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ONLINE: Neal Francis April 1, 2021 Chicago pianist-songwriter Neal Francis. Radio listeners in the Monona area are probably already aware of WVMO, a volunteer-run low-power FM station. If youre outside the listening area, you might want to check out the station streaming on the web; its twice won station of the year awards from the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association. WVMO celebrates five years on the air with a special concert from the stage of the Barrymore Theatre, featuring the rockin soul ...

Plans to build 266 homes on landmark Cork City site approved  The project will see 46 houses and 220 apartments built on the 14-acre St Kevin’s hospital site in Shanakiel, overlooking the Lee Fields, just west of the city centre The listed red-brick St Kevin’s Hospital was gutted in a suspected arson attack in July 2017. Mon, 19 Apr, 2021 - 12:50 Eoin English Ambitious plans to build 266 homes on a landmark state-owned site on the northside of Cork City have been approved. An Bórd Plean�...

The Menu: Cork is the countrys breadbasket and thats official — and dine at home kits from Jacques Restaurant and Commodore Hotel are worth sampling English Market-based butcher Tom Durcan, one of this years recipients of the prestigious Irish Food Writers Guild Awards. Photographer Paul Sherwood Sat, 17 Apr, 2021 - 10:45 Joe McNamee Cork: the countrys breadbasket It is probably not the greatest pandemic-related hardship by more than a country mile, but The Menu is genuinely disa...

Meltdown, the stalwart London festival, has delayed its latest edition, which is to be curated by Grace Jones. Due to pandemic restrictions, the festival will now take place in June 2022. Previously announced acts including Solange, Peaches, the Love Unlimited Synth Orchestra, Skunk Anansie, Baaba Maal, and Jones herself will remain on the bill. The festival will take place at its usual Southbank Centre venues from June 10-19. Others still booked to perform include Lee Scratch Perry with Adrian...

Grace Jones Meltdown Festival Rescheduled For Second Time To 2022 Due To COVID-19 Friday, 09 April 2021 Grace Jones Meltdown festival has been rearranged for a second time due to COVID-19. The event was originally set to take over Londons Southbank Centre in June 2020 before being pushed back to 2021 in response to the coronavirus pandemic. However, it will now take place in June 2022 following the governments roadmap announcement on when large live events are allowed to return. A pos...

A further six Covid-related deaths have been reported today and 612 cases have been confirmed.

10AM UPDATE: ESB Networks to release 225 tonnes of water per second through Inniscarra dam The real concern in the city today is anywhere near a river. Its feared rivers such as the Shournagh in Cloghroe, the Bride in Blackpool, the Curraheen River, Glashaboy River in Glanmire and Tramore River in Togher may burst their banks. The Lee Road is closed this morning and care is needed along the Carrigrohane Straight as the Lee Fields are flooded. There is also spot flooding on the roads between Inn...

UPDATE: Up to 25 millimetres of rain has already fallen in Cork since last night. A status Orange warning for rain remains in place for Cork until 9pm- with up to 80 millimetres of rain expected to fall.  Motorists are being warned to avoid travelling if they can, and to expect spot flooding, excess surface water and very high winds if they do travel.  There are reports of flooding on the Bantry to Cork Road, at the bridge in Rathcoole, at Longfields Bridge in Mallow and close to ...

A spokesman for Cork City Council warned that the current severe weather event is not over. “Cork City Council is advising the public that the current severe weather event is not over,” he added. “Cork City will continue to experience heavy rain and gale force winds for the rest of the day and into the evening. “Due to the waterlogged land, tree roots foundations are weakened and run-off of rainwater into rivers and on to roads is increased. “The continuing adverse weather conditions ...

Spot flooding across Cork city and county with heavy rain set to continue As flooding has worsened, Inchigaggin Lane is now closed. Picture credit: Cork City Council Amy Nolan Spot flooding has occurred in a number of areas in the city and county as heavy rainfall and strong winds continue to batter Cork. Met Éireanns Status Yellow rainfall and wind warnings will remain in effect until 4pm today. ⚠️As flooding has worsened, Inchigaggin Lane is now closed. Driving conditions are poor so pl...