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The Ultimate Guide to Living and Working in Winchester

Winchester insights
Winchester’s population
House price’s in Winchester
Is Winchester a nice place to live?
Is Winchester safe?
The best neighbourhoods to live in, in Winchester
Travelling in Winchester
What are the schools like in Winchester?
Universities in Winchester
Eating and drinking in Winchester
Shopping in Winchester
Hotels in Winchester
Top 10 things to do in Winchester
Locksmiths in Winchester

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Winchester Insights

Winchester is located on the edge of the South Downs National Park in the county of Hampshire. The picturesque city is known for its historical buildings including the medieval Winchester Cathedral, one of the largest in the whole of Europe. Avid readers of Jane Austen’s novels may be interested to know that the famous writer herself is buried within the grounds of Winchester Cathedral.

It will take you around 1hr 30 minutes to reach Winchester from London via car and just over an hour on a direct train!

Winchester Population

From the data collected in the 2011 census it shows that there were 116,600 residents in Winchester, an increase of almost 10,000 people from the census a decade earlier. The population of Winchester is now believed to be around 122,000 residents or 480 inhabitants per square mile.

Average House Prices in Winchester

The average amount paid by Winchester homeowners currently stand at £571,749. This information was gathered by Zoopla from the 434 sales that took place over the past 12 months. However, the value of these properties are on the decline by -6.47% as Zoopla estimates the current average value of a property in Winchester to be £541,838 in October 2020.

Detached House Prices in Winchester

There were 153 sales of detached homes in Winchester over the past year with homeowners on average paying just a couple of hundred grand shy of a million at £800,858. The value change has dipped slightly by -2.89% meaning Zoopla are estimating detached homes in Winchester to be worth £784,295.

Semi-Detached House Prices in Winchester

Zoopla again estimates the current average value to be worth lower than the average price paid with a value change of -9.26%. The average amount paid was £492,147 from the 109 sales that took place over the last year but with the downfall Zoopla reckons they are now worth £475,908.

Terraced House Prices in Winchester

With 120 sales taking place in Winchester over the past 12 months the average amount paid for a terraced house is £481,132. This is again more than the current Zoopla average value estimate which stands at £461,747 resulting in a decrease in value change of -9.69%.

Flat Prices in Winchester

You can expect to pay around £273,612 for a flat in Winchester as that is the average amount paid by flat owners in the past 12 months. There has seen a value change of -9.36% following the trend of other property values in Winchester but Zoopla estimates the flats to be worth more at £303,006.

Renting in Winchester

The average amount you can expect to pay to rent a property in Winchester will be around £1,355 according to This number is of course affected by whether you choose to rent a room, which will set you back £542pcm, a flat for £1,228pcm or a house for £1,758pcm!

Is Winchester a Nice Place to Live?

In a study formed this year by Winchester came out on top as the happiest city in the UK! This data is formed from the happiness rankings of their participants combined with the average life expectancy of a Winchester resident of 83.6 years, issuing the city with a happiness index rating of 104. But does this come at a price? Well the title of the article on Raisin is ‘Does money buy happiness?…’ the purpose for their study was to find whether there was a correlation between happiness and wealth. Their findings found that the happiest of people in cities across the UK earned on average £33,864 and were much happier overall than those who earned under £30k. The average salary of a Winchester worker is higher than that at £35,346!

As well as potentially earning around £35k by working in Winchester you can almost guarantee that Winchester will consistently feature in the top 10 lists of best cities to live in the UK due to the pretty lined streets, historical elements and nature walks along the South Downs.

Is Winchester a Safe Place to Live?

There is generally a low crime rate across Winchester, with 400-600 crimes taking place every few months. Violent crime and ASB were the most reported number of crimes during the month of August 2020 whereas burglary and theft came in at 49 cases and 1 case respectively.

Where are the Best Neighbourhoods in Winchester?

Winchester is a lovely place to live, some may say to avoid the areas of Winnal and Stanmore, but like everywhere every road can be different and home is what you make it. Here are some of our top neighbourhoods to live in below:

St Cross, Winchester

St. Cross is one of the most affiliated areas in Winchester with its pretty range of houses, it is not unusual to see a typical Tudor style house sat next to a sleek contemporary. If you like walking then this area resides next to the peaceful water meadows and it is quite a scenic walk into town. There are Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ schools in this area including St. Faiths Church of England Primary School. As well as that there are also some highly rated local pubs in St. Cross including The Bell Inn, Wykeham Arms and the Green Man.

Expect to pay between £600-£1,000,000 for a home here!

Fulflood, Winchester

A pretty area lined with spacious terraced properties but not too overcrowded. Fulflood is close to the railway station so is a good location to buy or rent for commuters. There is a nice park to go for a picnic or to take the dog for a walk at Oram’s Arbour and for a night of entertainment head down to your local theatre ‘The Railway Inn’ to watch a play or comedy show! The Westgate School is within 10 minutes walking distance even from the furthest homes in Fulflood and take children from early years all the way up until they finish their GCSE’s!

Expect to pay around £500,000 for a home in Fulflood.

Kings Worthy, Winchester

Kings Worthy is a little village that mostly consists of semi-detached homes followed by detached although there are a small number of terraced houses and flats. If you enjoy spending time within the community join Worthies Sports and Social Club. It houses a small bar and events such as charity fundraisers and children’s entertainment as well as showing sports on TV, if you’re a sports person yourself there is a nice big field out the back to have a little run around! There are also a few schools around Kings Worthy Primary School is Ofsted rated ‘Good’ and Prince’s Mead Independent School is right around the corner also.

Expect to pay from £300,000-£600,000 for a home in Kings Worthy.

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Travelling in Winchester

As Winchester is only an hour or so away from London, getting there is relatively easy!

Winchester by Car

Winchester is accessible via the M3 by taking either junctions 9, 10 or 11! If you’re coming from the north of Winchester you’ll need to take the A34.

