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Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Yahoo
Black business owners rallying after Pierre Pierre shooting
(KRON) — Black business owners are showing support for Pierre Pierre after a person was shot at the Black-owned fine-dining restaurant in downtown Oakland Friday night. Cathy Adams, the president and CEO of the Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce, told KRON4 that she's rallying support for the restaurant following the tragedy. San Jose police seize seven guns in three hours 'If we don't come downtown, if we don't go into all areas of Oakland where there are Black businesses, we're not gonna make it and we can't stay home,' Adams said. 'That means when one of ours is attacked, we've got to come and fight for them.' Chef Rene Johnson of Blackberry Soul Fine Catering in Oakland told KRON4 that the local community won't let Friday night's violence define the Oakland community. 'Oakland has got it going on and we're gonna let that be our claim to fame,' Johnson said. 'We're not going to let what's going on, or people who come in and make a bad decision make it about that. We're going to make it about us. We're going to make it about Oakland.' Concord police complete food delivery after driver is arrested for stolen motorcycle Watch the full report from KRON4's Lindsey Ford in the video above. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Sun
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Britain's '10 worst seaside towns' revealed including once-beautiful resort ‘full of poo' & dying area ‘crumbling away'
The 10 most rundown British seaside towns have been named by tourists, in a survey of thousands of holidaymakers. Which? Travel surveyed feelings about their visits to 120 British seaside towns, aggregating the scores on the quality of beaches, food and drink offerings, tourist attractions and value for money. The best-reviewed British town, Bamburgh in Northumberland, got rave reviews and scored a solid 86%, averaging five stars across all categories. Visitors were blown away by the 'spectacular views' of its medieval fortress, Bamburgh Castle, which crowns a rocky outcrop that stretches into the sea; other towns had more lacklustre responses. But at the bottom of the pile, Wales' oldest town, Bangor, scored a measly 42%, receiving one lonely star for food, tourist attractions and shopping. In reverse order, these are the 10 most dismal seaside towns according to Which? Travel. 10. Southend-On-Sea, Essex 19 Despite being one of the few coastal UK towns boasting an airport, the Essex town managed an overall score of just 53%. Southend locals described how the spot had become a 'warzone', as gang tensions have fuelled physical and sexual violence between local youths and those travelling down from London. The raucous antics of the gangs may explain why it was only given one star for its peace and quiet and shopping. Last July, horrific footage showed hooded thugs wielding machetes fighting near Adventure Island- a scene that would put a dampener on anyone's day out. On the other hand, the town is due a TOWIE-style makeover to the tune of £10million. Roslin Beach Hotel plans to add seven bedrooms to its current 27, a spa, a new wedding venue and outdoor restaurant facilities. The town promises potential with Times writer Cathy Adams, dubbing the spot a 'Slice of Miami', and lots of celebs have been spotted visiting in recent months. A Lister, Michelle Keegan, spent her first Mother's Day there, and visited with her new baby and husband Mark Wright on Sunday, 20 March. Gary Barlow, Tyson Fury, Denise van Outen and Frankie Essex have all popped by as well. 9. Fleetwood, Lancashire 19 19 The Lancashire town tried to rebrand itself out of what its own mayor admitted was a 'terrible reputation' by doing up its seafront into a 'slick promenade' with modern infrastructure. However, survey respondents remained unimpressed, giving it just one star for its tourist attractions and shopping. On the upside, its low footfall means it's very easy to find a parking space, for which it scored four stars. Hotel prices are also a steal at £73 a night. The former fishing village was filleted in the 1970s during an industrial dispute with Iceland, nicknamed the 'cod wars.' The industry