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2+ hour, 33+ min ago (264+ words) Holiday travel could bring a rise in contagious illnesses such as the flu and respiratory syncytial virus, according to Virginia health specialists. As of Nov. 22, the most recent data available, the Virginia Department of Health reports that overall respiratory illness activity in Virginia is "low and stable." "We're starting to see indicators that things are most likely going to take off really quickly here in the next few weeks with respiratory illness trends," Diskin said. "We're keeping a close eye on that." Older adults, younger children and those with underlying conditions are the most at-risk, she said. Public health officials encourage the public to be proactive to prevent the spread of illness, and Diskin said that incorporating small habits can make a big difference in spreading illness. "Because we're seeing the flu season starting a little bit late this year,…...

4+ hour, 57+ min ago (164+ words) A weather warning has been issued for Norfolk with heavy rainfall of 20-30mm forecast. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain that will be in place from 6am to 12pm on Saturday. The wet conditions may accompany strong winds, particularly across eastern parts of England on Saturday night. Across Norfolk, the forecast looks very similar, and the weather could cause travel disruption and flooding this weekend. The Met Office warns that spray and flooding on roads will probably make journey times longer. Bus and train services will probably be affected, with journey times taking longer, with a chance of cancellations where flooding occurs. There is a slight chance of power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses alongside flooding. A spokesman for the Met Office said: "There is uncertainty in the corridor of heaviest rainfall…...

9+ hour, 29+ min ago (245+ words) Ontario minister crosses the globe to chase defence industry investments and jobs "Black Friday" kicks off in stores across Ontario Brantford police search for missing woman Snow day for students in Brantford, Haldimand'Norfolk areas Ontario storm to linger into weekend with 60 cm of snow possible in some areas Quebec unveils new bill to tighten restrictions on public religious symbols Overnight snowfall and high winds have closed schools in the Brantford and Haldimand'Norfolk areas today. The Grand Erie District School Board " covering Norfolk, Haldimand and Brant counties " and Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board are closed to students and staff. "Today, services in all four zones are cancelled due to current secondary road conditions and forecasted whiteout conditions during morning run time. As a result, schools are also closed," said'Philip Kuckyt of Student Transportation Services Brant Haldimand Norfolk. The YMCA…...

10+ hour, 22+ min ago (390+ words) Taxpayers could be left with a bill of almost "1m to print and post booklets detailing the candidates in the first ever Norfolk and Suffolk mayoral election. The documents will be sent to 1.3m households across the two counties ahead of the vote next May. The initial distribution costs will be met by Norfolk and Suffolk county councils. Norfolk County Council's Conservative-controlled cabinet is next week due to start the process of tendering for a company to print and distribute the leaflets. Norfolk County Council's County Hall headquarters (Image: Mike Page) Elections for the mayor - who would oversee major projects across the two counties, as well as transport and housing - are due to take place in May next year. The booklet would contain details of the election process and what are known as election addresses by the candidates - where they explain why…...

14+ hour, 8+ min ago (289+ words) Norfolk charities have praised the decision to scrap the two-child benefit cap " a move they say will be pivotal in tackling child poverty across the county. The chancellor's policy change is expected to help lift 450,000 children out of poverty nationally by 2030, including 19,440 children currently affected in Norfolk. Sixty per cent of those children live in households where at least one adult works, while 36pc live in homes where all adults are in employment. Ruth Stokes, co-ordinator of the Norfolk Anti-Poverty Alliance, said: "All children deserve to grow up free from poverty. Scrapping this cruel policy will have immediate and long-term impacts for families across Norfolk." Michelle Sorrell, a Norwich-based anti-poverty campaigner, added: "Families with disabled children, single or widowed parents, and families both in and out of work " this move will improve their situations." John Lee, chief executive of YMCA Norfolk,…...

17+ hour, 44+ min ago (164+ words) A weather warning has been issued for Norfolk with heavy rainfall of 20-30mm forecast. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain that will be in place from 6am to 12pm on Saturday. The wet conditions may accompany strong winds, particularly across eastern parts of England on Saturday night. Across Norfolk, the forecast looks very similar, and the weather could cause travel disruption and flooding this weekend. The Met Office warns that spray and flooding on roads will probably make journey times longer. Bus and train services will probably be affected, with journey times taking longer, with a chance of cancellations where flooding occurs. There is a slight chance of power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses alongside flooding. A spokesman for the Met Office said: "There is uncertainty in the corridor of heaviest rainfall…...

17+ hour, 59+ min ago (230+ words) What a Happy Thanksgiving Day for the future of the Virginia Tech Hokies" offensive line. Earlier on Thanksgiving, the Hokies landed three-star offensive tackle Roseby Lubintus. Lubintus, a former Penn State and Syracuse commit, picked Virginia Tech after visiting Blacksburg last weekend. New head coach James Franklin wasn"t done. Four-star offensive tackle Marlen Bright announced he would also be committing to Virginia Tech. Bright, who had been committed to Penn State since July, flipped his commitment to the Hokies on Thanksgiving Day. Bright is a 6-foot-7, 290-pound offensive tackle prospect from DePaul Catholic in Wayne, New Jersey. Both Bright and Lubintus are from New Jersey, a state where the Hokies do not usually land top players. Bright is the third commitment since Franklin took over as Virginia Tech coach, following four-star RB Messiah Mickens and Lubintus. All were formerly…...

23+ hour, 22+ min ago (359+ words) Police can't crack a Benny Hill-esque heist which saw a thief take a fall and flash his pants on camera. A gang of distinctive thieves descended on Felthorpe Hall earlier this month and managed to make off with two concrete flower urns from outside the gates to the Georgian house. Now, police have announced they have dropped their investigation into the raid, which took place at 6.40am on November 2, despite one man being caught with his trousers down. CCTV footage of the raid shows the thieves struggling to get one of the hefty items - still full of soil - to their waiting Ford Focus. While one thief puts the pedestal in the back of the vehicle, two others, one wearing a surgical boot, carry the urn itself. A police spokeswoman said: "The victim was informed on November 19 that all lines of enquiry…...