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BBC News
22-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
'Mystery' reptiles delay school opening in Wales
The opening of a new school building in Wales has been delayed by two years thanks to some mystery slithery creatures living at the site. Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Ogwrwas, a Welsh-medium school (that means all the lessons are taught in Welsh) in Brackla, Bridgend, was meant to move to a new location this September, but that has now been pushed back until September 2027. The council said "the presence of reptiles at the new site has caused a delay to the completion of the ecology work". That means checking how animals, plants and nature might be affected by building the new school. The council hasn't said which reptiles are on the site, but they're likely to be either slow-worms, grass snakes, adders or common lizards which are often found in areas of the UK and are protected by law. Conservative South Wales West Senedd member Altaf Hussain said the delay was "devastating news for parents in Bridgend who wish for their children to learn through the medium of Welsh".Education Secretary Lynne Neagle from the Welsh government called the delay "regrettable" and said £500,000 had been provided for expansion of the existing school, with two temporary classroom buildings from this new school building has cost £18.6 million with room for 525 children aged four to 11. For now children at the school will have to stay put and the reptiles will soon be rehomed. A spokesman for Bridgend County Borough Council told the BBC: "The relocation of the reptiles is expected to take place over the coming summer period and further site investigation works will then be able to take place following the removal of the remaining scrub and brambles."
BBC News
17-07-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Mystery reptiles delay new Welsh school opening in Bridgend
The opening of a new school has been delayed by two years because reptiles have been found on the Gymraeg Bro Ogwr, a Welsh medium school in Brackla, Bridgend, was due to move to a new location nearby this September but the council has put back the opening date to September council said "the presence of reptiles at the new site has caused a delay to the completion of the ecology work" but is not yet revealing which particular cold-blooded creatures have been animals, who will be found a new home over the summer, are likely to be slow-worms, grass snakes, adders, or South Wales West Senedd member Altaf Hussain said the delay was "devastating news for parents in Bridgend who wish for their children to learn through the medium of Welsh".Education Secretary Lynne Neagle called the later opening "regrettable" and said £500,000 had been provided for temporary expansion on the current site. Of the UK's six native reptile species, four have been found to be living in Bridgend county borough. These are:the slow-worm (anguis fragilis)grass snakes (natrix natrix)adder or European viper (vipera berus)the common or viviparous lizard (zootoca vivipara) The move to the larger site is expected to cost around £18.6m, with 525 places expected for children aged four to 11 as well as a 90-place said in the Senedd the extra places are "much needed in the local area" and that the delay is "devastating news".Neagle responded that the Welsh government is "working with the local authority to mitigate the impact of that on young people".She said this includes providing funding of nearly £500,000 to allow the short-term expansion of Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Ogwr, with two temporary classroom buildings from this September. 'Relocation of the reptiles' A spokesman for Bridgend County Borough Council told the BBC: "We remain focused on progressing school modernisation plans for a replacement Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Ogwr but the presence of reptiles at the new site has caused a delay to the completion of the ecology work."With this in mind and following consultation with the school's governing body, our cabinet recently approved a new opening date of September 2027. "The relocation of the reptiles is expected to take place over the coming summer period and further site investigation works will then be able to take place following the removal of the remaining scrub and brambles."Planning and architectural design work is continuing to take place and we look forward to providing further updates in the coming months."
United News of India
15-07-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Komatireddy vows to make Nalgonda model district, promises boost to education sector
Hyderabad, July 15 (UNI) Telangana Roads, Buildings, and Cinematography Minister, Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, today reaffirmed his commitment to transforming the united Nalgonda district into a leader in all sectors, particularly education. In an emotional note, the minister said that despite receiving the love and support of the people of Nalgonda for over three decades, he feels he has done little in return and is determined to change that. Addressing a high-level review meeting at the State Secretariat, Komatireddy focused on the development of Mahatma Gandhi University and the broader education infrastructure across Nalgonda. Senior officials from the education department participated in the meeting. Calling for collective efforts to elevate Mahatma Gandhi University's reputation, he urged the Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, and Governing Body members to work towards making it a prestigious institution. He highlighted the recent sanction of a special grant of Rs 60.22 crore for the university and inquired about the addition of new academic programmes. Responding to VC Altaf Hussain's request to introduce Pharmacy, LLB, and LLM courses, the minister assured immediate action. 'With the support of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, we are committed to bringing transformative changes in the education system,' he said, adding that establishing University Colleges of Pharmacy and Law in Nalgonda has been his long-standing aspiration. Discussions during the meeting also covered strengthening infrastructure in government degree colleges, junior colleges, and high schools across the united Nalgonda district. Komatireddy informed he would soon hold discussions with the Chief Minister regarding further development of educational institutions in the region. Among those present at the meeting were Education Secretary Yogita Rana, Commissioner of Technical and Higher Education Council Devasena, Mahatma Gandhi University VC Altaf Hussain, Registrar Ravi, and other senior officials. UNI VV SS
Business Recorder
12-07-2025
- Health
- Business Recorder
Altaf Hussain's health condition ‘getting better'
Health condition of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) founder Altaf Hussain is improving, said the party leader, amid social media speculations a day after Altaf was admitted to hospital after his condition deteriorated. Senior MQM leader Mustafa Azizabadi said the health of MQM's founder is better today compared to yesterday. 'Various tests were conducted on him. By the grace of Allah Almighty and the prayers of the nation, Altaf Bhai's health has improved,' he said. Relaying the party supporters of Altaf's improving condition, Azizabadi dispelled the 'rumours being spread on social media about Altaf Bhai', saying workers should maintain unity in their ranks. Doctors prescribe multiple tests, transfusion as Altaf Hussain hospitalised in London Whereas, MQM Deputy Convener Coordination Committee Qasim Ali Raza said a team of various expert and distinguished doctors conducted a detailed medical examination of Altaf, at a local hospital in London. 'The panel of doctors, in light of the reports from various tests conducted yesterday, agreed to continue the medications given to Altaf Hussain,' he wrote in a social media post. In addition, he said, due to a decrease in blood counts, doctors have advised continuing blood transfusions for the MQM founder today as well. Altaf was hospitalised in London on Thursday night, where doctors prescribed him various diagnostic tests including blood tests, ECG, CT scan, X-ray and ultrasound. In a post on X a day ago, Azizabadi said: 'Mr Altaf Hussain has since long been suffering from severe emotional stress which included the domestic and international geo-political situations, multiple law suits in London, and fiscal difficulties.' Azizabadi had also said Altaf had been admitted to a hospital in London due to severe illness, where various tests had been conducted on him. The MQM founder has been living in self-exile in London since 1992. He had long been active in Pakistani politics delivering speeches and messages through phone calls, until he was declared fugitive after serious charges were levelled against him in 2015.
Express Tribune
11-07-2025
- Health
- Express Tribune
MQM founder hospitalised in London
MQM founder Altaf Hussain was hospitalised in London where he underwent blood transfusion and a series of tests on the recommendations of his doctors, senior party officials confirmed on Friday. The MQM founder is living in self-exile in the United Kingdom for over three decades, where he has also been granted the British citizenship. His close aides said that he was under close observation of a medical team. Mustafa Azizabadi said in post on X that the MQM founder underwent medical check-up at a local hospital, where doctors conducted initial examinations and prescribed a series of diagnostic tests.
