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After 186 years, Bristol zoo will close with some animals to be moved to out-of-town site and others to zoos abroad

The local government elections in Hawke's Bay are in two different worlds - with some set to be a tough race and others a foregone conclusion.

Developers are straining under the demands of ‘you build it, you run it,’ and operators are feeling more pressure too. Is it time for development and operations to be separated once again?

Developers are straining under the demands of ‘you build it, you run it,’ and operators are feeling more pressure too. Is it time for development and operations to be separated once again?

Developers are straining under the demands of ‘You build it, you run it,’ and operators are feeling more pressure too. Is it time for development and operations to be separated once again?

The Solomons Islands security agreement with China led to paroxysms of 'serious concern' about militarisation of the Pacific. 3 days before the Pacific Island Forum convened, 4 US B-2 nuclear-capable stealth bombers  deployed on rotation into Australia. I know what worries me most.

The UK government is warning of an extreme heatwave coming next week and asking people to prepare. This is the beginning stage of climate collapse and it has the potential to get much worse. But it's not too late to prevent the worst - choosing proactive pathways right now empowers us to make the changes needed.

Daily review is also your post. This provides Standardistas the opportunity to review events of the day. The usual rules of good behaviour apply (see the Policy). Don’t forget to be kind to each other …

MOTIONS addressing the cost of living crisis and the future of a level crossing were among those not to be discussed despite a mammoth council…

CALLS to protect a rail crossing from being closed to vehicles will be listened to at a council meeting tomorrow.