PUBLISHED: 07:30 08 April 2019 Andrew Hirst Ipswich Quakers and other members of the community visited Ipswich Mosque after the terrorist killings in New Zealand Picture: IPSWICH MOSQUE Archant For our latest look at multiculturalism in Ipswich, we met with representatives of the town’s Muslim community. Members of Ipswich Mosque with some of their visitors to a recent open day Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWNThe Muslim community of Ipswich has grown significantly over recent years, encouraged by the town’s “peaceful, friendly” atmosphere. Around 400 worshippers gathered for last Friday’s afternoon prayers at the Bond Street Mosque, filling the building to near capacity.In the 80s when the former fire station opened as Ipswich’s first mosque, just a small roomful of worshippers would gather. “It was very run down and dilapidated and our community was very small,” said mosque secretary Fotik Miah. “Gradually, … [Read more...] about How Muslim community has grown in ‘peaceful’ Ipswich
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‘I fell in love with the place’- photographer captures stunning images of Norfolk village
PUBLISHED: 14:44 07 April 2019 | UPDATED: 14:44 07 April 2019 Emily Prince The Northern Lights at Thornham taken in 2016. Photo: Gary Pearson Gary Pearson Shooting stars, snow and the Northern Lights captured to show the true beauty of the county. Gary Pearson is 'obssessed' with Thornham Staithe due to having everything a lanscape photographer could want. Photo: Gary PearsonLandscape photographer Gary Pearson has been taking pictures of the Norfolk coastline since becoming ‘obsessed’ with Thornham Staithe near Hunstanton, more than 10 years ago.The 51-year-old moved from Boston to west Norfolk in 1991 and a came across the Staithe one evening after a meal with his wife.“We’d been to the Lifeboat Inn [in Thornham],” he said. “And I thought the moon looked particularly nice. I’d always been a keen photographer so kept a camera on me and I took a few photos.The Northern Lights at Thornham taken in 2016. Photo: Gary … [Read more...] about ‘I fell in love with the place’- photographer captures stunning images of Norfolk village
Trump: New day coming in Venezuela
Zeke Miller Associated Press Published 10:39 PM EST Feb 18, 2019 Miami – President Donald Trump on Monday pleaded with Venezuela’s military to support opposition leader Juan Guaido and issued a dire warning if they continue to stand with President Nicolas Maduro’s government. “You will find no safe harbor, no easy exit and no way out. You will lose everything,” Trump said in a speech at Florida International University in Miami before large American and Venezuelan flags. Trump added: “We seek a peaceful transition of power, but all options are open.” The Venezuelan military could play a decisive role in the stalemate but has largely remained loyal to Maduro. In remarks broadcast on state television, Maduro accused the U.S. president of speaking in an “almost Nazi style” and lashed out at Trump for thinking he can deliver orders to Venezuela’s military. “Who is the commander of the armed forces, Donald Trump from … [Read more...] about Trump: New day coming in Venezuela
Hitler in war, Merkel in peace: A train car for history
Thomas Adamson, Associated Press Updated 4:42 am PST, Wednesday, November 7, 2018 FILE - This March 24, 1941 file photo shows the saloon car of Compiegne, in where the armistice ending World War I was signed on Nov. 11, 1918. The French and German leaders this weekend will jointly visit the remains of the train carriage where the armistice ending World War I was signed on Nov. 11, 1918. For the French, the dining car became a shrine to peace. For Adolf Hitler, it was a symbol of the humiliation of surrender. The Nazi leader had it dragged to Germany after conquering France in World War II. less FILE - This March 24, 1941 file photo shows the saloon car of Compiegne, in where the armistice ending World War I was signed on Nov. 11, 1918. The French and German leaders this weekend will jointly visit the ... more Photo: AP FILE - This undated file photo shows the train wagon in which the armistice of 1918 … [Read more...] about Hitler in war, Merkel in peace: A train car for history
Sainted and Tainted: No one wants to smell your feet in the movie theater
Tainted To the 60s-something woman who sat next to me at the Hudson movie theater the other night watching “A Star is Born.” I know these movie seats are comfortable and recline so you can relax and enjoy the movie, but removing your shoes and having your bare feet in the chair was completely rude. To make matters worse, you didn’t put your shoes on the floor, you put them in the chair next to me. I had to endure the smell of your wet shoes throughout the entire movie and the smell was overwhelming. Please realize your surroundings and be a little respectful to the other people in the theater. Darren Grass, Hammond, Wis. Sainted Oct.1 was my wife’s 90th birthday and we were celebrating at Perkins in Stillwater. I am hard of hearing so talk a little loudly. The folks in the adjacent booth overheard us and wished my wife a happy birthday. They were a real upbeat couple and made our day. After they left the waitress told us they had paid our bill. WOW … [Read more...] about Sainted and Tainted: No one wants to smell your feet in the movie theater