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Assam’s Janata Bhawan Sets Benchmark As India’s First Green Secretariat With Major Energy Savings

Janata Bhawan reduced conventional electricity use by half, saving over ₹80 lakh via solar power integration, showcasi...

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Global outrage fuels calls for action against religious persecution in Bangladesh

The radical Islamists may have had a free run following the ouster of Sheikh Hasina in Bangladesh. While Bharat managed ...

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Protein's 'hopping' behavior uncovers new drug development avenues

Since 2006, Ruben Gonzalez's Columbia lab has used single-molecule light microscopy to study the structural dynamics of ...

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‘Immense generosity’ a boost to Limerick charity Novas

A LIMERICK homelessness charity has received a boost on the eve of Christmas, with €30,000 raised at its flagship fund...

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Winterplace Ski Resort opening today in Ghent

ghent — Winterplace will officially open for skiing and snowboarding on Saturday, December 14 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. fo...

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Council writes off £100k of debt

The business rates and council tax have been described as "irrecoverable"...

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Washington delivers for Boys, Girls Club of the Pee Dee

FLORENCE, S.C. – Florence's Carlos Washington, a driving force for Florence youth and community service, was one of fo...

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SCSU fans plan ‘beautiful day’ in Atlanta - Celebration Bowl draws busloads of Bulldog backers

An Orangeburg couple organizes a trip for over 100 people to attend the S.C. State University football team's game at th...

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Kresge Jr., aka The Amazing Kreskin, has died

NEW YORK — George Joseph Kresge Jr., who was known to generations of TV watchers as the mesmerizing entertainer and me...

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Tenant kicked out of Staffordshire home after garden left looking like this

But a community leader has asked why it took so long for the issue to be resolved...

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Rick Windham: Nebraska’s muzzleloader season is underway

Black powder hunting enthusiasts are in the field. Even though deer numbers are lower than they have been, there are sti...

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In pictures: Terrifying landslips near South Wales coal tips in the 1970s and 1980s

Take a look at these archive pictures of landslips near coal tips that happened in the 70s and 80s in Gwent...

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Hundreds of Lego sets delivered to children's wards at south Essex hospitals

The block-busting donation to the paediatric wards at Basildon, Southend, and Broomfield hospitals came courtesy of Lego...

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Adventure Island launches new after school club - here's the details

This special offer is available only during off-peak times and can be purchased directly at the venue....

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Case rings the bell for all the right reasons

Denny Case’s Saturdays are filled between Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve....

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Staffordshire canal-side pub wins fight for outside bar

A series of conditions have been agreed to allow the Hartley Arms to stage occasional events outside...

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UHI joins forces with Scottish universities to drive Scotland Beyond Net Zero initiative

The coalition will focus on research that will accelerate Scotland’s transition to net-zero....

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Appeal for gifts to support Southend's Toy Drive for children in need this Christmas

Southend Council is continuing to appeal for donations and are specifically in need of gifts for 12 years and above....

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Proposal to shut down village’s primary school defended after parent anger

Proposals to close down Rhydri Primary School will move to the next stage despite anger from parents...

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Council hits back in row over DIY Christmas tree decorations

The council asked residents to decorate its Christmas trees...

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M&S eye up 5 Essex locations where they would consider opening a new store

Marks and Spencer has given five Essex locations where they could consider putting a new store....

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3 accused of trying to get drugs into jail

MOJAVE — Five people were arrested at the Kern County Superior Court in Mojave on narcotics and other charges, Kern Co...

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Road set to shut for 26 days among among seven upcoming south Essex closures

A STREET set to close for almost a month is among this week’s public notices...

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Keffiyeh Nativity scene raises eyebrows, vanishes

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis presided over his weekly general audience Wednesday alongside a Palestinian-crafted Nativi...

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Divorcee feels pressure from boyfriend to marry

DEAR ABBY: I recently ended an 18-year marriage that should have ended many years earlier. While I was deciding to leave...

