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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Conversion of huge former Three offices in Reading into 110 flats underway
The conversion of the huge former Three mobile offices in Reading into more than 100 flats is underway despite delays to the project. Plans were previously approved to convert Great Brighams Mead in Vastern Road into 110 flats, with Three moving out to Green Park in 2022. Now, the developers of the building have won permission to make changes to the exterior of the building to facilitate its conversion. Elsewhere, a takeaway serving biryanis and other Indian food is due to be transformed into a restaurant, and a project to redevelop a long-closed betting shop is moving ahead. You can view each decided application by typing the reference in brackets into Reading Borough Council's planning portal. External changes to convert Three offices into 110 flats approved (PL/25/0052) Approved elevation plans for the external alterations to Great Brighams Mead in Vastern Road, Reading. (Image: Ridge) Changes to the exterior of Great Brighams Mead to facilitate its conversion into flats have been approved. These alterations involve adding four new entrance ramps, new walling, and replacing windows and doors. Extra time given to convert huge offices in Reading into 110 flats Assessing the project, planning officer Matt Burns wrote: "The ramps are modest additions given the scale of the existing building and are not considered to result in a significant adverse impact on the appearance of the building. "The proposed replacement windows and doors and infill brickwork work would match the existing building in terms of use of materials, colour and design and as such are considered to integrate satisfactorily with the appearance of the existing building." Takeaway set to be transformed into restaurant (PL/25/0052) Biryanish in Oxford Road, Reading. (Image: Google Maps) The Biryanish takeaway in Oxford Road is due to be transformed into a diner-style restaurant as internal modifications have been approved. The project involves relocating the kitchen and storage area to the rear of the building, clearing the way for a total of 43 seats for dine-in customers to be formed, while maintaining a takeaway function. Streetview imagery shows Biryanish serving customers during the Reading Festival last year in a temporary outdoor area. The premises was previously a fusion of Pizza King, King's Burger and the Jasmine Takeaway and the Singapore Takeaway before that. Progress made on redevelopment of old betting shop (PL/25/0444) The former Coral betting shop at 233 London Road, East Reading. (Image: Google Maps) Progress is made on a project to redevelop an old betting shop to provide new commercial space and homes. The Coral shop in London Road has been closed for more than five years, with developers winning permission to remodel the shopfront, add extensions to the building, and construct a new building to the rear containing six flats in June last year. Now, some of the planning hurdles involved in the redevelopment have been cleared. While the applicant has won approval of the details of the materials and how the construction will go ahead, they have been told they require permission from the council's network management team for any footpath or road closures.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
Exact date mercury to tip 30C for first time this year as maps turn scarlet red
Weather maps show that London could experience scorching temperatures with the mercury reaching 30C in mid-June with warm conditions expected across most of the country Brits are set to enjoy a warm weekend with plenty of dry and sunny weather - but even warmer temperatures are expected in mid-June. According to the latest maps from WXCharts, on June 12 the mercury could reach 30C for the first time this year, with London set to experience the warmest conditions. Other parts of the South East will also be warm, forecasters have said, with temperatures hitting 25C to 28C. East Anglia will also register temperatures of 28C while the Midlands will see a high of 27C, WXCharts says. Parts of the north will also be warm, with 26C expected in Newcastle. Scotland, however, is set to be cooler with temperatures ranging between 20C and 23C, despite a prediction of 25C in the north, near Forres. The weather maps reveal that the mainland will see a low of 16C while the isles in north-western Scotland will experience 14C, reports the Express. From this weekend the nation's fortunes will begin to change with 20C highs remaining stable next week. By Saturday, June 7, this will increase by a degree in the south-east, and it will be the second week of June when the