Train Stations in Winchester

Winchester Railway Station has a direct train to Waterloo taking just an hour, as well as direct trains into the very South and North of England including Southampton and Birmingham.

Coaches in Winchester

National Express will take you into Winchester from London and Oxford as well as many other locations.

Closest Airport to Winchester

Southampton Airport is a quick 15 minute drive or train ride away. Alternatively, for further destinations London Heathrow and London Gatwick are 50 and 72 miles away.

Hospital in Winchester

Royal Hampshire County Hospital is located along Romsey Road close to the centre of the city.

What are the Schools like in Winchester?

There are 45 schools and colleges in Winchester, the majority of which perform really well. Ofsted rates 12 of these schools and colleges to be ‘Outstanding’, one which is rated ‘Requires Improvement’ with the remaining schools rated to be ‘Good’ or unrated as they are an independent school.

Universities in Winchester

There are two universities in Winchester, the University of Winchester and Winchester School of Art.

The University of Winchester

Established in 1840, the University of Winchester currently ranks at 105th in the country 2021. Climate change is embedded across the courses at the University of Winchester and has over 180 opportunities to get involved with sports teams and societies. The University offers a range of courses within the arts, humanities, social sciences, cultural studies, computing and business.

Winchester School of Art

The Winchester School of Art is part of the University of Southampton, a Russell Group university. The Winchester School of Art offers a select few courses including fashion design, textiles, graphic arts, games design and fine art.

Eating and Drinking in Winchester

These are the top three restaurants in Winchester according to Tripadvisor (October 2020)

  1. The Fox

Nestled in the countryside next to a duck pond and thatched cottages, The Fox is a great scenic spot! It prides itself on only using local, Hampshire produce that is bought directly from the farmer.

  1. Kyoto Kitchen

Winning a Michelin Award in 2020 this Japanese restaurant promises to introduce you to authentic Japanese cuisine! The sushi is prepared to an exceptionally high standard and presented beautifully on the plate!

  1. The Bugle Inn

An 18th century coaching inn sources it food from local organic produce and a daily changing menu so you can ensure you’re eating the best of foods and can dine how many times you fancy and never get bored! It also trains to be chefs in the British/ French cuisine!

Some of the top pubs rated by are as follows:

  1. Bishop on the Bridge

Overlooking the river from the courtyard garden is the best place to be on a summer’s day but fear not if you are visiting in the cooler months the wood fire make this pub the best place to be! It offers a good selection of beers and ales and some tasty pub food!

  1. The Wykeham Arms

Born in 1755 this pub has withstood many a catastrophe and still manages to be a favourite spot with the locals. The pub is decorated to match its history offering a warm, interesting setting.

  1. The Green Man

The decoration has a fine mix of contemporary elegance and eccentricity. Offering cocktails to beers to delicious food. Although the kitchen is currently closed due to a refurbishment, we can’t wait to taste some great food here after!

Shopping in Winchester

Chain retailers, markets and independent shops are all available in Winchester. There are a big name brands found within the city centre and within the Brooks Shopping Centre as well as some beautifully unique independent shops. As Winchester has its roots set deep in literature there are also plentiful opportunities  to pick up your next novel! Take a look at Visit Winchester here to find out more about the shopping experiences on offer within the city.

Hotels in Winchester

These are the top three hotels in Winchester according to Tripadvisor (October 2020):

  1. Giffard House

A romantic hotel with all the amenities including free breakfast! The rooms have a classic feel looking out onto the pretty garden. Don’t forget to also admire the numerous stain glass windows here!

  1. Lainston House Hotel

Historical charm and contemporary elegance are found through the gates up to Lainston house. The 17th century hotel is set in 63 acres of land so you’ll have plenty of space to get some fresh air. This hotel offers more than most with an on-site cookery school and falconry!

  1. Winchester Royal Hotel

A sweeping staircase as you enter the door will have you feeling as though you have stepped into luxury here. Located in the heart of the city, the Winchester Royal Hotel is described as a hidden gem! The bedrooms are modern and calming, offering you a peaceful night’s sleep!

Top 10 Things to Do in Winchester

  1. Winchester Cathedral
  2. The Great Hall
  3. National Trust Winchester City Mill
  4. Catherine’s Hill, Hampshire
  5. Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium
  6. The Gurkha Museum
  7. Winchester City Museum
  8. Wolvesey Castle
  9. Westgate Museum
  10. Hospital of St Cross

Need a Locksmith in Winchester?

When moving into a new home changing the locks is vital as you never know how many keys are out there and risk the keys falling into the wrong hands. Arrange for a Winchester Locksmith to come and fit a new lock the day you get your keys to provide you with peace of mind. We at Keytek® Locksmiths Winchester provide a professional local mobile Locksmith service complying with British Standard and Home Insurance policies to ensure your home is as secure as can be! What’s more is all our customers benefit from a FREE home security check on site to ensure your home is as secure as can be!

There are many other things you need to consider when moving home so check out our Moving Home Checklist to help you along the way! Once you’re in consider improving the security of your home further still by checking out our Ultimate Guide to Home Security here!

View our Keytek® Locksmiths Winchester page to find your local Locksmith today or call us on 01962 677099!


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It is important to remember that employers and their insurance companies can and do conduct surveillance on injured workers who are off work due to a work injury. The purpose of this surveillance is to detect fraud, and determine the extent of a person’s disability by watching what activities they do. It is accomplished by following the employee as the employee conducts his/her daily life activities and usually filming them.

Videotape evidence and investigator testimony can be admitted during an administrative hearing before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission. These videos can be used as evidence for or against the injured worker. The evidence is demonstrative. In other words, it demonstrates what an employee can or cannot do based on what activities they are actually participating in.

In most cases, the evidence or testimony does not affect the injured worker’s ability to receive workers’ compensation benefits because the surveillance does not demonstrate the injured worker is conducting activities outside of their medical restrictions. However, it is very important that an injured worker be aware of these activities and remember that they could be watched when performing their daily activities while off of work.

