From the NAACP Travel Advisory to Florida: Under the leadership of Governor Ron DeSantis, the State of Florida has criminalized protests, restricted the ability of educators to teach African–American history, and engaged in a blatant war against diversity and inclusion. On a seeming quest to silence African–American voices, the Governor and the State of Florida have shown … [Read more…]
Well-bred filly Angel Fund makes her much anticipated return to racing when she heads to Gosford on Thursday aiming to atone for her costly debut loss in the summer. Pfieffer’s filly had earned herself a significant boom having won a series of three trials ahead of her debut in a 900m maiden at Newcastle on … [Read more…]
Moximed’s MISHA™ Knee System data supports avoidance of early arthroplasty in certain populations FREMONT, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Moximed, a medical device company on a mission to improve the standard of care for people with knee osteoarthritis (OA), today announced two new peer-reviewed publications reported additional supporting data for the MISHA™ Knee System, an implantable shock absorber … [Read more…]
Vincent Parkes, of Adlington Drive, was sentenced for six offences on Monday, May 22 – two relating to mistreating the snakes, and four to a traffic incident on February 11, 2022, when he assaulted two police officers, refused to provide a sample of blood for drug and alcohol analysis, and was found with cocaine. The … [Read more…]
The towns of Stroud and Stonehouse have created history by simultaneously electing Green Party mayors for the first time. Councillor Stella Parkes secured the unanimous support of the Stroud Town Council, while Councillor Carol Kambites emerged victorious from the Stonehouse Town Council election. The mayoral appointments took place during the annual meetings of their respective … [Read more…]
Eleanor “Ellie” A. Parkes, 93, of Lancaster passed away on May 18, 2023. She was born the sixth child of John and Mary (Wiensic) Pater in the spring of 1930. Born in Jersey City, NJ, she spent her career as a secretary and school administrator in the New Jersey School districts and later in food … [Read more…]
Emmerdale star Susan Cookson is best known for her role as Wendy Posner on the long running ITV show. Wendy Posner is the mother of Lee and Luke Posner and ex-wife of Russ Posner. She arrived in the Dales in 2019 to confront Victoria Barton who accused Lee of raping her, believing that the allegations … [Read more…]
With the first batch of players arriving in camp this week, Wales’ Rugby World Cup preparations will soon be in full swing. Warren Gatland currently has an extended squad of 52 players with it set to get cut before they embark upon their first overseas training camp in Switzerland in early July. The squad will … [Read more…]
Lucky Bay has been crowned the best beach in the world with crystal clear water, powdery white sand and kangaroos that laze along shoreline A little known Australian beach has been crowned as the best in the world on a new global list. Lucky Bay at Esperance in Western Australia was voted the world’s top … [Read more…]
Back in 2020, Lord Howe Island was picked as one of the best places to visit on the planet. The 11-kilometre-long, two-kilometre-wide expanse just a two-hour flight east of Sydney is also one of Australia’s most incredible islands, clearly. Now, it’s being recognised for boasting the best hotel in the South Pacific — beating out … [Read more…]