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South Wales Guardian
29 minutes ago
- South Wales Guardian
Carmarthenshire bank holiday waste collection changes
Carmarthenshire County Council has confirmed the changes, which will affect all waste and recycling collections, including hygiene and garden waste. Collections scheduled for Monday, August 25, will take place on Tuesday, August 26, with all subsequent collections also moving forward by one day. The revised schedule will continue through the week, with Friday collections taking place on Saturday, August 30. Councillor Edward Thomas, cabinet member for waste, transport, and infrastructure services, said: "Our teams are focused on delivering a reliable waste collection service for residents over the Summer Bank Holiday. "While we recognise that holiday periods can bring added pressures, we've taken steps to support our crews, including bringing in additional staff. "Building on recent successes, we're working to ensure collections run as smoothly as possible. "I'd like to thank everyone involved for their hard work and commitment and also thank residents for their continued patience and cooperation during this time." The council advises residents to put their bins out by 6am on the revised collection day and to continue following the three black bag limit. People are also reminded to park responsibly to ensure waste collection vehicles can access streets safely. Recycling centres in Trostre, Nantycaws, Wernddu, and Whitland will remain open as usual throughout the Bank Holiday weekend. Residents are encouraged to check the council's waste disruptions page for any last-minute updates or changes to the schedule. Scheduled collection dates: Monday, August 25, will be collected on Tuesday, August 26 Tuesday, August 26, will be collected on Wednesday, August 27 Wednesday, August 27, will be collected on Thursday, August 28 Thursday, August 28 will be collected on Friday, August 29 Friday, August 29, will be collected on Saturday, August 30.
Scottish Sun
30 minutes ago
- Scottish Sun
Huge blaze rips through building as homes evacuated and residents urged to ‘keep windows and doors shut'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DOZENS of residents have been evacuated from their homes in a popular seaside town while firefighters tackle a major blaze. Emergency crews rushed to attend the building fire in Clacton, Essex, in the early hours this morning. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 The building in Clacton, Essex, was full alight in the early hours this morning Locals have been advised to keep their windows and doors shut as plumes of smoke rise from the building on West Avenue. Teams from seven local fire stations, including Weeley, Colchester and Chelmsford, were scrambled to the scene at around 12.35am. Essex Fire Brigade confirmed the building was still fully alight just before 5am. Incident Commander Nick Singleton said: "Crews have worked hard to surround the fire. "We will be remaining here for a significant time during the day to make sure the fire is fully extinguished. "Jackson Road, Penfold Road and Agate Road will be shut and experience disruption while our crews remain at the incident. "Thank you to our emergency services colleagues who have helped us safety evacuate nearby residents." Premier Inn Clacton and Tendring District Council have set up a refuge centre for affected residents. Essex Police were also called to the scene to assist firefighters as they tackled the blaze. A spokesperson for the force said: "We are supporting our colleagues at the fire service who are leading on this incident. "Please keep windows and doors shut and follow directions if you are being evacuated." More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
Scottish Sun
30 minutes ago
- Scottish Sun
‘I can't get out' my wife screamed, then there was silence – how a ‘bargain' second-hand buy cost me my family
The survivor is urging others not to make the same mistake FATAL PURCHASE 'I can't get out' my wife screamed, then there was silence – how a 'bargain' second-hand buy cost me my family Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SITTING, watching other families enjoying the summer weather, Scott Peden's heart breaks because he will never see his wife or children again. Scott 32, from Cambridge, lost his partner, Gemma Germeney, 31, and their two young children, Lilly, eight, and Oliver, four, in a ferocious fire at their home. The family's two dogs also perished. 8 Scott Peden's wife Gemma, their two children Lilley and Oliver, and two dogs died in the house fire Credit: Focus Features 8 Scott and Gemma met when they were teenagers at college Credit: Focus Features 8 The family's Cambridge home went up in flames in June 2023 Credit: Focus Features After four weeks in a coma, Scott miraculously pulled through and has been slowly trying to rebuild his life. 'I'm still in love with Gemma, I still miss my children every minute of the day,' he says. 'My physical injuries are debilitating, but the mental scars are the worst.' It was June 2023 when Scott's family died in a house fire caused by a faulty e-bike battery. I heard Gemma shout, 'I can't get out,' and then there was nothing. Scott Peden 'I still can't process what's happened,' he says. 'I lost my entire family, everything, in a matter of minutes. 'People shouldn't be relaxed about charging batteries in their home during the summer. And there need to be stricter regulations over the resale of batteries - they should be checked and certified. 'We had smoke alarms, but because it was a lithium battery, we didn't stand a chance. 