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The summer months are the easiest time to update and transform your kid’s bedroom. The lighter nights, warmer weather and sunny mood make transforming your kid’s bedroom a bit easier, especially if you’re working hard to get it done after a long day at work.

When updating any kids bedroom it is beneficial to design and adapt a bedroom that allows your child to comfortably grow and work with their interests for the next few years. Consider passions they have, overall interests and practical solutions that will work as they grow. Will they need more storage? Where will they do their homework? Will your kids need to share rooms with siblings? All of these things are ideas to consider when revamping and upgrading their bedroom. Here’s our guide to a summer bedroom update to get you started:

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If you get the essential elements of any bedroom right then everything else will fit in perfectly. From the wardrobe to the bed, you must pick something that will last and can quite possibly be passed down to younger siblings as one child grows out of their needs. For example, a hard-wearing mid sleeper can last a child well into their teenage years and make the perfect bed for any sibling.

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Over the next week, watch how your child uses their bedroom, check what works well in their bedroom, how they use items in there and what could be developed or incorporated. As your children grow they may spend more and more time in their bedroom as bedtime gets pushed back and they want more independent time, you can see exactly what they use and what is taking up vital space and storage.

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The eight years old Neya lived with her father Rana, Mother Nita and elder brother Rohit. The little family happily lived in a beautiful village surrounded with beautiful nature. The village located on the lap of the mountain, with beautiful views of the snowy mountain. Neya’s house was built nicely and they grow a lot of plants and trees. The family survived on growing seasonal plants and trees. Their life is totally surrounded by the nature and beauty.

While they lived a very happy life, Neya did not love the beautiful atmosphere of the village. She really wanted to move into the city and enjoy the city life. She wanted to shop, move around the city, watch movies, eat in fantasy restaurants and cafes, etc.

However, there was hardly any chance that Neya’s family moves to city as they have everything in the village.

Neya felt asleep during the early noon and she had a sound sleep. Of course, she had a strange dream. She saw her grandmother in her dream as a fairy and her deceased grand mom granted her a wish. Neya requested her that she would love to enjoy the city life as she always desired.

Grandmother understood the desire of Neya, but still wanted to convince her that peaceful village life is better than city life. She told Neya, ‘Baby, you cannot have access to fresh fruits and vegetables from plants as you have at your home. You cannot breathe fresh air. You cannot play with animals. You can hardly find any trees. You will not find peace as you see here! You still want to go to city?’

Neya without hearing the concerns, asked the grandmother to grant the wish. The grandmother granted her wish but with a condition. Neya was told that she would only have 6 hours to spend in the city. Later, she would return back to village. Neya agreed.

Neya found herself in the city with her friends. She went to a movie, ate in a restaurant, shopped in the huge mall and understood everything told by her grandma is true in city. There is no peace, no silence, city life is fast and rushing, she cannot find any animal or even a tree! She realized that her life in the village with her family is more wonderful than the city life. She reached home.

Neya’s brother Rohit was calling her for lunch and she wake up from the sleep and the dream. She recalled the dream and realized that what she having now is abundant and joyful. She shared her dream with her family and they laughed at her. Neya also developed love for plants, animals and nature.

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How to talk to or introduce your partner to sex toys

Sex toys can be a hard topic to bring up with a new partner, especially if their experience in sex is much more limited than yours. It may be that you are wanting to experiment with sex toys after being in a long relationship to bring some new spice to the bedroom. Whatever the reason, just blurting out that you want to try sex toys may not be the best way to get a conversation started. Here are a few scenarios that you may try in order to bring up the subject, though they are not guaranteed to work, they are here for ideas.

1. Watching television and they are mentioned

Lots of tv series over the last few years have talked about and shown vibrators being used, the most famous being Sex in the City, but even in shows such as How I Met Your Mother they are mentioned and can be a really easy way to open up a conversation about sex toys. Asking a partner if they have ever used or bought a vibrator for someone else or even what their thoughts are on using sex toys whilst watching television can avoid any awkwardness or embarrassment that just stumbling out with questions over dinner.

2. Looking for new lingerie and stumble across sex toys

Lots of specialist lingerie shops on the high street and online lingerie sites also sell lots of sex toys and sex aids. If you or your partner is looking at lingerie on the internet then seeing links to dildos, vibrators or cock rings and asking them what they think of them, or even getting them to click on the links so you can laugh and joke about some of the more novelty based items is an easy way to bring up sex toys. This can even lead on to discussing other fantasies that you both have and which of the sex toys you want to incorporate into your sex life. In high street specialist shops, looking at things as simple as handcuffs with your partner can lead onto a similar conversation without it being awkward.

3. Trying to think of a wedding present/bridal shower gift

If you are too embarrassed to broach the subject of sex toys so openly then waiting until you are buying a novelty gift for friends could be the right time to bring up the topic. Buying them for a friend you know will appreciate them and asking your partner’s opinion on them is an excellent way to avoid having to fabricate a situation that can feel fairly forced if you aren’t confident in talking about sex toys.

4. Magazine left open at the sex toy adverts

Men’s and women’s magazines now have lots of different articles and adverts for different sex toys and even have online blogs about how different people have found using sex toys. Leaving an article page open on the computer for your partner to “happen” upon or a magazine open on a well-chosen page can be an easy way to get your partner to spark the conversation, especially when lots of the blog articles talk about sex toys being fun but no substitute for the real thing. Something that is very helpful if you’re worried your partner may be made to feel inadequate by the idea of using sex toys.

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How to Install
A precompiled version is available for each release, alternatively you can use the latest version of the source code from this repository in order to build your own binary.
Make sure you have a correctly configured Go >= 1.8 environment, that $GOPATH/bin is in $PATH and the libpcap-dev package installed for your system, then:
$ go get github.com/bettercap/bettercap
This command will download bettercap, install its dependencies, compile it and move the bettercap executable to $GOPATH/bin.
Now you can use sudo bettercap -h to show the basic command line options and just sudo bettercap to start an interactive session on your default network interface, otherwise you can load a caplet from the dedicated repository.

