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MP received a warm welcome from pupils and staff and read to the whole school at assembly. The children were dressed as their favourite characters from books by Holyhead author Tony Roberts.
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2 years ago Read more at North Wales Chronicle

Condé Nast Traveller asked more than half a million people for their favourite places to go in the world. Britain came 15th, which isn’t half bad when you consider we beat some really stunning countries like France, Austria and Sri Lanka.
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2 years ago Read more at Time Out UK

The Algarve is a foodie paradise – the home of delicious shellfish plucked from the Ria Formosa estuary, Santa Luzia octopus, world-class Atlantic fish and bountiful fresh fruit and vegetables. There was a real buzz in Portugal’s most southerly region. The food scene never used to trouble the Michelin inspectors and the wines were almost a joke, with Cliff Richard among the local winemakers.
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2 years ago Read more at The National

researchers from Germany are exploring potential uses of microalgae. Some species form limestone, which could be used to make bio-cement – thereby reducing CO2. Others could serve as a biologically-based plastic substitute.
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2 years ago Read more at DW (English)

Tomás Mac an t-Saoir has just returned from cycling across Afghanistan, Iran, India and Pakistan. It started in 2016 after university in Galway - when he packed up his bicycle and belongings to cycle across the USA. Since then he has wheeled his way across many continents of Africa, Asia and Australia.
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2 years ago Read more at BBC.com

Yuka Ando became the first Japanese winner in three years at the Nagoya Women’s Marathon. She took the title in a PB of 2:21:19 at the World Athletics Platinum Label road race on Sunday (10) Ando and fellow Japanese duo Ayuko Suzuki and Rika Kaseda formed aleading pack alongside 2022 world champion Gotytom Gebreslase of Ethiopia and Asian champion Eunice Chebichii Chumba.
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2 years ago Read more at World Athletics

Adriatic Pearl Youth Boxing World Cup in Budva, Montenegro – Day6 LIVE Streaming #boxing #AdriaticPearl2024 #Montenegro2024. You can keep up with all of the action, news, results and photos by following ASBC on Facebook and Instagram.
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2 years ago Read more at Asian Boxing Confederation

Israeli strikes left five dead in southern Lebanon, including three of the group's members. Hezbollah said it had fired dozens of katyusha-type rockets into northern Israel. At least 312 people have been killed in Lebanon since the start of cross-border violence on October 8.
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2 years ago Read more at The Citizen

Over 500 community members, including 200 young children, received hearing screening during World Hearing Day in Atteridgeville, west of Pretoria, on March 5. Prof De Wet Swanepoel said the importance of hearing and its foundational role in fostering communication and quality of life. The event underscored the critical necessity of accessible ear and hearing care.
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2 years ago Read more at The Citizen

Mark Arendz and Linn Kazmaier each won their third consecutive gold, this time in the sprint pursuit competition. On the penultimate day of the 2024 Para Biathlon World Championships, arendz improved his shooting, missing no targets compared to qualification, where he missed one. In the men’s standing class, Ukraine swept the podium with Bohdana Konashuk claimed the gold, with no errors in her shooting.
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2 years ago Read more at International Biathlon Union