all but evaporated, and almost all the jobs were jettisoned. Terry Rogers, a former mayor and chairman of Fleetwood Town Council, admits some still have "unwarranted" views of the town's infamous drinking culture. But he hit back, telling LancashireLive: "Post-COVID, people were so impressed by our beach areas and promenade and how cheap everything is in comparison to other towns, they've come back." 8. Great Yarmouth, Norfolk 19 Technically, in joint place with Fleetwood, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk also scored a scant 51%. To be fair, it scored a respectable three stars for its beaches and tourist attractions, perhaps in part due to its iconic snail ride. Ex-Reform MP Rupert Lowe even hopped on the fluorescent green ride for a photo-op. However, it only got one star for peace and quiet. Designed and built by Horace Cole, the snails have been chugging along the beachfront since 1949. Sun reader Daryl Smith said: 'If you don't ride the snails when you visit, then you haven't had a proper Great Yarmouth experience.' The constituency also boasts the boat that brought Willy Wonka to England in the Hollywood blockbuster. The childish excitement at popping on the free boat may explain why the spot only got one star for peace and quiet. 7. Blackpool, Lancashire 19 19 The famous seaside town clocked just 49%, but have no fear, the hotels are the cheapest of the lot, costing an average of £80 a night. The enormous, incredibly famous Blackpool Pleasure Beach wasn't enough to impress tourists, with the area's attractions earning just three stars. However, it was the shopping and the scenery that really floored its score at one star each. Erosion has been nibbling away at its iconic beach for years, but a new £30million investment plan is in the works, funded by the Environment Agency. Five new rock groynes, which are long, narrow structures, will maintain the spot. The quaintly coloured houses still attract tourists, locals say, but the wrong kind of tourists. Swarms of badly behaved visitors, fuelled by the boom of short-term Airbnb lets, have created a plague of all-night partiers, and even encouraged prostitution, according to locals. 6. Clacton-on-Sea, Essex 19 19 Visit Essex promotes its local Clacton on Sea as a 'bustling but affordable seaside resort,' but a score of 48% calls that into question. Dubbed the 'worst place to live in the UK', Farage's constituency is one of the poorest spots in the country. Tourists shot down its 'crumbling' scenery and 'dying' city centre with a shocking one rating. One even said: "I spend as little time in the town as possible." This marks a dramatic fall from grace, since it was named Pier of the Year in 2020. But locals shouldn't lose hope, as it may soon have £20million injected by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to rejuvenate the town's 'horrible atmosphere.' The cash is set to be used for a series of projects, including a £3million investment into a leisure centre, seafront art, a community micro venue and improved shopfronts- so watch this space. 5. Skegness, Lincolnshire 19 Although Skegness didn't even manage a 50% approval rating, scoring 48%, it is coming up in the world. In 2023, the town, which has been described as a 'vulgar hellhole' with 'brown sea,' earned the macabre title of the worst seaside town in the country. However, a new rail upgrade by East Midlands Railway, worth £60million, is predicted to bring a wave of investment into the rundown area. An astonishing £23million has been pegged to spruce up the 'terrible place.' Enhancements planned include brand-new seats, tables, as well as modern power and charging facilities. Regardless, Sun reporter Catherine Lofthouse found the town, as is, 'no-frills fun in the sun.' 4. Bognor Regis, West Sussex 19 19 Ranked the fourth worst seaside town in the country, with an average score of just 47%, the town's pier and shopping were given just one star by Brits. But some locals poked holes in the survey, after coming bottom of the list in 2019. Jo Millen, the owner of Bognor ice cream shop Rainbows, told The Guardian: "Which? should just keep advising us about the washing machine that we should buy, rather than grade the negative views about Bognor from people on the internet." However, Sun journalist Catherine Lofthouse tried out the new £1.8million soft play area and her kids "loved it." A breaking bad style stash of crystal meth was discovered in its Grade II Picturedrome in 2021- but it does boast a Butlins and a Centre Parc- and even on a bank holiday hotels can cost you just £69. 3. Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset 19 Astonishingly, Burnham on Sea also scraped 47%, which although dismal is quite an achievement considering the 'once beautiful town has become plagued with poo.' More shockingly, although the turd infested waters has literally turned Brown, the hotels are quite spenny at £106 a night. Despite being slammed with one star for tourist attractions, food and drink, and shopping, it's not that cheap. Locals weren't surprised at the shockingly low score, citing graffiti, dog poo and a generally rundown feel. But once again, piles of cash may spell a brighter future, as Unity Beach resort has just undergone a £ 15 million renovation, sporting a new pub and sports bar on site. The Wonky Donkey pub will serve family meals until late, while the Sports Caf streams live matches, whilst punters can play futuristic virtual reality gaming. 2. Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire 19 With a miserly 46%, Maplethorpe's run down fell earnt it the second lowest spot on the list. Scoring just two stars for value for money, peace and quiet, its seafront, and just one star for food and drink, tourist attractions and shopping, which respondents were not impressed. Locals were shocked at the result, having received the same score last year. They cited their 'award-winning beach' and popular seaside cafes, along with their funky Aqua Park. One praised:' It's lovely, an enormous, clean beach and traditional atmosphere.' Claire Arnold, Maplethorpe's mayor, argued that the survey was not a 'true reflection of what our town has to offer.' 'We have a beautiful promenade where people can walk from the coastal town of Mablethorpe right over to Sutton and back again, we've got a free public paddling pool, and we've got blue flag beaches." Sun readers also said the town is home to their favourite "North East Seaside Eats", loving the beach bar in a boat to the pirate-themed fish and chip shop. 1. Bangor, Gwynedd 19 19 At the top of the depressing list was Wales' oldest city, Bangor, voted the worst seaside town for the second year in a row. At 42%, it got just one-star ratings for food, tourist attractions and shopping, and two stars for everything else. Labelled 'drab' and 'run down' despite being perched next to the beautiful natural landscape of the Menai Strait, the town doesn't have a huge amount to do. Its Grade II Victorian pier is not geared for tourism and doesn't have a proper beach. The closure of Debenhams in 2021 signalled another blow to the struggling town, and the local retail park has hit the high street hard. Bangor City Council said in a statement to the Local Democracy Reporting Service: "It's disappointing to see Bangor City named as one of the UK's worst seaside towns. Such rankings often fail to capture the full picture and the unique charms that make Bangor City so special."
The Irish Sun
27-04-2025
- The Irish Sun
Britain's '10 worst seaside towns' revealed including once-beautiful resort ‘full of poo' & dying area ‘crumbling away'
The 10 most rundown British seaside towns have been named by tourists, in a survey of thousands of holidaymakers. The best-reviewed British town, Bamburgh in Northumberland, got rave reviews and scored a solid 86%, averaging five stars across all categories. Visitors were blown away by the 'spectacular views' of its medieval fortress, Bamburgh Castle, which crowns a rocky outcrop that stretches into the sea; other towns had more lacklustre responses. But at the bottom of the pile, Wales' oldest town, Bangor, scored a measly 42%, receiving one lonely star for food, tourist attractions and shopping. In reverse order, these are the 10 most dismal seaside towns according to Which? Travel. Read more 10. Southend-On-Sea, Essex 19 The pier has reportedly become a "warzone" in recent years Credit: Alamy 19 People still popped down for a bank holiday weekend in 2020 Credit: Getty Despite being one of the few coastal UK towns boasting an airport, the Essex town managed an overall score of just 53%. Southend locals