Russian missiles hit agriculture facility in Odesa

(Reuters) -Russia launched a combined drone and missile attack on Ukraine early on Sunday, targeting chiefly the southern parts of the Odesa region and hitting an agriculture facility there, Ukraine’s Air Forces said on the Telegram messaging app. Russia launched six Iranian-made Shahed drones and 10 cruise missiles, with Ukraine’s …

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Cumbrian leatherworker wins prestigious competition

Based in Near Sawrey, close to Hawkshead, Hattie crafted a three flask lined container, with shot glass tray, which outshone all competition entries. The pre-made competition challenged entrants to display their dexterity by fabricating a leather case to house an everyday item. There was no restriction on colour, thread, or …

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Man killed by falling tree as Storm Lee hits USA and Canada

The centre of the post-tropical cyclone made landfall on Saturday with near-hurricane strength winds of 70mph about 135 miles west of Halifax, Nova Scotia, according to the US National Hurricane Centre. Weakening as it headed north to New Brunswick and the Gulf of St Lawrence, Lee flooded coastal roads in …

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