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Saba Yemen
06-08-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Prophet's birthday celebrations in al-Hali launched
Hodeida – Saba: The Local Council in al-Hali district of Hodeida governorate on Wednesday held a broad meeting to launch the celebrations marking the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) for the year 1447 AH. Officials stressed the importance of the occasion in strengthening faith identity and renewing connection to the Prophet's message, especially amid current challenges facing the Muslim nation. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Yahoo
28-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
England fans issued warning over £2,500 fine for flying St George's Cross
The Women's Euros final is set for Sunday evening, with the Lionesses facing off against Spain, but England fans have been warned against flying the St George's Cross. This is because a little-known local council is planning law that could potentially see football fans slapped with a £2,500 fine. Back during the Boris Johnson Conservative Government, the rules on flying flag were relaxed in an effort to boost patriotism and national pride. Read more: Warning to British Gas, Octopus, Eon, EDF and OVO customers with washing machines This means flags such as the Union Jack (Flag), or the flags of England, Wales, Ireland can be flown on UK household's roofs. They can be any size, as long as they meet certain conditions. Where flag fliers need to worry is when it comes to flagpoles 'projecting from any part of the building other than the roof'. Consent is required if you live in a controlled area such as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Those failing to comply with the rules could be reported and fined up to £2,500. To avoid this, simply fly the flagpole from your roof instead, as flags on a vertical flagpole flown from the roof have no maximum size, unless you're in an AONB. The Government states: 'Two flags on the same flagpole projecting from any part of a building are permitted provided one of the flags is from category (a) (flags which do not need consent) such as a national flag and that flag is flown in the superior position. 'Otherwise, only one flag on a projecting flagpole on a building is permitted. 'The flag may not exceed 2 square metres in size.' All flags must be: maintained in a condition that does not impair the overall visual appearance of the site kept in a safe condition have the permission of the owner of the site on which they are displayed (this includes the Highway Authority if the sign is to be placed on highway land) not obscure, or hinder the interpretation of official road, rail, waterway or aircraft signs, or otherwise make hazardous the use of these types of transport be removed carefully where so required by the planning authority Full list of flags that do not require consent: Any country's national flag, civil ensign or civil air ensign The flag of the Commonwealth, the United Nations or any other international organisation of which the United Kingdom is a member A flag of any island, county, district, borough, burgh, parish, city, town or village within the United Kingdom The flag of the Black Country, East Anglia, Wessex, any Part of Lincolnshire, any Riding of Yorkshire or any historic county within the United Kingdom The flag of Saint David (Wales) The flag of Saint Patrick (Ireland) The flag of any administrative area within any country outside the United Kingdom Any flag of His Majesty's forces The Armed Forces Day flag
BBC News
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Bridgwater Town Hall Theatre will not host carnival shows in 2026
A town hall theatre that has hosted warm-up concerts for a major carnival for more than 140 years will shut temporarily next Town Hall is going through a £5.4m redevelopment, with plans to make its theatre space more accessible and make the whole venue "more experience-based".The 18-month refurb is due to begin imminently, with work starting on the theatre space in March 2026, meaning it will close for the rest of the Hocking, from Bridgwater Carnival Club, said: "We are staying positive, we are looking at alternatives, because we need to keep the spirit of carnival concerts alive." He added: "They've been going on in the town centre since 1883 and we don't want that tradition to come to an end." The carnival shows have been continuous at the theatre except for during the Covid-19 pandemic.A spokesperson for the local council said it "fully acknowledges and deeply regret any disappointment or inconvenience this may cause to performers, attendees, and the wider community". "However, these necessary improvements will play a key role in enhancing the long-term legacy, accessibility, safety, and overall experience of the Town Hall Theatre for future events," they spokesperson said following discussions with representatives of local community groups "it has been mutually agreed that the theatre element of the renovations will take place after the regular Old Folks Show in February 2026". Bridgwater Carnival said it had been kept fully informed on the progress, though it was "naturally extremely saddened that this means the Carnival Concerts cannot be staged at this venue in 2026".Mr Hocking said it was too early to say how and where the concerts might be delivered in 2026, but confirmed the 2025 shows were going ahead as usual in Autumn.
Saba Yemen
19-07-2025
- Business
- Saba Yemen
Sana'a governor launches distribution of office equipment for agricultural sector, cooperative associations
Sana'a – Saba: Governor of Sana'a, Abdulbaset al-Hadi, along with Secretary-General of the Local Council Abdulqader al-Jailani, on Saturday inaugurated the distribution of office furniture and equipment to the agricultural sector in the governorate, its district branches, and agricultural development cooperative associations. The initiative, costing 14 million Yemeni riyals, is funded by the Agricultural and Fisheries Projects and Initiatives Financing Unit in the governorate. Present at the inauguration were Chairman of the Social Affairs Committee in the Local Council, Ali Al-Suhaili, and Deputy Governor Atef Al-Musalli. Governor Al-Hadi explained that the support for the agricultural sector and cooperative associations aligns with the directives of the Revolution Leader Sayyed Abdulmalik Badr Al-Din Al-Houthi and the President of the Supreme Political Council to revitalize the agricultural sector. He stressed the local authority's commitment to supporting agriculture in the governorate and its districts, encouraging agricultural work by empowering cooperative associations and expanding their activities in support of sustainable development programs in the sector. Al-Hadi also emphasized the need to train agricultural personnel and cooperative association members to enable them to fulfill their developmental role in this vital sector. He urged the stakeholders to make optimal use of the delivered equipment to improve their performance and meet the aspirations of the revolutionary and political leadership. He further underscored the importance of coordination between the agricultural branches in the districts and the cooperative associations, calling for intensified efforts in implementing the agricultural expansion project and ensuring accurate farmer data collection. Meanwhile, the Head of the Agricultural Sector in the governorate, Engineer Ali Al-Qairi, described the distribution as a vital step to enhance the performance of agricultural offices and cooperative associations across the districts. He noted that the distributed equipment includes 27 computers with modern printers, glass cabinets, wooden desks, swivel chairs, and hospitality items. Al-Qairi added that the initiative reflects the commitment of the Ministry's leadership and the local authority to continue advancing developmental momentum in the governorate, particularly in training and building the capacities of agricultural sector staff and cooperative development associations. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
RNZ News
14-07-2025
- Climate
- RNZ News
Forestry slash blamed for damage in flood ravaged Tasman
weather local council 26 minutes ago Forestry slash and silt is being blamed for extensive damage in Tasman, carving out a path of destruction in the Motueka Valley. Nelson Councillor Rachel Sanson spoke to Charlotte Cook.
