PUBLISHED: 06:30 23 June 2018 David Hannant Prince of Wales Road, Norwich. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY Archant Anyone who drives through Norwich will know how the relentless stream of changes to the city’s road layout have been a continuous bugbear. Broadland district councillor, John Fisher. Photo: Broadland District Council But despite the frustration members of the public have expressed at changes - including the latest to roads around Prince of Wales Road - those behind the changes over the past five years say they have not only improved access to the fine city, but also resulted in a 97pc increase in cycling. In recent years, Westlegate, Tombland and Golden Ball Street have all been regenerated, along with Ber Street, Rouen Road and Finkelgate. The £2.75m scheme for Prince of Wales Road is the latest major regeneration for the city centre, which in recent years has seen wholesale changes made in Transport for Norwich projects. Starting in November, the Prince of … [Read more...] about Have five years of changes to Norwich roads put motorists off driving in the city?
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Trump tries to change focus of border debate
Jonathan Lemire and Darlene Superville, Associated Press Updated 10:07 pm, Friday, June 22, 2018 Now Playing: President Donald Trump is highlighting the plight of Americans whose loved ones were killed by people who entered the country illegally. (June 22) Media: Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is trying to cast doubt on wrenching tales of migrant children separated from their families at the border. He's dismissing "phony stories of sadness and grief" while asserting the real victims of the nation's immigration crisis are Americans killed by those who cross the border unlawfully. Trump is being bombarded with criticism condemning the family-separation situation as a national moment of shame. And he is firing back, sometimes twisting facts and changing his story but nonetheless highlighting the genuine grief of families on the other side of the equation. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: … [Read more...] about Trump tries to change focus of border debate
Trump advises GOP: Quit wasting time on immigration.
Lisa Mascaro and Zeke Miller, Associated Press Updated 9:59 pm, Friday, June 22, 2018 Now Playing: President Donald Trump told his fellow Republicans in Congress to "stop wasting their time" on immigration legislation until after the November elections. Some called it a "horrifically chilling signal" to send to members of his own party. (June 22) Media: Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Just when House Republicans needed Donald Trump's backing the most — on their big immigration overhaul — he dashed off a presidential tweet saying they should quit wasting their time on it. The Friday tweet is hardly the first time the president has abandoned his allies in a moment of need. Over and over again, Trump has proven to be a saboteur of their efforts. On Capitol Hill on Friday, the mood was gloomy, particularly among the more centrist Republicans who have been pushing the party's immigration compromise. That bill would provide $25 billion for … [Read more...] about Trump advises GOP: Quit wasting time on immigration.
Michael Cohen’s photo with Tom Arnold fuels Trump tape speculation
Visit The Boston Globe Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Comment on this Scroll to top of page By Michael Balsamo Associated Press June 22, 2018 LOS ANGELES (AP) — President Donald Trump’s personal attorney Michael Cohen retweeted a photo of himself with comedian Tom Arnold, who is working on a TV show to hunt down recordings of the president, fueling speculation Friday that Cohen has secret tapes of Trump and is willing to share them.Last month, Vice Media announced that Arnold would be featured in a new show called ‘‘The Hunt for the Trump Tapes’’ and would investigate rumored recordings of the president.Arnold told NBC News on Friday that he met with Cohen at the Lowes Regency Hotel in Manhattan and they discussed the new show. Advertisement ‘‘We’ve been on the other side of the table and now we’re on the same side,’’ Arnold told NBC. ‘‘It’s on! I hope he (Trump) … [Read more...] about Michael Cohen’s photo with Tom Arnold fuels Trump tape speculation
AP Fact Check: Trump’s take on immigrant crime off mark
Colleen Long, Associated Press Updated 3:49 pm, Friday, June 22, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-4', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 4', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: Evan Vucci, AP Image 1of/4 CaptionClose Image 1 of 4 President Donald Trump speaks about immigration alongside family members affected by crime committed by undocumented immigrants, at the South Court Auditorium on the White House complex, Friday, June 22, 2018, in Washington. less President Donald Trump speaks about immigration alongside family members affected by crime committed by undocumented immigrants, at the South Court Auditorium on the White House complex, Friday, June 22, 2018, ... more Photo: Evan Vucci, AP … [Read more...] about AP Fact Check: Trump’s take on immigrant crime off mark
