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BBC News
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Turtle art trail opens in London to raise marine conservation awareness
A trail of life-sized turtle sculptures has been placed around central London, to raise awareness of marine conservation Tusk Turtle Trail takes visitors to 16 locations, including Covent Garden, Carnaby Street, Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus and the top of The wildlife conservation charity Tusk has worked with a number of celebrities to design the street art installations, including Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood and Dragons' Den dragons Deborah Meaden and Steven trail features stories that highlight the reasons why ocean conservation is needed. Meaden said: "We see wildlife on land, and it triggers emotion: it is visible, tangible, and easy to connect with."The ocean is too often out of mind, and yet it is the beating heart of our planet - the force that sustains all life forms."If the ocean dies, so does the planet. It's that simple, and that urgent." The trail's organisers described it as a "vibrant public art exhibition highlighting the urgent need to protect our oceans and endangered sea turtles".The sculptures will stay in place until September, before they are auctioned off through Tusk to raise funds for marine conservation.
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Grove Park health club withdraws 80 home proposal after neighbours objected
A Grove Park health club has withdrawn its proposal to build 80 homes next to its grounds after neighbours were up in arms about the loss of green space. The club has confirmed it hopes to submit a new application 'in due course'. Bannatyne Health Club in Grove Park, on the border of Lewisham and Bromley, submitted an application to build the sizable residential development on land to the north and east of the club, as well as improvements to and the provision of sports pitches around the 11.6 acre site, last December. The application was validated by both Bromley and Lewisham Councils earlier this year. The 80 homes would have been 'a mixture of types and tenures' with 28 of them being affordable units in a split of 60 per cent social and affordable rented houses and 40 per cent intermediate provision. Bannatyne outlined what it saw as the benefits of the proposal in planning documents, stating it would provide 'much needed' market and affordable housing as well as 'new and improved sporting facilities' and 'formal public open space'. The health club operator—founded by Scottish entrepreneur and Dragons' Den alum Duncan Bannatyne in the 1990s—also believed that developing the 'long unused site' would be a positive due to the Quaggy River to the east being a 'defensible boundary' to the wider Metropolitan Open Land (MOL) and green chain in which the development site lies. However, nearby residents to the health club took the opposite view, with one objector stating that the proposed loss of MOL 'must be of grave concern to all Londoners'. They continued: 'If the application is approved it sends a strong message that all protected land is under threat.' MOL is a form of land designation that provides the same level of protection as the green belt and it is intended to protect areas of landscape, recreation, nature conservation or scientific interest. Many residents bemoaned the potential loss of MOL green space that the homes would cause, especially the loss of around 250 mature trees and the effect that would have on local ecosystems. One objector commented: 'The destruction of all the natural habitat and trees is unacceptable.' Another said: 'We are in the midst of a climate emergency and the destruction of green spaces, especially given their cooling effect on the urban surroundings, is difficult to contemplate.' CPRE London, a charity dedicated to protecting, preserving and promoting the capital's green spaces, said: 'This is inappropriate development on MOL. Exceptional circumstances cannot be said to exist and the proposed benefits of the scheme do not outweigh the enormous damage that would be caused to this beautiful and unique area of countryside. 'The impact of the development on the openness of the MOL would be so great that its designation would cease to have any meaning.' Other concerns included the potential for flooding caused by the development's close proximity to the River Quaggy. The development site was on a flood plain and some neighbours feared their houses would be at risk of flooding if the proposal was approved. Another issue raised by objectors was the potential pressure on local infrastructure that could be caused by an influx of new residents. Traffic and transport were also concerns as the 80 homes would only have one vehicular access point via Marvels Lane. One resident said: 'Since the introduction of LTNs and the road works on the A205, the amount of increased traffic along Winn Road, Exford Road and Marvels Lane has been horrendous in that I feel imprisoned during rush hours. 'To try and get to Grove Park, Lewisham or Mottingham by car or foot can take an inordinate amount of time just to exit or cross Winn Road, Jevington Way, Exford Road or Marvels Lane. 'Travelling though Grove Park during rush hour is not to be considered unless absolutely necessary. With this development, exit onto a corner of Marvels Lane would be impossible. 'I suspect a through way will be proposed by way of Jevington Way and create a 'rat run' to Grove Park through roads that are not designed to cope as it is single traffic only with parked cars.' In response to the planning application withdrawal, a Bannatyne spokesperson said: 'Following discussions with relevant planning authorities we have withdrawn the initial application. After further dialogue we hope to submit a new application in due course.'
