Amesbury

Amesbury, Mass., residents vote to stop water fluoridation initiative

(NaturalNews) Residents of the Massachusetts coastal city of Amesbury have successfully defeated a measure that would have restored a policy to once again begin adding sodium fluoride chemicals to the city's water supply. In a vote of 1,677 to 1,352, 55 percent of area residents declared to city officials and to the world that they are not... more

Two Teens Charged In Amesbury Crime Spree

AMESBURY (CBS) - Thousands of dollars worth of GPS systems, iPods, cell phones, cameras and more were all stolen from cars. A couple of teenagers are charged with the break-ins. Investigators say the two boys went on a Christmas Eve crime spree on Arlington Street in Amesbury. WBZ-TV's Ken MacLeod reports Charles Anderson made an assortment of... more

Residents clash with town hall bosses over plans to hold 50,000-ticket 'super concerts' in Wythenshawe Park

Neighbours of Wythenshawe Park clashed with town hall bosses at a fiery public meeting over plans to hold 'super-concerts' at the green space. The crunch talks saw council chiefs, led by executive member for culture and leisure Mike Amesbury, try to reassure those gathered about a move to make the park the city's third biggest open air concert... more

GNAR NEWS - December 7

Thursday OPEN HOUSES - No Caravan/Meeting on 12/8 There will not be a meeting at GNAR this Thursday, December 8. There will be two OPEN HOUSES offering tours and luncheons. Please visit these AMESBURY properties tomorrow: 8A West Winkley Street, Amesbury One Quimby Lane, Amesbury 6/2/2 with 17 +/- ACRES!! - $895,000 ... more

NEWS: More megalithic fairies - this time at Stonehenge!

This year the town of Amesbury is to celebrate Winter solstice with a lantern parade - "the first for centuries" - from Stonehenge along the route of the Avenue and back to the town. "Art students at Avon Valley College have teamed up with Amesbury based A&R Metalcraft to produce a lantern to lead the procession. more

Stonehenge Winter Solstice 2011: a prediction fulfilled and a mythical tradition established!

As predicted, the occasion was a great success. Thanks to mild weather a record number of people turned out but as Peter Carson, head of Stonehenge at English Heritage, said, it was "an extremely busy but enjoyable and peaceful event for the record 5,000 visitors who came along. The record numbers were rewarded with a wonderful sunrise and this... more

These College Students Prefer Board Games To Video Games

Bowie is talking about the school's new board game club, the Bacon Boardgamers, which meets the first and third Friday of each month. Mick Galuski, owner of Toy Soldier in Amesbury, which sells games and comics, said there has been an increase in the popularity of board games among the college-aged set for a few years. more

Labour big guns line up for 'safe' Manchester Central seat

The M.E.N revealed yesterday that Manchester Central MP Tony Lloyd is set to stand for election as Greater Manchester's first police commissioner. If successful, it would mean having to give up the seat he has held since 1997. Today, we can reveal that Lucy Powell, a senior aide to Labour leader Ed Miliband, is among those expected to go for the... more

Labour big guns line up for Manchester Central fight if Tony Lloyd bids to be police commissioner

Today, we can reveal that Lucy Powell, a senior aide to Labour leader Ed Miliband, is among those expected to go for the seat. It is understood Mr Miliband, who would almost certainly back Ms Powell, is keen to have a woman MP in Manchester, a key city for the party. It would be a second chance at parliament for Ms Powell who lost out on the... more

On the Road: Owners Argue Merits of Firearms on Airplanes - On the Road

On the Road: Knuckleheads and Worse, Bringing Guns in Carry-ons (November 15, 2011) AT a big gun show here a couple of weeks ago, J. D. Schechter was busy signing up new members for the Arizona Citizens Defense League. "We apply pressure on our hired hands in the state legislature in Phoenix to expand the rights of Arizonans to carry guns,"... more