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Adorable train set sandbox Tracks gets free suburban-themed expansion
And there's space-themed paid DLC on the way.
Leaving work early leads North Carolina woman to lottery jackpot
May 29 (UPI) -- A North Carolina woman said getting off work early was lucrative when she won a $100,000 lottery jackpot.
Man drinks liter of lemon juice in under 17 seconds for world record
May 29 (UPI) -- An Idaho man turned a sour taste into a sweet achievement when he drank a liter of lemon juice through a straw in under 17 seconds for a Guinness World Record.
The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts will reopen next week, but it will be limited
The only exhibition will be Egyptian Mummies: Exploring Ancient Lives. The gift shop will be open and some washrooms, but don’t plan on getting lunch there
Coastguards issue stark warning that people could die on beaches this weekend
People heading to beaches this weekend are in real danger if they don’t take personal responsibility to stay safe with a lack of lifeguards at the moment, the coastguard has warned.
What UK will look like as lockdown eased and shops braced for BBQ and booze spike
New week, new world... we look at what Monday brings for garden parties, schools, shops, pubs, takeaways, shielding, entertainment and holidays as Brits are ready to go barbecue and picnic crazy with 25C temperatures but docs warn to stick to social distancing rules
A14 partially blocked after lorry hits highways van doing roadworks
A lorry has collided with a Highways England van while roadworks are carried out on the A14 in Bury St Edmunds.
Maui police searching for visitor from California who allegedly violated travel quarantine | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Maui police are seeking the public’s help in locating 36-year-old Joaquin Pelayo of California who allegedly violated the 14-day travel quarantine under the emergency order.
HS2 bosses slammed for clearing ancient woodland during wildlife breeding season
EXCLUSIVE The Government gave the green light for construction work to start on the £106billion high-speed line between London and Birmingham despite fears over the spread of coronavirus on building sites
Coronavirus | Monkeys snatch blood samples in Meerut
A video showing one of the monkeys sitting on a tree and fiddling with one of the sample kits was widely shared on social media.
Major shopping street in Worcester city centre set for revamp this summer with work lasting 12 weeks
Pump Street in the city centre is to get a make-over starting on June 22 - including new trees and new footpaths with different coloured and textured paving to make them safer for pedestrians
Parts of Namadgi reopen for weekend
Sections of the Namadgi National Park will be reopened for the first time since the devastating January fires.
Zookeeper critically mauled by 2 lions at shut Australia zoo
Two lions mauled and critically injured a zookeeper inside their enclosure Friday at a closed Australian zoo.
China signals a complete ban on the eating of dog meat ahead of notorious Yulin festival with new rules to classify dogs as 'companion animals'
China has hinted that it could ban dog meat from the dinner table after approving a proposed directive to classify dogs as companion animals instead of farm animals officially.
Lions leave zookeeper, 35, fighting for life after brutally mauling her inside their enclosure
A ZOOKEEPER is fighting for her life after being bitten multiple times by two lions in an “extremely vicious” attack at a zoo in New South Wales, Australia. Two ambulance crews and a specialist med…
Shock after all 87 legal beaver killings in Scotland last year take place in Tayside
All 87 beavers shot legally in Scotland last year were killed in Tayside.
A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown
Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19.
A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown
Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19.Here is what some of the provinces have a
Australian zoo worker mauled in ‘harrowing’ attack by lions
35-year-old airlifted to hospital in a critical but stable condition
Wildlife managers use pup fostering to boost wolf genetics
A record number of captive-born wolf pups has been placed into the wild as part of an effort by federal and state wildlife managers to boost the genetic diversity among Mexican gray wolves in the Southwestern ...
Giant 40ft whale washes up on Essex beach as mission launched to move body
A 40ft whale has washed up on Clacton beach in Essex, with police and other organisations including Big Blue Ocean Cleanup now working out how to move the dead animal
The eagle has been landed on! Cheeky black drongo bird appears to touch down on the back of a flying eagle owl
This is the moment a black drongo appears to touch down on the back of an Indian eagle owl. The birds fly mere inches away from each other before the drongo prepares for landing.
IMD sees heavy rain for Kerala, Lakshadweep until Sunday
Monsoon is here all but in name, says Skymet Weather
Why this road along Vaseux Lake was a popular spot for early photographs
The Vaseux Lake bluffs provided lots of camera fodder for pioneer motorists.The large outcropping with a corner blasted out along the edge of Vaseux Lake mu
Shropshire shark boy cycles 26 miles for the NHS
A Shropshire teen cycled around his village 24 times dressed as a shark to support the NHS.
Enormous pod of dolphins frolic in sea 'thanks to coronavirus lockdown'
The animals can be seen jumping out of the water around a fisherman's boat as he worked in the Cacaluta Bay, in Huatulco, Mexico
Bangalore airport: Air Asia plane hit by baggage cart, ladder topples over due to bad weather
Heavy winds and rain led to minor accidents at the Bangalore airport with an Air Asia plane getting hit by a baggage card and a passenger ladder toppling over
Siberian zoo sees animal baby boom during lockdown
MOSCOW (Reuters) - A Siberian zoo that closed its doors to visitors for over two months due to the novel coronavirus says the lockdown has encouraged a baby boom among its animals.
Doomsday Warning? Hundreds of Bats Mysteriously Dropping Dead in India Triggers 'Apocalyptic' Alarm
New Delhi (Sputnik): Harmless to humans, the mysterious looking bats who spend most of their life hanging upside down are now looked at with even more suspicion since...
Hotel Siddhartha readies a COVID-secure wedding hall
Mysore/Mysuru: While the State and Union Governments have released guidelines on how to conduct marriages in COVID times limiting the number of attendees to 50 and imposing restrictions like wearing masks and maintaining social distancing, even wedding managers and wedding venue hosts are gearing up to face a new reality and are modifying their venues...
Body of missing French snowmobiler found in Canada
Police announced Thursday they had identified a body as that of a French snowmobiler who went missing after his tour group crashed through an icy Canadian lake in January, with forensic analysis on another body presumed to be that of his companion set to be completed in coming days.
Staffordshire NFU hosts virtual show reception
Farmers raised a glass via their webcams to toast food production and the NFU after their county show was cancelled due to Covid-19.
Grieving mum's warning as children are spotted swimming in Beeston Weir where her son died
She doesn't want to see another life lost in open water
Dead 12-metre whale washes up on beach at Clacton-on-Sea
Creature is believed to be a juvenile fin whale, the world’s second largest mammal
Warning over inflatable toys after dramatic sea rescue
A co-pilot of the Shannon-based coast guard helicopter has advised people to be careful in the water with inflatable toys after the dramatic rescue of a five year-old girl who drifted out towards the sea in Co Kerry yesterday.
Crystal-encrusted Lamborghini parked outside Glasgow Nando’s draws attention of cops
The driver of this swanky super car is used to catching the eye of passers-by but got more than he bargained for when he parked up in the middle of a pavement outside Nando's .
World’s deepest octopus, complete with Dumbo ears, captured on film 4 miles below the surface
(CNN) — The deepest known sighting of an octopus has been captured on film, more than a mile deeper than the previous reliable sighting. The observations of...
Irish Water and Tipperary County Council working to restore water supply in Kilross Co. Tipperary
Irish Water is working in partnership with Tipperary County Council to carry out essential repairs to a burst watermain in the Kilross area. This is affecting water supply to Bruce Walk, Lattin, Shron...
