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Wonky Christmas tree is like Pisa’s Leaning Tower, insists under-fire council
1 year, 1 month ago

Wonky Christmas tree is like Pisa’s Leaning Tower, insists under-fire council

The Telegraph  

It has been called “embarrassing” and “ridiculous” by less generous observers, and given its lopsided lean that comes as little surprise. But councillors in Cambridgeshire have stood by their off-kilter Christmas tree, going as far as comparing it to the “beautiful Leaning Tower of Pisa”. While the Italians may have something to say about that, there’s no denying that the …

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How Folkestone’s hope of becoming Shoreditch-on-Sea 2.0 turned sour
1 year, 1 month ago

How Folkestone’s hope of becoming Shoreditch-on-Sea 2.0 turned sour

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “A lot of people aren’t feeling great about the Harbour …

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EC releases MLC poll schedule for 13 MLCs in AP, polling on March 13
1 year, 11 months ago

EC releases MLC poll schedule for 13 MLCs in AP, polling on March 13

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The Election Commission of India on Thursday has released MLC poll schedule for biennial elections to the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council on March 13 to elect 13 MLCs – eight from local authorities and five from graduates and teachers’ constituencies. The eight local authority constituencies are Nellore, West Godavari, East Godavari, Srikakulam, Chittoor and Kurnool, whose sitting members are …

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South Asian eateries try ‘going local’ as recovery strategy
2 years ago

South Asian eateries try ‘going local’ as recovery strategy

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Hotels and restaurants across South Asia have had to adapt and reimagine dining out since the pandemic ripped through the region, forcing many out of business. Saman Nayanananda, a food and beverage manager at a hotel chain in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo, says going local for food sourcing and menu offerings is vital. The struggle to …

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January 14, 2021 coronavirus news
3 years, 11 months ago

January 14, 2021 coronavirus news

CNN  

Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, is part of President-elect Joe Biden’s Covid-19 advisory board. Glen Stubbe/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS/Sipa USA The Trump administration’s move to expand Covid-19 vaccine access may have set unrealistic expectations that local health departments will have to manage, Michael Osterholm, a member of President-elect Joe …

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Coca-Cola wants to set up an R&D centre in India: CEO James Quincey
5 years, 9 months ago

Coca-Cola wants to set up an R&D centre in India: CEO James Quincey

Live Mint  

Mumbai: James Quincey, who runs the $38 billion beverage giant The Coca-Cola Co., wants to set up a research and development centre in India as part of a mission to make India one of his company’s top three markets. But from our company’s point of view, the reality is that in terms of global companies, the brand is ultimately a …

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