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By Rebecca McGirr Published 8 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing A ghostly image of County Antrim's Dark Hedges taken by a Belfast man has won a global photography award. Paul Killeen was crowned overall winner of the World Landscape Photographer competition , which had over 1,600 entries. His black and white photograph, titled Souls Tied, depicts two birds flying into the centre of the well-known site. He said he was "shocked and honoured" to have won for the image, taken on the morning of a friend's funeral. One of the judges described the image as "a brilliant winner". Another judge, Verity Milligan, said: "Just the woodland, the mist and the dancing birds. Magical. A special image and a worthy winner." Mr Killeen's shot won out ahead of 8.655 other images, the Belfast Telegraph reported. For him, there is a special meaning behind the … [Read more...] about Dark Hedges image wins World Landscape Photographer competition

EMPTY shelves have been spotted at Tesco today after Heinz has stopped supplying the supermarket with some of its key items. Baked beans , ketchup and tomato soup are among the family favourite cupboard staples missing along aisles. Heinz has stopped deliveries of key items to Tesco over a pricing spat, with the supermarket claiming it would not "pass on unjustifiable price increases" onto customers. Shoppers took to Twitter to complain about the lack of supplies of the fan favourite brand. "Hi @Tesco suggest you sort the Heinz problem, because remember there is always @asda ," one shopper said. Another tweeted: "Heinz beans are the only beans. Sort it out @Tesco ." READ MORE ON SUPERMARKETS Pump it up Drivers rush to Tesco selling petrol 20p cheaper than the national average N-ICE LOLLY We tried cheaper supermarket dupes of Cornetto - there was one clear winner Online shoppers were yesterday … [Read more...] about Empty shelves in Tesco as Heinz pulls baked beans and other favourites due to pricing stand-off

Aiman Amerul Muner/STUFF The Mānuka Collective's operations manager Jarved Allan speaks about winning multiple medals and the supreme award at Apiculture NZ’s national honey competition. A Timaru honey producer has won the supreme award at Apiculture New Zealand’s national honey competition for the second year in a row . Washdyke-based The Mānuka Collective, formerly known as 100% Pure New Zealand Honey, won 11 medals (seven gold and four silver) and the top prize at the Apiculture NZ conference held in Christchurch. The company’s operations manager Jarved Allan told The Timaru Herald the team was “really excited and over the moon” to win the award again. “It is a good opportunity to showcase to the world what we are doing here. We are always looking at improving and we will see what next year brings,’’ Allan said. READ MORE: Timaru's 100% Pure New Zealand Honey merging with Hamilton-based Three Peaks Mānuka Honey Sweet success for Taranaki honey firms … [Read more...] about Timaru honey producer wins supreme award in national competition for second time

TWO Brits have recently become millionaires - but they have absolutely no idea. The clueless Lottery winners have yet to come forward and claim their cash. And if they don't step up, they'll lose it all in less than a month. Both ticket-holders won £1million in the EuroMillions draw on January 21 this year. Their pay-out comes courtesy of the European Millionaire Maker raffle. But on July 20, the deadline to claim the prize will pass. Read more on Money FEE STING Warning for broadband customers over 'astronomical' fees - best and worst firms BUILD BOOST What is the Help to Build Scheme and how can I apply? Anyone who remembers buying a ticket for the draw is urged to check in pockets and behind the back of the sofa. The winners live in Doncaster, South Yorkshire , and the Hinckley and Bosworth district of Leicestershire. If they do miss out, it could be a small comfort to know they're not … [Read more...] about Two clueless Lottery winners have less than a MONTH left to claim their winnings – could it be you?

A Cash Converters manager has won a £50,000 payout after suffering severe anxiety and depression due to a ‘borderline oppressive’ letter from her boss. Gemma Cairns was horrified by the ‘harsh’ letter from Garry Lowes, which branded her demeanour ‘disrespectful, undermining, arrogant, privileged and wholly unacceptable’. The lengthy document contained a slew of criticisms and accused her of underperforming, failing to hit targets, and threatened her with the sack. It also refused her request to have Saturdays off for childcare reasons. After criticising Miss Cairns, Mr Lowes, who had just replaced Miss Cairns’ partner as operational manager, wrote: ‘My viewpoint is not a matter open to discussion or one to be disputed by you’. The letter caused Miss Cairns to suffer mental health issues and four days after receiving it, she began a period of sickness absence which lasted around 18 months. She later raised a bullying grievance against Cash Converters. Miss Cairns … [Read more...] about Cash Converters manager wins £50,000 payout over ‘oppressive’ letter from boss