Inland waterways transport with Bangladesh to start in 3-4 months: Tripura CM
Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb today visited Sonamura and different parts of Sepahijala district as part of his inspection tour of quarantine centres set up at village level to accommodate people who are facing difficulties in-home quarantine.
‘Luminaire of the Future’ aims to revolutionise the European lighting industry
Wilfred Pohl explains how the customisable and sustainable ‘Luminaire of the Future’ aims to revolutionise European lighting in the workplace
Monsoon onset over Kerala likely on June 1: IMD
Monsoon onset over Kerala likely on June 1: IMD New Delhi: The southwest monsoon is likely to hit Kerala on June 1, thanks to a cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal, the India Meteorological Department said on Thursday.The IMD, in its onset date forecast on May 15, had said the monsoon is likely to […]
Shramik trains ferry over 48 lakh since May 1
Shramik trains ferry over 48 lakh since May 1 New Delhi: The Indian Railways has ferried over 48 lakh migrant workers on board 3,736 ‘Shramik Special’ trains since May 1, according to official data.Of these, 3,157 have reached their destination, while 386 are in transit. The top five states and UTs from where maximum trains […]
Walt Disney World Temporarily Suspends Dining Plans, FastPasses, And Extra Magic Hours
Significant changes are coming to the Walt Disney World Resort upon the parks’ reopening in mid-July, but it’s more than anyone imagined. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Disney will ...
Hunter Business Lions Club donate vouchers to Northern Settlement Services and Nova for Women and Children
Hunter Business Lions Club has donated $800 worth of vouchers to two services that support women, families and migrants in need.
Female keeper attacked by two lions at popular NSW zoo
LATEST @ 12.30 PM | A female zookeeper has been airlifted to hospital after being attacked by two lions at a zoo in NSW. Emergency crews were called to Shoalhaven Zoo just before 10.
Australian zoo worker mauled in 'harrowing' attack by lions
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Two lions attacked a woman worker at an Australian zoo on Friday as she was cleaning their enclosure, inflicting critical wounds on her head and neck, officials said.
Australian Pubs to Offer Free Beer as Breweries Rolling Out Free Kegs
It's been two months since pubs, bars and restaurants were forced to shut their doors in Australia due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and a lockdown, which the...
Girl (5) rescued after lilo drifted to sea in ‘good health’
Shannon Rescue 115 helicopter called to scene on Thursday afternoon
Go-go bars gone as coronavirus hits Bangkok's sex district
BANGKOK, May 29 — The black leather party masks that performers May and Som wear for their fetish shows in Bangkok are definitely not the sort to stop the coronavirus. Behind closed doors, they practise for the day when health restrictions are lifted and tourists return, but they have no idea...
New photos show extent of ruin at Strathmartine Hospital as plans labelled last chance to save site
Work to transform a derelict Tayside landmark could begin as early as next year after fresh photos showed the ruined state of the most substantial building on the site.
Outdoors Enthusiasts: Play It Safe This Busy Queen’s Birthday
Enjoy your Queen’s Birthday weekend, but please put safety first. That’s the message from Rescue Coordination Centre NZ (RCCNZ), Coastguard NZ and Water Safety New Zealand to boaties, hunters, trampers and other outdoors enthusiasts.
Dog walkers discover WWII RAF fighter plane buried in sand for 76 years
The RAF confirmed that the wreckage is one of their Bristol Beaufighters that crashed soon after taking off.
Damaging winds tipped to hit Ballarat and Hepburn Shire
Strong northerly winds are expected to hit Ballarat and the Hepburn Shire at the weekend. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning, with...
Mt Ruapehu Ski Areas To Open In July
Mt Ruapehu is planning to open both Whakapapa and Turoa ski areas on July 1.
Hot Tomato’s runway gig with Sheppard a flying success
History was made on the Gold Coast Airport tarmac this afternoon, with Aussie band Sheppard performing live as part of 1029 Hot Tomato’s Runway Gig. The concert was the first of its kind to ever take…
Downtown Victoria library gearing up to reopen for pickups
Greater Victoria residents will have access to new reading materials next month, as the central branch of the Greater Victoria Public Library gets ready to open for pickups in mid to late June. . . .
Having a beer on the beach in Penticton could be legal next week
Residents and visitors could be enjoying their favourite alcoholic beverage on an Okanagan Lake city beach or park in Penticton next week.City council will
Labradorable! Giant litter of 14 black and gold puppies is thought to be England's largest set of Labrador siblings yet
The arrival of so many pups was unexpected as their mother Bella, a six-year-old black labrador, has had three previous litters of between six and eight.
Police rescue six teenagers from Sundarbans after a night in the woods
The police have rescued six teenagers who lost their way after venturing out into the Sundarbans.
Summerlin showcases The Cliffs
The Cliffs village in Summerlin is aptly named for its picturesque ridgeline that forms the village’s spectacular backdrop. One of the most popular spots for those seeking the home of their d...
Indian Monkeys Snatch Coronavirus Samples
Monkeys mobbed an Indian health worker and made off with coronavirus test blood samples, spreading fears that the stealing simians could spread the pandemic in the local area.
Cops warn against swimming in 'extremely dangerous' quarry as Scots take dip in water
The quarry is said to be tainted with chemicals, dead animals and debris.
Master of the APL England cargo ship charged over container spill
The APL England has also been ordered to pay $22 million in clean-up costs before the ship will be released from the Port of Brisbane.
Master of the APL England cargo ship charged over container spill
The APL England has also been ordered to pay $22 million in clean-up costs before the ship will be released from the Port of Brisbane.
Hapless jetski owner loses his CAR in the sea while trying to unload his machine
Whitstable local Lee Dolby, 40, filmed the man wading through the waves to rescue his Volkswagen Golf, which can be seen bobbing up and down in the water.
Master of the APL England cargo ship charged over container spill
The APL England has also been ordered to pay $22 million in clean-up costs before the ship will be released from the Port of Brisbane.
First Bald Eagle Nest Spotted In Cape Cod In More Than 100 Years
The first bald eagle nest has been spotted in Cape Cod, Massachusetts since 1905 as wildlife experts celebrate the endangered species’ soaring population a
Costco to bring back free samples next month – but it's not going to be like it was
"It's not going to be where you go and just pick up an open sample with your fingers," said Costco's CFO.
Region prepares for floods
The potential of thunderstorms in the B.C. Southern Interior has forecasters expecting river levels in the Boundary region to rise quickly early next week.
1 more day of excessive Las Vegas heat before a cooler Saturday
Las Vegas’ forecast high for Friday is 106 as a three-day heat wave begins to subside in the valley.
13 puppies 'bred in horrendous circumstances' rescued by animal welfare charity
Scotland's animal welfare charity has rescued 13 puppies from an illegal dealer at Cairnryan Port in Dumfries and Galloway.
Williams will present new FW43 livery before the start of the season
Since the unveiling of the FW43 at the beginning of this year, ROKiT has been clearly visible on Williams' car. This at the presentation and later also during the winter tests. After the announced cancellation of the agreement earlier today, the livery of the car will have to be adjusted. Williams expects to present the new livery soon.
