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Food & drink in the West Midlands: 15 best restaurants in and around Birmingham, according to TripAdvisor
Birmingham has some of the best food spots in the entire country. From the iconic Balti Triangle to local favourites. Here at BirminghamWorld we round up the 15 best rated food spots from across the city for you to enjoy. These spots are all loved...

Every new food, drink and vendor at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair
By WCCO Staff July 9, 2025 / 7:00 AM CDT / CBS News AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025. Afro Bean Pops Minnesota State Fair "Savory deep-fried bites of ground black-eyed...

National Geographic Traveller Names Warsaw’s Elektrownia Powiśle One of Europe’s Top Food Halls in 2025
Warsaw’s vibrant Elektrownia Powiśle Food Hall has been named one of Europe’s most exciting culinary destinations by National Geographic Traveller UK, as part of its freshly released European Cities Collection 2025. Selected alongside five other...
National French Fry Day 2025: Where To Get Crispy Deals, Salty Favorite's Origins
National French Fry Day in 2025 will be celebrated on Friday, July 11. The holiday used to fall on July 13 annually, but Checkers and Rally's led a movement in 2022 to change the date to the second Friday of each July, likely as a nod to the pun...

Local authorities working in 'vacuum' to regulate drones
Local authorities are working in a "vacuum" due to regulatory gaps in laws that govern commercial drones, an Oireachtas committee has been told. The Committee on Transport heard that there is an urgent need for legislation relating to planning...

Local wildlife refuge rehabs thousands of animals
Local wildlife refuge rehabs thousands of animals Published 9:00 am Wednesday, July 9, 2025 With three locations in Suffolk, Evelyn’s Wildlife Refuge has over 40 rehabbers across Virginia. The refuge takes in orphaned and injured Indigenous...

Recipe: Whoopsie’s ratatouille-stuffed heirloom tomatoes
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Food Bites: Art of Wine, Prestonrose Towne Bistro & More
We have no shortage of food bites throughout Arkansas, so each week, we’ll be providing you with a snapshot of the goings-on inside the culinary world, from events and specials to restaurant openings and awards. Do you have news to share? Please...

'Recipe for disaster' Leicestershire homes plan refused amid multiple concerns
Controversial plans for 98 new Leicestershire homes dubbed "a recipe for disaster" have been refused. Nearly 200 objections were raised against the plans for land north of Leicester Road in Sharnford with planning officers advising decision makers...

National Unity Ministry to launch Ethnic Minority Festival Calendar in January 2026
SIBU: The Ministry of National Unity will, for the first time, publish the Ethnic Minority Festival Calendar in January 2026 in a bid to strengthen understanding and unity among the country’s multi-racial population. Minister Datuk Seri Aaron Ago...

World’s leading meal-kit provider, HelloFresh, automates Refrigeration Compliance with Facilio
NEW YORK — HelloFresh, the world’s leading meal-kit company, successfully deploys Facilio’s Connected Refrigeration platform to modernize and centralize its refrigeration compliance operations across its U.S. industrial facilities. This...

World | Jul 09, 2025 | 6 min read Modi awarded Brazil’s highest civilian honour
News World Brasilia: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Tuesday conferred with Brazil’s highest civilian award, the Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross. The honour was presented by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da...

National French Fry Day is Friday; where to get free fries in NJ
Love French fries? French fries remain very popular — 30% of all diners order fries at fast-food restaurants, according to Civic Science — and you will soon be able to scoop up free French fries across New Jersey during National French Fry Day....

Local Animal Shelter Makes Heartfelt Plea for Urgent Public Support
As the winter chill tightens its grip on the KZN South Coast, so does the burden on local animal welfare organisations caring for the region’s most vulnerable pets. One such organisation, 4 Paws and a Tale Rescue in Scottburgh, is making an appeal...
World War II-Era Goods Trolley Rails Discovered Near Penang's Fort Cornwallis
GEORGE TOWN, July 8 (Bernama) -- A pair of goods trolley rails, believed to be remnants of a wagon transport system from the World War II era, were discovered buried beneath a road adjacent to Fort Cornwallis here on June 26. Penang Chief Minister...

National Lottery pays out £3.6m to group of Welsh strangers who found out with a text that said 'oh my f*****g god'
A Welsh lottery syndicate made up of almost strangers, from previous jobs and hobbies and the odd family member, have scooped a staggering £3.6 million on EuroMillions, transforming the lives of 16 people overnight. Against all odds, Friday 13th...

Community outraged over killing of police bloodhound, found dead after eating food laced with nails
ROME (AP) — The horrific killing of a police bloodhound, who helped find nine people over the course of his sniffer-dog rescue career, has outraged Italians and sparked a criminal investigation to find his killers. Bruno, a 7-year-old, 88-kilogram...

Local veterinarian requests donations for animals affected by floods
Posted/updated on: July 9, 2025 at 9:34 am LINDALE — A Lindale veterinarian is asking East Texans to donate supplies that will help comfort animals that were affected by the recent floods in Kerrville and Central Texas. According to our news...

Local Business Closed in the Gem State
Idaho is one of the fastest-growing states in the country, and many people are flocking to the Gem State. The more people move here, the more businesses are also coming. Over the last few years, many new businesses have opened around Idaho, giving...

Food Truck Showdown: Vote to send your favorite to the Sweet 16!
More than 10,000 votes were cast in the opening round of the Northern Nevada Food Truck Showdown, and 32 local food trucks are still in the running to be named the No. 1 food truck of the summer. Check out the remaining contenders, stop by one of...