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Missing scarecrow mystery as popular festival returns for big year
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (288+ words) The annual Belmont Scarecrow Festival kicks off, but for one unfortunate scarecrow, things have gone haywire. Residents of Belmont Village noticed early Tuesday morning the local Sheriff scarecrow wasn't at his usual post. "This has happened before, usually one goes…...
Australia's Sigma confirms talks over Boots takeover
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (270+ words) Pharmacy and beauty chain Boots is in talks with an Australian rival and the billionaire Weston family over a potential "7. 5 billion sale. Australian pharmacy group Sigma Healthcare confirmed on Wednesday that it has held "preliminary discussions" over a takeover. The…...
Camborne head girl vows to shave hair for "7, 500 charity goal
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (315+ words) A Camborne head girl has promised to shave her head if she reaches a "7, 500 fundraising target in support of a children's cancer charity. Hattie, head girl at Cornwall School of Maths and Science (CSMS) " part of Athena Learning Trust " is…...
Age Americans become more practical about shoes
1+ week, 6+ day ago (302+ words) More than half of Americans (56%) admitted they regularly purchase shoes they later regret because of how uncomfortable they are. That's no small problem when you consider the average person takes almost three million steps and walks nearly 1, 200 miles per year,…...
Village scarecrow festival promises quacking races and towering views
2+ week, 1+ day ago (328+ words) Scarecrows, duck races and cream teas are set to take over a Devon village as a popular community festival returns for another year of family entertainment. The East Budleigh Scarecrow Festival will take place on Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June…...
A Top-Selling Asics Running Shoe, Nova Blast, Gets Unique Midsole Update
2+ week, 2+ day ago (455+ words) The new Asics Nova Blast 6 launches July 1. Asics took a step forward in redesigning one of the brand's top-selling running shoe lines. As the Japanese footwear maker unveils the Nova Blast 6, a trainer known for energy and bounce, a completely…...
6 trainers to give your summer steps a colour boost
2+ week, 5+ day ago (330+ words) Birds are chirping, and pints are being poured across the city. It's officially the start of the best time to live in the UK, which means our wardrobes need a summer update. While it's a given that dressing stays easy,…...
Luxury Fashion Houses Are Stepping Into the Sporty Sneaker Game
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (410+ words) Robb Report and Yahoo will earn commission from purchases made via links in this article. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Herm's's Bold New Skeleton Watch Is Solidifying the Brand's Horological Cred Olympic Gold Medalist Shaun White on Styling…...
Emerging artist, Isabella, thrilled to perform in Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (413+ words) A YOUNG dancer from Gargrave says she was thrilled to perform at Bradford's Alhambra Theatre where she first fell in love with dance. Isabella Chandler is performing in Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes, which was in Bradford at the end…...
This "Ugly" Footwear Trend is the Ultimate Sign of Quiet Luxury
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (436+ words) Of all the major happenings of the past few runway seasons, perhaps one of the biggest'or rather most wearable'trends to emerge was the glove shoe. From Chanel to Stella Mc Cartney, the use of glove shoes told a story of…...