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FIRE crews were called to an electricity cable that was "sparking" and "arcing" this morning (March 11). The cable was down as a tree had fallen onto the power line as a result of the high winds. Crews from Williton and Minehead went to the incident on Dashwoods Lane, Bicknoller at around 10.15am. Several properties were without power this morning - including 29 homes in Bicknoller. "We received a call informing them of an electricity cable that was down, along with reports that it wa...

FIRE crews were called to an electricity cable that was "sparking" and "arcing" this morning (March 11). The cable was down as a tree had fallen onto the power line as a result of the high winds. Crews from Williton and Minehead went to the incident on Dashwoods Lane, Bicknoller at around 10.15am. Several properties were without power this morning - including 29 homes in Bicknoller. "We received a call informing them of an electricity cable that was down, along with reports that it wa...

Sikorsky added 1,000 workers in 2020. The company’s new president promises more jobs this year at the Stratford helicopter manufacturer. Stephen Singer, Hartford Courant The new president of Sikorsky Aircraft is settling in just after the helicopter manufacturer doubled its pace of hiring in 2020 and he’s promising to keep it up this year. Paul Lemmo, who took the top job Jan. 4, is leading Sikorsky, a subsidiary of defense giant Lockheed Martin Corp., as it rides a wave of ...

Electricity supplies at homes in the Wisborough Green area cut out late last night due to a fire involving a pylon. Fire crews were called to Butts Meadow shortly after 10pm and stayed at the scene for more than three hours as they brought the blaze under control. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service received reports of a fire involving an electricity pylon and sent teams from Billingshurst and Petworth to deal with the incident. Firefighters set up a cordon around the flames and urged peo...

After the Armys extended-range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System experienced an anomaly during its first flight test late last year, the service and Lockheed Martin saw a successful test on March 4.

US Army’s extended-range guided rocket sees successful 80-kilometer test shot March 5 A GMLRS rocket launches from a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System during exercise Iron Rage at McGregor Range, N.M.. The rocket traveled just under 30 kilometers, impacting about 5 meters from the target. (Abigail Waldrop/U.S. Army) WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army’s new extended-range version of its Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System had a successful 80-kilometer flight demonstration at White Sands ...

Lockheed Martin recently ran a successful test of its next-generation Extended-Range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico.

HELENA, Mont. —The Montana spring and summer open burning season begins March 1.

FIRE crews were called to a blazing van in a Hampshire village.

The blaze broke out in a property at Tadburn Green, Romsey, just after 10.30pm. Two appliances from Romsey fire station rushed to the scene. Hants Fire Control tweeted: "Romsey attended a property in Tadburn Green to deal with a small fire involving a tumble dryer. "Dryer was removed to the open and made safe by crews." Romsey Fire Station added: "Both appliances were sent to a flat fire. "Thankfully nobody was hurt and everybody was out of the property upon arrival. "Post-fire co...