Tuesday, January 19, 2010 A Scottish woman who set out before Christmas to purchase a turkey finally made it home on Monday, after being cut off by snow for a month. Kay Ure left the Lighthouse Keeper’s cottage on Cape Wrath, at the very northwest tip of Great Britain, in December. She was heading to…
Why Should I Buy Granite? Advantages Of Granite Tile
More On This Topic: Bedheads Sydney Blinds In Melbourne By Richard Dinae Granite tile is one of the most popular materials used in industrial, commercial and residential constructions. Granite is a volcanic rock shaped by pressure and heat. The appearance of granite is one of a kind due to its crystalline image. It is known…
Wikimedia Conference Netherlands 2007 held on wikis and education
This article mentions the Wikimedia Foundation, one of its projects, or people related to it. Wikinews is a project of the Wikimedia Foundation. Sunday, October 28, 2007 Yesterday, a chilly Amsterdam hosted the Wikimedia Conference Netherlands 2007. Held at the Aristo centre in a suburb of the city and run by Wikimedia Netherlands, the conference…
Fire engulfs 140 buildings in Itoigawa, Japan
Saturday, December 24, 2016 A fire on Thursday engulfed at least 140 buildings in Itoigawa, Japan. The inferno injured, by varying reports, at least eight people. The coastal town in the northern prefecture of Niigata’s many traditional wooden buildings burned easily, fanned by winds of 56kph (35mph). Narrow streets hampered firefighters. “Sparks of fire flew…
Category:Science and technology
This is the category for science and technology. Refresh this list to see the latest articles. 28 June 2020: Neanderthals ‘knew what they were doing’: Archæologist Dr Naomi Martisius discusses her findings about Neanderthals’ behaviour with Wikinews 31 May 2020: SpaceX successfully launches its first crewed spaceflight 22 May 2020: Astronomer tells Wikinews about discovery…
Air Conditioning Contractors In Fort Collins Can Repair Or Replace Older Ac Units
More On This Topic: Air Cooled Water Chillers Air Cooled Chillers byAlma Abell After being outside on a hot day, most people take comfort in knowing that their homes are places they can cool down. Unfortunately, when your air conditioning isn’t functioning correctly, your home is no longer a place you can go to get…
An account of the Esperanza Fire from an animal rescuer
This article features first-hand journalism by Wikinews members. See the collaboration page for more details. This article features first-hand journalism by Wikinews members. See the collaboration page for more details. Saturday, December 2, 2006 As families fled their homes in the early morning hours on Thursday October 26, there was no warning. The Esperanza Fire…
Vestas delays closure of Newport plant
Friday, July 31, 2009 Vestas Wind Systems, whose closing wind turbine blade manufacturing centre in Newport, Isle of Wight, England remains the site of a occupation now in its 11th day, has suddenly announced that the consultation period preceding the closure of the plant has been extended, and that the plant will remain open until…
Hiring A Residential Asphalt Paving Service – 4 Steps To Take
More On This Topic: Melbourne Property Value Brisbane Property Value byadmin When you are looking into residential asphalt paving services chances are you’re researching a large, costly job. Just like many other home improvement services, there are plenty of poor contractors looking to scam you or provide sub-par workmanship. To protect yourself and ensure you’re…
Medal-seeking Spanish men arrive at 2014 Goalball World Championships
Sunday, June 29, 2014 Spain’s men’s national goalball team arrived in Espoo, Finland Friday for the start of the 2014 IBSA Goalball World Championships. The team comes into the tournament with the goal of securing a medal, which would qualify them for the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro. The team missed the 2012…