SEVEN war memorials in Hampshire are among hundreds to be listed in a bid to protect thousands of memorials by next year - marking the centenary of the end of the First World War.

SOUTH COAST-BASED luxury yacht firm Sunseeker International, is planning to axe a fifth of its workforce in a major blow to Dorset’s economy.

Long Island’s pharmaceutical industry now makes up one of the region’s largest employers of manufacturing jobs. That’s according to a report released this week by the Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency.

Long Island has one of the fastest-growing tech markets in North America. That’s according to the U.S. Commercial Real Estate Services Group.

The labor markets in both Connecticut and Long Island grew tighter in June. Unemployment in Connecticut is at a 17-year-low, and Long Island is at an almost 30-year low.

A state-funded report on New York’s tourism economy says visitors spent $6.1 billion on Long Island in 2018.

A slickly produced 26-minute video called Plandemic has exploded on social media in recent days, claiming to present a view of COVID-19 that differs from the "official" narrative. The video has been viewed millions of times on YouTube via links that are replaced as quickly as the video-sharing service can remove them for violating its policy against "COVID-19 misinformation." In it, filmmaker Mikki Willis conducts an uncritical interview with Judy Mikovits, who he says has been called "one of the most accomplished scientists of her generation." Never heard of her? You're not alone. Two prominent scientists with backgrounds in AIDS research and infectious diseases, who asked not to be identified over concerns of facing a backlash on social media, told NPR that they did not know who she was. If you were aware of Mikovits before this week, it is probably for two books she published with co-author Kent Heckenlively, one in 2017 and another last month. Heckenlively has also written a book

An initiative now has the funds to help expand pre-kindergarten programs across Long Island.

Fewer Long Island students chose to opt out of New York’s standardized testing last spring, compared to two years ago.

A proposal to eliminate the Regents exam in New York has alarmed some social studies teachers on Long Island. They worry if the state cuts the standardized tests, history will be the first to go.

The New York State Senate majority held a roundtable on Long Island this week to figure out how to make state funding for public schools more fair to schools with extra needs.

The State University of New York has opened a new branch of Empire State College on Long Island.

Long Island school officials say limited state budget increases and a growing student population will create a crisis in the near future.

Long Island’s high school graduation rate increased slightly in 2019. That’s according to data from the state Education Department.

There are eight fiscally stressed school districts on Long Island. That’s according to a report released Thursday by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli.

Six lunar modules from the Apollo Program still sit on the surface of the moon, each with a name plate: “Made in Bethpage.”

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The former Destiny's Child member admits she's inept at using music software so she's not as productive as she wanted to be during the ongoing coronavirus lockdown.

Because of the travel restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the former Destiny's Child member and the 'Everything I Own' singer will be moved into the role of mentors.

The 'Lose You to Love Me' singer is announced to front an online cooking series and show off her skills in the kitchen amid the ongoing coronavirus lockdown.

The Kylo Ren of the 'Star Wars' movie franchise is expected to portray the main character in 'The Yankee Comandante', a true-story film about the fall of Cuban Dictator Fulgencio Batista.

Oscar winners Damien Chazelle and Justin Hurwitz are expected to take part in the 'Lionsgate Live! A Night at the Movies' event that will benefit the Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation.

The 'Thor: Ragnarok' actress is expected portray a superhuman, one of the main protagonists in the upcoming big-screen adaptation which will be directed by Eli Roth.

The Michael Jackson documentary and the DC Comics series land a nomination each at the Peabody Awards, joining 'Surviving R. Kelly' and 'Stranger Things' among others.

During Wednesday's (May 6) watch party, producer Christopher Miller revealed that he wanted cameos for all three actors who have played the web-crawler in the live-action movies.

During Wednesday's (May 6) watch party, producer Christopher Miller revealed that he wanted cameos for all three actors who have played the web-crawler in the live-action movies.

The FBI reports that hate crimes in Connecticut and on Long Island went down last year.

The leader of an MS-13 clique on Long Island pleaded guilty to murder and conspiracy charges this week. The gang member was charged with ordering the murder of a 15-year old, which was then carried out. He was also charged with planning the murder of an alleged fellow MS-13 gang member for being disloyal to the group. The defendant admitted that he reported to gang leadership in El Salvador and the United States. He is expected to be sentenced to 24 years to life in prison in 2020.

Three women were shot during an incident that took place Thursday morning in Westerly. State police have confirmed that one of the victims, age 47, was killed.

Suffolk County will investigate how the Department of Social Services handled allegations of parental abuse in the case of an 8-year-old boy who died last week in his father’s custody.

Federal, state and local law enforcement officials in New York announced the dismantling of a gun trafficking ring on Long Island.

Olympians Geraint Thomas and Steven Burke attended the Black Country University Technical College’s ‘Accelerate Live’ event last weekend, inspiring students to learn about science and engineering.

The Midlands Racing Club are holding their Grand National Preview on Tuesday

West Midlands Police football unit signs up for Great Birmingham Run.

Local professionals and businesses win at the inaugural Midlands Beauty Industry Awards 2018.

The Midlands Media Awards is this year to take place at The Holte Suite, Aston Villa FC’s prestigious hospitality centre.

Peter Lowe, Managing Editor of Sky News, is to be chairman of the judging panel for this year’s Midlands Media Awards, shortlisted nominations for which will be announced on Monday, May 13.

Les Reid, of the Coventry Telegraph, has been nominated for four categories at this year’s Awards, which are being held next month.

A Year 13 student from Birmingham Ormiston Academy (BOA) has secured a role with international news network, Russia Today.

Richard Lutz survives a full assault of Jools Holland.

The body, which has not yet been identified, was discovered around 8am yesterday (Thursday 4) in the Birmingham & Fazeley canal near Tyburn Road junction with Wheelwright Road, Erdington.

Disabled access guide hails Birmingham tourist attraction.

A two week celebration of theatre will highlight the best of West Midlands’ creativity this March.

Tony Fitzpatrick reports from north of the border on Brexit and a sense of loss.

Birmingham voted best regional business tourism destination.

Businesses support Birmingham hospice with Christmas wreath-making masterclass.

Fire fighters from Highgate, Kings Norton, Ladywood and Northfield fire stations are taking on a job like no other

Birmingham's fashion industry recognised with eight nominations.

Environmental issues to the fore at awards ceremony.

Tickets on sale for night with world champion.