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BBC News
3 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Demolition finally begins in Coventry on 1960s housing estate
Demolition has finally begun on a 1960s housing estate in Coventry as part of a £120m regeneration project of the housing provider Citizen has began demolishing the 158 empty homes in Kerry, Milestone and Trafalgar Houses in Spon End, Coventry, in the project's first phase. Work took place inside the home to take down all the fixtures and fittings in April, despite demolition plans supposed to have started two years ago. The project will see 750 homes built across three phases, subject to planning permission. Demolition had been due to begin in spring 2023, but Coventry City Council only gave the go-ahead last three tower blocks being demolished have recently been used in various BBC productions, including This Town, My Name is Leon and Phoenix are due to be replaced by 262 new affordable flats as part the regeneration of the area, announced in of the West Midlands, Richard Parker, told the BBC the project will create a new community in affordable social rented homes. Speaking at the site of the demolition on Wednesday, he said: "I'm here today to visit this fantastic regeneration project."Some outdated insecure and expensive homes to run are being demolished and a new community is being built here."Delivering more affordable homes is one of my main priorities. I want to see more projects like this built, not just in Coventry but across the West Midlands." Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Maroc
4 days ago
- Politics
- Maroc
Kenya's Backing of Morocco's Autonomy Plan Sparks Wide Coverage in Kenyan Press
Kenya's support for Morocco's autonomy plan to resolve the artificial conflict over the Moroccan Sahara has dominated national headlines, with local media hailing it as a major turning point in bilateral ties between Rabat and Nairobi. The outlet Citizen emphasized that this official position marks Kenya's alignment with the international momentum in support of Morocco's sovereignty over its southern provinces. It also recalled the opening on Monday of Kenya's embassy in Rabat, described as a new milestone in six decades of diplomatic relations between the two countries. For its part, Nation focused on the joint statement issued following the meeting between Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates Nasser Bourita, and Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi. The daily underscored Nairobi's explicit recognition of the Moroccan plan as the only sustainable approach to resolving the Sahara issue, breaking with previous positions. According to KBC, Kenya's decision comes in a context of growing support for the Moroccan autonomy initiative, driven by HM King Mohammed VI's leadership. The public broadcaster also noted Nairobi's commitment to cooperating with other states that share this vision to promote the implementation of the autonomy plan. Kenyans highlighted Nairobi's support for the Royal Initiative aimed at providing landlocked Sahel countries with strategic access to global trade routes through the Kingdom's Atlantic ports. This Royal Initiative, the newspaper added, aligns with Kenya's willingness to strengthen regional economic integration. MAP: 27 mai 2025
Sky News AU
6 days ago
- Sky News AU
Florida doctor arrested for allegedly firing gun at teens who tossed cheese at his Range Rover: ‘They shot at me first'
A former Florida Mayo Clinic doctor is facing felony charges after allegedly firing a pistol at a car full of high schoolers who pelted his Range Rover with cheese, according to police. Dr. Bruce Mitchell, 67, was arrested in Ponte Vedra Beach Saturday evening after an alarming high-speed car chase that began with a seemingly innocuous teen prank. Five student athletes from a Jacksonville private school admitted to police they had been 'throwing cheese' from their car at a stoplight — but said things escalated when a black Range Rover began bearing down on them after the light turned green, the St. John's Citizen reported. The Range Rover — identified by cops as Mitchell's — aggressively tailed the teens, who accelerated and swerved between lanes to escape. Mitchell then allegedly waved a gun out the Rover's window and fired a round into the air — causing the teenage driver to stomp on the gas and peel away as fast as he could. The high schooler told police he was thinking 'didn't want to die' the whole time, while one of his passengers said he was 'in fear for his and his friends' lives' as they frantically called 911 from the car. Mitchell allegedly stopped following the teens after police passed them, and he drove off in a different direction. He was stopped by police a short time later. The doctor stepped out of his car without being directed, court documents show, with officers drawing their weapons and ordering him to surrender before he complied. 'I then gave loud verbal commands to walk backwards to the sound of my voice,' a responding officer said in an incident report obtained by the Citizen. A Sig Sauer pistol was found in Mitchell's glovebox, with a loaded magazine on the passenger seat and a spent bullet cartridge lying in the footwell. After his arrest, Mitchell told police, 'they shot at me first' before refusing to speak, court documents show. No weapons were found in the teens' car. Mitchell is charged with discharge of a weapon from a vehicle and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill. He was released on bond after being booked. The doctor previously served as director of Hospital Medicine at Emory University, according to his LinkedIn profile, and served at the Jacksonville Mayo Clinic for 14 years. Originally published as Florida doctor arrested for allegedly firing gun at teens who tossed cheese at his Range Rover: 'They shot at me first'