mercury ramps up considerably. By Tuesday, June 10 much of London, Kent and Essex will see the bulk of the heat arriving - with 25C to 26C bringing strong UV rays for many. This will be more like 24C in the north with cities such as Leeds and Newcastle seeing such temperatures. Today, leading bookmaker Coral cut their odds to 4-5 (from 5-2) on next month being the hottest June on record in the UK. "With the outlook looking positive for next month, we have slashed the odds on a record-hot June," said Coral's John Hill. The Met Office says "a few hot days" are likely in June as the long-range weather forecast from June 4 to June 13 reads: "A changeable spell of weather is expected at the beginning of this period as areas of low pressure move in from the Atlantic across the UK. These will bring showers or longer spells of rain to most areas, heavy at times and perhaps accompanied by strong winds along some coasts, though drier interludes are likely too. "Over the weekend and towards the middle of June, high pressure will probably begin to become more dominant in the south, at least for brief periods, whereas the north is more likely to remain more unsettled with further episodes of rain or showers and strong winds. Temperatures are likely to be close to or slightly below normal at first, perhaps rising above average later, with a chance of a few hot days." The second half of the month will likely be characterised by "changeable weather" across the UK "with a mixture of Atlantic weather systems moving in from the west interspersed with dry and sunny periods." The long-range forecast from June 14 to June 28 says "temperatures are most likely to be near or slightly above normal, perhaps with some hot spells at times especially across the south." UK 5 day weather forecast This Evening and Tonight: Showers in the north easing this evening with some sunny spells. Dry for most overnight with clear spells. Turning cloudier from the west later with some rain in the northwest by dawn. Mild overnight and humid in the south. Saturday: Showery rain, heavy at times, moves east across northern areas, turning drier later. Elsewhere, mainly dry with sunny spells developing. Rather breezy. Very warm in the east and southeast. Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday: Feeling cooler from Sunday with some sunny spells and showers, but breezy. Largely dry on Monday with light winds but turning more unsettled on Tuesday with heavy spells of rain.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Aidan O'Brien's massive Derby favourite a huge drifter in the market as stablemate is smashed in
AIDAN O'BRIEN'S massive Derby favourite The Lion In Winter is a huge drifter in the market. And stablemate Delacroix has been smashed into favourite. 1 The Lion In Winter, the long-time favourite for the Derby, is a huge drifter in the market Credit: Getty Acomb Stakes winner The Lion In Winter - who flopped in the Dante at York - is out to a huge 11 (10-1) on the Betfair Exchange. While Coral reported a surge of bets for Coolmore-owned Delacroix, who looks like being the mount of Ryan Moore. Coral's David Stevens said: "Since Aidan O'Brien's comments earlier this week that Ryan Moore would find it difficult not to ride Delacroix at Epsom, the Leopardstown Trial winner has been the best-backed Derby contender by far. "He has regained outright favouritism for the Classic, in contrast to The Lion In Winter, who has now been eased to 6-1 for next Saturday's race." More to follow. FREE BETS - GET THE BEST SIGN UP DEALS AND RACING OFFERS Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. . Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chases their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – Gamble Aware – Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here. Most read in Horse Racing
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Aidan O'Brien sparks dramatic Derby gamble with Ryan Moore comments ahead of £1.5million Epsom blockbuster
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AIDAN O'BRIEN has sparked a massive Derby gamble with his comments about Ryan Moore before the £1.5million Epsom blockbuster. O'Brien's longtime market leader The Lion In Winter drifted markedly after his poor Dante showing earlier this month before being backed in again. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Whichever of the Aidan O'Brien horses Ryan Moore picks for the Derby will likely go off favourite - and bookies think they know who it will be Credit: PA While the move for that horse saw O'Brien's hugely exciting two-time Group 3 winner Delacroix move the other way. However, Delacroix's striking manner of victory in two runs this season and his work at home has led O'Brien to speculate who Moore could choose. Moore, as the Ballydoyle No1 jockey, always has the pick of the best O'Brien horses. The buzz ahead of this year's race will be all about who he opts for ahead of the world's most prestigious Flat race on June 7. Bookies Betfair make him 4-6 to choose Delacroix, 11-10 The Lion In Winter and 25-1 Lambourn, all three of O'Brien's intended runners. The Ballydoyle boss said: "Ryan will make his mind up as late as he can. "Obviously, I'd imagine it's between Delacroix and The Lion In Winter. "At the moment, I would say it would be hard for him not to ride Delacroix, but that's not to say he won't. "He'll have to see how The Lion In Winter is, where they are both drawn and stuff like that." That sparked another switch at the top of the market, that also includes Ralph Beckett's brilliant Dante winner Pride Of Arras and Charlie Appleby's 2000 Guineas hero Ruling Court. Coral's David Stevens said: "The Lion In Winter had been backed into clear favouritism for the Derby despite his defeat in the Dante, but Aidan O'Brien's comments that he thought it would be hard for Ryan Moore not to ride Delacroix - while not a definitive jockey booking - has seen the Leopardstown Trial winner take over again at the head of the betting." While Ladbrokes' Alex Apati commented: "All eyes will be on Ryan Moore's next move ahead of the Epsom Derby, but the current odds suggest he'll have the pick of the two favourites in Delacroix and The Lion In Winter." Derby odds via Coral 5-2 Delacroix 7-2 The Lion In Winter 4-1 Pride Of Arras, Ruling Court 10-1 Damysus 16-1 Lambourn 20-1 Stanhope Gardens 25-1 Wimbledon Hawkeye 33-1 Puppet Master, Stay True 40-1 Bar FREE BETS - GET THE BEST SIGN UP DEALS AND RACING OFFERS Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chases their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – Gamble Aware – Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Aidan O'Brien sparks dramatic Derby gamble with Ryan Moore comments ahead of £1.5million Epsom blockbuster
AIDAN O'BRIEN has sparked a massive Derby gamble with his comments about Ryan Moore before the £1.5million Epsom blockbuster. O'Brien's longtime market leader The Lion In Winter drifted markedly after his poor Dante showing earlier this month before being backed in again. Advertisement 1 Whichever of the Aidan O'Brien horses Ryan Moore picks for the Derby will likely go off favourite - and bookies think they know who it will be Credit: PA While the move for that horse saw O'Brien's hugely exciting two-time Group 3 winner Delacroix move the other way. However, Delacroix's striking manner of victory in two runs this season and his work at home has led O'Brien to speculate who Moore could choose. Moore, as the Ballydoyle No1 jockey, always has the pick of the best O'Brien horses. The buzz ahead of this year's race will be all about who he opts for ahead of the world's most prestigious Flat race on June 7. Advertisement Bookies Betfair make him 4-6 to choose Delacroix, 11-10 The Lion In Winter and 25-1 Lambourn, all three of O'Brien's intended runners. The Ballydoyle boss said: "Ryan will make his mind up as late as he can. "Obviously, I'd imagine it's between Delacroix and The Lion In Winter. "At the moment, I would say it would be hard for him not to ride Delacroix, but that's not to say he won't. Advertisement Most read in Horse Racing "He'll have to see how The Lion In Winter is, where they are both drawn and stuff like that." That sparked another switch at the top of the market, that also includes Ralph Beckett's brilliant Dante winner Pride Of Arras and Charlie Appleby's 2000 Guineas hero Ruling Court. Coral's David Stevens said: "The Lion In Winter had been backed into clear favouritism for the Derby despite his defeat in the Dante, but Aidan O'Brien's comments that he thought it would be hard for Ryan Moore not to ride Delacroix - while not a definitive jockey booking - has seen the Leopardstown Trial winner take over again at the head of the betting." While Ladbrokes' Alex Apati commented: "All eyes will be on Ryan Moore's next move ahead of the Epsom Derby, but the current odds suggest he'll have the pick of the two favourites in Delacroix and The Lion In Winter." Advertisement Derby odds via Coral 5-2 Delacroix 7-2 The Lion In Winter 4-1 Pride Of Arras, Ruling Court 10-1 Damysus 16-1 Lambourn 20-1 Stanhope Gardens 25-1 Wimbledon Hawkeye 33-1 Puppet Master, Stay True 40-1 Bar FREE BETS - GET THE BEST SIGN UP DEALS AND RACING OFFERS Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. . Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chases their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – Gamble Aware – Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here. Advertisement
