Page 79 - Mark Watson News Today

IT HAS been a year and a half in the making with cancellations and lockdown restrictions plaguing plans.

Alternative Comedy Memorial Society [2021 Fringe] - Edinburgh Fringe comedy review

Like ordering salad in a steakhouse: I went to Latitude and only watched comedy. Heres why 4/5 From the ingenious Bill Bailey to the giggling Katie Pritchard – even if you ducked the music, the 2021 Latitude Festival was a feast of fun 25 July 2021 • 5:08pm "E-I-E-I-O": Bill Bailey performed on Sunday at Latitude Festival 2021 at Henham Park Credit: Dave J Hogan/Getty Images Hanging out in the comedy tent at a music festival might seem like going to a steakhouse and ordering salad. But Lati...

Theres hope a 22-year-old Kiwi swimmer will bring home an Olympic medal today Theres hope a 22-year-old Kiwi swimmer will bring home an Olympic medal today 25 July 2021 Lewis Clareburt is competing in the 400 metre individual mens medley at 1.30pm at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre. There will be live commentary on Newstalk ZB, courtesy of SkySport. Olympics commentator Mark Watson says Clareburt has a good temperament for the big races. He says no one expected him to win a bronze medal at the 2...

The third day of World Travel Market 2018 opened on a note of optimism. “WTM is such a celebration and testimony to our worldwide tourism industry vibrancy and multiculturalism,” declared Derek Hanekom, Minister of Tourism, South Africa, in his keynote address for World Responsible Tourism Day 2018. It’s up to all of us to spread the responsible tourism message loudly clearly and far and wide.” However, the deeper message that Hanekom then shared was not one of celebration, but of urgen...

(from L to R) Adele Cliff, Phil Wang and Isma Almas For the first time in more than 70 years, the Edinburgh Fringe did not go ahead as usual last summer. The pandemic led to many events being cancelled - although were allowed to enjoy a few virtually. But if digital events arent for you, fear not – the beloved Fringe festival is returning to Edinburghs streets and theatres this summer. So, for those pining for the glory days of in real-life comedy at the Pleasance Courtyard, weve got a rou...

BARRIE, ONT -- For business owners in Orillia, weekends are about to get a lot livelier. Orillia began their "See You On The Patio" program on Friday, which was a welcome sight for residents and business owners. The initiative allows restaurants and shops to expand outside while downtown streets are closed to vehicle traffic. "You walk around and patios are open. People are walking. Its busy!" says owner Lisa Particelli. "But its great. Thats what we want." Businesses along Mississauga st...

The Oak Ridger City of Oak Ridge facilities are returning to normal operations as the number of positive COVID-19 cases goes down. A review of all city departments and services has been conducted. The following is a summary of various services provided by Oak Ridge City Manager Mark Watson in a city news release. Departmental services are continuing. City officials strongly urge citizens to conduct their business electronically, over the phone, and by mail whenever possible. If you need to reac...

The city of Oak Ridge recently approved its budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Pay raises are included, but no increase in the property tax rate.

Nothing to see here... - The weeks best live comedy