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BBC News
3 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Cordon to remain in place after Scarborough unexplained deaths
Police will spend the weekend searching homes in a Scarborough cul-de-sac where two men were found dead within days of each Yorkshire Police were called to Gatesgarth Close on Monday, following the death of a 69-year-old man, five days after a 49-year-old man was found dead in an adjoining have been evacuated as a precaution and housed in alternative accommodation while a specialist search continues to establish what happened.A police spokesperson said: "At this time there is no suggestion that there is any risk to the wider community and our inquiries so far have not led to any change in this position." They added: "Our thanks go to local people, in particular the residents of Gatesgarth Close, for their patience and understanding while we remain at the scene."Our thoughts remain with the men's families who are being supported by specially trained officers at this sad time." Police tents and a cordon have been set up as tests are carried out to determine the presence of any environmental factors that may have contributed to the force said fire and police officers would be wearing protective clothing as a precaution until they knew more about how the men properties are owned by Beyond Housing, a housing association providing homes to 30,000 customers in North Yorkshire as well as Redcar and association said: "We are deeply saddened by recent events at Gatesgarth Close."Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families and friends of the two men who have sadly passed away."This is a distressing time for all those affected, and our thoughts remain with them." Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
BBC News
4 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Inquiries continue after two unexplained deaths in Scarborough
Emergency services are continuing to search properties close to homes where two men were found dead. North Yorkshire Police officers were called to Gatesgarth Close in Scarborough on Monday, following the death of a 69-year-old man. Five days earlier the force was called to a similar incident at the adjoining home, where a 49-year-old man was found dead. Residents in the neighbouring properties have been evacuated as a precaution and they remain in alternative accommodation while specialist searches continue, a force spokesperson said. Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume said she was saddened to hear about the unexplained deaths and her thoughts were with the men's families. "Understandably, people in the town will be concerned. North Yorkshire Police have stressed they do not believe there is any risk to the wider community at this time," she said."I know they are working extremely hard to get to the bottom of what has happened in both cases." Police tents and a cordon have been set up in front of the properties while an examination of the scene takes place. Officers said tests were being carried out to determine the presence of any environmental factors that may have contributed to the deaths. They said fire and police officers would be wearing protective clothing as a precaution until they know more about how the men housing association responsible for the properties, Beyond Housing, said: "We are deeply saddened by recent events at Gatesgarth Close. "Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families and friends of the two men who have sadly passed away. "This is a distressing time for all those affected, and our thoughts remain with them." Ken Rumford, who lives in the area, said he noticed emergency services arriving on the street on Monday."It just escalated from there," he said. "Two fire cars came and the gas board. They put sensors around the windows but then cleared off."Mr Rumford said police had knocked on his door to reassure him and confirm the investigation was taking place. "We're just waiting to see now," he added. Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Federal cuts halt major Arbor Day tree-planting effort in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS – A major tree-planting effort in the St. Louis region has been halted due to federal funding cuts, raising concerns that other community-based environmental services could also be at risk. St. Louis nonprofit Beyond Housing had been expecting two grants this month – one from the Arbor Day Foundation and another from the CDC – to help plant 1,000 new trees for Arbor Day, observed on April 25. Chris Krehmeyer, President and CEO of Beyond Housing, tells FOX 2 that both grants were unexpectedly rescinded last month as part of broader federal cuts impacting the USDA Forest Service. 'We were in the middle of carrying out the [Arbor Day Foundation] grant,' said Krehmeyer in a recent phone call with FOX 2. 