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Edinburgh Reporter
a day ago
- Business
- Edinburgh Reporter
Edinburgh's cycle hire scheme is set to launch in August despite delay concerns
Edinburgh's cycle hire scheme is still set for a 'soft launch' in August, despite concerns that it would be delayed and with no operator yet in place. A small number of dockless electric hire bikes are expected to be on city streets by the week of August 18, with the scheme expanding from there. The city's transport boss has said the scheme will be implemented 'diligently', and in a way that fits the Capital's 'specific needs'. While a company to run the hire service will not be selected until the week of August 4, officials believe the launch will run to schedule. Concerns had previously been raised over the ability of the scheme to launch on time. It is understood that two companies, Dott and Lime, are in the running to operate the city's cycle hire service, both of which operate similar schemes across the UK. The city's last cycle hire scheme, known as the Just Eat bikes, collapsed almost four years ago due to a range of issues, with private operator Serco being unwilling to continue running it. Theft and vandalism were major issues, with large numbers of bikes being thrown in the Water of Leith and other bodies of water. Leith councillor and Green co-leader Chas Booth said: 'While it's very welcome news that a new cycle hire scheme has taken a step closer, it's essential that any scheme meets the needs of all the city, including those on low incomes and living outside the city centre. 'It's also essential the operator addresses the shortcomings of the previous scheme, particularly around vandalism and theft, if it's to become a permanent part of the city's sustainable transport offering.' Efforts to reintroduce a cycle hire scheme have been underway since the previous scheme failed, but for several years there were concerns that it would not be feasible to reintroduce one in the city. Among the concerns was the cost that running a scheme could have involved, with the Just Eat bikes scheme costing the city £1.8 million. But by using a dockless model, the new scheme will be run at no cost to the city, with hire fares for the bikes subsidising the costs of running the service. And any cycle hire scheme will see Edinburgh Council collect any cycle hire bikes parked inappropriately, and charge the company running it to get them back. The policy is modelled off of one used in the City of London, where the council holds misplaced hire bikes for 24 hours and then charges operators £235 for their return. Labour councillor and Transport and Environment Committee convener Stephen Jenkinson said: 'Our initial target was to launch the trial cycle hire scheme during the month of August, and I remain confident that we'll deliver this. 'As ever, we'll work closely with summer festival operators and our other partners to minimise disruption during this busy period. 'However, the tender process is still underway, and a contract has not yet been awarded. We're actively working to finalise arrangements and remain committed to making the scheme operational as soon as possible. 'We're determined that any cycle hire scheme is implemented diligently and in the right way for the specific needs of Edinburgh. 'I'm confident that once a scheme is operational it will greatly benefit our residents and visitors alike.' The scheme will initially run as a two year trial, but the council aims to keep it as a permanent offering after that. Any rollout would start out nearer to the city centre, with expansions outward as time goes on. When final approval for a scheme was given in May, Cllr Jenkinson said he would 'not apologise' for placing council officers under significant time pressure to launch it. Council officers were then confident that the scheme would see bikes on the street by August, meaning they would be available for the festival season. And at the time, Liberal Democrat councillor Kevin Lang said: 'I think it's great the work that officers have done with this, I'm really pleased on how this has moved on. 'I remember the debates about if this was feasible, if this was going to require a significant injection of council money on an ongoing basis. 'I think officers are to be commended for the work that has been done. By Joseph Sullivan Local Democracy Reporter Like this: Like Related
New York Post
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Elizabeth Gilbert asks $1.19M for her light-filled NYC home
