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Delve into the past of Stamford, Rutland, Bourne and The Deepings with Mercury Memories 10 years ago A popular bar and restaurant has won its battle to hold live music and comedy shows. Mama Liz’s Soulfood Shack, in North Street, Stamford, was granted planning permission on Tuesday to use its basement area, known as the Voodoo Lounge, for live music and comedy. 25 years ago: March 29, 1996 – Youngsters at William Hildyard School in Market Deeping are taking a further step into the hi-tech age, thanks to the generosity of Barclays Bank. Pictured. Head of Barclays personal taxation s...

Record-breaking catfish pulled out of San Antonio River along Saspamco Paddling Trail At 39.7 pounds, who says fishing isn’t a workout? Updated:  Tags:  SAN ANTONIO – Ummm, we’re going to need a bigger boat, and by boat, we mean kayak. A local fishing enthusiast named Matt caught a record-breaking catfish on the San Antonio River along the Saspamco Paddling Trail. The blue catfish that Matt managed to land weighed 39.7 pounds— who says fishing isn’t a workout? According to the San Antonio River Authority, this is one of the largest catfish seen in the San Antonio River area. Whoa...

Brown plants have littered South Texas after many died or were damaged in February’s winter storms. But along the River Walk, the SA River Authority said they might be in better shape than they thought.

Rains trigger landslides in Kariba Kariba Bureau Heavy rains experienced in recent days have led to landslides in Kariba with debris covering roads amid indications that rainfall between Friday and Saturday neared an all time high within 24 hours. Kariba recorded between 53mm and 80mm in 24 hours, which comes close to the highest recorded volume of around 100mm. Although the rains have caused damage to infrastructure, they have raised hope that Lake Kariba will fill up earlier than projected. Zambezi River Authority (ZRA), which manages the Zambezi River, the lake and installations, had estim...

State budget agreement includes funding for western Virginia Joe Dashiell © Provided by Roanoke-Lynchburg WDBJ-TV Virginia State Capitol RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ) - Funding for pay raises, passenger rail and higher education are major features of a new Virginia budget compromise. For state employees and teachers in our area, the plan includes funding for a 5% pay raise. State Police would get a 3% bump on top of that. The proposal also includes major funding to extend passenger rail to the New River Valley. “I’m very pleased,” Sen. John Edwards (D-Roanoke) told WDB7 Friday...