What’s happening this Australia Day

Annual Australia Day celebrations will kick off on January 26. Here is your guide to what is happening throughout the region. Grab your sunnies, a beer, kick your feet up and enjoy the day. Lunch and awards ceremony The official Australia Day lunch and awards ceremony will be held at …

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Students learn how to turn gaming into a dream career

Aspiring games designers from across northern England will be in Carlisle tomorrow (Friday 17 January) getting tips on how to carve out a career in one of the UK’s fastest growing industries. Two professionals will be addressing 200 students from University of Cumbria, colleges and schools from across the county …

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Sorting office worker denies Exeter rape

A Royal Mail worker has denied raping a woman who was allegedly attacked in the street near Exeter University in November. Romanian born Gheorghe Bertlef pleaded not guilty to one count of rape and one of attempted rape when he appeared at Exeter Crown Court. Sorting office worker Bertlef, aged …

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Prince Harry makes the draw for Rugby League World Cup

Prince Harry today raced through his first public appearance since he and Meghan quit – dodging any questions about their future at a highly-orchestrated Buckingham Palace event that could be his last job as a senior royal.   The Duke of Sussex launched the 2021 Rugby League World Cup and betrayed little sign …

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