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Reid Street at Spurling Hill will be closed to all traffic as of 7am today to allow repaving, the City of Hamilton has announced.
A City spokeswoman yesterday said: “There will be one lane of traffic from the East Broadway round-a-bout through to Fro...
DATE: Aug 09, 2011
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About 60 firefighters took about three hours to bring a massive blaze at HWP under control and nearby residents continue to be told to stay away from the scene.
Those living nearby are still being told to close their windows and stay inside after fla...
DATE: Aug 08, 2011
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The Bermuda Regiment Band and Corps of Drums represented the Island in Canada during the 14th annual Fortissimo.
This year’s Fortissimo, a Massed Bands Beating Retreat and Concert organised by the Canadian Forces Ceremonial Guard, marked the 140th an...
DATE: Aug 08, 2011
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A Spanish Point resident has criticised a tour boar operator for what they viewed as “poor manners.”
In a letter sent to The Royal Gazette, the resident said that The Restless Native had been forcing its way closer to the beach at Deep Bay, near Admi...
DATE: Aug 08, 2011
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Bermuda CableVision has formally submitted to change its programme packages and fees as a result of a dispute over carrying Bermuda Broadcasting Company channels.
According to Government, Cablevision has submitted a tariff filing with the Telecommuni...
DATE: Aug 08, 2011
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The MarketPlace have partnered with Just Shirts Dry Cleaners to help the Salvation Army provide school uniforms for needy families. Major Shawn Critch, Divisional Commander for the Salvation Army, said that the demand for school uniforms is high as t...
DATE: Aug 08, 2011
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Two teenagers led police on a foot chase through the Arboretum this week as officers investigated a report of a stolen vehicle.
According to a Police spokeswoman, at around 3pm on Thursday officers responded to a report of a stolen motorcycle in the ...
DATE: Aug 08, 2011
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Software upgrades on Butterfield Bank ATMs have caused some of the machines to be temporarily out of order.
The problems will in no way compromise security or customer accounts, a bank spokesman said.
“This is a small particular issue related to soft...
DATE: Aug 08, 2011
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Strong winds and showers are expected to affect Bermuda tonight and tomorrow as Tropical Depression Emily passes to the Island’s North.
The Bermuda Weather Service is this afternoon predicting gale force winds and a risk of lightning for Monday, with...
DATE: Aug 07, 2011
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Public signs and advertisements seem to be cropping up in larger numbers across the Island, despite century-old legislation limiting them.
Under the 1911 Advertisement Regulations Act, billboards and advertisements are illegal with very few exception...
DATE: Aug 06, 2011
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