says Jonathan Irwin. We’re standing outside Griesebank House, painted a sunny yellow, a lovely foil for the tall, castellated mill building, now a rather romantic...
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