Marauding monkeys attack lab technician and steal Covid-19 tests
A band of marauding monkeys has attacked a laboratory technician and stolen three Covid-19 test samples, raising fears they will infect themselves and then spread the deadly disease to humans. The worker was attacked outside a medical college in Meerut, northern India, while transporting samples from
Woman spots wolverine on Washington beach, but authorities refuse to believe her
The officials confirmed that the creature was wolverine after Jennifer Henry shared a picture of the creature captured on the beach.
Iconic statue gets new look for pandemic
Ayr’s Fish Cross statue has donned a new look for the Covid-19 pandemic.
Carcass of 40 foot whale washes up on Essex beach
Officers and marine experts are trying to work out how the move the giant mammal's carcass.
Drought adds to Belgian farmers' coronavirus misery
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - As coronavirus lockdowns disrupt food supply chains and shuttered restaurants curb demand for some of their produce, Belgium’s farmers are grappling with another crisis - drought.
Bizarre moment seagull waddles around a car park with a 20inch-long arrow piercing its body
Worried onlookers tried but failed to catch the injured seagull walking around in Blackpool, Lancashire, with one end of an arrow sticking out of its breast and the other end sticking out under its tail.
John Lewis is giving customers a £100 gift card with selected electrical purchases
The offer is available to new and existing John Lewis members until June 9
Japanese Man Helped Clean Up 4,500 Cigarette Butts Littered Around Putrajaya
He also picked up a whopping 202kg of litter with other volunteers in Cyberjaya.
Aloha Stadium Swap Meet intends to hold soft reopening in June | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Aloha Stadium intends to hold a soft reopening of the Swap Meet and Marketplace in June, stadium Manager Scott Chan told the Stadium Authority on Thursday.
When will Mumbai gets its rain? Maximum City to witness pre-monsoon from June 2-4, Maha to receive rain by June 8
The IMD on Thursday predicted that monsoon will likely hit Maharashtra by June 8 and pre-monsoon activities are expected to start by May 30.
Danger near waterways
The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen is reminding residents to be safe around waterways, with hot weather in the forecast plus an expected rainstorm towards the end of the weekend.
Butlin's announce update following rumours of reopening soon
Holidaymakers flock to the seaside resort in Skegness every year
The Weather Today - May 29th
The clouds today will be significant, in the afternoon and until midnight - cumulus and cumulonimbus. In many places there will be short-term, in some areas intense, rainfall with thunder.
Adorable orphaned fawns
Two fawns have been rescued after a cougar killed their mother on B.C.'s Sunshine Coast.
IMD issues orange alert for Idduki, predicts very heavy rainfall in 48 hrs
Rains lashed Chandigarh and its surrounding areas on Friday, leading to a drop in temperatures by a few notches and bringing much-needed relief from the heat
Watch: Camel in Oklahoma zoo pokes its head into car and helps itself to snacks
A family was visiting a drive-through zoo in Oklahoma when the incident took place.
Pontins open: Holiday park confirms dates for summer 2020 holidays and new rules
The company's six holiday parks have been shut for several weeks but are now set to reopen until the end of August as coronavirus lockdown measures are relaxed
Attingham Park among National Trust properties set to reopen
The National Trust is to begin opening gardens and parkland properties for people who have booked tickets in advance.
Romanian Pickers Arrive in Private Jet to Save Italy Vineyard
Italy's vines have not stopped growing during the country's long coronavirus lockdown, but without their usual foreign grape-pickers, winemakers are now fearing for their harvests.
After IMD revises forecast, southwest monsoon to hit Kerala on June 1
Most of the districts in Kerala have been getting rains with thunderstorm and gusty winds for the last few days.
Costco to bring back free samples – but it’s not going to be like it was
Don’t expect it to be the same free-food free-for-all you were used to, Costco shoppers. After temporarily discontinuing the practice in early March, Costco is planning to once again offer free
A Gang Of Monkeys Mobbed A Health Worker And Escaped With Covid-19 Samples
A report from India details a bizarre incident where a group of monkeys decided to mob a health worker and escape with samples of Covid-19. The animals wer
Coronavirus Delhi Updates: Two More Hospitals Declared As Covid-19 Facilities
These hotels shall provide regular services, including rooms, food, housekeeping and disinfection, to patients at a price not more than Rs 5,000 for five-star hotels and Rs 4,000 for four-star or three-star hotels per person per day, the order said.
Extended fishing period failsto cheer fishermen in Malpe
Though the State government has extended the fishing season till June 14, the Malpe Fishermen Association has decided to end all fishing in the sea by the end of this month. The annual ban on fishing
Bath weir deaths: Tributes paid to two men pulled from river
One of the victims of the 'tragic accident' was engaged to be married
Coastguard patrols as people make most of sunshine and easing of lockdown restrictions
Coastguard officers will be on patrol around the shores of Courier Country as people enjoy a little extra freedom.
Sotheby's to sell US$60M Bacon painting in virtual auction
The auctioneer will be in an empty room in London, facing a bank of screens showing colleagues from around the world as they bid on behalf of clients remotely.
No dog goes hungry, thanks to youth
Madanapalle group resolves to take care of stray dogs
As theaters remain closed, performers take to rooftops, drive-thrus
They’re proving that the show can go on even if that means meeting audiences from a rooftop, behind a plastic sheet or from outside their vehicles.
Murder hornets resurface in Washington state and Canada
Murder hornets have resurfaced in Washington state and appear to have reached British Columbia in Canada, officials said.
Your Saturday weather: An upturn in temperature after a gloomy week
Fine and cool conditions can be expected for most of the country on after days of cold weather, according to the South African Weather Service.
Heavy rain forecast for Thiruvananthapuram district
Yellow alert issued, four shutters of Aruvikkara dam raised
Bulldozing starts to improve laneway to Lake Tuggeranong
The concrete jungle stuck in the 1980s will be replaced by open space and grassed areas as well as more outdoor dining.
Zookeeper in critical condition after attacked by 2 lions at Australian zoo
The same zoo was also the site of an attack in 2014, when a handler who was feeding a crocodile during a live show was pulled underwater.
Sonoma Pharmaceuticals News: SNOA Stock Skyrockets 117% on COVID-19 Disinfectant
Sonoma Pharmaceuticals (SNOA) is in the news Friday after approval for a disinfectant of the novel coronavirus sent SNOA stock skyrocketing.
276 stranded sailors return home
NT NETWORK Vasco A special repatriation flight from Rome in Italy brought 276 stranded Indian seafarers to Goa in the wee hours of Friday. According to
Department of Agriculture issue Status Red forest fire warning
The Department of Agriculture has issued a Status Red forest fire warning that will remain in place across the June Bank Holiday weekend
Disney World Cancels All Ride and Dining Reservations, Universal Plans Hotel Reopening
Disney World reservations for rides and dining have all been canceled, including FastPass+, while Universal Orlando plans hotel reopenings.
Carer's anger after being told to join the queue in Asda
Asda said they have designated shopping times for carers in their stores
10 Luxury Hotels In Delhi Offer Paid Quarantine To Mild Symptomatic Patients; Details Inside
Delhi Health Department said patients with mild symptoms or pre-symptomatic cases are allowed to be 'home quarantined', and such people will be allowed to quarantine themselves at 10 designated hotels on a payment basis.