Toronto Sun
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Sun
WARMINGTON: Trump-Musk feud 'helps no one' as Mr. Wonderful offers to mediate
Dragons' Den star says president, world's richest man need to settle differences for good of U.S. Get the latest from Joe Warmington straight to your inbox Donald Trump meets with Kevin O'Leary at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. Photo by Kevin O'Leary Just as it appears their relationship is broken for good, there is still hope among conservatives that Mr. Wonderful might be the guy to get U.S. President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk back on the same page. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account 'They have got to do it,' Kevin O'Leary told the Toronto Sun . 'It's in the best interest of America and the whole world that the biggest industrialist and the most powerful man in the world work together, achieve greatness and not be fighting.' It makes sense. But the bottom line is you can't get the richest person in the world to do what you want him to do if he doesn't want to do it. That may include making things right with Trump. On Tuesday, Musk was not only posting on X about his America Party opposing Republicans and Democrats, but he was also going at Trump for the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein file with government saying the sex trafficker was not murdered, did not have a client list and did not try to blackmail guests on his infamous island. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. President Donald Trump, from right, speaks during a news conference with Elon Musk as Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent listen in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Washington. Photo by Evan Vucci / AP Photo Musk certainly doesn't seem to believe that. He has been saying for months there is a 'mountain of evidence' on the Epstein case that must be released to the public. 'How can people be expected to have faith in Trump if he won't release the Epstein files?' Musk posted Tuesday to his X account, which has 220 million followers. How can people be expected to have faith in Trump if he won't release the Epstein files? — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 8, 2025 Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. That was another shot across the bow. Weeks ago, Musk was on the inside of the Trump administration and even when he left he was given a special key to America by the president himself. But something changed. Musk started suggesting Trump is mentioned in the Epstein files and that he had also let the U.S. down by not tackling the debt. While the X, Space X and Tesla CEO admitted he went too far with the feud, he surprised many by floating the idea of the America Party with a barrage of not-so-veiled barbs at Trump and his administration. 'By a factor of 2 to 1, you want a new political party and you shall have it! When it comes to bankrupting our country with waste and graft, we live in a one-party system, not a democracy. Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom,' Musk posted to X. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Who knows if this party will really happen. Trump called it 'ridiculous' and O'Leary agreed. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'It's just bad,' he told me. 'It helps no one.' O'Leary, who said their first tiff was akin to a 'lovers' quarrel,' has offered to call both men and encourage them to bury the hatchet for the good of the U.S. He suggested they go to one of Trump's golf clubs and talk it out. 'I'm thinking of calling both up myself and saying, 'This is stupid'' O'Leary said on Fox News. 'What matters is that these two are working together. These are giant egos and it's not good for America.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. He said he would tell both what it was like to work with late Apple founder Steve Jobs, who was a 'nasty guy,' 'always right' and focused on results in which everybody around him benefitted. 'He was 80% signal and 20% noise,' O'Leary said, noting he learned a 'lot' from Jobs. O'Leary said he would remind Trump that when it comes to Musk, he says what's on his mind and plows ahead to get things done. He would then remind Musk that in politics 'there has to be give and take' and sometimes you need to have something like Trump's 'big beautiful bill' to plant the field for the future to cut down on spending and waste. RECOMMENDED VIDEO Compromise is the word. Most people have to that in their lives. But when it comes to the richest and most powerful, it's understandable how that word is not something they would adhere to often and it doesn't appear Trump and Musk are ready to that. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Trump has suggested that Musk should try his luck in his native South Africa, while Musk keeps kicking the Epstein hornets' nest. The relationship seems broken and unrepairable to most. But not to O'Leary, who knows both men. 'I don't think so,' said the legendary Dragons' Den and Shark Tank star. 'I have seen both change their mind. They can find a way to work this out.' U.S. President Donald Trump and businessman Kevin O'Leary in Mar-a-Lago, Fla. Danielle Smith/X It's not lost on Musk that his Tesla stock dropped significantly this week and Trump can do the math on what Musk's money and influence can provide to candidates running for a third party in next year's midterms. 'Trump and Elon have to get back together again,' said O'Leary. As of right now, it's a game of chicken with both cars speeding directly toward a head-on collision where perhaps no one survives. Read More Canada Toronto Blue Jays Sunshine Girls Canada Crime
