Tag: Towns
Work on new towns to begin by 2029, housing minister says
Work on a number of new towns will begin before the next general election after more than 100 locations across England were put forward, Housing Minis [...]
An Alabama Town’s New Mayor Was Locked Out. 3 Years Later, He Will Return.
Newbern, Ala., had not held elections in 50 years — until Patrick Braxton ran for office. But when Mr. Braxton won, he was blocked from carrying out h [...]
Conservatives pledge cash for towns as Labour focuses on growth
Just nowBecky Morton,Political reporter, @beckyrmortonReutersThe Conservatives have pledged to give 30 towns across the UK £20m each in an expansion o [...]
College Towns Usually Lift Democrats. Is the Picture More Complicated in 2024?
An enthusiasm gap among young voters and anger on campuses over Gaza has some Democrats wary.
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Miners’ strike: Coal towns falling further behind – charity
"This includes our £1.1bn Long-Term Plan for Towns so local people are empowered to steer their town's regeneration over the next 10 years. Through th [...]
‘My Heart Sank’: In Maine, a Challenge to a Book, and to a Town’s Self-Image
Wealthy, liberal-leaning Blue Hill prided itself on staying above the fray — until the library stocked a book that drew anger from the left.
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‘My Heart Sank’: In Maine, a Challenge to a Book, and to a Town’s Self-Image
Wealthy, liberal-leaning Blue Hill prided itself on staying above the fray — until the library stocked a book that drew anger from the left.
www.nyti [...]
16 Towns to Watch in the New Hampshire Primary Tonight
These are the places that could give us clues about how the night is unfolding.
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Douglas Ross: UK funding will improve towns in Scotland
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced £20m in funding over 10 years for 55 most "overlooked" towns in the UK.Seven towns in Scotland are set to ben [...]
Conservatives launch conference with towns funding pledge
Rishi Sunak arrives in Manchester for his party's annual meeting but faces pressure over tax cuts and HS2.
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Blocked Rail Crossings Snarl Towns, but Congress Won’t Act
Freight trains frequently stop and block the roads of York, Ala., sometimes cutting off two neighborhoods for hours. Emergency services and health car [...]
A16z Leads $25M Round for Web3 Startup Building Online Towns
Here Not There also received backing from Benchmark and Framework Ventures.
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A ‘Sad Kinship’ as Towns Build Memorials to Victims of Mass Shootings
Sandra Mendoza picked a forest green panel to recall the S.U.V. her husband, Juan Espinoza, a car aficionado and restorer, proudly purchased before hi [...]
Democrats Weigh a Comeback Strategy in Factory Towns
Should Democrats bother competing in the struggling factory towns of the Midwest?A report to be released on Tuesday answers this question with an emph [...]
Platinum Jubilee: Eight towns to be made cities for Platinum Jubilee
By Mary O'ConnorBBC NewsImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The Queen visited the Coast Guard station headquarters in Bangor, Northern Ireland, b [...]