Developer unveils new plans for homes on greenbelt on edge of Bristol
A developer has returned to unveil fresh plans to build new homes on a large open space in the heart of a Bristol suburb, 15 years after they were turned…
The twin villages an hour from Bristol that are often named two of UK’s prettiest
The Cotswolds are a popular area to go on a day trip from Bristol. And, just over an hour’s drive away from the city, a pair of villages provide the…
We have a pint in the old-school village pub near Bristol that’s only had two landlords in the past 40 years
The Masons Arms is one of those tucked away village pubs that doesn’t see many new faces. But then you get the impression that the locals are quite happy with…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams indicted amid corruption probe
Retired police captain becomes first sitting mayor of New York City to face federal charges. New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks during a Swiss National Day flag raising ceremony…
What the papers say – September 26
Rising tensions in the Middle East lead the nation’s papers on Thursday. The Guardian and Daily Telegraph both focus on Israel signalling its military is ready to launch a ground…
First-of-its-kind Canine Social Club opens in Kelowna, BC
A new Okanagan business has tongues and tails wagging. So Fetch Canine Social Club is officially open for business. The new business opened in Kelowna, B.C., on Sept. 25 and…
B.C.’s HIV, AIDS rates hit historic lows 6 months ago. So why are they rising again?
On Dec. 1, 2023, the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS announced the virtual end of the domestic epidemic of HIV in British Columbia. “It was a very good day,”…
Alberta municipalities pushing back on provincial ban of electronic tabulators
Alberta municipalities are looking for the provincial government to reconsider its decision to ban electronic vote tabulators in next year’s municipal elections. A resolution to be presented to delegates at…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 944
As the war enters its 944th day, these are the main developments. An elderly woman is helped by police after Russia bombed an apartment block in Kramatorsk Here is the…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted, sources say
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted by a federal grand jury on criminal charges that are still sealed, according to two people familiar…