1,000-year-old Viking boat found buried on Norwegian island
May 29 (UPI) -- Officials in a Norwegian county announced a 1,000-year-old Viking ship has been found buried on the same island where a ship of similar vintage was found six months earlier.
Monkeys steal coronavirus blood samples from lab worker
A mob of monkeys stormed a lab worker in India and snatched several coronavirus-positive blood samples — causing outbreak-fearing neighbors to go ape, according to a report Friday. In the totally
In Pictures: Britons enjoy their time in the sun as lockdown rules are relaxed
Glorious weather greeted those taking advantage of the loosening of the emergency measures.
Railways issues guidelines for TTEs on board 100 pairs of special trains to run from June 1
Rlys issues guidelines for TTEs on board 100 pairs of special trains to run from June 1
Mechanised boats to go for fishing on turn basis
THOOTHUKUDIAfter losing their livelihood for nearly 90 days – 25% of 2020 – the mechanised boat fishermen are gearing up to venture into the sea for fishing from June 1 onwards, but only on turn basis
Forecast: Pleasant conditions expected through the weekend
Breezy trade winds with mainly windward showers are expected through the weekend.
Nepali Sherpas wait, grow potatoes as Himalayas remain closed due to COVID-19
Had it not been for the coronavirus, Nepali climbing guide Tashi Lakpa Sherpa would have been on Mount Everest now, guiding clients and trying to ...
Vandals are repeatedly draining part of the Erewash Canal and nobody knows why
'I honestly can’t begin to understand what’s going through the vandals' minds'
In Pictures: Britons enjoy their time in the sun as lockdown rules are relaxed
Glorious weather greeted those taking advantage of the loosening of the emergency measures.
13,000 households in Serere displaced by rising Lake Kyoga water levels
Serere, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 13,000 households have been displaced by rising Lake Kyoga water levels in Serere district. The most affected are residents in Bugondo, Kadungulu, Labor, Pingire, Kateta and Kyere sub-counties. In Bugondo sub county, more than half of the 39 villages have been submerged displacing 6,000 households. Apollo Ewidu, …
WATCH: Firefighters tackle blaze on top of the Wrekin
The Wrekin was closed to visitors as fire crews tackled a large blaze on top of the landmark Shropshire hill.
Lauderhill residents near sewage main break can resume normal water use
LAUDERHILL, FLA. (WSVN) - Lauderhill residents previously told to limit their water usage after a sewage main break can now resume their normal usage. City...
IMD revises forecast, southwest monsoon to hit Kerala on June 1
Most of the districts in Kerala have been getting rains with thunderstorm and gusty winds for the last few days.
Bald eagle nest spotted in Cape Cod for first time in 115 years
Bald eagle numbers in Massachusetts have soared so far in 2020, according to state wildlife officials. They described the ascension as “a dramatic uptick,” with more than 70 active nests located
Fishers confirm immediate closure of its Perth laundry
“This has been an incredibly hard decision, closing a good laundry and losing great people, many with long service"
Work at Backwell Croassroads on A370 to begin on Monday
The work to upgrade Backwell traffic lights is expected to take two weeks and cause delays for those using the A370
To avoid physical handling of tickets, TTEs to get magnifying glass: Railways
In order to prevent/reduce chances of infection, TTE staff may be asked to dispense with tie and coat.All the staff shall be provided with sufficient number of masks, face shields, hand gloves, head covers, sanitiser and soap so that they can perform their duty safely
BREAKING: KFC to reopen 200 restaurants - with 350 open for takeaways
The fast-food giant says it will bring the number of outlets that have reopened to 700 - but warned customers that things will look different, with staff set to serve them from behind plastic screens
Experiment into fake online reviews shows how easy it is to be misled
Fake reviews experiment shows how shoppers are likely to buy poor goods
Walkers urged to keep off Dundee’s Caird Park Golf Course as it prepares to reopen
Walkers have been urged to keep off Caird Park Golf Course as it prepares to reopen after the coronavirus lockdown.
Scots pensioner went for five days without food because she was scared to leave her flat during lockdown
Charity bosses have since stepped in and rescued the woman after she was found starving in her flat on the top floor of a tenement.
Super Saturday salute looms with WA hospitality players back in the game
WA's small bar and restaurant players can resume their bustling trade from June 6 along with clubs, pubs and hotels.
The London flat a raffle firm is STILL struggling to give away: East End property will now come with a £30k Land Rover - but ticket sales are still way off target
A property raffle has added a £30,000 car to its original prize pot of a £500,000 London flat in a bid to tempt more customers to purchase tickets.
Non-essential shops to reopen: What shops will it include and when will it happen?
The government has unveiled a full list of the shops which will be allowed to reopen in England under new guidelines from 15 June. The measures are part of the second phase in Boris Johnson’s roadmap
COVID-19: How much can one eat at an India quarantine centre?
Youth consumes 40 rotis, 10 plates of rice every day in Bihar centre
McDonald's says free Family Meal Box giveaway is a hoax
It was perhaps a deal too good to be true. A URL had been circulating on social media claiming McDonald's is "supporting the nation" by giving two free Family Meal Box vouchers for a week per family. It instructed visitors to answer three questions, before...
Cop who attended lion attack on Aussie zookeeper says call out 'absolutely harrowing'
"I have never come across a job like this in my career."
Super Saturday salute looms with WA hospitality players back in the game
WA's small bar and restaurant players can resume their bustling trade from June 6 along with clubs, pubs and hotels.
Centennial Square stage damaged; tenters asked to move
City of Victoria bylaw officers on Tuesday asked about six people to remove their tents from the stage in Centennial Square after damage was discovered, said city spokesman Bill Eisenhauer. Now . . .
Delayed deliveries from Sephora upset customers
The thrill that came after scoring bargains at Sephora's biannual Beauty Pass Sale that took place from May 5 to 7 turned to frustration for some, after their orders were delayed. More than 35 customers who purchased items from the beauty retailer during the sale, which was...
Extending street's third care home would be 'intolerable' residents claim
Residents had previously submitted photographic evidence of a “constant stream of delivery vans, ambulances and hearses” blocking the road
Surge in rats across UK as 45 per cent more of us call pest control
According to Rentokil Pest Control, there was a 79% increase in traffic to its “signs of rats” webpage in April
Super Saturday salute looms with WA hospitality players back in the game
WA's small bar and restaurant players can resume their bustling trade from June 6 along with clubs, pubs and hotels.
Heartbroken couple's plea to catch thieves who stole their new home
Their life plans have been shattered as a result of the theft
Oman hospital evacuated due to tropical depression
People urged to shun low areas, wadis
McDonald's to re-open drive-thrus in Airdrie and Coatbridge
Fewer employees will be in kitchens and service areas to maintain social distancing rules
'McLovin it': McDonald's to reopen East Kilbride drive-thrus next week
The fast food favourite will announce which Golden Arches branch is reopening only on the morning that service is resuming in order to manage demand.
Germans cook more in coronavirus crisis, turn away from junk food
HAMBURG (Reuters) - Many Germans cooked more meals themselves during the coronavirus crisis and also used more fresh ingredients rather than processed foods, the food and agriculture ministry said on Friday.
Nepali Sherpa wait, grow potatoes as Himalayas remain closed due to coronavirus
Had it not been for the coronavirus, Nepali climbing guide Tashi Lakpa Sherpa would have been on Mount Everest now, guiding clients and trying to add another feather in his cap - a ninth ascent. But
Plea after nappies, tins of paint and food dumped in recycling bins
The wrong rubbish has been dumped in house recycling bins promoting a plea from councillors.