Adam Verdugo is the executive producer of the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell," CBS News' award-winning and flagship daily evening news broadcast based in Washington D.C. Verdugo joined CBS News in 2013 as a senior producer for "CBS This Morning" in Los Angeles, before moving to New York in 2017 to oversee talent bookings for the program. Prior to being named executive producer, Verdugo was part of the launch team for the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell" in 2019 and played a key role in the broadcast's move to Washington as its executive story editor. He has helped develop franchises on the "CBS Evening News" including "Profiles in Service," which features everyday Americans and U.S. military service members who dedicate their lives to helping others.  Additionally, Verdugo helped launch and currently manages "Person to Person with Norah O'Donnell" on the CBS News Streaming Network. "Person to Person" is an updated and reimagined take on the storied CBS News … [Read more...] about Adam Verdugo

Glamorous Susan Sarandon works the red carpet at SAG Awards Sign up for FREE health tips to live a long and happy life SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info With the exception of a concussion a few years ago, as well as a breast cancer scare that was solved with a biopsy to remove a benign growth, the star has remained in good stead. The award-winning actress, who has won a Bafta, an Oscar, and nine Golden Globes, said she was “shocked” when she turned 70 because she felt so young inside. Related articles Dementia: The type of fish linked to the brain condition Sean Connery suffered for ‘some time’ before death - dementia The Dead Man Walking actress told Vogue following the Cannes film festival … [Read more...] about Susan Sarandon’s health secrets for people who ‘want to age gracefully’

Canada’s Drag Race star Rita Baga will present season one of Drag Race Belgique. Last year, superstar Priyanka was crowned winner of the competition, with Rita Baga – real name Jean-François Guevremont – and Scarlett BoBo finishing in second place. Drag Race Belgique is a new French-speaking edition of the hugely successful Emmy-award-winning reality franchise and will feature Belgian drag queens serving some serious looks in a variety of challenges and runway categories. Based on their performances in the challenges and their creations on the runway, the judges will ultimately choose who will be crowned the champion. Speaking about her exciting new gig, Rita enthused: ‘The Belgian drag scene is wonderful and I feel privileged to contribute to make it shine. ‘From the beginning of my career, I wanted to democratise the art of drag and ‘It’s a dream come true! And now, may the best drag queen win!’ Drag Race Belgium hasn’t been given an official premiere date, … [Read more...] about Canada’s Drag Race runner-up Rita Baga confirmed to host Belgium spin-off: ‘It’s a dream come true!’

For roughly forty years, a concert titled “A Capitol Fourth” has been offered on the Capitol Grounds featuring the National Symphony Orchestra and assorted artists to celebrate Independence Day on July 4. This year, the concert will feature host Vanessa Williams, the first black woman to be named Miss America and later a Broadway and recording star, singing “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” which is popularly known as the “Black National Anthem.” A Capitol Fourth was first televised in 1981 PBS station WETA,and has been televised by public broadcasting every year since. It is often the most widely-watched PBS show of the year. Williams told the Associated Press, “It’s in celebration of the wonderful opportunity that we now have to celebrate Juneteenth. So we are reflective of the times.” “Williams told the AP this week that she hopes the hymn will bring a sense of celebration following her performance at last year’s Independence Day show, where she sang ‘Not While I’m Around from the … [Read more...] about Host Of ‘A Capitol Fourth’ Celebration To Sing ‘Black National Anthem’ | The Daily Wire

Published 27 September 2017 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing The BBC's award-winning 100 Women news season is back and breaking new ground. So far just the first 60 names have been announced, including Nasa astronaut Peggy Whitson, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia and England footballer Steph Houghton. The other 40 will be added during the season this October. The annual series - which shines a light at issues affecting women all over the world - is this year encouraging women to make a change. The line-up also includes performance poet Rupi Kaur, acid attack survivor Resham Khan and dancer and TV star Jin Xing. Seemingly endless stories of harassment, inequality, and simply less visibility in many spheres of society, can feel depressing and disempowering. So we are asking the women in this year's season to create innovations to tackle some of … [Read more...] about 100 Women: Can women change the world in a week?