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Fearful residents stream into streets of the capital Quito while major city of Guayaquil is among places worst hit Jessica Elgot and agencies in Quito Ecuador’s Pacific coast has been struck by the country’s strongest earthquake in decades, a 7.8-magnitude tremor killing at least 77 people, flattening buildings and damaging roads near the epicentre, as well as in the country’s largest city of Guayaquil. Live Ecuador earthquake: death toll triples to 233 following 7.8-magnitude quake - latest developments President Correa calls national emergency after more than 230 killed and over 500 injured in 7.8-magnitude quake President Rafael Correa declared a national emergency and urged the country’s 16 million people to stay calm. More than 570 people are believed to have been injured in the quake. “Our infinite love to the families of the dead,” he said on Twitter, as he cut short a trip to Italy to return home. The government had recommended residents leave c...

Mhashamu Askofu Tarcisius Ngalalekumtwa wa Jimbo Katoliki la Iringa, ambaye pia ni Rais wa Baraza la Maaskofu Katoliki Tanzania (TEC) akimkabidhi picha yake Mkuu wa Wilaya ya Iringa Richard kasesela (kulia) baada ya kushinda mnadi wa ununuzi wa picha hiyo wakati harambee ya kuchangia ujenzi wa kanisa katika Parokia ya Kilolo jana.  Mhashamu Askofu Tarcisius Ngalalekumtwa wa Jimbo Katoliki la Iringa, ambaye pia ni Rais wa Baraza la Maaskofu Katoliki Tanzania (TEC) amefanikiwa kuchangisha zaidi Tsh mil 142 na $200 katika harambee ya kuchangia ujenzi wa kanisa katika parokia ya Kilolo jana. Askofu Ngalalekumtwa katika ‘Siku ya Mlo wa Hisani’ alitoa mchanganuo wa michango iliyopatikana katika harambee hiyo kuwa fedha taslimu zilikwa shilingi milioni 15,845,000.100 pamoja dola za kimarekani 200 na ahadi zilikuwa milioni jumla shilingi milioni 128,570,000/-. Baba askofu Ngalalekumtwa alishukuru wadau wote na amewaomba wa...

EXCESSIVE noise from neighbours can be annoying, stressful and generally disruptive to the quality of life in a residential area.  This may be because of loud music or a television, barking dogs, shouting, banging doors and other social and economic activities.  However, no house or flat is totally soundproof and everyone should expect to hear a degree of noise from neighbours. Often while it may seem difficult, the best way forward is to discuss the problem with your neighbour.  An immediate approach and investigation by the council can lead to a serious breakdown in relations between neighbours and, while our approach seeks to avoid this, formal action should, if possible, be a last resort. Where we investigate a noise complaint we aim to gain sufficient evidence to prove that a statutory nuisance exists.  If your neighbour does not co-operate and solve the problem, it can take several months to gather sufficient evidence to take the matter to...