Eat, pray, list! Author Elizabeth Gilbert, whose readers have followed her journey from 'Eat, Pray, Love' — which became a 2010 film starring Julia Roberts — to this year's 'All the Way to the River: Love, Loss, and Liberation,' has re-listed her Gramercy Park home for $1.19 million. It was asking $1.49 million early this year. She paid $1.69 million for it in 2017, according to property records — so she will be selling it at a loss. In a moving interview, Gilbert told Gimme Shelter that the home was her sanctuary and writing cocoon while she recovered from the loss of her love, Rayya Elias. Gilbert hopes it will creatively nurture the next person who lives there too. 8 Elizabeth Gilbert now spends her days in New Jersey. Getty Images for Pennsylvania Conference for Women 2019 8 Built in book cases frame the home office-slash-writing space. Rich Caplan 8 Pops of color and a dangling chandelier add depth to the space. Rich Caplan 'I bought the apartment right before my partner Rayya died [of cancer],' Gilbert said. 'I knew that it was going to be the place where I was going to heal from her death and live and learn how to live alone, and she saw it right before she died.' 'It's kind of something we set up together,' Gilbert added. 'Rayya said she wanted to picture where I was going to be, so she slept there one night, which I really felt was like a benediction. I knew when we left that when I came back, I would be coming back alone.' Elias — who had many talents — was a Syria-born Douglas Elliman broker, as well as an author, a filmmaker, a hairdresser and a musician. The sun-filled one-bedroom, one-bath home is at 224 E. 17th St., which is also known as 1 Rutherford Place. It was built in 1855 as a townhouse, and it's where Gilbert wrote her 2019 novel, 'City of Girls.' 'The apartment in that novel is based on this apartment, where my character late in life finds a place in the Gramercy area and settles down for the rest of her life,' Gilbert said. 'That was going to be my intention too. Then COVID happened, I left New York and moved out to the country [in New Jersey] and found that I didn't really want to come back, which I think is probably a pretty common story. Life has taken a different turn.' Gut-renovated, the classic prewar co-op features striking oversize casement windows and white oak floors. The second-floor spread comes with an elegant open living and dining room, and a windowed kitchen with a wine cooler. 8 The space is thoughtfully planned out. Rich Caplan 8 The kitchen is also a delight. Rich Caplan 8 The updated kitchen has everything you need in a compact space. Rich Caplan The apartment, Gilbert said, 'was like a nest. It's such a romantic space, with these windows overlooking Rutherford Place, which is this tiny little corner of New York that even people who live in the neighborhood don't know what it is. It was very magical to be there in my grief.' Gilbert says she is in the 'post-beauty' phase of her life, living 'like a 60-year-old dude' with close-cropped/shaved hair in comfortable clothes and shoes. She's spending the time in a home converted from an old church that she has owned for two decades in New Jersey, spending more time traveling, to destinations including Costa Rica. That's why, she said, it was time to 'let the apartment go.' 'It served its purpose and it sheltered me during a really delicate time and moment in my life, and maybe it will shelter somebody else and inspire someone else because it's also a very good place to write,' Gilbert said. 8 The bedroom also has its fair share of built-ins. Rich Caplan 8 The bathroom. Rich Caplan Gilbert said she bought the apartment from an architect who gut-renovated the apartment and was very intentional about maximizing its space. But while she was renovating, the architect heard a voice telling her that she was designing the space for a writer. 'When I showed up, she said, 'Oh, there you are. I was wondering who the writer was that I was making this for was!' So of course there is a very romantic, mystical part of me that is wondering who the next creative person who's going to live there will be, using the light and the space to make their own projects. I'm very curious to find out,' Gilbert said. 'There's great magic in the apartment,' she added. 'It's got great ju-ju.' The main bedroom also features a casement window, plus built-ins, a large custom closet and a windowed-bath. There's also a Lutron light system, lots of storage throughout the apartment and more storage in the basement along with laundry and bike storage. The listing broker is Serhant's Jessica Taylor, a cast member of the Netflix streaming series, 'Owning Manhattan,' and Ravi Kantha, also of Serhant. While Gilbert no longer lives in the city, she will be back on Sept. 9 as part of her book tour, speaking at the Great Hall at Cooper Union, 7 E. Seventh St., sponsored by the Strand.
