The idea for a ‘voice’ for South East manufacturers sprung from a threat to the region’s rolling stock industry in 2003. Twenty years later, 200 guests and members celebrated South Eastern Melbourne Manufacturs Alliance’s anniversary with a gala dinner at Park Royal hotel in Clayton on 8 June. “A lot can happen in 20 years,” … [Read more…]
A stereoscope photograph of the Devil’s Punchbowl in Natchez, Miss., circa 1900. (Norman C. Henry/New York Public Library Digital Collections) There’s a harrowing story about African Americans fleeing to the newly liberated city of Natchez, Miss., in 1863. These formerly enslaved people, the narrative goes, expected that the Union soldiers occupying Natchez would welcome and … [Read more…]
A stereoscope photograph of the Devil’s Punchbowl in Natchez, Miss., circa 1900. (Norman C. Henry/New York Public Library Digital Collections) There’s a harrowing story about African Americans fleeing to the newly liberated city of Natchez, Miss., in 1863. These formerly enslaved people, the narrative goes, expected that the Union soldiers occupying Natchez would welcome and … [Read more…]
CHIVALRY is alive and well at Warwick Castle thanks to a daring cleaning crew who pulled an all ‘knighter’ to carry out the iconic landmark’s annual external clean. As the historical attraction gets ready to welcome thousands of visitors this summer, the two-person team proved they had a head for heights by abseiling down the … [Read more…]
King Charles is “delighted” his first Birthday Honours list recognises some of Britain’s unsung heroes with awards. It comes just seven days after faith in the system took a blow after the disgraced ex-PM Boris Johnson used his own resignation honours list to award gongs to close allies in No10. Charles III’s list ranges from … [Read more…]
The show has been a significant event in the local calendar for a long time now, organised as the main show by the Cumberland Agricultural Society who have been promoting agriculture and rural life for more than 180 years. The location, I have to say, is very good as it is easily accessible but also … [Read more…]
“Memoryhouse,” a World War II and Holocaust-themed created by Los Angeles-native Melissa Barak, will have its world premiere at the Broad Stage this weekend. For Barak, it’s the culmination of her decades as a dancer and lifetime of interest in wartime-themed performances. The premiere of “Memoryhouse” marks Barak’s first long-formproduction. She describes the ballet as … [Read more…]
CHIVALRY is alive and well at Warwick Castle thanks to a daring cleaning crew who pulled an all ‘knighter’ to carry out the iconic landmark’s annual external clean. As the historical attraction gets ready to welcome thousands of visitors this summer, the two-person team proved they had a head for heights by abseiling down the … [Read more…]
A massive crane will lift two bridge arches next week near downtown London, Ont. The crane is set up at the site of the new Victoria Bridge, which will span Ridout Street over the Thames River near Horton Street. The bridge has been under construction since the old span, built in 1926, was dismantled late … [Read more…]
The plans for sites off Talbot Road and Warwick Road were considered by the planning committee when it met this week. First, around 640 homes were considered for a development next to Old Trafford cricket stadium, the area once occupied by Kellogg’s and now occupied by UA92. These one, two, three and four-bedroom properties are … [Read more…]