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‘Disaster’ - Tauranga’s marine precinct sale $4m below value

Tauranga City Council sold the precinct for $13.987m to a developer who proposed transforming it into a "premier superya...

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Alibaba Agrees To $433.5M Settlement In Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit

In a recent development, Alibaba Group (NYSE:BABA) has decided to settle a class-action lawsuit filed by its shareholder...

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Affordable Chinese solar panels a sought-after commodity in local markets

The skyrocketing prices of electricity are not only straining the daily lives of the public but also taking a toll on bu...

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Researchers say an AI-powered transcription tool used in hospitals invents things no one ever said

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Tech behemoth OpenAI has touted its artificial intelligence-powered transcription tool Whisper as...

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Your Consumer Health: Fraudulent US Postal Service text messages a huge scam

Today I received yet another text message from an unknown source stating that a U.S. Postal Service package was in the w...

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Salvatore's coming to Batavia in spring

BATAVIA — It’ll be a few months before Salvatore’s Old Fashioned Pizzeria joins the ranks of pizza places in Batav...

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IPO News Today Live Updates on October 26, 2024 : Waaree Energies IPO allotment status out. GMP signals MULTIBAGGER return for allottees on listing date

IPO News Today Live Updates on October 26, 2024: Explore the latest on initial public offerings (IPOs), featuring insigh...

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Waaree Energies IPO allotment status out. GMP signals MULTIBAGGER return for allottees on listing date

Waaree Energies IPO GMP: According to market observers, shares of the company are available at a premium of ₹1,591 in ...

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3 Upcoming Affordable MPVs In India – Maruti To Nissan

GaadiWaadi -Maruti Suzuki will debut in the affordable compact MPV segment in 2026; New-Gen Triber and its Nissan deriva...

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Delivery drivers branded an "absolute menace" for using pedestrianised area

A resident has branded food delivery drivers driving through a pedestrianised area an “absolute menace”....

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Banter police could be patrolling the staff Christmas party

The changes come just in time for the office Christmas party season when misbehaviour is traditionally rife....

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The World Keeps Turning: We’ve come to a fork in the road

With the presidential election less than two weeks away, America has come to a turning point, a watershed, an inescapabl...

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My Turn: So much better without the signs

Just a few weeks ago, there were no election signs in my neighborhood. No signs for Harris. No signs for Trump. I checke...

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First Draw Event of the 2024 Pepsi “Thirsty for Merch” National Consumer Promotion Kicks off

Pacific Industries Ltd., through its Pepsi brand, is excited to announce the first draw event of the 2024 Pepsi "Thirsty...

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Scott Smith: A good school resource officer works

As a former teacher and school administrator, I totally agree with writers Stephen Hussey and Dawn Morin, who each wrote...

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Dennis Merritt: Fascism vs. democracy

Heather Cox Richardson recently wrote on Trump as a fascist. She describes fascism as rule by the elite few without obst...

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Jesus Leyva: Kamala Harris supports the American dream

Only days after replacing President Joe Biden as the nominee for the Democratic Party, Vice President Kamala Harris addr...

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Ratan Tata's biography revelations: Tata Group chairman misjudged Cyrus Mistry's approach to business

The Ratan Tata: A Life, the biography written by Thomas Mathew gives insight into Cyrus Mistry and Ratan Tata's soured r...

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Drugs gang's downfall came when BMW was stopped off the ferry during Isle of Man TT

What followed were two huge police operations to track down the culprits...

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Meadowcroft Rockshelter: Echoes of the past

The scantily clad couple moves purposefully through the woods, always staying close to the creek. Their clothing, made f...

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Here You Come Again star talks about playing Dolly Parton on stage

For the first time, the songs of Dolly Parton have been brought together in a joyful new musical. Here You Come Again is...

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'Clear pathway' put forward to demolish Crompton Place shopping centre

A “clear pathway” has been set out for the demolition and redevelopment of Bolton town centre’s Crompton Place sho...

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REVIEW: How to enjoy a 'glittering' weekend in County Durham

An invitation to enjoy a 'glittering' stay in County Durham was well-received and is well recommended!...

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Hit festive comedy comes to city ahead of West End run

A festive clown show is set to come to Brighton ahead of its return to the West End this Christmas....