The Citizen
7 days ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
From Bracken High to AFCON glory
Patrick Autata (20), a former learner of Bracken High School, has made the entire greater Alberton area proud by captaining the South African U20 football team to a historic win against Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations( AFCON) tournament. On May 18, Autata led his team, Amajita, to a 1-0 victory over Morocco at the Cairo Stadium in Egypt. Patrick Autata grew up in Brackenhurst and matriculated at Bracken High in 2023. His passion for football grew as he played on the streets of his neighbourhood. 'I grew up playing street football; my friends and I would place bricks in the road; those were our goalposts, and we would develop our skills. All South African boys of all races do this growing up if they love football. I represent all those boys,' said Autata. The remarkable achievement of winning the tournament marks the first time South Africa has won the U20 AFCON title, and it's a testament to Autata's exceptional leadership skills and sportsmanship. 'This is a collective achievement. We did it as a team. Every player used their skill to help the team. We could not have done this without one another,' said Autata. Before joining Bracken High School, Autata attended Glenview Primary, where he excelled in sports. During his time at Bracken High, he represented the school at the highest levels in rugby and soccer, showcasing his versatility and talent. Autata has been making waves in South Africa football, and his future looks bright. Autata's humility and dedication to his craft have earned him recognition as a great ambassador for young football players in the Alberton area. Interestingly, Autata has also been making a name for himself in the football world, having reportedly signed with Cape Town City FC. The 20-year-old midfielder's dominant performances for TS Galaxy's U19 in the Gauteng Development League team and DStv Diski Challenge side caught the attention of the Citizen, who anticipates that his leadership and midfield prowess will be valuable assets in their pursuit of the DDC league title. As Amajita prepares to represent South Africa and the African continent at the U20 World Cup later this year, Autata and his team are surely riding high on the momentum of their AFCON win. With their historic win, they've proven that South African football is on the rise, and fans can't wait to see what's next for these talented young players. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
7 days ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
Brackenhurst's Patrick Autata leads SA to historic U20 AFCON victory
Patrick Autata (20), a former learner of Bracken High School, has made the entire greater Alberton area proud by captaining the South African U20 football team to a historic win against Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations( AFCON) tournament. On May 18, Autata led his team, Amajita, to a 1-0 victory over Morocco at the Cairo Stadium in Egypt. Patrick Autata grew up in Brackenhurst and matriculated at Bracken High in 2023. His passion for football grew as he played on the streets of his neighbourhood. 'I grew up playing street football; my friends and I would place bricks in the road; those were our goalposts, and we would develop our skills. All South African boys of all races do this growing up if they love football. I represent all those boys,' said Autata. The remarkable achievement of winning the tournament marks the first time South Africa has won the U20 AFCON title, and it's a testament to Autata's exceptional leadership skills and sportsmanship. 'This is a collective achievement. We did it as a team. Every player used their skill to help the team. We could not have done this without one another,' said Autata. Before joining Bracken High School, Autata attended Glenview Primary, where he excelled in sports. During his time at Bracken High, he represented the school at the highest levels in rugby and soccer, showcasing his versatility and talent. Autata has been making waves in South Africa football, and his future looks bright. Autata's humility and dedication to his craft have earned him recognition as a great ambassador for young football players in the Alberton area. Interestingly, Autata has also been making a name for himself in the football world, having reportedly signed with Cape Town City FC. The 20-year-old midfielder's dominant performances for TS Galaxy's U19 in the Gauteng Development League team and DStv Diski Challenge side caught the attention of the Citizen, who anticipates that his leadership and midfield prowess will be valuable assets in their pursuit of the DDC league title. As Amajita prepares to represent South Africa and the African continent at the U20 World Cup later this year, Autata and his team are surely riding high on the momentum of their AFCON win. With their historic win, they've proven that South African football is on the rise, and fans can't wait to see what's next for these talented young players. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
