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THE Mayor of Dudley has unveiled a special Blue Plaque to wartime hero Frank Foley.

RAF dog Hertz has received the prestigious PDSA Dickin Medal for his life-saving devotion to duty, protecting British troops while serving in Afghanistan.

The Downtown Bangor businesses have created a day for shopping, food and entertainment every First Friday of the month. Of course you can head down there any day but, First Fridays will feature live performances, art shows, fun activities, special treats and great deals in Downtown Bangor on this special day of the month. Downtown businesses are launching First Friday August 6th will a full line up of great experiences for all of the senses. Here is what is planned for the First Fridays in Au...

Forestry's reliance on exports, and one market in particular, is worrying the local timber market.

Wood processors are slamming successive governments for failing to support New Zealands struggling wood processing mills. Sequal owner David Turner says governments over the past decade have failed to stop the flow of raw log exports to the detriment of all New Zealanders. Photo: 123RF Whakatāne Mill, which makes export paper and packaging products, yesterday proposed it would close, resulting in the loss of 210 jobs. The mill owners said its prices were no longer competitive internationally....