An inquisitive puppy was rescued after it became wedged in a small gap for more than an hour.The 12-week-old boxer was exploring its new home in Ashford when it became stuck between the shed and house.Firefighters were called out yesterday afternoon after its owners were unable to free the puppy.The pup, named Holly, was freed by the animal rescue unit, which used hydraulic equipment to move the shed away from the house.After the dog was freed, it enjoyed a cuddle with the firefighters that came to its rescue.Crews were called just after 3pm. … [Read more...] about Inquisitive puppy freed from small gap
Small business optimism at 35-year high
By Leia Klingel Published August 14, 2018 Small Business FOXBusiness Facebook Twitter Comments Print video The impact tariffs are having on small businesses Heritage Action executive director Tim Chapman says that small businesses are still optimistic despite tariffs and discusses Tuesday’s primary election results. Small business owners’ optimism touched a 35-year high in July, with businesses setting records in terms of job creation and hiring, while they cited the availability of qualified workers as their biggest challenge. In another signal of just how good this economy is, the small business owners also noted that they were able to increase prices. Continue Reading Below In July 2018, the NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index marked its second highest level in the survey’s 45-year history, at 107.9 – just shy of the July 1983 record-high of 108. Records were set for job creation plans. A … [Read more...] about Small business optimism at 35-year high
Construction of condo-villa project Q2 THAO DIEN begins
An artist’s impression of Q2 THAO DIEN residential project in HCM City’s District 2. — VNS PhotoViet Nam News HCM CITY — G Homes House Development JSC in collaboration with Unicons Investment Construction Co Ltd have broken ground for Q2 THAO DIEN, a residential development in HCM City’s District 2. G Homes, the project’s developer, is a joint venture in which Singapore’s developer Frasers Property Limited and An Dương Thảo Điền Real Estate Trading Investment JSC are partners. Q2 THAO DIEN, situated in Thảo Điền Ward, will comprise a 32-storey tower with 315 apartments, 15 shop houses and 12 townhouses besides six villas. Nguyễn Gia Bảo, a member of the board of director of G Homes, and chairman of An Dương Thảo Điền, said: “The highlights of this project are its favourable location at the centre of the up-and-coming Thảo Điền Ward, the … [Read more...] about Construction of condo-villa project Q2 THAO DIEN begins
Duterte tells China to ‘temper behavior’ after S. China Sea incident
MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday said China should “temper” its behavior after another Philippine military aircraft flying over the disputed South China Sea was shooed away by the Chinese. Duterte said no one can create artificial islands in international waters like the South China Sea and claim its airspace. “You cannot create an island and say the air above it is yours,” Duterte said in a speech before business leaders in Malacañang. “I hope China would temper its behavior. I don’t want to quarrel with China,” said the President. Duterte made this statement after a BBC report showed the Chinese shooing away a Philippine plane flying over the Spratlys archipelago. “Philippine military aircraft, I’m warning you again. Leave immediately or you will bear responsibility for all the consequences!” a voice said. The CNN and BBC, which were given last Friday a rare chance to board a US Navy P-8A Poseidon … [Read more...] about Duterte tells China to ‘temper behavior’ after S. China Sea incident
JTD takes on five new staff and launch new £1.4m store
0 Have your say Huddersfield-based JTD Building Supplies has hired five more staff launched a new store aided in part by a £765,000 funding package. The new store, four times the size of its previous premises, covers two acres and features a newly built 11,000 sq ft shed and outdoor yard, to sell goods to trade customers, DIY enthusiasts and construction firms.The expansion represents an investment of £1.4 million in the new store on New Mill Road, Brockholes, Holmfirth, with the business expecting its main road location to drive more custom through passing trade.The finance package from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking who said the firm was an “impressive company”.JTD began building its new home in September 2017 so it could relocate from its previous leased unit at Meltham Mills Industrial Estate, which it had outgrown.Since the business started trading in 2011, it has grown its turnover to more than £3 million per annum. The builders … [Read more...] about JTD takes on five new staff and launch new £1.4m store