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Country diary: A giant of the sea, reduced to a fragment | Sara Hudston

Country diary: A giant of the sea, reduced to a fragment | Sara Hudston

Source: The Guardian Author: Sara Hudston Porlock Weir, Somerset: This fin whale died in the Bristol Channel back in October; its sutured skull is all that remains At Porlock Weir to see the gigantic spring tide, I did not expect to find the skull of a fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus)

Leeds Council enlists new audit firm, hears police report

Leeds Council enlists new audit firm, hears police report

Source: The Trussville Tribune Author: Nathan Prewett LEEDS - The Leeds City Council held a short meeting on Monday, April 1, where it voted to enlist the services of another audit firm and heard a report from Police Chief Paul Irwin, who briefly mentioned the church fire in Leeds that

Liverpool: Ornstein reveals 'big coup' for FSG with Edwards 'set to' land ex-Man City man in 'key role'

Liverpool: Ornstein reveals 'big coup' for FSG with Edwards 'set to' land ex-Man City man in 'key role'

Source: Football News - Author: Jason Soutar Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) are closing in on the appointment of Benfica technical director Pedro Marques, according to David Ornstein. FSG are in the midst of a mass overhaul with the appointment of a new manager the biggest priority of all.

Liverpool owner FSG to hire Pedro Marques, Benfica technical director

Liverpool owner FSG to hire Pedro Marques, Benfica technical director

Source: The Athletic Author: David Ornstein Liverpool owner Fenway Sports Group (FSG) are set to appoint Benfica technical director Pedro Marques in their new-look football structure. The Athletic reported last month that Marques will be employed by the Boston-based company rather than Liverpool as they seek to utilise his expertise

UK lenders approve most mortgages since September 2022 By Reuters

UK lenders approve most mortgages since September 2022 By Reuters

Source: Investing.com LONDON (Reuters) - British lenders approved the highest number of mortgages in February since September 2022, when new lending slumped due to bond market turmoil caused by Liz Truss' premiership, Bank of England data showed on Tuesday. Lenders approved 60,383 mortgages for house purchase in February,

Scottish hate speech law takes effect

Scottish hate speech law takes effect

Source: ArkansasOnline LONDON -- A new law against hate speech came into force in Scotland on Monday, praised by some but criticized by others who say its sweeping provisions could criminalize religious views or tasteless jokes. The Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act makes it an offense to stir

UK factories report first growth in nearly 2 years, PMI survey shows By Reuters

UK factories report first growth in nearly 2 years, PMI survey shows By Reuters

Source: Investing.com LONDON (Reuters) - British manufacturers reported their first overall growth in activity in 20 months in March thanks to recovering demand in their home market, according to a survey that added to signs that last year's shallow recession has ended. The S&P Global/CIPS UK Manufacturing