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Labour leader announces U-turn after public backlash The leader of North Lanarkshire Council, Councillor Jim Logue, has announced that the previous decision to close 39 sports and leisure facilities across the region has been rescinded. The move comes after a huge outcry from the public, sports clubs, community groups and some Labour councillors who opposed the plan. Logue said that the council had taken the decision to protect these “important community assets”, despite the lack of support from the Scottish Government. He blamed the SNP for the council’s “dire” financial situation and accused them of failing to properly resource local…

Ross praises Forbes and hints at SNP dissent Douglas Ross, the leader of the Scottish Conservatives, has made some surprising remarks about Kate Forbes, the SNP finance minister, at the Tory party conference in Manchester. He praised Forbes for raising “serious concerns” about the SNP leadership and the direction of the Scottish Government. He also suggested that some SNP backbenchers have spoken to him about ways to hold the government accountable. Ross did not name any of the MSPs who allegedly contacted him, but he singled out Forbes as an example of a competent and critical SNP member. He said:…

The Grant County Senior Program is dedicated to providing seniors and disabled persons with the resources they need to meet their daily survival needs. On April 19, 2023, the community celebrated the success of these programs and their impact on the lives of local seniors. Establishing Linkages Within The Community The Grant County Senior Program has established linkages within the community in order for seniors and disabled persons to access necessary services. These linkages provide a wide range of support services such as information, education, recreation, and meals. The program also provides a venue for many activities that are designed…

Blink-182's Latin American tour was postponed last month due to an injury sustained by drummer Travis Barker during rehearsal. He smashed his ring finger, which led to emergency surgery and a delay in the band's upcoming tour with singer and guitarist Tom DeLonge. However, Barker has now offered an update on his recovery and says he's "recovering really, really well." He had his cast removed a week after the surgery and has been in physical therapy to speed up his healing process. Barker also revealed that he recorded the last three songs on the album with a broken finger. Tour…

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has officially announced that graphic artist VERDY will be the Artist in Residence for this year’s event. VERDY, the creator of Girls Don’t Cry and Wasted Youth, will debut an exclusive capsule collection this weekend at the festival. The announcement comes following a teaser video for the Record Safari pop-up, which will be selling over 25,000 new and used records, including rare finds such as Frank Ocean’s Blonde Black Friday Edition vinyl. VERDY’s Impressive List of Collaborations VERDY’s partnership with Coachella is just one of many high-profile collaborations the artist has had. VERDY…

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was evacuated from a port in Wakayama after an apparent smoke bomb was thrown at the scene. The incident happened as Kishida was due to give a speech in western Japan's Wakayama. The Prime Minister was unharmed, and there were no immediate signs of injuries or damage. However, a person was detained at the site by security and police. The incident comes after the assassination of former prime minister Shinzo Abe in July 2022, leading to increased security in the country. Increased Security in Japan Japan has increased security measures after the assassination of former…

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The US Navy has sent a message to China by dispatching a guided-missile destroyer, USS Milius, close to Mischief Reef in the South China Sea. The move comes amid rising tensions between the US and China over territorial disputes in the region. Mischief Reef, which lies within the Exclusive Economic Zone of the Philippines, is also claimed by Vietnam and Taiwan, but China has built military structures on the island to reinforce its territorial claims. The US Navy’s operation sends a clear signal of its commitment to maintaining freedom of navigation in the region, and challenging China’s claims to disputed…

The proliferation of cameras around the world has made it increasingly difficult for China and Russia to control the narrative in international disputes, according to Rear Adm. Mike Studeman, commander of the Office of Naval Intelligence. He spoke at the Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space conference in National Harbor, Maryland, on April 5. The admiral said that photographs and other documentation of run-ins between Chinese and Russian forces and those of other countries have proven critical to debunking propaganda and holding Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin to account. Documentation as a Tool for Accountability Studeman cited several recent examples to illustrate…