In order to update to an unstable but bleeding edge release from this repository, run the command below:
$ go get -u github.com/bettercap/bettercap

Interactive Mode

The basic command line arguments ( bettercap -h ) are:
argument description
-caplet FILENAME Read commands from this file and execute them in the interactive session.
-eval COMMANDS Run one or more commands separated by ; in the interactive session, used to set variables via command line.
-iface INTERFACE Network interface to bind to, if empty the default interface will be auto selected (accepts interface name, ip or mac address).
-no-history Disable the interactive session history file ~/.bettercap.history.
-env-file FILENAME Load environment variables from this file if found, set to empty to disable environment persistance. (default ~/bettercap.env)
-cpu-profile FILENAME Write cpu profile file (used for debugging and benchmarking).
-mem-profile FILENAME Write memory profile to file (used for debugging and benchmarking).
-silent Suppress all logs which are not errors.
-debug Enable debug messages.
If no -caplet option is specified, bettercap will start in interactive mode, allowing you to start and stop modules manually, change options and apply new firewall rules on the fly.
To get a grasp of what you can do, type help and the general help menu will be shown, you can also have module specific help by using help module-name (for instance try with help net.recon), to see which modules are running and their configuration at any time, you can use the active command.
To print all variables and their values instead, you can use get * or get variable-name to get a single variable (try with get gateway.address), to set a new value you can simply set variable-name new-value (a value of "" will clear the variable contents), on a typical session variables look like this. >  » get *

                        $: '{by}{fw}{cidr} {fb}> {env.iface.ipv4} {reset} {bold}» {reset}'

         api.rest.address: '<interface address>'
     api.rest.certificate: '~/.bcap-api.rest.certificate.pem'
             api.rest.key: '~/.bcap-api.rest.key.pem'
        api.rest.password: ''
            api.rest.port: '8083'
        api.rest.username: ''

        arp.spoof.targets: '<entire subnet>'

      dhcp6.spoof.address: '<interface address>'
      dhcp6.spoof.domains: 'microsoft.com, goole.com, facebook.com, apple.com, twitter.com'

        dns.spoof.address: '<interface address>'
            dns.spoof.all: 'false'
        dns.spoof.domains: '*'

     events.stream.filter: ''

          gateway.address: ''
              gateway.mac: 'de:ad:be:ef:de:ad'

                http.port: '80'
       http.proxy.address: '<interface address>'
          http.proxy.port: '8080'
        http.proxy.script: ''
      http.server.address: '<interface address>'
         http.server.path: '.'
         http.server.port: '80'

               https.port: '443'
      https.proxy.address: '<interface address>'
  https.proxy.certificate: '~/.bettercap-ca.cert.pem'
          https.proxy.key: '~/.bettercap-ca.key.pem'
         https.proxy.port: '8083'
       https.proxy.script: ''

              iface.index: '6'
               iface.ipv4: ''
               iface.ipv6: 'fe80::dddd:dddd:ffff:ffff'
                iface.mac: 'de:ad:be:ef:de:ad'
               iface.name: 'enx18ffffffff'

                log.debug: 'false'
               log.silent: 'false'

      mac.changer.address: '<random mac>'
        mac.changer.iface: '<interface name>'

       net.probe.throttle: '10'
         net.sniff.filter: 'not arp'
          net.sniff.local: 'false'
         net.sniff.output: ''
         net.sniff.regexp: ''
         net.sniff.source: ''
        net.sniff.verbose: 'true'

          ticker.commands: 'clear; net.show'
            ticker.period: '1'

       wifi.recon.channel: ''

Basic Commands

command description
help / help MODULE List available commands or show module specific help if no module name is provided.
active Show information about active modules.
quit / q Close the session and exit.
sleep SECONDS Sleep for the given amount of seconds.
get VARIABLE Get the value of VARIABLE, use * for all.
set VARIABLE VALUE Set the value of VARIABLE to VALUE.
clear Clear the screen .
include CAPLET Load and run this caplet in the current session.
!COMMAND Execute a shell command and print its output.
alias MAC NAME Assign an alias to a given endpoint given its MAC address (will be persistent on file and used for the net.show command.

Documentation and Examples
The project is documented in this wiki.

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday blocked the planned executions of two inmates by electrocution, saying they cannot be put to death until they truly have the choice of a firing squad option set out in the state’s newly revised capital punishment law.

The high court halted this month’s scheduled executions of Brad Sigmon and Freddie Owens, writing that corrections officials need to put together a firing squad so that inmates can really choose between that or the electric chair. The state’s plans, the court wrote in an unanimous order, are on hold “due to the statutory right of inmates to elect the manner of their execution.”

The executions were scheduled less than a month after the passage of a new law compelling the condemned to choose between electrocution or a firing squad if lethal injection drugs aren’t available. The statute is aimed at restarting executions after an involuntary 10-year pause that the state attributes to an inability to procure the drugs.

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Wooden pallet signs have been a popular trend for years now, and for good reason: They’re inexpensive to make, require little woodworking expertise, and they can be made out of recycled wooden boards for an eco-friendly craft.

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SAVANNAH, Ga. — A Georgia prosecutor said Tuesday he wants a grand jury to consider criminal charges in the fatal shooting of a man who was chased by armed men who suspected him of being a burglar.

The announcement came the same day cellphone video purporting to show the shooting was posted online by an attorney for the slain man's mother.

Ahmaud Arbery, 25, was killed Feb. 23 in a neighborhood near the city of Brunswick. The video released Tuesday reportedly shows Arbery jogging on the side of the road. Two white men in a truck confront Arbery before a struggle ensues. Two gunshots are audible in the video.

Arbey died shortly thereafter. No one has been arrested or charged in the case, prompting an outcry by the local NAACP and others.

According to WJXT-TV , police claim the two white men in the video — a former police officer and his son — were following Arbery in their truck because they believed him to be a suspect in a recent string of robberies.

