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BBC News
2 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Cirencester new homes planning application draws oppositon
Local residents have objected to plans for 280 new homes on the outskirts of a Hitchins Ltd is looking for permission to develop more than 33 acres of agricultural fields on the edge of Cirencester in proposal land off Kingshill Lane, Preston, is due before Cotswold District Council's planning committee on 11 June. Local councils and 38 residents have objected to the proposals. Residents say they are concerned about the new homes causing congestion at a nearby roundabout, and the pace at which the town is being to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, Preston Parish Council, Cirencester Town Council and Siddington Parish Council have also objected to the resident said "The area's roads will not be suitable for the extra traffic following such a development as they already struggle and the nearby Steadings development has not yet completed,"Another said: "Continuous development around the town will just add to the overall traffic congestion and frustration we already experience." Danger of 'overdevelopment' People also raised concerns over the impact the development will have on already struggling medical facilities, schools and community hubs. Another said that there is a danger Cirencester and its suburbs will be "overdeveloped" and some of the "precious character" of the town will be permanently flooding at the bottom of the hill on the main Swindon road was also mentioned in the objections. The developers said the overall vision for the proposal is to "create a distinctive development with a strong identity" that fits with the local character, and provides much-needed housing for the officers have recommended approving the scheme, saying the benefits would outweigh any adverse impacts.
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Gary Lineker's nephew is the son of a celebrity sports star - can you guess who it is?
Gary Lineker 's nephew is the son of a celebrity sports star. The broadcaster, 64, has four sons, George, 34, Harry, 31, Tobias, 29, and Angus, 27, with ex wife Michelle Cockayne who he tied the knot with in 1986. Through Michelle, he also has a nephew-in-law via her sister Ali Cockayne, to whom his sons are close. Sharing an update to Instagram this week Gary's son, George, uploaded a photo to his story with his cousin, Henry. But, can you guess who his dad is? From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Henry Carling is the son of rugby legend Will Carling. Will and Henry's mum Ali separated when he was just 11 months old in 1998. Tragically the family were left saddened in September last year by the death of his brother Jonty, who Ali shared with her new partner Bob Parkinson. Jonty died of a crush injury to his abdomen after the incident in Oxfordshire. The incident happened while the 18-year-old was working as a tree surgeon. A inquest opened in October 2024 at Oxford Coroner's Court heard Jonty, of Coln St. Aldwyns, Cirencester, died on Friday September 6. At the time, two of Gary's sons wrote moving social media messages about the death of their 'much-loved' cousin. George posted an Instagram story featuring a picture of himself with Jonty as a youngster. The caption read: 'One of the nicest boys you'll meet, taken far too soon. Fly high cousin, you'll be missed by all.' Meanwhile Tobias also posted a boyhood picture of Jonty smiling with a message, saying: 'Taken from us far too soon, rest in peace little cousin.' The relationship between Ali and Will reportedly began in early 1996, several months before his divorce from television presenter Julia Carling. His two-year marriage to Julia had ended after he was publicly linked with the late Diana, Princess of Wales, although he always denied having a relationship with the Royal. Ali and Carling were said to be preparing to marry in 1998 when he walked out on her to be with Lisa Cooke, the estranged wife of his friend and ex-England rugby player David Cooke. She was reportedly devastated to learn their relationship was over when she discovered a press release which Carling had written in the study of their luxury home in Sunningdale, Berkshire. It allegedly read: 'Will Carling is leaving his partner Ali Cockayne for a future with Lisa Cooke'. The couple's dramatic break-up happened just a month after Will retired from rugby, having won three Grand Slams. Lisa's relationship with Will is said to have begun while she was organising his testimonial match at Wembley. Will released a statement at the time through his agent, saying: 'This has been a very sad and painful time for everyone concerned. 'It is even more difficult and emotional because of Henry, but I plan to fulfil my duties and responsibilities as a father.' He and Lisa married in Fiji in 1999 with her two children from her earlier marriage being the only guests. The couple have since had two children together.
BBC News
24-05-2025
- BBC News
Man in his 20s is found with suspected stab wounds in Cirencester
A man in his 20s is in hospital with serious injuries following a suspected Police said the man was found with several suspected stab wounds at about 01:00 BST on Matthews Walk path in Cirencester on Saturday.A 32-year-old man from the town was arrested in connection with the incident and scene guards remain in place while officers investigate.A police spokesperson said enquiries were ongoing "to establish what happened" and asked anyone with information to contact the force. The victim is being treated at Southmead Hospital in Bristol.
BBC News
15-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Cirencester roundabout roadworks delayed by asbestos discovery
A construction company has apologised to residents for the "inconvenience" caused by a delay in the completion of roadworks following the discovery of works on the fire station roundabout near Watermoor in Cirencester, along with the mini roundabout at the junction of Love Lane and Midland Roundabout, are to improve traffic and safety, and mitigate roadworks were due to be completed in the spring, but this has now been delayed by three months, meaning they will last until the end of Development, the company behind the roadworks, said had it known about the asbestos it would have factored its removal and disposal into the timing of the project. Asbestos was found in several areas across the site after the improvement works started. The removal and disposal procedures are the main cause of the delay, developers said."On each occasion asbestos was found, work had to be stopped to ensure safety of the working environment, and it has taken time while the materials and the wider area was tested, excavated and the relevant contaminated soils removed for controlled disposal," a spokesperson for Bathurst Development developers added that the discovered asbestos is of a low level of contamination but significant enough to require specialist decontamination and removal. "There will be residual areas that are untouched by the current works in which asbestos may remain," the spokesperson added."Since our last community update in April, Gloucestershire County Council Highways has agreed that the final resurfacing of the roundabout can take place between 7 to 18 July."We do apologise for the inconvenience these necessary works will cause. "Our contractors are working as quickly and safely as they can to complete the works and move off site."
BBC News
13-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
The Cirencester sports pilot helping players with Parkinson's
A man with Parkinson's who is enjoying sports from pickleball to table tennis says more people with the disorder should join Webber is taking part in all sorts of activities as part of a pilot project at Cirencester Leisure Centre, funded by Cotswold District said sports made "life itself more bearable" and that he had learned tips on how to manage his symptoms from fellow Young, chairman of the Cirencester and Stroud branch of Parkinson's UK, which is delivering the project, said symptoms appear to be "less of an issue" for those playing sports, as they are "concentrating on what they're doing" instead. Parkinson's affects the brain, nervous system, and muscle control. It is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world, with around 153,000 people in the UK living with the – which combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong – is on offer as part of the pilot, as is Nordic walking and Young said: "We might change the rules slightly to help them but getting active is the most important thing. "As soon as someone with Parkinson's gets involved in exercise, it appears that their Parkinson's symptoms [are] less of an issue for them because they're concentrating on what they're doing."It means a lot to me that I can help people in my branch." Mr Webber has been taking part in the sports on offer for a couple of said meeting others who live with Parkinson's allows him to learn their "tricks" on how to manage his symptoms, even if the disorder affects them differently."It seems that with sport, and particularly when it's a reflex action, you haven't got the time to think and it seems to come easily," Mr Webber said."Anybody, anywhere, who has been diagnosed with Parkinson's: Please join the local group, get to know the fellow fighters."