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Great photos show Bolton getting ready for Bonfire Night

Back in the day as we’re sure many Looking Back readers will recall, exciting as Bonfire Night was, it was the couple ...

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Feeling the cold? Here are 7 ways to stay warm without putting the heating on

Struggling to stay warm? Here are 7 ways to stay warm without using the heating....

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Lifesaving equipment installed at traffic blackspot thanks to young footballers

Youngsters and football coaches have helped get a life saving piece of equipment put out at a junction notorious for its...

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Historic hall which has been shut for 10 years set to reopen - this is when

Part of a historic hall which has been shut for a decade could be reopen before Christmas as emergency repairs get under...

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Business with ‘best view in town’ and growing community celebrates 10 years

The Hair Extension Cave is Salisbury is celebrating its tenth year in business after growing from humble origins in a ba...

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Bolton locals share the closed pubs and clubs they wish they could visit once more

From Icon to The Hawthornes, here are some of the closed down pubs and clubs in Bolton that locals wish they could visit...

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We went on the hunt for the cheapest pint of beer in Bolton town centre pubs

We visited every pub in Bolton town centre to see which has the cheapest pint of beer....

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Bay of Plenty butchers win medals at sausage competition

Butchers from the Bay of Plenty region were among the best....

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Bar not allowed a late licence after anti-social behaviour concern

The applicant, Amouye Bessoule, applied for the late-night licence for Gee's Bar and Restaurant on Derby Street over the...

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Council agrees to conditions ahead of village centre demolition for flats

The demolition of a community centre and building of 28 flats has been given further approval following the inclusion of...

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Takeaway celebrates new hygiene rating after receiving a one star

A Bolton takeaway has received a four-star hygiene rating following a re-inspection last week....

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Office building to be turned into 52 flats

An office building will be turned into 52 flats under approved plans....

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'It is a terrible, terrible shock and the implications of it are so severe'

Revitalise Respite Holidays is closing Sandpipers in Southport towards the end of next month....

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When Bolton's most recognised and intriguing landmark opens to the public

One of Bolton’s most recognised and intriguing landmarks is set to be open this weekend and has become iconic for its ...

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Roads to be closed off at school pick-up and drop-off times at six schools

A number of roads outside of schools have been pedestrianised in a bid to keep children safe....

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Arlene Phillips on her 'legacy' and who she wants to win Strictly Come Dancing

World renowned dance choreographer Arlene Phillips has enjoyed a remarkable career after spending six decades in the pub...

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The Trainline issues update amid railcard scandal

The Trainline has announced major changes to its terms of service following the recent railcard scandal...

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Grade II* listed garden offers range of 'enchanting' festive events

A Grade II* listed garden is hosting a range of Christmas events this year....

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Nature's Calendar reports low fruit yield due to wet spring

The latest update from Nature's Calendar suggests heavy rainfall earlier in the year may have decreased fruit yield...

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Homegrown rap star coming to the city to talk about new book

Jordan Stephens will be at the Brighton Dome on November 13 to talk about his recently published book Avoidance, Drugs, ...

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More than £7m approved for two active travel schemes

More than £7m has been approved for two active travel schemes in Greater Manchester, including one in Radcliffe...

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Free drop-in sessions for people with hearing loss

RNID, the charity for those who are deaf, have hearing loss, or tinnitus, has launched free, monthly drop-in sessions in...

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'Mindless vandalism': Fire breaks out at church garage amid ongoing ASB problems

A “rubbish” fire broke out in a Breightmet church's garage on Wednesday – and councillors are calling out the act ...

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'True Boltonian' baby hedgehog rocks up at Carrs Pasties

A Carrs Pasties shop in Great Lever got a surprise visitor – as a “true Boltonian” baby hedgehog rocked up after c...

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Veteran vehicles rev up for next weekend's annual London to Brighton run

Hundreds of drivers will take to Brighton seafront next weekend as part of the annual veteran car run....

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Peppa Pig loving dog enjoys birthday but is still waiting to be adopted after 3 years

A rescue dog celebrated his birthday with cake and Peppa Pig biscuits as he continues to look for a home nearly three ye...

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In a Suburban Miami Shopping Center, Kmart’s Last ‘Blue Light Specials’ Flicker

MIAMI—The last Kmart on the U.S. mainland sits at the west end of a busy suburban Miami shopping center, quiet and lar...