'I lost everything in the fire, and I have to start all over again. The only positive to come from this is me making sure it does not happen to anyone else. College sweethearts Scott and his partner, Gemma, met at college in Cambridge as teenagers and moved in together eleven years ago. They had two children, Lilley and Oliver, who were aged eight and four when they died. The family also had a greyhound-boxer cross, named Bitsy, and a Dalmatian called Rolo. Scott says: 'We were a happy family, Gemma was very maternal and loved being a mum. 'She was also very artistic. She loved drawing, puzzles and colouring. She had a dream of being a baker and, with Oliver due to start school, she was looking at returning to work. 'I worked full time at Marks and Spencer, but with a young family, money was tight.' 'Her room was engulfed in flames' - Horror moment mum and baby make lucky escape after €1,500 e-scooter 'blew up' To help out, Scott's mum, Glenda Hanson, bought him an e-bike early in 2022, which he used to travel to work. He says: 'The e-bike was brilliant. I did shift work, so couldn't rely on the buses, and it was too far to walk.' But in June 2023, after he had nipped out to buy dog food, his battery was stolen from outside a local shop. Faced with no way of getting to work, Scott ordered a second-hand replacement on eBay. He says: 'A new battery cost £600, so when I found one on eBay for £300, I thought it was a bargain.' Woken up by a bang Scott left the battery to charge downstairs, in the hallway. But on the second night, he and Gemma were woken at 12.45am by a huge bang. Scott ran to investigate and saw the staircase was in flames. 8 The devastating aftermath of the deadly fire Credit: Focus Features 8 Scott doesn't even have photos to remember his family by as all belongings were destroyed Credit: Focus Features He says: 'The bang was like a bomb going off. The stairs were engulfed in flames - the walls, the banister, the whole lot was alight. I knew we had no chance of making it downstairs. 'I tried screaming for help out of the window, but nobody came and so I jumped out, into the back garden, breaking my heel as I landed. 'I got in through the back door and realised immediately the e-bike was the source. I tried to throw the battery outside, but the door was so hot, it burned my hands, and then the key melted. The fire was spreading, and I was choking, and I realised there was no way through. 'I ran back out to the garden, hoping to persuade Gemma and the children to jump. 'Two years on, I still can't process what's happened. Scott Peden "I heard Gemma shout: 'I can't get out,' and then there was nothing. 'The house was ablaze, and I collapsed onto the children's trampoline behind me. I was aware of someone patting me down and realised I was on fire.' Neighbours called for help and stayed with Scott until firefighters and paramedics arrived. Scott saw Lilly's body being carried out of the house and passed out with the trauma. He was placed in a coma for four weeks and treated at Broomfield Hospital, a specialist burns unit, in Chelmsford. Glenda, 65, flew back from a holiday to be at his bedside. Unrecognisable injuries She says: 'I didn't even recognise him at first. He was heavily bandaged, and his face was very swollen and blackened with burns. I was told it was touch-and-go. 'The lithium battery fumes, which are toxic, had gotten into his lungs and caused severe damage.' 8 Scott after waking up from a four-week coma Credit: Focus Features 8 Scott's children, Lilly and Oliver, were just eight and four Credit: Focus Features Over the coming weeks, Scott survived several brushes with death, including three bouts of pneumonia, a cardiac arrest, and an infection. When he awoke, he remembered all the details of the fire – but did not know if his family had survived. Glenda says: 'That was the worst thing, having to tell him that they didn't make it.' At a joint funeral, Scott played Ed Sheeran's Perfect which was his and Gemma's song. The family's ashes are all buried together. Scott says: 'Two years on, I still can't process what's happened. I lost my entire family, everything, in a matter of minutes Scott "We had so much to look forward to, and I dread this new life, on my own. I don't even have photos to remember them by - everything I owned was destroyed. 'We're still waiting for an inquest date, and I feel like I'm in limbo without closure. 'My lungs are badly scarred, and I walk with a stick because of the damage to my foot. But by far the worst is the anxiety and PTSD. I don't sleep, and I have terrible flashbacks. The 8 fire safety checks you should do in your home every night TO avoid a devastating fire in your home, there are some checks you should be conducting every night, according to Close inside doors at night to stop a fire from spreading Turn off and unplug electrical appliances unless they are designed to be left on – like your freezer. Check your cooker is turned off Don't run appliances such as washing machines, tumble dryers and dishwashers overnight Turn heaters off and put up fireguards Put candles and cigarettes out properly Make sure exits are kept clear Keep door and window keys where everyone can find them 'I wish I could be part of a family again, but I don't want to move on - I'm still in love with Gemma. 'I've gone back to work part-time, and I've set up a Lego shed in my back garden to keep me busy. Brian, my dog, is very therapeutic too. 'I want to warn other families of the dangers of buying second-hand batteries. 'There should be greater regulation, especially where lithium batteries are concerned. 'I thought I was saving money, which is something all young families try to do. 'I would never have had the battery in my home if I'd known there was a risk.' 8 Scott is trying to rebuild his life after losing his wife and children Credit: Focus Features
