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South Wales Argus
16 minutes ago
- South Wales Argus
Plans to revamp Tredegar House play area submitted
Tredegar House's existing play park, which no longer meets modern safety or accessibility standards, is set to be revamped according to a proposal submitted by the National Trust. The new facility aims to enhance visitor experiences, support inclusive access, and align with heritage sensitivities. The current equipment, which has reached the end of its life, will be replaced with new, sustainable materials, providing accessible play for children of various abilities. The park will remain in its current location within the grounds of the Grade II* registered historic park and garden of Tredegar House—a Grade I listed 17th-century mansion. The site, partly screened by mature planting and adjacent to informal lawn areas, is noted for its good access and natural surveillance. The existing play area, while modest and visually unobtrusive, is deteriorated and lacks accessibility features. The proposal aligns with national and local planning policies. These include Future Wales – The National Plan 2040, which emphasises placemaking, historic preservation, green infrastructure, and recreational spaces, and Planning Policy Wales, which stresses the importance of sustainable development and well-being, particularly in relation to historic environments. The Newport Local Development Plan, which spans from 2011 to 2026, also supports the proposal. The plan's policies focus on the conservation of natural, historic, and built environments, the protection of registered historic landscapes and gardens, safeguarding land for recreation and play, and the protection of biodiversity and the natural environment. To preserve the historic character of the site, the equipment has been selected to reflect the character of the gardens. The low-impact, context-sensitive design avoids interference with key sightlines and preserves mature planting. The proposal is considered to have a "neutral to low impact" on heritage assets, offering public benefit in inclusive access and site engagement. The National Trust is seeking planning permission and listed building consent for the project. The decision now rests with Newport City Council, the planning authority overseeing the application. The application was submitted on July 15 and is awaiting a final decision from the council.
Evening Standard
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- Evening Standard
Top corded lawn mowers for a perfect garden in 2025
Best for: medium lawns, middling pockets Now, in marketing, akin to running a dictatorship, choosing the right name is vital. And in the same way that the 'Democratic People's Republic of Korea' waaaaay over-eggs the pudding by cramming together 'democratic', 'people's' AND 'republic' to hide what it really is, the name LawnMaster could have gone either way, too. Is it truly the Master of the Lawn? Or is it just calling itself that to try and convince potential purchasers that it's far better than it actually is? Well, obviously, in the case of the LawnMaster it is, indeed, the former. This surprisingly well-specced model comes with a powerful 1800W motor, a cord length of an ample (and generally average) 10 metres, some six adjustable cutting heights from 70mm down to just 20, and a well-sized 40cm cutting width, with which to take out more overly bountiful blades of grass per push. Weighing just 10.9kg, it's also very easy to handle, while unexpected extras on a mower costing so little moolah come in the shape of a rear roller to leave behind those lovely lawn stripes every gardener loves, and a mulching function should you choose not to use the capacious 42-litre grass bag. And there you have it, a fully featured, mains-powered mower that delivers a perfect, pro-finished lawn for less than £150. Masterful indeed. Key specs
ITV News
43 minutes ago
- ITV News
Woman with stoma left 'distraught' after being asked to lift dress at airport security twice
Belfast International Airport has been forced to apologise to a woman with a stoma who was asked to lift her dress not once but twice, as she went through security. Claire McCorry has had a stoma since she was a child and travelled extensively during her career but says her stoma has only been an issue at Belfast International Airport. Claire decided to share her experience after UTV reported on a similar incident involving another woman earlier this month. First experiencing the issue while passing through security in July last year, Claire said the issue reoccured in described being taken to an area like a store room to carry out the search. Speaking of the experience she said: "They had already patted me down and I'd said, look, I have a stoma, you're going to feel it. "Then, after patting me down, said well, we need to see it. I initially was so gobsmacked because it's never happened to me before."I went, no, no, it just felt so ludicrous to me... and at that point I just had to lift my dress."I knew I wasn't going to fly unless I lifted my dress. So I was so distraught, I actually cried for the entire time." Just a few months later in October, the same incident occurred. "This time I was wearing jeans and a top, and they asked, could they lift it. And I said, well, you can search me, but if you can do it without lifting the top."So she wasn't happy with it, so she took me off again." Claire wanted to speak up on behalf of those with a stoma, so the incident doesn't happen again. "I've had my stoma when I was 12, but there are people who are just coming to terms with it, and I do know people who don't want to fly because they're afraid of this type of thing. "When I seen Rhonda's story it really upset me again because it brought me back, but I was so angry because I feel they've learned nothing."In a statement Belfast International Airport said: "We regret that any of our passengers have had an upsetting experience while travelling through Belfast International Airport. "We remain fully committed to ensuring all passengers can travel with comfort and dignity through the airport and will continue to regularly review our procedures and enhance staff training around managing sensitive situations. "The UK Department For Transport (DfT) is responsible for setting the policy for aviation security for all UK Airports with advice from the Civil Aviation Authority. "It is a legal requirement that all passengers, including those wearing stoma bags or medical devices, are subject to security screening and we fully comply with those regulations and procedures. "On average every month at Belfast International Airport we provide special assistance to over 12,000 passengers with physical and hidden disabilities. "Our Accessibility Forum is comprised of many different organisations who represent those passengers who require special assistance, and we have a community stoma nurse and a representative of the Urostomy Association on that forum who regularly provide us with information and suggestions to improve the passenger process and experience. "Our security provider, Wilson James, also have a dedicated programme of ongoing disability training for our security teams including stoma awareness training. "In August 2024 Belfast International Airport implemented Next Generation Screening Technology as directed by the UK Government DFT for all UK Airports. "These new scanners can allow passengers to leave liquids and electronics in their hand luggage while all passengers, including disabled passengers and those with hidden disabilities, pass through a body scanner; unless they ask for or are offered an alternative screening process. "Due to the nature of this technology, while it reduces the instances where a full hand search of passengers is required, "It also means some passengers, including those with hidden disabilities, may set off an alarm which the security officer must address.