A police report claimed that Arbery began attacking the men before they shot him. The family disputes that claim.

"You've been wondering all this time, well what really happened. But because we know his character we knew what kind of young man he was," Thea Brooks, Arbery's aunt, told WJXT. "And we knew that he was humble, and we knew that he was mannerable and respectful. So when it happened it took us all off because that's not Ahmaud. The person they were trying to make him out to be."

Due to various conflicts of interest, the case has bounced between jurisdictions since the shooting occurred in February. The New York Times reports that the original Brunswick district attorney assigned to the case recused themselves because of one of the men who shot Arbery used to work as an investigator for the DA. A second attorney recused themselves because of ties to the Brunswick DA's office.

No charges have been filed yet in the case.

The release of the video prompted protests in Brunswick, as demonstrators called for justice for Arbery and his family.

WJXT-TV reports that among those who walked with protesters was Glynn County Sheriff E. Neal Jump.

"'I'm sad as a person. As the Sheriff of Glynn County I'm sad that that happened," he told WJXT.


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Spanning a surface area of around 65 metres square, the Romantic Suite is the largest of the rooms available in the Hotel Krone Lech. Two separate rooms provide you with the opportunity to completely unwind. The combination of lounge and bedroom with balcony is topped with a luxurious marble bathroom, which has a bath, shower, 2 wash basins, make-up area and separate toilet. The Romantic Suite has an HD television, safe, WLAN, DVD player, telephone and mini-bar. And of course, the Romantic Suite, like the Junior Suite, provides all the comfort you would expect from a 5-star hotel.

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Non-smoker rooms

All our rooms and suites are non-smoking facilities. You may smoke on the balcony or in the cigar lounge.

Day prices in the Hotel Krone Lech am Arlberg.

Day prices are in Euro per person and overnight stay, and include breakfast or half-board and all the Krone facilities. Inclusive of taxes and duties, *pluslocal taxes of € 3.20 per person and day. Any services and meals that you do not avail of cannot be refunded in cash. When you place an advance order we can serve you the gourmet evening menu as lunch.

To pay your bill choose between cash, foreign currency, American Express, VISA, MasterCard or debit card. We apologise that non-hotel services will incur a 3% surcharge when paid with a credit card.

Krone facilities

All the special packages include the following services in the Hotel Krone in Lech am Arlberg:

  • Krone welcome greeting in your room
  • Buffet breakfast until 10.30am followed by a table service breakfast with no time limit, sparkling champagne on Sundays
  • 6-course gourmet evening meal with a selection of dishes from the award-winning cuisine as part of the half-board package in winter
  • Salads and cheeses from the daily buffet as part of the half-board package in winter
  • Vegetarian, low-calorie, gluten and lactose-free menus on request
  • Fondue evening in the Fondue Lounge as part of the half-board package in winter
  • Gourmet lunch on the sun terrace from February and throughout the entire summer season on payment of a supplement (table reservation required)
  • Wine tasting session in the wine cellar (fee payable)
  • Krone spa bag with dressing gowns, bath towels and bathing shoes
  • A treat for the senses in the 1,200 sqm 'Wasserschlössl' with panorama indoor pool, outdoor whirlpool, foot bath, Lech sauna, vitality sauna, herbal aromatherapy steam bath, Turkish steam bath, infrared cabin, tepidarium, solarium, gym, relaxation room, tea and vitamin lounge (cosmetics, massages, physiotherapy and special treatments on payment of a fee)
  • Free high-speed internet access throughout the hotel
  • Children's playroom (unsupervised)
  • Krone home cinema
  • Stylish ski room with lockers for each room, ski service and hire at the hotel (fee payable)
  • Wide-ranging winter entertainment programme with live music on Mondays and Thursdays at our day bar and in the fireplace lounge
  • VIP Club Card in winter for shopping at the Pfefferkorn shops (with 10% discount) and dine around at all Pfefferkorn hotels (advance booking required)
  • Guided summer walks in Lech's mountains (only with Lech Card)
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Children up to the age of three get to stay in their parents’ room free of charge. Children aged between 3 and 6 enjoy a 60 % discount, while children aged between 6 and 14 get a 50 % discount, and the rate for those aged fourteen and over is 30 % of the day rate. All staying in their parents’ room.

Cancellation conditions. Hotel Krone Lech am Arlberg

Cancellation fees apply from the time of reservation. In the event of a cancellation up to 30 days prior to the arrival date, 30% of the room rate will be charged, up to 14 days prior to the arrival date, 50% will be charged, up to 7 days prior to the arrival date, 70% will be charged, and during the last week and on early departure, 100% of the entire day or package price will be charged. Terms and conditions of the Austrian Hotel Industry apply (ÖHVB).

Arrival and departure

Your accommodation in the Krone von Lech is reserved for you from 3.00 p.m. on the day you are due to depart and will be available until 11.00 a.m. on the day you are due to depart.

Please wear elegant attire to help preserve the refined atmosphere in our restaurants. For smokers, our lounge is available at the hotel bar. Please do not bring pets into our restaurant.

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There is a charge of € 15 for each room service. A garage space can be booked for € 28 per day (in summer € 5). There is a charge of € 35 per day for pets, not including feed (in summer € 15).

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Man was bashing out truck windows before son fatally shot him during argument, neighbors say

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SAN ANTONIO – A 51-year-old man is dead after, police said, his son shot him during an argument at a home on the East Side on Tuesday night.

Police were called to a home in the 2600 block of Bermuda for a reported shooting around 6:30 p.m.

Authorities said the father and son were arguing for unknown reasons when the son shot his father. Police took the accused gunman into custody. Some witnesses were also taken into custody.

Neighbors said that the father was smashing out truck windows before the shooting.

Police did not release further details in the shooting.


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Choosing your Courses

How many subjects should I take?

You should choose 3 or 4 subjects (or 5 if you are taking Further Maths and count it as 2 subjects).