described how the spot had become a 'warzone', as gang tensions have fuelled physical and sexual violence between local youths and those travelling down from London. The raucous antics of the gangs may explain why it was only given one star for its peace and quiet and shopping. Last July, horrific footage showed hooded thugs wielding machetes fighting near Adventure Island- a scene that would put a dampener on anyone's day out. Most read in The Sun On the other hand, the town is due a TOWIE-style makeover to the tune of £10million. Roslin Beach Hotel plans to add seven bedrooms to its current 27, a spa, a new wedding venue and outdoor restaurant facilities. The town promises potential with Times writer Cathy Adams, dubbing the spot a Gary Barlow, Tyson Fury, Denise van Outen and Frankie Essex have all popped by as well. 9. Fleetwood, Lancashire 19 The marina in Fleetwood has recently received a slick promenade Credit: Alamy 19 Tourists don't seem to be flocking to its promenade Credit: Alamy The However, survey respondents remained unimpressed, giving it just one star for its tourist attractions and shopping. On the upside, its low footfall means it's very easy to find a parking space, for which it scored four stars. Hotel prices are also a steal at £73 a night. The former fishing village was filleted in the 1970s during an industrial dispute with Iceland, nicknamed the 'cod wars.' The industry all but evaporated, and almost all the jobs were jettisoned. Terry Rogers, a former mayor and chairman of Fleetwood Town Council, admits some still have "unwarranted" views of the town's infamous drinking culture. But he hit back, telling : "Post-COVID, people were so and promenade and how cheap everything is in comparison to other towns, they've come back." 8. Great Yarmouth, Norfolk 19 Great Yarmouth's high street in 2008 Credit: Alamy 19 The beach front is perhaps too buzzy Credit: Alamy Technically, in joint place with Fleetwood, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk also scored a scant 51%. To be fair, it scored a respectable three stars for its beaches and tourist attractions, perhaps in part due to its iconic snail ride. Ex-Reform However, it only got one star for peace and quiet. Designed and built by Horace Cole, the snails have been chugging along the beachfront since 1949. Sun reader Daryl Smith said: 'If you don't ride the snails when you visit, then you haven't had a proper Great Yarmouth experience.' The constituency also boasts the boat that brought The childish excitement at popping on the free boat may explain why the spot only got one star for peace and quiet. 7. Blackpool, Lancashire 19 The famous Victorian seafront has been struggling in recent years Credit: Alamy 19 Locals have complained of all night parties and prostitution Credit: Alamy The famous seaside town clocked just 49%, but have no fear, the hotels are the cheapest of the lot, costing an average of £80 a night. The enormous, incredibly famous However, it was the shopping and the scenery that really floored its score at one star each. Erosion has been nibbling away at its iconic beach for years, but a new £30million investment plan is in the works, funded by the Environment Agency. Five new rock groynes, which are long, narrow structures, will maintain the spot. The quaintly coloured houses still attract tourists, locals say, but the wrong kind of tourists. 6. Clacton-on-Sea, Essex 19 The pier is peppered with betting shops Credit: Alamy 19 Its pier seems stuck in a time warp Credit: Alamy Visit Essex promotes its local Dubbed the 'worst place to live in the UK', Tourists shot down its 'crumbling' scenery and 'dying' city centre with a shocking one rating. One even said: "I spend as little time in the town as possible." This marks a dramatic fall from grace, since it was named Pier of the Year in 2020. But locals shouldn't lose hope, as it may soon have £20million injected by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to rejuvenate the town's 'horrible atmosphere.' The cash is set to be used for a series of projects, including a £3million investment into a leisure centre, seafront art, a community micro venue and improved shopfronts- so watch this space. 