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First bands revealed for alternative music festival coming to south Essex

The rest of the line-up will be announced in 2025....

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Gay pastor fights church’s same-sex marriage stance

When the African Methodist Episcopal Church, arguably the world’s largest independent Black Protestant denomination, h...

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In photos: When Great Storm wreaked havoc and forced Southend Hospital to shut

The Great Storm wreaked havoc across the county, with thousands of trees felled, windows smashed and power lines crashin...

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A Life Remembered: Staley was Le Sueur's Angel on Corner

LE SUEUR — Jynane Staley was very recognizable to Le Sueur residents although they probably did not know her by her le...

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Shop now to get the best bareroot plants for garden

As soon as the box stores stop selling Christmas trees, the nurseries start getting in their bareroot plants, primarily ...

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Wash your makeup brushes often

Dear Heloise: If your readers are using makeup brushes, please advise them to wash those brushes at least once a week. T...

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KLASEY: When The Flame blew out

Kankakee Police Sergeant Tom Jones and Patrolman Paul Blanchette were driving on Willow Street near Harrison Avenue in t...

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Birth Announcements, Dec. 14

GREAT PLAINS HEALTH...

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Art inside, outside playhouse

PALMDALE — The artistry that takes place inside the Palmdale Playhouse is now reflected on its outside, with the debut...

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Texas sues New York doctor over abortion pills

Texas has sued a New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills to a woman near Dallas, launching one of the first chall...

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Classroom Spotlight — Denise Anderson

The Antelope Valley Press is running a weekly feature in which the interests, likes, dislikes and opinions of elementary...

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NHS Trust in south Essex shortlisted for two national awards over innovative app

Mid and South Essex NHS Trust, along with Diligram, the developers of MyStaff App, have been shortlisted for two awards....

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Two pupils named winners of Christmas card competition in Rochford

Entrants were asked to design the card's front cover and write a poem for the inside....

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Noisy neighbors keep whole family awake

Dear Annie: My husband and I plus our four children currently reside in a first floor apartment. I love this because I d...

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Council to spend £1.2m on energy and cost savings plan

Reducing carbon emissions will also save on energy bills...

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TPAA forms middle school robotics teams

PALMDALE — The Palmdale Aerospace Academy sixth-graders Valentina Puente, Paola Soto and Steve Quiroz; seventh-grader ...

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Police officer said 'I'm one of you boys' after drink-driving arrest

A former Police Constable who claimed “I’m one of you boys” following drink driving allegations has stepped down f...

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Lands and Hands Commixture to be held at Merchant Street Art Gallery

On Saturday, Dec. 21 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. get ready for Commixture 3 by Lands and Hands Community Resources at Merchant S...

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American released from Syrian prison

WASHINGTON — The US military has transported out of Syria an American who had disappeared seven months ago into former...

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Colavito, 9-time All-Star outfielder in Cleveland, dies

CLEVELAND — Rocky Colavito, a wildly popular outfielder who was involved in one of the most debated trades in Clevelan...

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Ground broken for AVC’s Commons

LANCASTER — Antelope Valley Community College District administrators and trustees held a groundbreaking ceremony Frid...

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Judy Steele: You absolutely should use the fine china

Every time I get ready to write column, I go through a long list of previous subject material. On many occasions I do du...

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Antelope Valley crime blotter, Dec. 14, 2024

Crimes reported for Nov. 28-29, 2024...

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Grab your phone or camera and take photos for the 2025 Lower Loup NRD Photo Contest

I don’t know who the genius is who first decided to include a camera in a smartphone, but that was really ... smart. N...

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Charity supporter treks 103 miles to raise £575 for South Essex Wildlife Hospital

The charity, based in Orsett, thanked Paul for his efforts, describing the trek as "seriously taxing"...

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Prevent houseplant insect populations exploding

Insects and mites can rapidly develop into high populations on indoor plants. Many are very small and go unnoticed until...