If you are not sure about which subjects to choose then it could be wise to start with 4 subjects and drop a subject during Year 12 when your subject teachers and yourself are confident about your choices.

What subjects should I take?

Advanced levels are difficult and require lots of study in addition to your lessons. Therefore you need to really enjoy the subjects.

Completing the 'A level preparation work' will help you to decide what A levels to study.

What if I have not studied the subjects before at GCSE level?

For some subjects, for example, Business Studies, Criminology, Economics, Politics, Psychology and Sociology, you will not have had to study them at GCSE level to take them at A level. For other subjects, see our curriculum section of the website regarding what subjects and grades you will need to have achieved at GCSE level.

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UN: world hunger was dramatically worse in pandemic year

ROME (AP) — The United Nations on Monday lamented what it called a “dramatic worsening” of world hunger last year, saying much of that is likely connected to the pandemic.

A report issued jointly by five U.N. agencies said hunger outpaced population growth in 2020, with nearly 10% of all people estimated to be undernourished.

It said the sharpest rise in hunger came in Africa, where 21% of the people are estimated to be undernourished.

Children paid a high price, with 149 million of those younger than five estimated be have stunted growth since they are too short for their age. More than 45 million children are too thin for their height.

“A full 3 billion adults and children remain locked out of healthy diets, largely due to excessive costs,” the U.N. agencies said.

“In many parts of the world, the pandemic has triggered brutal recessions and jeopardized access to food,” the United Nations said in a summary of its findings. ”Yet even before the pandemic, hunger was spreading; progress on malnutrition lagged.”

“Disturbingly, in 2020 hunger shot up in both absolute and proportional terms, outpacing population growth,” the report’s authors concluded. The report found that some 9.9% of the world’s population were estimated to have been undernourished last year, compared to 8.4% in 2019.

The report also noted the paradoxical problem of nearly 39 million children being overweight.

The United Nations said that the pandemic further undercut a U.N. goal of zero hunger by 2030. Based on current trends, it estimates that the goal will be “missed by a margin of nearly 660 million people,” and that some 30 million of that figure “may be linked to the pandemic’s lasting effects.”

The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report was prepared by U.N. agencies including the Rome-based Food and Agriculture Organization, the World Food Program and the International Fund for Agricultural Development. The other two agencies were the the United Nations Children’s Fund, commonly known as UNICEF, which is based in New York, and the World Health Organization, or WHO, headquartered in Geneva.

The report was described by the agencies as the “first global assessment of its kind in the pandemic era.”

Among the U.N.’s recommendations was one calling for strengthening “the resilience of the most vulnerable to economic adversity,” such as through programs to lessen the impact “pandemic-style shocks” or steep food price increases.

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LEADING OFF: Santiago faces MLB sticky ban, Naylor injured

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Home Plate umpire Phil Cuzzi, right, talks with Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Hector Santiago during the fifth inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Sunday, June 27, 2021. Santiago was ejected by Cuzzi. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

A look at what’s happening around the majors on Monday:

Major League Baseball will deal with Mariners pitcher Hector Santiago, the first player ejected under the new crackdown against grip-enhancing sticky stuff. He could draw a 10-game suspension.

Santiago was tossed Sunday in a 3-2 win over the White Sox. The 33-year-old lefty was checked by the umpires as he exited in the fifth inning and his glove was confiscated. It was later announced that Santiago had been thrown out.

“He was ejected for when his glove was inspected, for having a foreign substance that was sticky on the inside palm of his glove,” crew chief Tom Hallion said.

Santiago, who began his career with the White Sox, said he did nothing wrong. He explained he had used rosin to stop the sweat from dripping on both his arms on a humid day in Chicago.

That was Santiago’s story, and he was sticking to it.

“They’re going to inspect it and all this science stuff and it’s going to be sweat and rosin,” he said, adding, “I know that I didn’t use anything today.”

The Indians will see how right fielder Josh Naylor is doing, a day after he was injured in a collision with rookie second baseman Ernie Clement.

Cleveland manager Terry Francona said Naylor had suffered a broken bone but wasn’t sure which one, and was being treated at a hospital Sunday.

The accident occurred in the fourth inning when Minnesota’s Jorge Polanco checked his swing and made contact, sending a flare into the shallow outfield. Naylor went flying and spinning after the collision and had his right foot catch underneath him, twisting the foot the wrong way.

Naylor was taken off the field on a stretcher with his right foot in an air cast.

“It’s hard,” Francona said. “You saw the way he reacted. It’s hard to not react to that. Everybody’s certainly thinking about him. I was worried about Ernie, too, because Ernie had a pretty good cut on his chin.”

Naylor, 24, has hit .253 with seven home runs and 21 RBIs in his first full season with Cleveland. Clement was playing his seventh game in the majors.

Rafael Devers, J.D. Martinez and the Red Sox are rolling, fresh off a three-game sweep of the Yankees that put them back on top of the AL East.

Garrett Richards (4-5, 4.74 ERA) looks to turn the page on his shortest outing of the season when he starts at Fenway Park against Kansas City.

The Royals have lost five straight on a 10-game trip. They are 4-17 since a five-game winning streak that put the club three games over .500.

Danny Duffy (4-3, 1.81 ERA) pitches for Kansas City. The left-hander is 0-6 with a 7.26 ERA in eight starts against Boston.

The top two teams in the NL Central open a three-game series when the division-leading Brewers host the Cubs.

Milwaukee has won five straight but will be facing Kyle Hendricks, who has won eight straight starts for the longest such streak by a Cubs pitcher since Jake Arrieta won nine in a row from 2015-16.

Hendricks (10-4, 3.84 ERA) has a 15-inning scoreless streak and leads the NL in wins. Freddy Peralta (7-2, 2.11) will be facing the Cubs for the fourth time this season — he is 2-0 with a 1.80 ERA against them.

“All the series that we play against them, it’s always with high intensity,” Peralta said. “Everybody can see that.”