Watch: Giant bear surreptitiously stalks a 12-year-old boy walking down a hill, is caught on camera
The incident took place in Trentino, Italy.
Lake will be drained if people continue to flout lockdown rules
Visitors have been travelling from as far away as Birmingham to enjoy a day at Clevedon's Marine Lake
SkipTheDishes has seen an 89 percent jump in new restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic
SkipTheDishes has revealed new data regarding how its business has been faring during the COVID-19 pandemic.
New iguana species is found 'hiding in plain sight' in the Caribbean - having been known to inhabitants for years but thought to be a South American 'invader'
The Southern Antilles iguana has a unique DNA profile and distinct bodily features including horns on its nose, a high crest and dark brown eyes. It had been misidentified as the common green iguana.
Famous tourist sites remain closed as lockdown rules are eased
Visitor to France will not yet be able to see the Mona Lisa, climb the Eiffel Tower or look around the Palace of Versailles.
Iconic luxury department store Harrods to open its first outlet location in a bid to shift excess stock that has built up in its store during the lockdown
Harrods outlet store opens at Westfield shopping center in London in July.
Go Outdoors to reopen Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton stores
The Go Outdoors stores in Wolverhampton, Kidderminster and Shrewsbury will reopen on Saturday.
Tractor used to rescue pony from ditch
The pony was handed over to a vet
First pics of zookeeper, 35, fighting for life after lions brutally mauled her inside their enclosure
THE zookeeper who was mauled by two lions in an “extremely vicious” attack has been pictured. Jennifer Brown, 35, is fighting for her life after she was bitten multiple times on the nec…
Famous tourist sites remain closed as lockdown rules are eased
Visitor to France will not yet be able to see the Mona Lisa, climb the Eiffel Tower or look around the Palace of Versailles.
Rare Red forest fire warning issued
The forest service has issued a rare Red forest fire warning as high temperatures and dry weather look set to persist into the weekend.
Monkeys steal coronavirus test samples at Meerut Medical College; create panic
Doctors collected the samples from the patients again but the incident has sparked fear in the area as the samples believed to be of coronavirus patients are still with the monkeys
Famous tourist sites remain closed as lockdown rules are eased
Visitor to France will not yet be able to see the Mona Lisa, climb the Eiffel Tower or look around the Palace of Versailles.
Monkeys steal coronavirus blood samples in India
LUCKNOW, India (Reuters) - A troop of monkeys in India attacked a medical official and snatched away blood samples of patients who had tested positive for the novel coronavirus, authorities said on Friday.
Wheelbarrow agents ferry food to the needy
More than 186 wheelbarrow agents ensured recipients got their food parcels delivered to their door. Wheelbarrows are now seen as an essential service item as they play a huge role in aiding with food distribution.
Shoalhaven Zoo lion attack leaves woman critically injured
A woman has been attacked by a lion at Shoalhaven Zoo on the NSW south coast. The woman has injuries to her neck and back.
Twin depression alert in Arabian Sea as monsoon draws closer
Low-pressure areas at both ends seen intensifying
Buildings where you don't need to touch anything are "entirely feasible" says Paul Flowers
Demand for touchless products is soaring as architects look to prevent the spread coronavirus says chief design officer at brand LIXIL.
IRCTC Latest News: TTEs Won't Wear Black Coats, Ties, Will Check Tickets Through Magnifying Glass
IRCTC Latest News: For the first time ever in its history of 167 years, the ticket checkers will not wear black coats and ties.
Burger King in Pride Park opens for drive-thru customers
A limited menu is on offer
These are the new rules all KFC customers must now follow for their fried chicken fix
"See you on the other side of the perspex screen"
Prince Harry praises young volunteers who are delivering food packages to the vulnerable in London during a video call with charities and says 'helping people makes you feel better'
Prince Harry, 35, spoke with young volunteers about delivering food packages to the vulnerable in London on a video call released by the charity Street Games on Twitter today.
When will beer gardens reopen?
A refreshing pint at your local might not be too far off.
Labrador gives birth to one of the biggest litters in history for the breed
The 14 adorable puppies make up the biggest labrador litter in England.
Starving dogs left on death's door making recovery after being rescued by ISPCA
The dogs were left living in squalor starving and severely dehydrated
Save 15% On Select Office Furniture To Outfit Your New Home Office
Amazon is currently hosting an office furniture sale, since we are all working from home now and looking to make a new home office. And in this sale you
UK weather: Sunniest spring since records began
England is set to have its driest May in 124 years as some areas warn of drought conditions.
WATCH: Firefighters tackle blaze on top of the Wrekin
The Wrekin was closed to visitors as fire crews tackled a large blaze on top of the landmark Shropshire hill.
Queen B announces her BNG Prestige Reserve just in time for level 3
'This release is all about excellence, global luxury, elegance and my love for MCC,' said Bonang Matheba.
Messed up rescue killed the leopard, say villagers
There was no wire trap found on the field
Adidas and Allbirds team up to make environmentally friendly shoes
Adidas and Allbirds hope to create a high performance sneaker with the lowest carbon footprint to date.
Go-go bars gone as coronavirus hits Bangkok's sex district
Thailand shut bars and clubs in mid-March as coronavirus cases surged. It halted international passenger flights, stopping the tourism that had made Bangkok the world's most visited city for four years. Patpong went dark.
Clumsy rhino at Edinburgh Zoo crashes into fence after getting head stuck in bucket
Qabid, Edinburgh zoo's Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros, was filmed by his keepers as he waited for his dinner to arrive
Local state of emergency
UPDATE 3:35 p.m. The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Board has declared a state of local emergency for the entire Boundary region.
Two New Asian Giant Hornet Sightings in Pacific Northwest
The sightings, both of individual dead hornets, expand the area currently being patrolled by scientists hoping to track and eradicate the invasive insect
Madhya Pradesh: Panic in Singrauli as more than 1000 bats found dead
Thousands of bats were found dead and lying on ground on Friday noon around the trees.
5 Delhi Hotels To Function As Coronavirus Quarantine Centres
Two more Delhi government hospitals have been declared as COVID-19-dedicated facilities, according to an official order on Friday.
Why Is Disney World Canceling Food and FastPass+ Reservations for All of 2020?
The world's largest theme park operator is upsetting customers by nixing some reservations through the next seven months, but there's a method to the Mouse-ness.
'Egregious and unacceptable' alligator incident being investigated in South Carolina
A South Carolina town is investigating how a massive alligator was removed from a mini-golf course this week, according to local officials.
Coronavirus Scotland: Glasgow Comedy Club event axed after cops and council fears
A DRIVE IN comedy weekend in Glasgow due to start tonight has been postponed after cops and council bosses raised last minute concerns The plug had to be pulled on the shows at Glasgow’s Rotunda Co…
UK spring the sunniest since records began, says Met Office
Country also set for driest May for 124 years, with farmers warning of serious impact
Rain inundates underpasses in Coimbatore city
The rain left low lying areas and underpasses in the city inundated forcing the Coimbatore Corporation to remove the water before traffic resumed on Friday morning.
