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Daily Record
3 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Record
New Falkirk hotel 'not for asylum seekers' says owner after social media rumours
Businessman Douglas Hannigan says that once people see the quality of the project they will see it as an asset for the town A Falkirk businessman has insisted a new hotel he is developing will not be used to house asylum seekers but will be a 'much-needed resource' for the town. The project will see a large, empty office building in Callendar Business Park being converted into a modern 118-room hotel. More than 1000 objections were made to the new hotel, with many fuelled by public speculation that it was going to be an asylum hotel. Hannigan Hotels also owns The Hotel Cladhan, which has been used by the UK Government to house asylum seekers for several years and is currently leased and operated by Mack Group Ltd. Douglas Hannigan says the new hotel - which has just been granted planning permission - will help meet demand in an area that has seen visitor numbers soar in recent years. Douglas, whose company Hannigan Hotels owns and manages a wide portfolio of properties across Falkirk, spoke out after speculation on social media, and confirmed that the hotel will not be used for asylum accommodation. And he said he is growing tired of "rumours and disinformation" that the new hotel will house asylum seekers and says he and his team are happy to talk to anyone who has concerns about the new development. 'We're investing in a much-needed resource for Falkirk,' he said. 'This is about meeting demand and supporting the growth we're seeing across the local tourism and business sectors.' 'This won't be a four star hotel as without a restaurant or pool we are unable to apply for that status, but I am confident it will be the best option for comfortable, modern rooms in Falkirk,' Douglas added. For those asking why he isn't reopening The Cladhan instead of building a new hotel, he said, it is "no longer suitable for modern hotel use due to accessibility challenges such as the absence of elevators", which make it difficult to accommodate tour groups and guests with mobility needs. The Cladhan site was previously subject to a planning application for redevelopment into residential flats, but this was not approved due to protected species identified in the area. Now, with the closure of local hotels such as Airth Castle and the Antonine Hotel, Douglas says there is "huge deficit of rooms in Falkirk". The new hotel, he says, will be operated and managed by Hannigan Hotels, and will provide high quality accommodation, with a mix of double, twin, and larger family rooms, with air conditioning, Porcelanosa bathrooms, and 55 inch TVs as standard. There will also be a public Starbucks cafe on the ground floor and on-site parking for 215 vehicles. Douglas reiterated his company's commitment to community engagement: 'We're always happy to speak with local residents or councillors about our plans. "Once people see the quality of what's being delivered, I'm confident they'll feel proud of this addition to the town.' Falkirk MP Euan Stainbank said he was pleased to have been given a guarantee that the hotel will never be used as asylum accommodation. He said: "The safety of our communities and of those claiming refuge in our country is paramount, and the previous Government's policy of using hotels to house asylum seekers will rightfully be fully ended by the Labour Government by 2029. 'This development will therefore be a welcome addition to the east end of Callander Park. "Falkirk has rightly been named Scotland's tourist town of the year, but we remain in desperate need of more high-quality hotel accommodation to meet growing visitor demand."
Time of India
5 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Rasul Douglas emerges as top target for Miami Dolphins following Jalen Ramsey trade
Rasul Douglas could join the Miami Dolphins as a replacement for Jalen Ramsey. The Miami Dolphins made a big move this offseason by trading star cornerback Jalen Ramsey to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Now, with Ramsey officially gone, Miami is actively searching for a replacement in their secondary. Their top target? Free agent cornerback Rasul Douglas, a seasoned veteran with the experience and health the Dolphins need as training camp approaches. Douglas, 29, has proven himself as a reliable player and brings valuable playoff experience. The Dolphins believe he can help fill the void left by Ramsey and add leadership to a defense in transition. With training camp right around the corner, securing Douglas has become a key priority for Miami. Rasul Douglas emerges as top target for Miami Dolphins' cornerback needs With Jalen Ramsey now in Pittsburgh, the Miami Dolphins have turned their attention to Rasul Douglas, a 29-year-old free agent cornerback with plenty of experience. Douglas is a healthy veteran cornerback, which makes him a top priority for Miami. Miami has been in talks with Douglas since April, and those discussions are still active. 'Per source, Dolphins remain in active discussions with free agent cornerback Rasul Douglas. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dolly Parton's No-Makeup Photos Will Make You Speechless The Noodle Box Undo He's the most accomplished HEALTHY corner available who isn't older than 30,' reported Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. Training camp is already underway, but no deal with Rasul Douglas yet Despite months of interest, the Dolphins haven't closed the deal with Douglas. With training camp underway, the delay is becoming more noticeable – and more pressing. If Miami finalizes a deal with Douglas, it would bring much-needed depth and leadership to a position group that could be in flux heading into the 2025 season. FAQs Q: Why was Jalen Ramsey traded? A: Reports say it was because of a personal conflict with head coach Mike McDaniel, not due to performance or salary. Q: Who is Rasul Douglas, and why do the Dolphins want him? A: Douglas is a 29-year-old veteran cornerback with playoff experience. Miami views him as a strong candidate to fill the gap left by Ramsey. Q: Why hasn't Miami Dolphins signed Douglas yet? A: It's unclear. Despite ongoing talks, no deal has been reached as training camp starts. Also read : Top five NFL teams that might surprise everyone this season Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
USA Today
a day ago
- Business
- USA Today
Eagles hire Joe Douglas as senior personnel director/advisor to GM Howie Roseman
The Philadelphia Eagles announced six new hires and made nine promotions With veterans and rookies reporting to the NovaCare Complex on Tuesday, the Philadelphia Eagles announced several changes to the scouting and football operations departments, including six new hires and nine promotions. TITLE CHANGES Scouting • Ryan Myers – Director of College Scouting• Matt Holland – Assistant Director of College Scouting• Jarrod Kilburn – Assistant Director of Pro Scouting• Terrence Braxton – Pro Scout• Rod Streater – West Coast Area Scout• Duke Tobin – Midlands Area Scout Football Operations• James Gilman – Senior Director of Football Research and Strategy• Jon Liu – Director of Football Analytics• Zachary Steever – Assistant Director of Football Research and Strategy New Hires Scouting• Joe Douglas – Senior Personnel Director/Advisor to the General Manager Douglas worked for the Eagles from 2016-19, ascending the ranks and leading the scouting department as vice president of player personnel before he departed for the Jets' top spot following the 2019 NFL draft. Douglas played a key role in helping build a Super Bowl-winning roster in 2017.• Preston Tiffany – NFS Scout Football Operations• Smit Bajaj – Quantitative Analyst• Grant Reiter – Football Transactions Coordinator• Molly Rottinghaus – Football Operations Coordinator• Leif Thorson – Software Developer
BBC News
a day ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Football festival teams 'blown away' by welcome, organisers say
Fans and teams who travelled to the Isle of Man for a summer festival of football were "blown away" by the welcome they received, organisers have event saw four clubs from across the English football pyramid, including hosts FC Isle of Man, face off at the island's national stadium, The Bowl, in Two side Fleetwood Town won the trophy after a penalty shootout victory over Radcliffe Borough, while the home side finished fourth after losing 3-1 to Altrincham FC in the third place play its second year, Lee Dixon from FC Isle of Man said more than 2,000 spectators watched the four "incredibly competitive" matches played across the weekend. The island team has just completed its fourth season competing in the North West Counties Football League, finishing 11th in the Premier play in League Two of the English Football League, Radcliffe feature in the National League North, while Altrincham are part of the National League, the fifth tier of English revamped contest for 2025 provided a rest day on Saturday and a results table once the matches had been played. Fleetwood Town manager Pete Wild said the FC Isle of Man players "ran and worked as hard as they could for each other" and "defended for their lives" in the clash between the sides on Friday, which saw the visitors win with a late Manx team have "real good players. I think they've got that hunger and desire that I think any team needs", he Radcliffe co-manager Anthony Johnson said the teams taking part in the event had been "really brilliant"."From a football perspective, from a professionalism point of view, but also from the on the pitch stuff... it's been an unbelievable weekend", he said. Dixon said the feedback on accommodation, food, transport and local events such as the Douglas Beach Day - which people could visit on Saturday's rest day - had meant "the island had an amazing impact on the people that visited, who made some brilliant memories".Visiting players, coaches and supporters had also praised the turnout in the stands, the volunteers and the organisation of the friendly tournament."It bodes well going forward and for next year's tournament in terms of the confidence that we can have in ourselves, but also the confidence that teams will have in us have been able to deliver such a brilliant weekend in future," he added. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
Newsweek
a day ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
I Spoke With Our World's Greatest Minds on Division, Faith, and Rebuilding Community. Hope Is How We Must Move Forward