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Merry Christmas from Your Extension Staff

With Christmas being only days away, many families are scurrying around trying to make last minute preparations.  This year, I decided I would NOT attempt to have a spotless house, perfectly wrapped packages, and my meal planned out to the last condiment.  Instead, I want to enjoy my family, even if the kitchen might have a little clutter, or my floors might have a little tracked-in dirt.

Another hurdle that many of you might be facing is the difficulty and expense to try to eat healthy, especially those with diabetes.  I want to share some foods that won’t sabotage your budget and your blood sugar:

1)      Eggs – great low carb source of protein and an array of other nutrients.  Yes, the yolk contains some saturated fat, but the good outweighs the bad, and they are one of the most inexpensive and versatile protein sources.  Try them scrambled, fried, in a veggie and cheese omelet, or hard-cooked.

2)      Canned or dried beans – you can usually purchase a can of beans, such as black, kidney, pinto, or navy beans for around one dollar per can.  One-half cups of beans provides around 15 grams of carbs and lots of fiber.

3)      Canned tuna – another inexpensive lean protein source, packed full of omega-3 fatty acids.  Buy tuna pack in water and add it to a green salad for lunch or mix with a little plain yogurt, light mayonnaise and celery for a quick and healthy tuna salad.

4)      Sweet potatoes – yes, they contain carbohydrates, but they are packed full of good nutrition, including vitamin A, potassium, and fiber.  Just make sure to watch your portion size and count your carbs.  A small sweet potato contains about 18 grams of carbs and 3 grams of fiber.  You can throw a sweet potato in the microwave and have a great side dish in a flash!

5)      Frozen veggies – green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussel sprouts and spinach are low in carbohydrates and are considered to be “free foods.”  They provide a variety of vitamins, minerals, and fiber and are lower in sodium than canned vegetables.

6)      Seasonal vegetables – focus on creating meals around vegetables that are in season and experiment with new ways to cook or grill your veggies.

7)      Seasonal fruits – take advantage of the upcoming months and the fresh fruits that are available.  Most fruits contain about 15 grams of carbs per 1 cup cubed or one small fruit.

8)      Peanut butter – this is a staple around our house!  It is high in calories and fat, but it is the unsaturated fat that is good for heart health.  Peanut butter is relatively inexpensive, low in carbs, and can help fill you up.  If you are wanting to lose weight, go easy on portion size as the calories add up quickly.  Try spreading peanut butter on a slice of whole-wheat bread or English muffin for breakfast or on whole-wheat crackers, apples, or celery for a snack.

9)      Plain Yogurt – this makes a great snack with toasted almonds and sugar-free jelly mixed in, or try it added to tuna, chicken, or pasta salads to add creaminess.  It can be part of a fruit smoothie, too!

10)   Oatmeal – yes, it is a healthy breakfast choice, but oatmeal can be used in a variety of ways.  Add it to dishes such as meatloaf or burgers or in most other recipes that call for bread crumbs.  You can also substitute one-half cup oatmeal for the same amount of white flour in most baking recipes.  Oatmeal has about 15 grams of carbs for a one-half cup serving.

Favorite Children’s Christmas Books

When our children were growing up, we started a tradition of reading one Christmas book each day in December.  I thought I would share them with you:

–          “The Crippled Lamb” by Max Lucado – Joshua was a lamb with a cripples leg who felt left out because he couldn’t run and play like other lambs, but God had a very special plan for Joshua’s life as the little lamb’s prayers are answered in an amazing way.

–          “Cup of Christmas Tea” by Tom Hegg – A nephew’s visit to an elderly great-aunt at Christmastime brings him memories of past holidays and the realization of how the human spirit can triumph over adversity.

–          “Humphrey’s First Christmas”, by Carol Heyer – Who would ever think that a camel would be featured?  This book has a unique take on the holiday spirit from big camel faces to the completely different setting – desert and no snow!

–          “The Legend of the Candy Cane”, by Lori Walburg – One dark November night a stranger rides into a small prairie town.  The townspeople wonder who he is, wishing he were a doctor, a dressmaker, or a trader.  Then a young girl befriends the newcomer.  When he reveals his identity and shares with her the legend of the candy cane, she discovers fulfillment of her wishes and the answer to her town’s dreams.

From our staff to you, have a merry Christmas!

Closing Thought

With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts – Eleanor Roosevelt

Johanna Hicks
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Family & Consumer Sciences
1200-B W. Houston
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Sulphur springs, TX 75483
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Inventor of adhesive on Post-it Notes dies at age 80

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — The man who invented the adhesive later used on Post-it Notes has died at his home in Minnesota.

Spencer Silver died May 8 at the age of 80, according to a release from 3M.

According to 3M lore, Silver was working in one of their labs in 1968 when he discovered an adhesive formula that allowed notes to be easily attached to surfaces, removed and even re-stuck elsewhere without leaving a residue.

At the time he was trying to discover a stronger adhesive and set aside his weaker glue invention. However, he talked to coworkers about his invention, calling it a “solution waiting for a problem to solve.”

In 1974, a colleague, Art Fry, needed something that he could stick in his choir books that was stickier than a bookmark, but could be moved. He remembered Silver's adhesive and the Post-it Note was born.

While at 3M, Silver earned 37 patents and was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame.


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Warren jokes men who think marriage is between one man and one woman should 'just marry one woman'

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Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren was met with loud applause at CNN's LGBTQ Town Hall in Los Angeles on Thursday when she humorously joked about a potential faith-based argument against same-sex marraiges.

Morgan Cox, chair of the Human Rights Campaign Board of Directors, asked the Massachusetts senator how she would respond if an "old-fashioned" supporter told her that they believe marriage is between one man and one woman.

"I'm going to assume it is a guy who said that," Warren started. "And I'm going to say, 'Well, then just marry one woman. I'm cool with that.'"

She then took a pause and shrugged before finishing her joke: "Assuming you can find one."

Warren again used humor to discuss how faith influences many people's beliefs towards the LGBTQ community, including her own, and recited the first song she remembers learning as a child in Oklahoma.

