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BBC News
21-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Three Legs of Mann lighting column in Douglas complete for TT
Construction of a new lighting column in the shape Isle of Man's national symbol has been completed in the capital. A 20ft (6.3m) Three Legs of Mann bracket was mounted on a 39ft (12m) triangular column to finish the structure, which is set to welcome visitors arriving by by Douglas City Council, the triskelion shaped piece cost £36,000 and is situated on a roundabout in front of the Sea from marine grade galvanised metal, it also contains the inscription "Douglas gateway to the island" in English and Manx and an Archibald Knox design that will be illuminated from within. A spokesman for the local authority previously said the artwork would be a "focus point" for people passing by, especially those travelling to the island on the ferry. 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.
BBC News
14-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Triskelion lighting column to welcome visitors to Manx capital
A new illuminated sculpture celebrating the Manx national symbol set to welcome visitors arriving in the capital by ferry. The project will see a 20ft (6.3m ) Three Legs of Man bracket mounted on a 39ft (12m) triangular column and has been commissioned by Douglas City on a roundabout in front of the Sea Terminal in Douglas, installation of the triskelion shaped piece is due to be completed within three weeks. A spokesman for the local authority said the £36,000 artwork would be a "focus point for all passers-by, especially those travelling to the on the ferry. Made from marine grade galvanised metal, it also contains the inscription "Douglas gateway to the island" in English and Manx and an Archibald Knox design which will be illuminated from council confirmed it forms part of the its lighting scheme for Douglas said it had worked with a lighting specialist to design the sculpture, which is set to "light the overall roundabout", replacing the previous lamp in symbol, which is often known as the triskele, is usually accompanied by the Latin motto Quocunque Jeceris Stabit which means "whichever way you throw it, it will stand". 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.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Arizona senator warns the border is 'overrun.' What is he talking about?
Arizona, we are told, is under attack. 'The border is being overrun!' 'Illegal crossings are skyrocketing.' 'Our ranchers and border communities are under siege.' There is, apparently, only one way to save our beloved state. This, by rushing '$1, $2, $10, $15, $25, $50, $100 or even $209.90' to Sen. Mark Finchem. 'Arizona is at a crossroads,' Finchem warned on Tuesday, in an emailed plea for campaign donations. 'We either secure our state or watch it fall into chaos.' What in the ever living heck is he talking about? Over the weekend, encounters at the southern border hit a record 15-year low. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Monday announced that Customs and Border Patrol on Saturday encountered just 200 undocumented immigrants across all four states that border Mexico. Yet here is Finchem on Tuesday, warning that danger lurks all about us. As evidence, he points to an Arizona border town that in late January declared a state of emergency. 'The crisis has gotten so bad that even Democratic Mayor Jose Grijalva — someone who should be standing with his party — has been forced to acknowledge the damage being done by open-border policies,' Finchem explains in his email plea for money. Here in the real world, the Douglas City Council didn't declare an emergency because it's worried about being overrun with undocumented murderers and rapists and such. The council declared an emergency — one that qualifies the city for financial aid — because it's worried that President Donald Trump's border policies will create economic devastation in their tiny town. Specifically, that Mexicans across the border in the much larger Agua Prieta will be either unwilling or unable to cross into Douglas to shop. Opinion: Hobbs wants to shore up the border and her image Roughly 70% of Douglas' sales tax revenues come from people who live south of the border. Yet here is Finchem, making his wildly misleading pitch to the patsies with an apparently straight face. 'Border Emergency Declared,' he warns on his website. 'We Must Act NOW!' And, of course, by acting NOW, he means sending him cash. 'The only way to secure Arizona's future is to keep strong, conservative leadership in office,' he explains in his email. 'That means keeping me in this seat.' Finchem carpetbagged his way out of a reliably red district in Pima County and now lives in a Yavapai County district that is so blood red it's actually maroon. Now he's either deluded or outright lying about the state of the border, riling up the MAGA Nation to fight a battle its members have already won. 'I knew the fight wouldn't be easy,' he writes in his email pitch. 'But I didn't come to the Arizona Senate to sit back and watch our state fall apart.' 'Join me in this fight,' he pleads online, 'before it's too late!' Reach Roberts at Follow her on X (formerly Twitter) at @LaurieRobertsaz, on Threads at @LaurieRobertsaz and on BlueSky at @ Subscribe to today. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Arizona border is not 'under siege,' as senator claims | Opinion
Yahoo
11-02-2025
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- Yahoo
Plans to transform sunken gardens submitted
Final plans to transform a set of seafront sunken gardens that were damaged in storms in 2021 have been submitted. The £1.4m proposals by Douglas City Council would see two of the marine gardens and Queens' Promenade garden repaired after flooding caused by Storm Barra. A marine-themed playground, a set of panels reflecting the work of Manx artist Archibald Knox, and newly-designed garden areas with seating have all been included in the plans. Council leader Claire Wells said the gardens were the "gateway" to the island and the application reflected "the rich history and heritage of Douglas Bay". The council hosted public drop-in sessions to gather views on the proposals last year. About 600 residents took part, with 120 people giving their feedback to the council through questionnaires. The plans include the replacement of a damaged playground in marine garden four with the new play equipment influenced by "the story of the Tower of Refuge" and the bay's seafaring history, a council spokesman said. Wells said proposals for another of the sunken gardens had been "completely revised" because they "did not fully meet the expectations" of the public. Instead, a new design aimed at young people that could be used "informally" for urban and wheeled sports had been put forward, the council spokesman said. The plans were developed by ERZ Ltd Landscape Architects and submitted after being backed by the council's executive committee. They had been designed to "help mitigate" any future flooding, as work continues on sea defences on Douglas promenade, the spokesman said. Why not follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X? You can also send story ideas to IsleofMan@ Capital's 5% rate rise 'out of council's control' Marine gardens plans to be submitted in spring Second chance to comment on promenade garden ideas View sought on proposals to revamp marine gardens Sunken gardens storm damage repairs to cost £200k Douglas Council
BBC News
11-02-2025
- General
- BBC News
Douglas Promenade: Plans to transform seafront gardens submitted
Final plans to transform a set of seafront sunken gardens that were damaged in storms in 2021 have been £1.4m proposals by Douglas City Council would see two of the marine gardens and Queens' Promenade garden repaired after flooding caused by Storm Barra. A marine-themed playground, a set of panels reflecting the work of Manx artist Archibald Knox, and newly-designed garden areas with seating have all been included in the plans. Council leader Claire Wells said the gardens were the "gateway" to the island and the application reflected "the rich history and heritage of Douglas Bay". The council hosted public drop-in sessions to gather views on the proposals last 600 residents took part, with 120 people giving their feedback to the council through plans include the replacement of a damaged playground in marine garden four with the new play equipment influenced by "the story of the Tower of Refuge" and the bay's seafaring history, a council spokesman said. Wells said proposals for another of the sunken gardens had been "completely revised" because they "did not fully meet the expectations" of the a new design aimed at young people that could be used "informally" for urban and wheeled sports had been put forward, the council spokesman said. The plans were developed by ERZ Ltd Landscape Architects and submitted after being backed by the council's executive had been designed to "help mitigate" any future flooding, as work continues on sea defences on Douglas promenade, the spokesman said.