Advocates for ideas and draws conclusions based on the interpretation of facts and data. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. It's no secret: Our country is going through dark times. Extreme weather is devastating local communities. Families are struggling to put food on the table. Our children's health is rapidly declining. Meanwhile, Americans are becoming increasingly resentful of fellow citizens who don't look like them. We need a new path forward. I recently had the immense pleasure, and challenge, of interviewing some of America's great minds for PBS' new non-fiction series, Wisdom Keepers, exploring who we are, how we got here, and what it means to be human. I spoke with a broad range of influential leaders, from world-renowned philosophers and scientists to faith leaders and more. St. Marks Episcopal Church in Altadena parishioners hold candles during Great Vigil of Easter service on April 19, 2025, in Eagle Rock, Calif. St. Marks Episcopal Church in Altadena parishioners hold candles during Great Vigil of Easter service on April 19, 2025, in Eagle Rock, impossible to capture all they taught in a single op-ed, but I've taken away four important lessons that can help us move forward as a country, find common ground, and rebuild. 1. Look for meaning. Reverend Kelly Brown Douglas, African American Episcopal priest and womanist theologian, asked a simple, yet devastating question, "Are we going to be the authors of our own destruction?" We have traveled so deep into sin, into narcissism, thinking only about ourselves and competing against the "other." How do we escape this cycle and ensure lasting change? Reverend Kelly Brown Douglas on the set of Wisdom Keepers. Reverend Kelly Brown Douglas on the set of Wisdom Keepers. Photo Courtesy of Rengim Mutevellioglu/Fordham University To Reverend Douglas, a core part of this flaw in our humanity is our individualistic journeys to live a happy life, when, in reality, we need to think about how we can live a more meaningful life. Asking ourselves this question is inherently less selfish. It forces us to think about how we can do good for the community and not just ourselves. As Reverend Douglas put it, "Our pursuits must always be connected to the common good." 2. Use other people as your reference point. Franciscan priest and spiritual writer Richard Rohr took it a step further. He told me, "You have to get outside of your defended world." Rohr insists we aren't the same, we don't need to be, and we need to stop defending this notion that we are. We must embrace our differences and the collective. "When you can allow other people to be the reference point, at least as much as you are, you start in the school of compassion," he said. When we are the center of our world, we are choosing to guide ourselves with ego. In contrast, when we allow others to be our reference point, we are guiding ourselves with compassion. When it comes to building community and navigating our path forward, we must think less about "I" and more about "we." Less about what we like and more about what is. 3. Have humility in seeking out truth. For Former National Institutes of Health Director Francis Collins, fake news and our country's push back on "fact" is at the center of our society's divisions. Our political polarization has created a crisis about what information to trust. He put it simply, "Willingness to accept objective truth as a reality is under threat." To reverse this dangerous path we're on, Collins believes we need to prioritize integrity, competence, and humility. We need to understand—and accept—what we know and what we don't know, what we're an expert on and where we have room to learn more. 4. Put love at the center. Pastor A.R. Bernard, who runs the Christian Cultural Center, a Brooklyn megachurch, explained the road ahead pretty simply: love is our path forward. After experiencing the devastating death of two sons only two years apart, Pastor Bernard told me his faith saved him and kept him from living in anger and surrendering to his suffering. Thanks to his faith, and at the center of that faith, love, Pastor Bernard knew that there was more to his existence than his grief. The first half of 2025 has brought so many of us immense pain and loss, from the flash floods in Texas to immigrant families being torn apart, daily shootings, and the ongoing wars. The list goes on. Dealing with these tragedies is no easy thing. But that doesn't mean there isn't a road ahead. What emerged from the hours of deep conversations, the persistent conclusion might be put this way: "Yes, we are broken. But the good news is we can be fixed." When Pandora of mythological fame opened the box and released all the troubles of the world, something important remained. The first human woman looked down and saw "hope still lay in the bottom of the box." My guests are clear-eyed, not starry-eyed. They live in the real world and see it for what it is. Yet, for all their willingness to talk with me about where we are in this post Great Recession, post-pandemic, Trump Redux, deeply divided country, and world, hope is still there. It's right there, waiting to be grasped and embraced. Ray Suarez is a journalist and host of the new PBS program Wisdom Keepers. The views expressed in this article are the writer's own.
