One of my most memorable encounters as a former jailbird was with 'Ali', a notorious gangster whom I met days after he was released from a high security prison.
Kirklees residents are likely to punish both the Tories and Labour for their stance on Gaza in the 2 May local electionsOf all the issues being discussed and debated among voters in the lead-up to local elections, there is one that has taken precedence for some residents of the West Yorkshire borough of Kirklees: the conflict in Gaza.This week’s votes are predicted to bring damaging results for Rishi Sunak – whose personal ratings have reached a record low. Continue reading
VENICE, Italy — Venice has always been a place of contrasts, of breathtaking beauty and devastating fragility, where history, religion, art and nature have collided over the centuries to produce an otherworldly gem of a city. But even for a place that prides itself on its culture of unusual encounters, Pope Francis’ visit Sunday stood out. Francis traveled to the lagoon city to visit the Holy See’s pavilion at the Biennale contemporary art show and meet with the people who created it. But...
ST. GEORGE — Three teenagers working at the Subway sandwich shop in Springdale discovered a purse left behind bursting with money Monday evening. As the employees closed the establishment just before 10 p.m., they noticed a purse hanging on the back of a chair on the patio. One of the teens told St. George News that […]