An electronics manufacturer is closing its north Devon operation, with the loss of 250 jobs.

BBC: TE Connectivity closing with 250 Bideford jobs lost

The company said it hoped to complete the clean-up operation, including removing tree houses and closing tunnels, on Monday.

BBC: UK Coal say Wrekin protesters 'peacefully' evicted

The aim is to allow the continued operation of the non-slave mines while closing down the oppressive ones.

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World Food Program (WFP) said Friday it would begin an emergency operation to feed about 300, 000 Palestinians hit by Israel's closing their access to jobs amid continuing violence.

CNN: U.N. food agency to feed 300,000 Palestinians