Covid-19 in Tamil Nadu: Chennai Corporation orders closure of 150 shops in T Nagar; 30 Puzhal inmates test positive
While inspecting the shops on Friday, authorities found that the shops were not following social distancing and sanitation norms and claimed that some of the shops did not even have sanitizers to provide to the customers.
World's largest electric plane takes 28-minute first flight
May 29 (UPI) -- The world's largest all-electric aircraft took off from a Washington state airstrip for its first flight, staying in the air for 28 minutes, the plane's makers said.
Moment devastated driver desperately tries to save VW Golf swept out to sea on Kent beach
DRAMATIC footage shows a devastated driver trying to save his half-sunk car from the sea after it was swept away by a strong current. The motorist was caught out after parking his VW Golf too close…
Master of cargo ship charged over Australia container spill
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — The ship master of a Singapore-registered vessel that spilled some of its cargo off the Australian east coast has been charged with damage of the marine...
Great, Now Murder Hornets Are Turning Up in New Places
The fucking murder hornets are spreading.
Coldstream closes boat launches on Kalamalka Lake due to high water
Due to continuously rising water levels in Kalamalka Lake, the District of Coldstream has closed all its boat launches.The District of Coldstream announced
King Henry VIII's Mary Rose gets a £25,000 cash injection from Historic England to stop the iconic warship from falling into disrepair as income from visitors dries up during lockdown
The money will allow employees to continue to work to monitor, maintain and repair the complex environmental system that preserves the 16th century Tudor battleship kept in Portsmouth.
No Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum or Versailles: France’s three most iconic sites stay closed
None of France's three most iconic tourist sites will reopen when the country lifts most of its remaining coronavirus lockdown restrictions next week. Some of Europe's other major cultural sites are also taking their time to reopen.
Libraries to re-open, 'sneeze guards' at Bellingen council
Customer point of service 'sneeze guards' at service counters will be in place.
New Zealand's most popular holiday home destinations for Queen's Birthday weekend
Despite the weather, Kiwis are heading to the beach.
Reservoirs are full – but the long-range forecast is for dry weather
RESERVOIRS are 95% full and the Island is in a ‘comfortable’ position despite the long spell of dry weather, Jersey Water has said.
Grand Canyon to fully open South Rim in June; North Rim to open
The Grand Canyon is expanding access to its more popular South Rim entrance and planning to let visitors in around the clock next month after it shuttered temporarily over coronavirus concerns.
Lockdown 5.0 in Bhopal: People with sweet tooth look tickled pink after two months
The pandemic has also drilled into the mind of everyone the importance of wearing mask.
Chilean student hits the roof for online classes during pandemic
SANTIAGO (Reuters) - To keep from falling behind in her studies amid the coronavirus pandemic, first-year Chilean college student Paulina Romero climbs onto her roof each day in search of a cell signal strong enough to transmit her online classes.
Soldier's letter home from Vietnam delivered 52 years later
May 29 (UPI) -- An Indiana woman said she was surprised when a letter her brother sent while serving in the Vietnam War finally made its way to her after 52 years.
The Week contest: Inflatable eats
This week's question: The Open Hearth restaurant in South Carolina has opened its doors, but with inflatable dolls seated at 50 percent of the tables, to create a convivial atmosphere while still ensuring patrons sit at least 6 feet apart. What would be an appropriate name for a new, socially distanced restaurant chain that fills half its tables with inflatable patrons?
Thunderstorms bring relief from searing heat
Relief likely for two more days before temperature rises on June 2
Second home robbery in two months leaves young couple shaken
They are now looking to move from the area.
Warmer temps on the way will promote crop emergence
Next week’s warm temperatures will promote more corn and soybean emergence.
Heat Wave Continues In UP; Etawah Hottest At 43.8 Degrees
The intense heat wave conditions continued at many places in Uttar Pradesh on Friday with Etawah being the hottest place in the state at 43.8 degrees Celsius, the meteorological department said.
Safety board wants more oversight, training in wake of 2019 tug sinking in B.C.
VANCOUVER - The Transportation Safety Board says the sinking of a tug and its barge on B.C.'s Sunshine Coast highlights the need for increased oversight and
Golf bag and clubs stolen from Suffolk home
A golf bag and a set of clubs have been stolen from a home in Suffolk, along with outdoor kit and a gold club membership.
Coronavirus virtually halted homeless services at Las Vegas’ shelter
While its direct impact on the homeless population is still unclear, the coronavirus pandemic has made life on the streets of Las Vegas harder in many ways.
Scientists analyse samples of Lukha river
SHILLONG: The samples of Lukha river are still being analysed pertaining to the mystery of the river turning blue.Member Secretary of Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board, JH Nengnong told The Shillong Times that though there are no mining activit
Wildlife managers use pup fostering to boost wolf genetics
A record number of captive-born wolf pups has been placed into the wild as part of an effort by federal and state wildlife managers to boost the genetic diversity among Mexican gray wolves in the Sout
Obey or risk death!
AS the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season approaches, with predictions for t...
Master of cargo ship charged over Australia container spill
The ship master of a Singapore-registered vessel that spilled some of its cargo off the Australian east coast has been charged with damage of the marine environment and pollution.
Don't water your lawn and take showers not baths, Britons are warned as driest May on record raises fears of summer hosepipe bans
Yorkshire Water has asked its three million households to cut their water usage in the driest May in 124 years. Britain has only seen an average of 1.25in (31.8mm) of rain across so far this month.
Call to be careful
Police will be out in force around the South as holidaymakers hit the road for the first long weekend since lockdown ended. Southern officers will...
New Evidence Suggests Some Jurassic Theropod Dinosaurs were Cannibals
An analysis of the fossilized vertebrate remains from the Jurassic Mygatt-Moore Quarry in Colorado has revealed the bones of a theropod dinosaur called Allosaurus that bear tooth marks made by this and other large-bodied carnivorous dinosaurs.
ALERT: Temps to crash by 15 degrees in June so enjoy it while you can!
Temperatures are set to plunge by 10 degrees Celsius as June will turn chilly compared to the Mediterranean-style conditions we're enjoying at the moment. Thursday was the hottest day of th...
Arrest made after California homeless fed poisoned food
One person was arrested after eight homeless people were given poisoned food that sent several to the hospital, Southern California authorities said Friday.
South Africans quench thirst with moonshine during lockdown ban
South Africa imposed a lockdown on 27 March and banned alcohol in a bid to ease hospital workloads, help the public stick to social distancing rules and prevent a rise in domestic violence. A partial lifting of the ban is set for 1 June.
Watch: Leopard spotted on Hyderabad Agri varsity campus
A leopard was spotted on the PJTS Agricultural University campus on Thursday night following which Forest officials and the police have asked those staying nearby to be alert.
'Extremely vicious': Two lions attack female zoo keeper
A female zookeeper has been airlifted to hospital after an "extremely vicious" attack by two lions inside a zoo enclosure on the New South Wales...
Stray animals bear the brunt of lockdown
SHILLONG: While the state government has been quick to sign an MoU with Dhyan Foundation, a Delhi-based animal welfare group, to take care of the seized cattle till the owners claim them, the same, however, does not seem to be keen in opening up of a
Not all water parks reopen despite eased Abbott restrictions
It may be days or weeks before some Texas water parks reopen, despite Gov. Greg Abbott's order allowing many to reopen Friday.
