• Reuters

    US military pier for Gaza to shift construction because of weather

    The U.S. military said on Friday it was temporarily pausing the offshore construction of a maritime pier because of weather conditions and instead would continue building it at the Israeli port of Ashdod. The maritime pier, once built, will be placed off the coast of Gaza in a bid to speed the flow of humanitarian aid into the enclave. "Forecasted high winds and high sea swells caused unsafe conditions for soldiers working on the surface of the partially constructed pier," the U.S. military said in a statement.

  • PA Media: UK News

    Talks over Tata steel plans have broken down, say unions

    Community, the GMB and Unite said that the company was ‘completely disregarding’ the impact of its plans on workers and local communities.

  • Local Journalism Initiative

    Funeral home celebrates 100 years

    April 26 marked the 100th anniversary of Sargent and Son Funeral Home and in celebration of this milestone, the company started its A Century of Care Digital Legacy initiative and will host an open house on May 23. Michael Sargent, funeral director and manager of the home, said it's not just a celebration for the family business. It's a chance to "honour the contributions" of local people and the resilience of the community through the decades. More than 25,000 families have been served over the