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Cairns travel guide: what to do, where to stay
Heading north this summer? There is no better place to reconnect with Queensland than at the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, writes Dilvin Yasa.It's crazy how few Australians have visited Cairns, a laid-back city and go-to vacation…
Law student successfully sues landlord for university accommodation
A law student successfully sued his landlord for university accommodation he called "like a construction site" and "covered in dust". Jack Simm, a 19-year-old student at the University of East Anglia, turned to his textbooks as he sued the…
While Biden slept: appeasement and accommodation, by Oliver L. North and David L. Goetsch
Addressing the House of Commons in 1948, Winston Churchill, paraphrasing the philosopher George Santayana, made a critical point: “Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. In his book "While England Slept",…
NOTICE: Submitting a hosting request puts my patience to the test
I chose Loyola for many reasons - it's in the city of New Orleans, the communications department, and the sense of optimism I had while on campus - but the main reason was because of the Accessible Education Office.I was diagnosed with…
Report condemns use of Napier Barracks in Folkestone as accommodation for asylum seekers
A multi-party group of parliamentarians accused the government of inflicting "profound evil" on those housed at the Napier barracks.The former army accommodation in Folkestone is one of many sites used to house people seeking asylum in!-->…
From Airbnb to mini-homes on trailers: short-term accommodation is booming in the South African…
It was the growing demand for short-term housing that initially prompted Amanda and Tim Hogg to list their family home on Airbnb and move into a trailer.Key points:Eyre Peninsula accommodation booking companies see record number of…
Ride with him: the rise of continuous sourcing
This is the time of year when, traditionally, travel buyers put the finishing touches on the annual program of preferential hotel rates that they have been patiently negotiating since the summer. But few buyers are playing this game for…
At least 33 people died homeless in Greater Manchester last year
Dozens of homeless people have died in Greater Manchester last year. The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics estimate that at least 33 homeless people have died in Greater Manchester in 2020. While that was down from 51!-->…
The interior designer shares seven simple tips for updating your rental accommodation
If you are in rental accommodation, you understand the importance of updating your property, without causing damage or making permanent changes that will need to be undone during the move. Bathrooms can often be the most intimidating space!-->…
Northern Powergrid to Cover Food and Lodging Costs for Those Affected by Storm Arwen
Northern Powergrid has confirmed that it will cover the cost of food and alternative accommodation for those who remain affected by the power outages caused by Storm Arwen. Although the company has restored power to more than 95% of!-->…