Rebecca Hill who has taken over as chair of Indie York. A HOTELIER will be championing the city s independent businesses as the new chair of Indie York. Rebecca Hill has been appointed to lead the not-for-profit business association which was set up after the 2015 floods to support the city s small businesses. Johnny Hayes who has been the chair since the group was founded with just 30 members has stepped down. Rebecca who has been an active member of the steering committee said she was delighted to be voted into the role. She is keen to attract more members, collaborate with other York organisations and work with stakeholders.
Brownwood News – The record-setting deep freeze weather of last week caused many problems for local residents mostly because of loss of electrical power. But Brownwood and other area towns almost lost all water service.
John Allen, General Manager of the Brown County Water Improvement District, explained the near disaster. The District spent nearly two weeks preparing for the expected cold front, insulating pipes, applying heat tapes, etc., and believed they were ready. But on Monday, February 15, at 2:00 a.m. the District’s water treatment plant lost electrical power. Oncor, the local electrical power deliverer, was contacted, but told the District that it was a rolling blackout, the treatment plant was in a grid that was shut down, and it could not be restored.
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Running Rings Around the Empire: The 1908 Olympics
Statues in Nenagh, County Tipperary, of three Olympic gold medalists from or with Nenagh connections. Left to right, 1908 Olympians Matt McGrath, Johnny Hayes, and Bob Tisdall, who won a gold medal in the 400-meter hurdles at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. (Photo courtesy Nenagh Olympic Athletic Club) By Roger McGrath, Contributor
In 1908, as the world’s attention focused on the Olympic Games in London, Britain had decided again not to allow Ireland to field its own team, imperiously stating, “Ireland is not a nation.” All Irish athletes would have to compete as members of the British team.
Under-fire Celtic and runaway leaders Rangers both win on busy night for Irish in Scotland
St Mirren’s Irish contingent impressed again, while Cork youngster Jaze Kabia scored his first Livingston goal. By Press Association Wednesday 27 Jan 2021, 11:25 PM Jan 27th 2021, 11:25 PM 4,725 Views 2 Comments
Shane Duffy s Celtic beat Hamilton for their first win in five Scottish Premiership games.
Image: PA
Image: PA
CELTIC RETURNED TO winning ways with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Hamilton at Parkhead, while Rangers moved closer to securing the title on a night where several Irish stars shone in the Scottish Premiership.
After four league games without a win for the first time since 2000, the Hoops looked a bit more like their old selves against the league’s bottom side.