"They are yellow, black and white. They are precious in his sight. Jesus loves all the children of the world," she sang.

"That was the basis of the faith I grew up in," she said, growing more serious. "It truly is about the preciousness of each and every life. It is about the worth of every human being.

Warren went on to say that while her exposure to the community was "gradual" as not many people were out "in those days" in Oklahoma, she was always shocked by the hatefulness towards the community, especially from people of faith.

"I think the whole foundation (of faith) is the worth of every single human being," Warren said. "I get people may make decisions for themselves that are different than the decisions other people make. But, by golly, those are decisions about you. They are not decisions that tell other people what they can and cannot do."


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Outside-group spending in Montana’s U.S. Senate race approaching $21 million

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HELENA – Outside money continues to pour into Montana’s U.S. Senate race, including more than $4 million the past week or so – pushing the total to nearly $21 million, through last Friday.

In the 10 days ending last Friday, four groups reported spending more than $2.6 million to attack Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, with TV ads, digital ads and mailers.

A Super-PAC affiliated with President Trump, America First Action, reported spending the most money to go after Tester in that period, at $1.37 million.

The other groups spending against Tester in recent days include Restoration PAC, which is funded primarily by Illinois billionaire Richard Uihlein, Americans for Prosperity and the Club for Growth.

On the other side, Majority Forward, a group affiliated with Democratic leadership in the U.S. Senate, reported spending $1.2 million on ads attacking Tester’s Republican opponent, Matt Rosendale.

New American Jobs Fund, a left-leaning group, also pitched in $325,000 last week on mailers and voter canvassing to assist Tester.

Through last Friday, about $13 million has been spent by outside groups to assist Rosendale or attack Tester. Nearly $8 million has been spent by various groups to assist Tester or attack Rosendale.


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Wedding ends in brawl after bride marries guest instead of groom

FOX News -- It was surely a wedding that both families will never forget.

A bride in India decided to marry a guest on her big day after the groom had a seizure during the ceremony. The decision sparked a brawl after the husband-to-be regained consciousness and realized his would-be wife was with someone else, The Times of India reported Thursday.

The incidents unfolded when Jugal Kishore, 25, of Moradabad, was preparing to garland his 23-year-old bride, Indira, from Rampur.

As Kishore extended his arms, he had an epileptic fit and fell to the ground in front of the gathering. The bride, apparently angry that her family was kept in the dark about Kishore's medical condition, announced that she would marry a guest at the wedding instead, The Times of India reports.

The guest – dressed only in jeans and a leather jacket – was reportedly startled before agreeing to the bride's request, and the ceremony continued.

After Kishore received medical treatment from a doctor and returned to the wedding, he pleaded with the bride to change her mind, but she refused. A brawl then broke out, where spoons, plates and dishes were used as weapons. Authorities detained a few people in the brawl.

Kishore's family later filed a police report, but withdrew it after "amicably" resolving the matter with the bride's family, Milak police officer RP Solanksi told The Times of India.

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Spotted wing Drosophila found in south central Kentucky

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LEXINGTON, Ky., (Sept. 26, 2012) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed a spotted wing Drosophila fly was found in south central Kentucky. Originally from Asia, this particular fruit fly species can be destructive to softer skinned fruit. The fly was captured in a University of Kentucky Integrated Pest Management trap in a peach orchard.

“For years to come, this is going to be a major production issue for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, grapes and strawberries,” said Ric Bessin, extension entomologist with the UK College of Agriculture.

Other fruits such as tomatoes, pears and apples are less susceptible to the damage of the pest, unless the skin of these fruits is already broken or damaged.

UK entomologists have been monitoring for this pest after it appeared two years ago in several neighboring states.

Since a spotted wing Drosophila fly resembles other fruit flies found in Kentucky, it is important to properly identify the specimen collected. Small in size, the pest ranges from 2 to 3.5 millimeters in length. The spotted wing Drosophila also has red eyes. A male will have a black spot on both of the wings, along with small black bands on the front legs. Females will have an ovipositor, also known as an egg layer. Unlike the male, a female does not have any markings on its wings or front legs.

Typical fruit flies lay eggs on fruit that is already damaged or rotted, however, the female spotted wing Drosophila can lay eggs under the skin of ripening fruit with her ovipositor. Although the fruit may appear healthy, internal damage from larvae will destroy the fruit.

The spotted wing Drosophila completes its life cycle in less than two weeks. Each year, there can be 10 or more generations, with females each laying 200 to 600 eggs.

Fast reproduction can lead to the rapid increase of this new pest in Kentucky. Bessin said there is a possibility that the spotted wing Drosophila could already exist in other parts of the state.

Not only can this pest damage fruits, there is also a growing concern for the possibility of it having negative effects on households as well.

“This will also be a big pest for homeowners as well since it can lead to fruit fly problems in the house when produce is brought in from the garden,” Bessin said.

To help control the fly population, producers should dispose of any fruit that appears to be damaged or rotted in the growing area. This will help avoid the possible accumulation of pests around healthy fruit. If producers suspect the production area is hosting the damaging pest, they should create a fruit fly trap to monitor insect activity.

To construct a fruit fly trap, hang a clear container with a lid in the growing area. To allow insects to enter the trap, punch holes below the rim of the cup. Pour apple cider in the bottom of the trap to lure the pests, and hang a yellow sticky card inside of the plastic container to catch flies that enter. The fruit fly trap should be monitored frequently.

To prevent the spotted wing Drosophila fly from harming future fruit crops, taking action before harvest will reduce the risk of the pest damaging the fruit as it ripens. Since fruit producers may not know the extent of damage until harvest, spraying with an approved insecticide before harvest can reduce the risk of losing a crop.

For more information about controlling the spotted wing Drosophila fly, producers can view UK Cooperative Extension publication ID-94, Midwest Small Fruit and Grape Spray Guide, or contact the local county extension office. Extension agents can assist producers with specimen identification.

Source: Press release courtesy of UK College of Ag

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