Extra.ie
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
How Dragon's Den star Sarah Newman moved on from DJ Carey split
DJ Carey's ex-partner, Sarah Newman, has revealed she made complaints to An Garda Síochána in Dublin in 2012 following news of the Kilkenny man's fraudulent behaviour. The former Dragons' Den businesswoman had been in a relationship with DJ for nine years with the pair residing in the K Club together. Last week, the former Kilkenny left-wing forward pleaded guilty to ten counts of fraud after he conned a number of people out of money as he claimed to have been diagnosed with cancer. DJ Carey's ex-partner, Sarah Newman, has revealed she made complaints to An Garda Síochána in Dublin in 2012 following news of the Kilkenny man's fraudulent behaviour. Pic: Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland DJ and Sarah were engaged, but everything changed when Sarah learned that her partner had been claiming he had an incurable brain cancer. Speaking to the Independent, Sarah, who is now known as Lady Digby, revealed she had contacted Gardaí at Blackrock Garda station but her complaint was not followed up. 'They went untreated and there has been a black cloud over my judgement and reputation for many years, which I feel has now been lifted,' Sarah told the publication. The businesswoman added that the breakdown of her relationship led to many trust issues for the best part of ten years. Pic: Gareth Chaney Collins The businesswoman added that the breakdown of her relationship led to many trust issues for the best part of ten years. In recent years, Sarah has found love once again and last year married Lord Henry Digby, the Baron of Offaly. 'I moved on a long time ago. I'm very happy. I've got a very happy life and I've got very genuine friends who I love, adore, and hopefully they feel the same way about me,' she told the Independent. EVOKE reported that the former Dragon's Den star was in a relationship with the Baron of Offaly and had moved into his Dorset estate to help with the running of the premises. In recent years, Sarah has found love once again and last year married Lord Henry Digby, the Baron of Offaly. Minterne House in Dorset has been owned by the family of Lord Digby for centuries, and was once home to Winston Churchill. Last year, the couple tied the knot with the reception held at the historic home, which is set on 1,600 acres. Sarah wore a petal pink midi dress which was from British fashion designer Suzannah London. Her husband donned a three-piece suit which was styled with a bedazzled waistcoat. The newlyweds pulled out all the stops for the wedding, with bagpipers playing and fireworks to conclude the exciting night at their countryside home.
Powys County Times
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Powys County Times
Wimbledon diary: Bear Grylls takes in the tennis on a day of Turkish delight
Zeynep Sonmez broke new ground on Thursday when becoming the first Turkish player to reach the third round at an open-era grand slam. The 23-year-old defeated Wang Xinyu 7-5 7-5 to continue through the tournament in what is her first experience of Wimbledon. She fell to her knees after the winning the final point, and the trailblazing achievement caught the attention of Turkey's minister of youth and sports, Osman Askin Bak, who said via X: 'Congratulations Zeynep, we are proud of you!'. ***** Actress Celia Imrie, star of Bridget Jones's Diary, Calendar Girls and, aptly, the 2004 film Wimbledon, was in attendance in the Royal Box. She was joined by Feargal Sharkey, environmentalist and former lead singer of The Undertones, and Dragons' Den business woman Deborah Meaden. England's Rugby World Cup-winning coach Sir Clive Woodward was also present, and so too was former Conservative Party leader William Hague, adventurer Bear Grylls and Lindsey Burrow – wife of the late rugby league player Rob. ***** Quote of the day 'I'd say, if I had to sum it up, it felt the tennis balls were back in my pocket very quickly and never stayed in there a long time.' – Dan Evans encapsulates what it is like to play tennis against Novak Djokovic. Picture of the day Tweet of the day Anyone order some WimbleDogs content? 🥹 #Wimbledon — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 3, 2025 Friday's match of the day There is likely to be a real sense of anticipation in SW19 on Friday as attendees await the final match on Centre Court – Emma Raducanu versus Aryna Sabalenka. The latter is the world number one and a favourite to go all the way having reached the final of the last three grand slams before making light work of her opening two matches. British number one Raducanu has also enjoyed a straightforward start to the tournament, looking in fine form when beating 2023 champion Marketa Vondrousova in the second round and sparking plenty of excitement about her chances of a deep run. They are both among the most high-profile female players and, with one of them on home turf, a Centre Court ticket for their third-round meeting will be a coveted thing indeed. Friday's weather forecast