5. Skegness, Lincolnshire 19 Skegness has been described as a "vulgar hellhole" Credit: Alamy 19 An injection of investment is predicted since East Midlands Railway plunged £60 million into the spot Credit: Alamy Although Skegness didn't even manage a 50% approval rating, scoring 48%, it is coming up in the world. In 2023, the town, which has been described as a However, a new rail upgrade by East Midlands Railway, worth £60million, is predicted to bring a wave of investment into the rundown area. An astonishing £23million has been pegged to spruce up the 'terrible place.' Enhancements planned include brand-new seats, tables, as well as modern power and charging facilities. Regardless, Sun reporter Catherine Lofthouse found the town, as is, 'no-frills fun in the sun.' 4. Bognor Regis, West Sussex 19 Its yellow hues failed to impress visitors Credit: Alamy 19 Despite its colourful efforts the pier and shopping were rated with just one star Credit: Alamy Ranked the fourth worst seaside town in the country, with an average score of just 47%, the town's pier and shopping were given just one star by Brits. But some locals poked holes in the survey, after coming bottom of the list in 2019. Jo Millen, the owner of Bognor ice cream shop Rainbows, told The Guardian: "Which? should just keep advising us about the washing machine that we should buy, rather than grade the negative views about Bognor from people on the internet." However, Sun journalist Catherine Lofthouse tried out the new £1.8million soft play area and A breaking bad style stash of 3. Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset 19 The once beautiful seafront has literally turned brown with dog poo Credit: Alamy Astonishingly, More shockingly, although the turd infested waters has literally turned Brown, the hotels are quite spenny at £106 a night. Despite being slammed with one star for tourist attractions, food and drink, and shopping, it's not that cheap. Locals weren't surprised at the shockingly low score, citing graffiti, dog poo and a generally rundown feel. But once again, piles of cash may spell a brighter future, as Unity Beach resort has just undergone a £ 15 million renovation, sporting a new pub and sports bar on site. The Wonky Donkey pub will serve family meals until late, while the Sports Caf streams live matches, whilst punters can play futuristic virtual reality gaming. 2. Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire 19 Tourists found the spot remarkably "run down" Credit: Alamy 19 Locals pushed back backing their "award winning" beach Credit: Alamy With a miserly 46%, Scoring just two stars for value for money, peace and quiet, its seafront, and just one star for food and drink, tourist attractions and shopping, which respondents were not impressed. Locals were shocked at the result, having received the same score last year. They cited their 'award-winning beach' and popular seaside cafes, along with their funky Aqua Park. One praised:' It's lovely, an enormous, clean beach and traditional atmosphere.' Claire Arnold, Maplethorpe's mayor, argued that the survey was not a 'true reflection of what our town has to offer.' 'We have a beautiful promenade where people can walk from the coastal town of Mablethorpe right over to Sutton and back again, we've got a free public paddling pool, and we've got blue flag beaches." Sun readers also said the town is home to their favourite "North East Seaside Eats", loving the 1. Bangor, Gwynedd 19 Wales' oldest town topped the list the unpopular bunch Credit: Getty 19 This was despite the views of Snowdonia Credit: Getty At the top of the depressing list was Wales' oldest city, At 42%, it got just one-star ratings for food, tourist attractions and shopping, and two stars for everything else. Labelled 'drab' and 'run down' despite being perched next to the beautiful natural landscape of the Menai Strait, the town doesn't have a huge amount to do. Its Grade II Victorian pier is not geared for tourism and doesn't have a proper beach. The closure of Debenhams in 2021 signalled another blow to the struggling town, and the local retail park has hit the high street hard. Bangor City Council said in a statement to the Local Democracy Reporting Service: "It's disappointing to see Bangor City named as one of the UK's worst seaside towns. Such rankings often fail to capture the full picture and the unique charms that make Bangor City so special."
