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Smith’s motion asked the council to “rescind” the pledge and request council officers to “review any policies, targets and spending commitments” introduced as a result of the declaration.It also asked the council to “reaffirm its commitment to clean streets, parks, recycling, flood protection and other local environmental services that matter to residents” and to ensure future environmental initiatives are only pursued where they are “affordable, evidence-based and delivering clear benefits” for residents.But councillor Rachael Taylor, Green group leader, said the motion “created a false choice between climate action and delivering good local services”.She said the council already “considers affordability, value…

The River Wensum, which stretches about 44 miles (71km) through Norfolk, is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest and Special Area of Conservation.It is believed to be home to more than 100 plant species and rich invertebrate fauna, and is recognised as one of the most important chalk river habitats in England.The Environment Agency said its officer “promptly attended the scene” and its investigation concluded: “The most likely cause of the incident was heavy rainfall on Thursday evening flushing contamination from surface water drainage systems into the river.”This has coincided with a period of low river flows and…

North and Central American football’s governing body CONCACAF on Saturday called for a “comprehensive reckoning with” Gianni Infantino’s leadership of FIFA after his aborted plan to allow private investment in the World Cup. “This recent unilateral and egregious act of poor governance and leadership follows a pattern of missteps and similar behaviour,” CONCACAF said in a statement. “A comprehensive reckoning with this presidency is imperative.” Last week, world governing body FIFA had announced plans to create a commercial subsidiary which would run its biggest events, including the World Cup and Club World Cup. This body would be open to minority…

Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are getting an early start on spooky season. The duo made a surprise appearance at a Cinespia screening of their beloved 1998 movie Practical Magic on Saturday night, arriving to screams from the crowd at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. “[Practical Magic] is [the] perfect movie to show at a cemetery,” Bullock said to the crowd, as Kidman added, “Thank you for all your support for getting this second film made that’s coming to you very soon.” They also introduced the sequel’s new additions in Joey King and Maisie Williams, sharing a toast among themselves and the…

Uneasy calm has enveloped Nkanuland in Enugu State following the demolition of buildings belonging to a prominent indigene of the area and Lagos-based businessman, Dr Basil Ogbuanu, allegedly on the orders of the wife of the former Governor of old Anambra State, Chief Jim Nwobodo, Mrs Patricia Nwobodo, writes Ejiofor Alike Tension has enveloped Nkanuland in Enugu State as prominent indigenes of the area are sharply divided over the demolition of buildings belonging to a Lagos-based businessman and investor, Dr. Basil Ogbuanu, inside an Estate at the Independent Layout, Enugu. Ogbuanu reportedly bought the plots of land from Linkana Hotels Limited,…

Team Nigeria continued its impressive athletics campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Saturday, with Ruth Usoro winning silver in the women’s long jump, while the men’s 4x100m relay team settled for bronze after a dramatic post-race appeal. The latest medals helped Nigeria maintain its position as Africa’s highest-ranked nation on the Commonwealth Games medals table and capped another productive day for the country’s athletics team in Glasgow. Usoro produced one of her best performances of the season to claim silver in the women’s long jump. The Nigerian took an early lead with a season’s best leap of 6.87 metres…

The Presidency has berated the Archbishop Emeritus of Catholic Diocese of Abuja, John Onaiyekan, cardinal, for revealing what transpired during Thursday’s closed-door meeting between President Bola Tinubu and the Cathoilc Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN). The CBCN, led by its President, Matthew Ndagoso, met with President Tinubu, during which it outlined areas of concern in the country, which include security, quality tertiary education and limited spaces, sustaining gains of democracy, credible elections, and poverty. In an interview with Arise TV on Friday, Mr Onaiyekan, who was part of the delegation, recounted how the president argued with the delegation on the…

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Six twentysomethings in East London have built what they say is the anti-San Francisco hacker house. The goal is a “holistic improvement in life,” rather than “12 weeks, Demo Day is coming,” Rowan Aldean, 26, explained.  Intrigued, I spent an afternoon visiting the house, meeting its residents, and doing a vibe check. I arrived after Aldean escorted me through the clean sidewalks of a new East London development to where the six-story building stood facing the water.  The house is called the London Island Founder House — or “Lift House” — and Aldean and his wife, Zahraa, 22, an upcoming…

Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo – As Ebola cases continue to emerge in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Virunga National Park – Africa’s oldest – is strengthening health measures to protect communities and the endangered mountain gorillas living in it.The measures are part of the park’s emergency response after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and neighbouring Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern in May.“It is a terrible disease and one that poses a threat first and foremost to human populations. Protected areas such as Virunga National Park…