The idea of building community through the tech world in a rural context is gaining traction in Nelson. The seed of Traction on Demand’s Small Town Initiative has been sown in the Heritage city and looks further afield to germinate in areas that have historically been devoid of the technology sector. The initiative addresses a need to establish tech employment opportunities where people want to live, Traction on Demand’s (ToD) chief executive officer and founder Greg Malpass said, not where tech

The yield on two-year British government bonds hit their highest levels in over two weeks on Friday, a day after the Bank of England spelled out plans for a “modest” reversal of its huge stimulus to support the economy through the COVID-19 crisis. The two-year gilt yield rose by more than two basis points to a high of 0.117%, its highest since July 22. Rate futures suggested investors were pricing in a first 15 basis-point rise to take the BoE’s benchmark Bank Rate to 0.25% around May next year.

Raymond Finn, 71, of Brentwood Avenue, Newbiggin by the Sea, Northumberland, preyed on women while working as a Father Christmas festive entertainer.

Kawhi Leonard is the biggest name that remains available. But there are plenty of talented players still on the market that can provide any team a boost.

At age 37, his role for any of these teams would be limited.

The Steelers looked good in their first preseason game of the year.