Monkeys snatch coronavirus samples in India
The coronavirus has been detected in animals, though there is no confirmation that the disease can then be passed on to humans.
On June 1, Coronavirus Restrictions in NSW Will Ease Even More – Here’s What You Need to Know
Not only will you be able to holiday within the state (good news: the ski season officially begins on June 22), you’ll also have an even greater chance of scoring a table at your favourite restaurant.
Zookeeper critically mauled by 2 lions at shut Australia zoo
Two lions mauled and critically injured a zookeeper inside their enclosure Friday at a closed Australian zoo.
Virus protection adds new wrinkle to Southwest heat relief
Trying to stay safe during a global pandemic is hard enough, but people in Southwest desert cities like Phoenix and Las Vegas where temperatures can soar into the triple digits are also trying to prot
'Extremely vicious': Two lions attack female zoo keeper
A female zookeeper has been airlifted to hospital after an "extremely vicious" attack by two lions inside a zoo enclosure on the New South Wales...
Stop replacing green grass with pavement blocks – Meteo cautions households
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMET) has advised people to stop replacing green grass with pavement blocks in their homes.
In Sayajibaug zoo, lockdown has given privacy for tigers to mate
Due to the Covid-19 lockdown, construction work on the new enclosures inside the zoo has been suspended since March end along with the suspension of visitors. Absence of visitors and workers has given the much needed privacy to the animals, especially the big cats that do not usually mate in full public view.
Sex Workers Get Back To Business In Switzerland But Told To Social Distance
As Switzerland relaxes its lockdown measures, prostitution can resume from 6 June. Other sports, including boxing and ballroom dancing, however, remain forbidden.
PB to reopen partially today
SHILLONG: No more fretting over lost opportunities to buy the shirt you wanted, or maybe a top to go with your favourite pair of jeans as festive occasions went by with shops selling textiles and garments firmly shut, thanks to the dreaded yet unavoi
‘Destroy Eggs, Spray Neem Oil’: Maha University Suggests Ways To Tackle Locust Menace
As parts of Maharashtra and other states face attacks from locusts, which destroy crops and vegetation, an agriculture university has suggested a slew of measures like destroying their eggs and spraying neem oil on crops to tackle threat from the migratory pests. Swarms of crop-eating locusts have spread across Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and […]
Western Australia’s Restaurants, Bars and Pubs Can Serve Up to 100 Patrons From June 6
Galleries, museums, theatres, auditoriums, cinemas and concert venues will also be allowed to reopen as part of the state government's roadmap to easing restrictions.
Bole District: Hot rush for Brazilian grown mango that cure sicknesses
The Bole District Chief Farmer Alhaji Abdulai Allahkabo has grown a mango variety called “Pama” on his farm at Bole and there is a rush for the mango he is currently harvesting with people from all walks of life who heard of the mango moving to Bole to buy the mango, said to be medicinal.
Judge Asked to Halt Salmon Fishing in Alaska
(CN) — A Seattle judge should shut down a southeast Alaska Chinook salmon fishery on July 1, attorneys argued Thursday,
Ding dong... treat! Chicago area neighbors bring back prank with a positive twist
A new version of ding dong ditch, where you leave gifts for families, is bringing neighbors together in Elgin and South Elgin, Illinois.
Lehigh Valley weather: Evening, overnight thunderstorms may be severe
The Lehigh Valley is included in a severe thunderstorm watch until 9 p.m. Friday, the National Weather Service said.
Bearded dragon found in supermarket car park
Shoppers were surprised to see the lizard after it stationed itself outside a Lidl store in Cardiff
Pandemic, monsoon ban, Vasai fishermen stare at a bleak year
Post the nationwide lockdown on March 24, all fishing activities had been shut down. In April, however, fishing was allowed by the central government.
Breezy tradewinds and windward showers to grace weekend | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Breezy tradewinds with mainly windward showers are expected for Hawaii this weekend, according to forecasters.
Universal Orlando plans to reopen resort hotels on June 2
ORLANDO, Fla. - Universal Orlando plans to reopen its hotels to guests on June 2, more than two months after they were closed to help prevent the spread of
UK weather forecast: Highs of 28C this weekend as 'driest May ever' comes to an end
The Met Office's provisional figures suggest the UK has seen its sunniest ever spring, while the Environment Agency has said hose pipe bans are unlikely despite severe lack of rain
Jobs promise as Marston’s joins forces with Carlsberg
Jobs are likely to come to the West Midlands as it becomes the headquarters of a major new UK brewing operation.
Knox Co. Boy Scout building blacksmith shop for Ramsey House
A Knox County scout is building a blacksmith shop for the Ramsey house to help bring our past back to life.
Woolies Is Quietly Testing A New CCTV System That Films You At The Self-Service Checkout
The trial is designed to target people who don't "do the right thing", a spokesperson said.
Christchurch woman launches The Teddy Project to gift toy bears to refugee children
Ditta came up with the idea after seeing children hunt for bears during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Monsoon expected to hit Kerala by June 1, predicts weather department
In its forecast earlier this month, the India Meteorological Department had put the likely arrival date on June 5, four days later than usual.
Nor’wester kills two, south Bengal likely to receive more rainfall
The city traffic police said parts of Central Avenue, MG Road, Bidhan Sarani and Ultadanga were left waterlogged.
Large heath butterflies return to Manchester after 150 years
Lancashire Wildlife Trust has brought the species back to peatlands following a local extinction in the 19th century
Quarantine could hit tourism, warns Wrekin MP Mark Pritchard
A Shropshire MP has called for more flexibility in the Government's quarantine laws for overseas visitors.
Near miss as timber falls from Cork City building
Shoppers had a lucky escape after timberwork crashed onto the pavement outside a busy Cork City centre shop.
COVID-19: Dutch ban transport of mink after farm workers infected
THE HAGUE: Dutch authorities on Thursday (May 28) announced a nationwide ban on the transport of mink after mink farm workers were believed to ...
Safari park's luxury lodges opening delayed until Easter 2021
The opening of West Midland Safari Park's new luxury lodges has been delayed until next year due to coronavirus.
The day the beef war broke out
The tabloids portrayed it as a re-run of the Battle of Waterloo.
Sales soar in the sunshine as beer lovers drink at home
Beer sales are soaring as people enjoy the summer lockdown in their gardens.
Coronavirus cases spur California county to stall reopening | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
SACRAMENTO, Calif. >> The first California county to backpedal on its reopening plan wasn’t one of the urban areas that agitated to reopen or a coastal area where beaches draw crowds but a remote outpost that didn’t have a single known coronavirus case until last week.
The Last Of Us Part 2 Is Going For $49 In Australia
The Last Of Us Part II has been a long time coming. Since 2016, the game's existence has been teased with tantalising footage and heart-pounding trailers. Now, it's finally here — and it's set to light the gaming world on fire. If you're looking at grabbing a copy, you'll want the best deal around. Here's who has...
Florida Lottery warns of scam targeting the elderly
The Florida Lottery is warning people of lottery scams making rounds across the country.
Migrants taking shelter at Palace grounds relocated due to rain
A roof of a shelter collapsed on Friday evening
Video: Inside Dubai's second drive-in cinema
Reel Cinemas The Dubal Mall Zabeel opens to the public from May 30
Indian Lake Apocalypse: Tonnes of Dead Fish Float in India's IT Hub Bengaluru - Video
New Delhi (Sputnik): Scores of dead fishes were found floating in India’s Kommaghatta lake in Bengaluru on Friday. Locals allege that the lake has become a dumping...
