Crimes drop and more are solved Hartlepool Mail
CRIME in Hartlepool has dropped by 7.9 per cent - while crimes solved have risen by 4.5 per cent. A DEDICATED group made hand-embroidered kneeling cushions and donated them to a church.
Group gets the needle to help church Hartlepool Mail
A DEDICATED group made hand-embroidered kneeling cushions and donated them to a church. TALKS are taking place in a bid to save jobs at a leading engineering firm.
Gap takes first step toward sale / ERA ENDING? Shifts in clothing styles left S.F. original behind San Francisco Chronicle
Even Audrey Hepburn might not be able to save the Gap. The iconic San Francisco company, born in the city in 1969, is known for its hip ad campaigns, from inventive black-and-white portraits by Annie Leibovitz and other top photographers to the latest "
Cold comfort on the street Los Angeles Times
Raymond Byrnes is homeless, but he follows a strict routine. Church twice a day, lots of coffee and caring for a friend help fill the long days and nights. Raymond Byrnes awakens on the cold sidewalk, grips his rosary beads tight and prays for strength — thankful to have made it through another night on Los Angeles' skid row.
Groomed to succeed Guardian Unlimited
How much does Kate Middleton really have in common with Diana, asks Kira Cochrane.
BUY IT Fort Worth Star-Telegram
If you feel a wistful, nostalgia-laced sigh coming on every time you pass the aisle of Bratz figures, with their black-rimmed eyes, pouty mouths and exposed bellies, this doll is for you. If you're lucky, your daughter will like it, too.
Local briefs Northwest Herald
Three members of the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office received promotions recently, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office. Sergeant John Miller was promoted to lieutenant, and deputies Anthony Penna and Carolyn Hubbard were promoted to sergeant.
Sahara plans to close due to lack of customers El Paso Times
Sahara Sportswear, a former part of the National Center for Employment of the Disabled, or NCED, is closing within four months because of lack of customers.
A fresh look at ethnic accessories China Daily
Deep in the southern provinces, lost amongst rolling hills and stilt houses, rice fields and rivers, you'll find concentrated pockets of China's ethnic minority groups.
Birmingham City 2 Newcastle Utd 2: Larsson gives Blues reason to be cheerful Independent
Steve Bruce was left not knowing if he should laugh or cry after this stirring, quintessential FA Cup tie, embroidered by incidents and a late Sebastian Larsson equaliser that claimed a well-deserved draw for his 10 valiant Championship men against their Premiership visitors.
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