Gentleman dismisses bushfire concern after ESA boss resigns A replacement ESA commissioner could come from within the agency. The Canberra Times · Jul 20, 2023
Viking artefact found by metal detectorist sells at auction for £15,000 The artefact was used to craft decorative motifs for military helmets. The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023
Landscaper who carried out 'shoddy work' in woman's garden must pay her £17,000 Jason Jones, 36, of Pontypool, forced his victim to pay more money for the work and accused her of underpaying him by £400 Wales Online · Jul 8, 2023
Viking artefact unearthed by metal detectorist to be sold at auction Jason Jones had previously found two medieval silver coins in the field in Norfolk. The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2023
Land for 16-mile Carmarthenshire cycle path set to be compulsorily purchased by council if it can't agree deals Cabinet member, Cllr Edward Thomas, says the Towy Valley Path has overwhelming public support Wales Online · Jun 21, 2023
Judge rejects death penalty challenge in 4 Nebraska killings A Nebraska judge has rejected a challenge to the death penalty in the case of a man charged in the killings of four people last summer in a small town in the northeastern corner of the state The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2023
Rogue landscaper's overpriced and 'shoddy' work led to victim selling her home Jason Jones, 36, of Pontypool, admitted misleading, aggressive, and unfair commercial practices while carrying out work at his victim's home in Blackwood Wales Online · Mar 17, 2023
A sailor has been acquitted of setting a fire that destroyed a massive ship A military judge on Friday acquitted a sailor of arson in a fire that destroyed the USS Bonhomme Richard, a blow to the Navy as it faces allegations of improper training and maintenance of the ship. WEKU · Sep 30, 2022
Sailor acquitted of arson in San Diego Navy ship fire SAN DIEGO — A 21-year-old sailor was acquitted at a military court-martial Friday on charges accusing him of setting the devastating 2020 fire on the amphibious assault ship Bonhomme Richard. Tribune News Service · Sep 30, 2022
Navy judge to rule if sailor caused warship fire No one disputes that the Navy shares blame for the loss of the USS Bonhomme Richard, the $1.2 billion amphibious assault ship that was consumed by flames in San Diego in July 2020 as it was undergoing maintenence The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2022
Navy prosecutors say circumstantial evidence enough to convict sailor in San Diego ship fire SAN DIEGO — Navy prosecutors rested their case Friday against the 21-year-old sailor accused of starting the devastating fire on the amphibious assault ship Bonhomme Richard, just 1,000 feet from where the $1.2 billion warship burned more than two years ago. Tribune News Service · Sep 24, 2022
Bail set at $5M for Nebraska quadruple killing suspect A judge has set bail at $5 million for a man suspected of killing four people in the small northeast Nebraska town of Laurel last week The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2022
Neighbour arrested after four found dead in small town in Nebraska: ‘Betrayal of trust’ An elderly couple and their adult daughter were among the four victims of a quadruple homicide in Nebraska, state patrol says The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2022
Commonwealth Games Pride House look to capitalise on Tom Daley's "amazing statement" Pride House Birmingham are looking to change attitudes among the 35 countries participating in the Commonwealth Games that continue to persecute the LGBT+ community Daily Mirror · Aug 4, 2022
WEKU · Jul 1, 2022 'The Simpsons' production workers go union, saying they deserve a place at the table Employees at the studio behind shows like The Simpsons and Family Guy say their parent company has recognized their union, and it could signal a big shift in animation.
The Conversation · Apr 25, 2022 Filling the gaps: Why Canada still needs a public dental health plan despite decades of medicare Canadians pride ourselves on our health-care system, especially in comparison with our neighbours to the south. But there are significant gaps in coverage. Nearly one-third of Canadians do not have dental insurance, and that number climbs to 50 per cent for lower-income Canadians. Without dental care, minor issues like cavities…
ABC News · Mar 28, 2022 NT Government proposes changes that would require more builders to hold higher qualifications Concerns have been raised about a Northern Territory government proposal which would require commercial contractors to hold extra qualifications before they can become registered.