First lady’s ‘don’t care’ jacket is a gift to memers online
Leanne Italie, Associated Press Updated 1:44 pm, Friday, June 22, 2018 Now Playing: First lady Melania Trump wore a jacket that read "I really don't care, do u?" as she boarded a flight Thursday to a facility housing migrant children separated from their parents. (June 21) Media: Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — First lady Melania Trump's green Zara jacket — the one reading "I really don't care, do u?" — has opened up a world of memes. The $39 jacket, which Mrs. Trump donned before and after a visit to migrant children in Texas on Thursday, has become the perfect blank canvas to sound off online. Detractors and supporters alike are doctoring Mrs. Trump's jacket with words ranging from the compassionate to the downright raunchy. There's "I really do care, do you?" and "I voted for Hillary" and "November is coming." Celebrities have gotten into the act, including Instagram-happy Busy Philipps in a DIY version with yellow stick-on letters … [Read more...] about First lady’s ‘don’t care’ jacket is a gift to memers online
Six weeks of £39,000 works may cause disruption in town
PUBLISHED: 18:51 22 June 2018 | UPDATED: 18:51 22 June 2018 Sophie Smith Chapel Lane in Wymondham. PHOTO: Google Maps Google Maps Approximately six weeks of works costing almost £40,000 will be carried out in a town lane this summer. The southern side of Chapel Lane in Wymondham from Melton Road to the end of the pavement by house number 51 will be affected. This is so Norfolk County Council can re-surface the pavement, which will cost £39,000. Works are due to start on Monday, June 25. The work will involve some kerb replacement and resurfacing the end of the pavement, which will be delivered under two-way traffic lights. For a short period there will be three-way traffic lights at the roundabout with Melton Road. Access to houses will be maintained while the works are being carried out, however a Norfolk County Council spokesman said it is possible that some disruption maybe experienced. For more information contact Robert West, highway engineer, on 0344 800 8020. … [Read more...] about Six weeks of £39,000 works may cause disruption in town
Protestors blare audio of crying migrant children at Sec. Kirstjen Nielsen’s house
By Amy Graff, SFGATE Published 8:20 am, Friday, June 22, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-4', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 4', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: Twitter Screen Grab Image 1of/4 CaptionClose Image 1 of 4 Protestors blasted audio Friday morning of detained migrant children outside the Virginia townhome Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen. Protestors blasted audio Friday morning of detained migrant children outside the Virginia townhome Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen. Photo: Twitter Screen Grab Image 2 of 4 Protestors blasted audio Friday morning of detained migrant children outside the Virginia townhome Homeland Security Secretary … [Read more...] about Protestors blare audio of crying migrant children at Sec. Kirstjen Nielsen’s house
Government leader hosts Italian guests
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Italian life insurance group Director General Philippe Donnet (L). The government leader wished the Italian group success in doing business in Vietnam while stating that the life insurance market in Vietnam boats huge potential for development with a population of nearly 100 million. With socio-political stability, deeper international integration and full adherence to commitments to the World Trade Organisation, Vietnam offers a good environment for economic growth and the development of life insurance market, he noted. Philippe Donnet, in turn expressed his impression with Vietnam’s growth over the past years, which is seen as a favourable condition for the development of the life insurance market. VOV … [Read more...] about Government leader hosts Italian guests
Vice President concludes Laos visit
At a meeting with the staff of the Vietnam Consulate General In Luang Prabang and overseas Vietnamese the same day, the Vietnamese Vice President highlighted the Party and State’s attention to the interests and the life of overseas Vietnamese, including those in Laos and Luang Prabang. She urged them to uphold national unity and contribute to bilateral ties between Vietnam and Laos. The Vice President called on Vietnamese enterprises to increase investment in Laos. To mark the occasion, Ms. Thinh presented gifts of the National Fund for Vietnamese Children to outstanding overseas Vietnamese children in Luang Prabang and northern Laos. She also hailed the role of the Consulate General in promoting political ties with northern localities of Laos and supporting the Vietnamese community. VOV … [Read more...] about Vice President concludes Laos visit