Councillors agree to find a way to bring former Hyde Library 'back to life' as they reveal cause of recent fire Three fire engines were called out to an incident at the historic building on Monday Manchester Evening News · Mar 25, 2022
EU agrees on new digital rules to rein in Big Tech dominance The European Union set the stage for a stepped-up crackdown on tech companies with an agreement on landmark digital rules to rein in online “gatekeepers” such as Google and Facebook parent Meta The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2022
City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival returns with host of events The Jazz and Big Band Festival returns over the May bank holiday this year Belfast Live · Mar 25, 2022
Pedersen: Syria Remains One of World’s Most Dangerous Conflicts Geir Pedersen, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Syria, admitted on Thursday that significant differences remain between the Syrian government and opposition delegations on writing the country’s new Constitution. Briefing the 15-member Council on the penultimate day of the seventh session of the Small Body of the Syrian Constitutional Committee,… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 25, 2022
Controversial GOP candidate Mehmet Oz fired after refusing to quit president’s council on sports TV host has claimed that Anthony Fauci is a ‘tyrant’ over mask and social distancing guidelines The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2022
BESCOM to audit transformers located near schools, on footpaths This follows death of two people in a transformer explosion; compensation of ₹10 lakh each to be paid to family The Hindu · Mar 24, 2022
Transformer blast: 19-year-old girl succumbs a day after her father passed away Though a complaint was lodged, it was not immediately attended to: Minister The Hindu · Mar 24, 2022
Pub landlord builds giant fence to block beer garden after he was asked to leave Tony O'Neill has leased his pub for 10 years but the brewery has wanted the pub back since last November. Edinburgh Live · Mar 24, 2022
Council urged to step in and sort vandalised lock-ups Local councillor said he was shocked to see the state of the buildings in Lochwinnoch Daily Record · Mar 24, 2022
UN Seeks Stronger Cooperation with Arab League to Face Challenges UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for even stronger cooperation between the United Nations and Arab States to "face the challenges" in Yemen, Sudan, Libya, and Lebanon. Guterres warned that the efforts have an added urgency against the backdrop of the profound global ramifications of the war in Ukraine. Speaking… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 24, 2022
Manchester 'stands in solidarity' with Ukrainian refugees as new charity appeal is launched to help families desperately fleeing war The MCR Ukraine Welcome Fund money has been introduced to support Ukrainian refugees arriving in the city Manchester Evening News · Mar 24, 2022
India, 12 others abstain in UNSC on vote on Russian-led draft resolution on Ukraine The Russian resolution, which makes no reference to its invasion of Ukraine, calls upon all parties concerned to allow safe and unhindered passage to destinations outside of Ukraine The Hindu · Mar 24, 2022
Michigan City Unanimously Approves Psychedelics Decriminalization With the support of Decriminalize Nature Hazel Park and efforts by Councilmember Luke Londo, Hazel Park has moved to decriminalize psychedelics like psilocybin and ibogaine. The decision comes at a time when activists continue to pursue a broader statewide policy change to legalize psychedelic substances through votes, Marijuana Moment reports. Benzinga · Mar 23, 2022
Football London · Mar 23, 2022 Spurs chairman Daniel Levy sends unhappy letter to council blasting 'unforgivable' proposal The Tottenham Hotspur chairman's intervention is being credited for a postponement of a decision over a major housing scheme in the area
Daily Mirror · Mar 23, 2022 Pub landlord builds giant fence blocking beer garden after brewery ask him to leave The erection of the fence which surrounds the pub's beer garden and is made up of wooden boarding, came as a shock to local residents. The beer garden had been in use for 15 years
Belfast Live · Mar 23, 2022 Antrim town regeneration projects to get underway, Council says "Visiting Antrim will be a more enjoyable experience, with improved connectivity along the refurbished boardwalk to Antrim Castle Gardens from the town centre"
The Guardian - AU · Mar 23, 2022 Sales of anti-Scott Morrison bin stickers surge after Liberal council threatens rubbish services Phillip Ruddock’s Hornsby Shire Council says political stickers could ‘cause confusion’ and prevent waste pickup
The Guardian - AU · Mar 22, 2022 Independent Zoe Daniel wins court battle over election campaign signs Liberal MP for Goldstein Tim Wilson had complained the signs were put up prematurely ahead of a ban by the local council
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 22, 2022 Council members ask for environmental reviews on city bids Ald. Sigcho-Lopez and six other alderpersons sent a letter to Chicago officials following a McKinley Park asphalt plant’s bid for $500 million in city work.
The Hindu · Mar 22, 2022 Yogi Adityanath resigns from Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council BJP leader's term as MLC is till July 6
The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2022 Council sends mayor to speak about decarbonisation at climate conference in France – via easyJet flight ‘We’re a low mileage Council, and we send him by air because it’s quick, and the meeting is important,’ says Oxford City Council
Daily Record · Mar 22, 2022 Electoral registration officer for Perth and Kinross urges locals to register ahead of May council election deadline In order to vote in council elections on May 5, residents must be on the electoral register with the deadline set for April 18
Irish Mirror · Mar 21, 2022 Inside Kinahan gangster Liam Byrne's lavish €1m house seized by CAB that could be used as social homes by Dublin City Council The Crumlin home, which was once estimated to be worth a whopping €1m, is now up for sale for just €400k and has been viewed by almost 30,000 people online
Dublin Live · Mar 21, 2022 Houses seized by CAB could be used as social homes by Dublin City Council, says councillor The home of Kinahan gangster Liam Byrne, which was seized by CAB, went on sale in 2021 with an asking price of €400,000