'The grant was approved. We have staff carrying out the grant, doing the work, and then the rug got pulled out underneath these particular programs. So obviously, that harms our mission.' The Arbor Day Foundation grant was designed to strengthen the region's urban tree canopy and support an annual effort to plant 1,000 trees, most notably in the City of St. Louis and north St. Louis County. Krehmeyer says these trees play a critical role in improving air quality and reducing heat in areas that often lack adequate shade. FBI, police excavate south St. Louis yard in search for missing person Meanwhile, the CDC grant supported community health workers who provide frontline service to families dealing with chronic diseases, like asthma and diabetes. Both grants are no longer available. In the eyes of Krehmeyer, the setbacks aren't just about trees. They're also about the long-term health and resilience of local neighborhoods. 'We've been working hard with a lot of our partners and creating great opportunities for change in the St. Louis region, building homes, rehabbing homes, serving families, and working with local leaders,' said Krehmeyer. 'Quite frankly, we don't want to see that work harmed. We don't want to see any backsliding on a positive movement of property values.' Krehmeyer says many closely involved with the Arbor Day tree-planting project are frustrated by the manner in which the grants were rescinded. 'It's damaging and harmful for what we're trying to get done in the community, and quite frankly, what we're expecting,' he said. 'We think there should be a better way to do this.' According to a report from St. Louis Public Radio, other organizations, such as Forest ReLeaf of Missouri and Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery, have also been affected by federal cuts. Together, they had planned to plant 3,000 trees and give away 600 more for Arbor Day. Krehmeyer is also concerned about the impacts on community health workers who partner with Beyond Housing and similar programs around St. Louis. 'As of now, we are really concerned about whether we can keep our community health workers on staff because the funding source has been eliminated,' said Krehmeyer. 'We know communities like ours have a much higher per capita of chronic diseases like asthma, diabetes, and heart disease. So taking health workers off the streets is going to have a negative impact on the health and well-being of the families that live there.' Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Beyond Housing has been active in the St. Louis region for nearly 15 years. The nonprofit focuses on building and rehabbing homes and properties while supporting families and working closely with local leaders. Krehmeyer said the organization is now searching for additional resources to sustain its tree-planting efforts and retain federal workers. He is hopeful that community members, corporations and foundations will step up to help. 'Now, more than ever, we need people to step up – whether it's individual contributions, corporate contributions, or foundation contributions – to help us navigate through these uncertain times,' said Krehmeyer. 'Any support we can get to maintain the programs and support we can get to make sure families stay healthy in our communities and have a strong environment will be greatly appreciated.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Jayson Tatum steps up to help St. Louis families become homeowners
ST. LOUIS – Jayson Tatum, St. Louis-raised basketball star and NBA champion, is giving back to his hometown in a major way, launching a new homeownership initiative to help local families in need. Tatum has partnered with personal finance company SoFi and local nonprofit Beyond Housing to invest $2 million toward homeownership services in the St. Louis area. SoFi initially pledged $1 million for the effort, and Tatum matched that amount with his own funds. Deer crashes The Gin Room in STL The initiative aims to provide down payment and closing cost assistance to families who may otherwise struggle to afford a home in today's housing market. Last weekend, the Jayson Tatum Foundation and SoFi hosted financial literacy workshops around St. Louis to equip first-time homebuyers with tools and resources needed to build financial stability. With housing prices on the rise, the program is designed to support low-to-moderate income families in St. Louis City, along with St. Louis and St. Charles counties. 'Growing up in St. Louis, I saw firsthand how important financial stability and homeownership could be for families like mine,' said Tatum in a statement, via 'Through our partnership with SoFi and their investment in our region with their Generational Wealth Fund, we're giving people in my hometown the tools and knowledge to take control of their financial futures. I'm proud to give back to the community that made me who I am.' Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Tatum, 27, won his first NBA Championship with the Boston Celtics last year and has earned six consecutive All-Star selections. He has also placed in the top six of NBA MVP voting over each of the last three seasons. Before rising to NBA stardom, Tatum was a standout at Chaminade College Preparatory School in suburban St. Louis, leading the school to back-to-back Final Four state appearances and securing a state championship in 2016. After that, he played collegiately for the Duke Blue Devils before being drafted by the Celtics. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