No Eiffel, Mona Lisa or Versailles: Iconic sites stay closed
None of France's three most iconic tourist sites will reopen when the country lifts most of its remaining coronavirus lockdown restrictions next week. Some of Europe's other major cultural sites are also taking their time to reopen.
Two Tesco workers drown after one rushed into river to save the other on day out
The two men who died in Bath, Somerset, have been named by a friend as Velly Sousa, 24, and 20-year-old Samuel Fernandez who worked for the supermarket giant in Swindon
Brave bird hitches ride on unsuspecting eagle owl midflight
The eagle is three times the size of the black drongo.
Spring 2020 the sunniest since records began – Met Office
This month is also set to be the driest May for 124 years.
Spring 2020 the sunniest since records began – Met Office
This month is also set to be the driest May for 124 years.
White-eared kob returns to Uganda
Previously, all UWA had of the treasured white-eared kob was a blurred photograph shot in haste without good light. The same species has lately been seen grazing...
Inside Dubai's second drive-in cinema
Reel Cinemas The Dubal Mall Zabeel opens to the public from May 30
45 trees uprooted due to heavy rain in Bengaluru
Over 45 trees were uprooted on Friday, which also proves the fact that the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has not pruned trees ahead of the monsoon season. Over the last one week, hundreds of trees fell due to heavy rain.
Spring 2020 the sunniest since records began – Met Office
This month is also set to be the driest May for 124 years.
Strong storms moving through with potential for severe wind gusts, hail and flash flooding
The unstable atmosphere continues to produce downpours and thunderstorms across the WBTV viewing area through the afternoon and evening hours.
Warmer nights but rainy days to come in Queensland this winter
The weather bureau's winter outlook suggests the state will experience wetter than average conditions.
Vancouver’s restaurant patios to expand onto sidewalks, curbside street spaces
The move is intended to help restaurants, now allowed to open with restrictions as part of British Columbia’s coronavirus pandemic plan, survive with less indoor seating
Glazed or jelly? Doughnuts lure city-roaming Florida bear into trap | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
FORT MYERS, Fla. >> Glazed or jelly? A black bear roaming around a Florida city proved no match for the doughnuts that lured the animal into a humane trap.
Inside Pharrell Williams’ $12M Hollywood Hills mansion with infinity pool and outdoor cinema
PHARRELL Williams has put a second L.A. mansion on the market, three months after putting a Beverly Hills mansion up for sale. The hip-hop star placed the Hollywood Hills home on the market in rece…
Warmer nights but rainy days to come in Queensland this winter
The weather bureau's winter outlook suggests the state will experience wetter than average conditions.
Warmer nights but rainy days to come in Queensland this winter
The weather bureau's winter outlook suggests the state will experience wetter than average conditions.
Stonewalled on mussels
Earlier this month, the Okanagan Basin Water Board reminded the public that the battle against invasive mussels hasn't gone away during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Return to Pattaya’s beaches starting Monday
Beach-goers will have a rare window to catch the sparkling clear waters of Pattaya when its beaches reopen Monday Swim, sun-bathe and chill at the beach again, where months of going undisturbed by humans have seen the normally bracky waters...
'I've never seen that £75k before' driver tells police after cash is found on the back seat of his car
He said he didn't know who his passenger was either
Shinola to Launch ‘The Champ’ Watch to Honor Health-care Workers
The multicolored, limited-edition timepiece was originally planned to launch during the Summer Olympics.
Taiping Zoo, Night Safari announce success in breeding yet another endangered species: The milky stork
TAIPING, May 29 — Taiping Zoo and Night Safari (ZTNS) scored another success in the breeding of the endangered milky stork. Taiping Municipal Council president Khairul Amir Mohamad Zubir said the birds had made 12 nests in the zoo and four of them have shown hatchlings. "This is good news as...
Coronavirus: All you need to know about the lifting of lockdown measures
What changes around the UK with the imminent lifting of lockdown restrictions?
Storm warning: Parts of WA urged to prepare as another cold front closes in
Locations which may be affected from Friday morning include Albany, Bunbury, Busselton, Katanning, Mandurah, Manjimup, Margaret River, Mount Barker, Narrogin and Perth.
Most Iwate 3/11 memorials canceled, with next year’s under threat
Charity events and victim support projects put on hold due to coronavirus pandemic.
Young men seen releasing balloons into the sea off Plymouth Hoe
Shocked bystander believes that as many as 50 were dropped into the water - posing a threat to marine life
Everything shoppers will be banned from doing when stores reopen
Rules and restrictions will be in place for stores and shoppers
Japanese man helps clear 4,500 cigarette butts littered by smokers in Putrajaya
PETALING JAYA, May 29 — A Japanese man helped pick up a shocking 4,500 cigarette butts from the streets of Putrajaya during a clean-up run earlier this year. The man, known as Nana, posted a photo to Twitter on Tuesday displaying the mountain of rubbish he managed to pick up at the Ayer@8 area in...
Police Vans in MP Blow Sirens, Farmers in Rajasthan Bang Utensils To Scare Away Locusts | Watch
Popularly known as ‘tiddi dal’, locusts are short-horned grasshoppers with highly migratory habits and voracious feeding behaviour
PICTURED: Glamorous zookeeper, 35, and the two lions that attacked her while she cleaned their cage leaving her fighting for life - as photos emerge of the first birthday party she threw them
Big cat expert Ms Brown was pounced upon and savagely attacked in the neck and head as she cleaned a cage at the Shoalhaven Zoo in North Nowra on Friday morning.
Digging Deep For Our Farmers In Drought
Our rural community need our help as they battle one of the worst droughts in living memory.
Festival featuring big Merseyside bands postponed until next year
Tickets already bought can be transferred to next year's event
Pubs with beer gardens will be first to reopen
Venues with outside spaces will likely be the first to reopen with strict social distancing measures, a minister has said.
Two men arrested after coffee machine stolen from café in Stockport
The stolen coffee machine will be returned to the owner
Pubs with beer gardens likely to be first to reopen when restrictions eased
Pubs, restaurants, theatres, clubs and cinemas have been closed for more than two months.
Double storm activity over Arabian Sea picks up, depression likely to form near India coast
The India Meteorological Department is currently tracking two cyclonic disturbances over the Arabian Sea. The first one is near the African coast while the second one is expected to form opposite the Indian coast
40ft whale washes up on Essex beach
Police were working to remove the remains of the marine mammal.
40-foot dead whale washes up on beach in Essex
A 40-foot dead whale has washed up on a beach in Essex. The animal was spotted in Clacton on Friday morning and the area has since been cordoned off. Essex Police says it's working with other organisations, including the 'Big Blue Ocean Cleanup', to decide how to move the whale.
N.C. Transportation Museum opened to the public on Thursday
The N.C. Transportation Museum opened to the public on Thursday with a new outdoor-only self-guided tour, the Transportation Trail.
40ft whale washes up on Essex beach
Police were working to remove the remains of the marine mammal.
Eerie pictures show an empty Drayton Manor as theme park remains shut
Thrill-seekers currently have to stay away