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« Last Post by Maik on Sunday, 19 May, 2024 @ 20:50:02 »
Inside the England museums averaging fewer than one visitor a day
Nearly everybody knows of Stonehenge, the Tower of London and the Natural History Museum. Each year, Visit England's annual statistics reveal the millions who flock to explore the nation's best-known attractions. But what of the 20 or so at the other end of the list who see fewer than 300 visitors a year? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-68779540
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« Last Post by Maik on Sunday, 19 May, 2024 @ 20:36:26 »
Sports presenter arrested on suspicion of raping a child
An established sports broadcaster has been arrested on suspicion of raping a child after a 4am raid on his home.
The TV presenter was questioned for around 18 hours after a search on his property in southern England.
It is alleged a child aged under 10 was raped on more than one occasion over a period of time.
After a search of the man’s home, computer devices and documents were taken away for examination while he remains on bail pending further inquiries.
The Sun had been first to reveal details of his arrest. His arrest and identity has been corroborated by Telegraph Sport, but he cannot be named for legal reasons. The alleged offences are historical. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/2024/05/19/sports-presenter-arrested-suspicion-rape-child-police-raid/
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« Last Post by Maik on Sunday, 19 May, 2024 @ 20:05:17 »
Heat in Crete hits 38.6 C
Temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius (86F) were recorded at 108 weather stations in Greece Sunday, the national weather service says.
The record temperature, 38.6C (101.5F) was recorded at the Toplou Monastery, near the eastern extremity of the island of Crete.
Temperatures over 30C were also recorded on several locations in the mainland, mostly in central and southern Greece. https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1239171/heat-in-crete-hits-38-6-c/
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« Last Post by Maik on Sunday, 19 May, 2024 @ 15:38:40 »
Some of the residents of Skala are concerned about abandoned houses around the village. Several of the old post-earthquake breeze block bungalows are continuing to deteriorate whilst nature is reclaiming what it can. Complaints about mice and cockroaches may be exaggerated but the overgrown vegetation is definitely a fire risk. The buildings themselves are probably liabilities but the land must hold some value. Tracing the owners could be difficult, possibly moved to USA or Australia some years ago.
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« Last Post by Maik on Sunday, 19 May, 2024 @ 14:19:25 »
Four new Isuzu fire fighting trucks in a nice shade of blue were delivered to Kef fire department this morning, one for each municipality.
I'd guess all fire trucks, new and old, that are assigned to Municipality of Argostoli, will be based in Argostoli. Despite the time it takes to get from Argostoli to Poros / Skala.
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« Last Post by Maik on Sunday, 19 May, 2024 @ 12:10:47 »
Oh my, what've you done now, Bryan. You'll get Mary going.
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« Last Post by Maik on Sunday, 19 May, 2024 @ 09:31:49 »
Antetokounmpo 5th Highest Paid Athlete in World
The basketball player rakes in 111 million dollars per year, between his salary at the Bucks and endorsements from big brands like Amazon, Nike and Pepsi
Antetokounmpo’s assent to the top 5 is even more impressive considering his rags-to-riches story, which originates on the streets of Greece where Antetokounmpo was an irregular migrant selling CDs with his Nigerian family. https://www.tovima.com/sports/antetokounmpo-5th-highest-paid-athlete-in-world/
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« Last Post by Maik on Sunday, 19 May, 2024 @ 00:50:47 »
Kef fire risk 19/05/24: LowToday’s bank rates:
1 €UR = £ 0.8865 GBP £1 GBP = 1.1280 €UR
1 €UR = $ 1.1227 USD $1 USD = 0.8975 €UR
1 €UR = $ 1.6818 AUD $1 AUD = 0.5946 €UR
Based on National Bank of Greece exchange rates.
Other banks likely to offer rates which may be marginally higher or lower.
Banks and foreign exchange offices normally charge standard 2% commission.
You may get a better rate changing your holiday money in advance at e.g. the Post Office. NB: some f-ex agencies advertise "No Commission".
Invariably, they deduct commission before they (don't) advertise the rate.
Foreign exchange offices are businesses, not charities. Ten day weather forecast for Kefalonia: This is an overall forecast, due to the mountainous terrain the weather can be very localised.
Updated forecast @ weather.com
Day, Date Hi°/Lo° Wind sp Wet Forecast
Sun 19/05 28°/20° 13 km/h 02% Sun & cloud
Mon 20/05 28°/20° 10 km/h 03% Sun & cloud
Tue 21/05 26°/16° 23 km/h 03% Sun & cloud
Wed 22/05 24°/16° 22 km/h 07% Sunny
Thu 23/05 25°/16° 20 km/h 03% Sunny
Fri 24/05 26°/18° 15 km/h 03% Mostly sunny
Sat 25/05 26°/18° 13 km/h 05% Sun & cloud
Sun 26/05 26°/18° 15 km/h 06% Sun & cloud
Mon 27/05 24°/17° 17 km/h 22% Sun & cloud
Tue 28/05 24°/17° 17 km/h 22% Mostly sunny
Edit: date corrected
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« Last Post by Maik on Saturday, 18 May, 2024 @ 23:14:34 »
Six forest fires across Greece in the 24 hour period up to 18:00 today, 18/05/24.
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