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In the second in our Meet the Makers series, Matt Stephenson heads to Kilburn White Horse country to visit Treske Furniture in Thirsk. Pictures by Jonathan Gawthorpe.

The art of sailing a small boat single-handed for long periods has been perfected by the Jester Challenge sailors. Jake Kavanagh picks up some tips

A 25ft yacht that disappeared whilst sailing from Plymouth, Devon to Ireland as part of the Jester Baltimore Challenge fleet has been found, but solo skipper Duncan Lougee was not aboard.

Police in Niagara Falls arrested a man at gunpoint on Tuesday after he was seen handling what looked like a large capacity rifle.

Lax oversight, uncertain science plague program under which industries dump trillions of gallons of waste underground

Wisconsins April election includes races for Milwaukee mayor, local school boards, county supervisors and city council seats.

No 16. līdz 21. augustam Ventspils kļūs par meistarības un jaunu ideju kaltuvi - Ventspils Mūzikas vidusskola sadarbībā ar koncertzāli ''Latvija'' rīko mūsdienu ritma mūzikas festivālu Ventspils Groove.

No 20. līdz 22. augustam Rēzeknē, Latgales vēstniecībā "Gors", notiks ikgadējais Latvijas Nacionālā simfoniskā orķestra (LNSO) rīkotais festivāls “LNSO vasarnīca”. Festivāls nav aizmirsis par jaunākiem apmeklētājiem, piedāvājot iepazīt klasisko mūziku koncertizrādēs “Pasaka par mūzikas instrumentiem” un “Otello”, kā arī muzikālajā pasakā “Kaķpēdiņu skola”, paziņojumā presei informēja pasākuma organizētāji.

Supplied Emily Marfell receiving medical attention at the completion of the Old Ghost Ultra marathon. After some reflection, Marfell said: “I have decided to give the $500 to the Marlborough Youth Trust Cactus programme, as its about working together and having a physical challenge that gives you some confidence.” Marfell added that she thought this was appropriate as it encompassed the spirit of the race. “It’s a privilege to have a chance to do it, and it’s such a cool experienc...

Glenn Jeffrey/Stuff Tony Brewster in his Mini Cooper S joined 37 other competitors in the Ngawhini Classic Hill Climb. The first race was held in 1955, and the event continued until the mid-1960s. It was resurrected in 1995 by the Egmont Classic Car Register, after a break of 30 years. In the 1950s it was very much a premier motor sport event within New Zealand motor sport scene, Apps said. ‘’Now, of course, it’s just a club event run primarily for classic cars.’’ Glenn Jeffrey/St...