ABC News
24-04-2025
- General
- ABC News
South Lismore Post Office honours diggers with Anzac Day display
Among the poppies and memorabilia adorning the walls of a northern New South Wales post office is a poem commemorating the sacrifice of soldiers who went to war to protect their country. Underneath the Turk, authored by Corporal John Thomas Nugent of the Light Horse, is featured in an Anzac Day display curated by South Lismore postmaster Tracy Ward. In a note accompanying the poem Corporal Nugent described his feelings when he wrote it in a tunnel in Turkey during the First World War. "As I sat on the bank beside a couple of blood-stained stretchers and watched the moon sink behind the jagged peaks of Imbros Island, my thoughts went with the moon and wished it were again shining upon me in the dear homeland of Australia," he wrote. Ms Ward said it was important to remember the sacrifice of soldiers such as Corporal Nugent. Tracy Ward says she wanted to honour the veterans and lift the community's spirit after a trying time. ( ABC North Coast: Cathy Adams ) "We have so many freedoms and liberties because of them," she said. "It's not just the service-people — it's the mothers that sent their sons. "It's the children that didn't know their fathers and the grandchildren that never had the chance to bounce on their grandad's knee at the end of the day because of what they gave us." Ms Ward's grandfather survived the war and the display is in part a tribute to him. "What he shared was the heart and the gratitude for being able to raise children in a free country," she said. Ms Ward says there has been an overwhelmingly positive reaction to the display. ( ABC North Coast: Cathy Adams ) A 'poignant time' The post office display has grown steadily in the lead-up up to Anzac Day and includes uniforms, medals and a bayonet. There are shell casings engraved by soldiers in the trenches in 1914 and numerous poppies, many crocheted by locals. Ms Ward said many people had expressed their gratitude after seeing the display. "So many of our soldiers and service men have been coming in and saying thank you," she said. " One older gentleman came in and said, 'I feel like I need to salute when I come in here.' " Posters and poppies adorn the entrance to the post office. ( ABC North Coast: Cathy Adams ) The postmaster hoped to create a space where people could pay their respects to diggers, but she also wanted to channel the Anzac spirit to lift a community recovering from disaster. "Especially in light of the fact we had the issues with Cyclone Alfred earlier this year, where we all had to strip out our shops," Ms Ward said. "We all got put back in that place of distress. "There was that sentiment of … we're always losing. "In fact it was a really poignant time to bring forward that recognition of what we actually do have and how much we owe to our forebears who gave so much for us to have our freedom." Uniforms and medals are among the items on display. ( ABC North Coast: Cathy Adams ) Respect, not war City of Lismore RSL sub-branch secretary Wilson McLelland said those who had served or were still serving would be moved by the post office display. "It's a great tribute to the South Lismore community," he said. " I think it would give the old Southies a lot of pride. " Local groups crocheted poppies to raise money for ex-servicemen and women. ( ABC North Coast: Cathy Adams ) Mr McLelland said it was impressive to see people making an effort to remember the diggers. "It just emphasises the importance of the respect and remembrance that the Anzacs past and present deserve," he said. "Anzac Day is all about respect — it's not about war." As for Corporal Nugent, he did indeed live to see the moon shine on Australia and went on to become a grandfather.
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Yahoo
‘Tremendous amount of relief': Husband of JSO bailiff killed in 2018 DUI crash speaks out after $30.5M verdict
A former Jacksonville Sheriff's Office officer is speaking out about the $30.5 million verdict in his wife's wrongful death lawsuit. RELATED: Family of JSO bailiff killed in 2018 drunk driving crash awarded $30 million by jury Cathy Adams, a court bailiff, was killed by a drunk driver in 2018. Jack Adams, her husband, was also injured in the crash. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< After six years, the Adams family is one step closer to closure after a jury decided on a verdict Friday. 'It's been weighing on us heavily and to finally get past that, it was a tremendous amount of relief,' Jack Adams said. RELATED: Widower forgives drunk driver who killed JSO bailiff Cathy Adams In the crash, Adams broke his neck and suffered paralysis. After a lot of therapy, community support, hard work, and prayers, Adams fought his way back to health. [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] 'My children lost their mother. I lost my wife, the person I depended on the most, and likewise my children,' Adams said. While the verdict doesn't bring back Cathy, Adams and his attorney hope it sends a message to others who think about getting behind the wheel while intoxicated. 'There are humungous consequences if you do that. So to think twice, if you're not going to do it for yourself, think of all the people you may impact,' Dennis Dore, a senior trial attorney at the Law Office of Ron Sholes, said. [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Kim Johnston, the drunk driver, was sentenced to 15 years in prison. A judge still has to decide how much money the Adams family will get and if any will come from Johnston's insurance. Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