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Love Island fans beg producers to ‘step in' to check on Islander after emotional moment
The contestant asked for help from the duty of care team SELF CARE Love Island fans beg producers to 'step in' to check on Islander after emotional moment Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LOVE Island fans have voiced concerns for Shakira Khan after she cried to some of her fellow Islanders in emotional scenes. The Burnley babe burst into tears and sought help from the producers after she ended her blossoming relationship with Conor over fears she'd never get over Harry Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Love Island fans are concerned for Shakira's mental health Credit: Eroteme 4 The Islander was emotional over her situation in the house Credit: Eroteme 4 Shakira asked for help from the Love Island duty of care team Credit: Eroteme The Sun revealed Shakira sought support from Love Island's 24/7 duty of care team and asked to leave the villa altogether, but the team were able to talk her through the dark episode and she decided to stay. It turns out Shakira was not the only one concerned for her mental health after her emotional moment, and viewers have asked for producers to step in to give her assistance. "Love Island and Women's Aid, are you not going to do anything about the bullying that Shakira has faced from the misogynistic men. It's truly unfair and so many people are worrying for her mental health," wrote one person on X, formerly Twitter. Last week, Women's Aid issued a statement condemning some of the male contestant's behaviour and criticising the ITV reality show for perpetuating misogyny and sexism. "Producers desperate to get rid of Shakira - make it make sense?, when she's the realest, most considerate, respectful girl in there? "Love Island [has] become more toxic as the years goes on. This year has tipped it for me not to want to watch the show anymore. Half of them aren't there for love anymore. "Just mean games with no respect. Honestly love island, do better. Bring back the way love island was in the early days," wrote another person on Instagram. And a third person commented: "Idc [I don't care] what anyone says one thing Shakira has proven again and again is she is honest and not playing a game and we love her for that." The concern for Shakira comes just a day after viewers slammed Love Island bosses for nominating her for 'Most Emotional Moment' in the annual Grafties award. The ITV2 reality dating show revealed that the Grafties awards were returning and invited fans to vote in six different categories. The Grafties are an awards ceremony that the Islanders attend where the public votes for nominees - chosen by Love Island producers - in the six categories. Those categories include, Flirtiest Performance, Unfinished Business, Best Double Act, Most Emotional Moment, the Best No Filter Moment, and the Eat, Sleep, Crack On, Repeat award. Love Island fans slam dumped villa boy as they spot moment his 'mask slipped' in 'nasty' rant Last year's Grafties were so controversial that media regulator, Ofcom, received hundreds of complaints about them. Shakira was nominated in multiple categories for the Grafties and fans have accused producers to trying to "make Shakira a villain." She was nominated for Best No Filter Moment and Best Double Act alongside Toni. One fan reacted to the nominations writing: "Toni and Shakira will again look like mean girls.. producers when I catch you…" And another posted: "Honestly women's aid need to release a statement about the love island producers for what they are putting shakira through."
India Today
19-07-2025
- Health
- India Today
Behind India's food reform movement: A look at the Eat Right India strategy
India's top food safety and nutrition movement, Eat Right India, is making progress in improving the country's food in 2018 by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), the initiative promotes safe, healthy, and sustainable food for all. Now in its seventh year, the campaign has trained over 12 lakh food handlers and repurposed 55 lakh litres of used cooking oil, of which 39 lakh litres have been converted into Minister Narendra Modi earlier praised the movement during his Mann Ki Baat address on June 29, calling on citizens to reduce oil in their diets and embrace healthy eating habits. "Reduce oil in food by 10%, reduce excess weight. When you are fit, you will be superhit in your life," he said, underlining the need for public participation in tackling obesity and other lifestyle CHANGING FOOD LANDSCAPEModern lifestyles and urbanisation have led to rising rates of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease in the same time, concerns around food safety, from chemical residues to unhygienic cooking practices, have become more Right India was designed as a response to these challenges, aiming to make both food safety and nutrition a public health movement works across three pillars: improving food safety standards, educating consumers, and promoting environmentally sustainable STATIONS AND CLEAN FOOD HUBSAs of July 6, 2025, India has 284 certified Eat Right Stations at railway hubs and 249 Clean Street Food Hubs where vendors have been trained to maintain hygiene and serve safe like FoSTaC (Food Safety Training and Certification) are ensuring that street vendors, restaurant workers, and other food handlers are equipped with proper knowledge of food safety like 'Aaj Se Thoda Kam' encourage the public to cut down on salt, sugar, and oil. Meanwhile, Trans Fat-Free India is working to eliminate harmful industrial fats from processed RIGHT CAMPUSES IN OFFICES AND SCHOOLSFrom Eat Right Campuses in offices and hospitals to Eat Right Schools that include nutrition in the curriculum, the campaign is bringing healthier food practices to everyday places of worship and fruit and vegetable markets are being certified under the is also pushing sustainability, urging businesses to cut down on single-use plastics and manage food waste responsibly. One of the major successes has been the RUCO (Repurpose Used Cooking Oil) initiative, where used oil from restaurants is collected and turned into RECOGNITIONThe campaign has earned international praise, winning the Rockefeller Foundation's Food Systems Vision Prize in 2021 and being recognised by the World Health Organisation as a global best practice for reducing trans strong support from government bodies, private businesses, NGOs, and citizen groups, Eat Right India could make nutritious, safe, and eco-friendly food a reality for every Indian.- Ends
West Australian
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Where do celebrities stay in Bali? Four Seasons Resort and Soori Estate among top spots
When celebrities visit Bali, they don't just stay at luxury resorts. They stay at private residences set within the compounds of luxury resorts — super-villas or mansions that offer the ultimate in privacy, luxury and personalised service. In 2017, Barack Obama and his family stayed at the Royal Villa, a three-storey, three-bedroom residence at the Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan on the outskirts of Bali's spiritual capital Ubud — the same residence where Julia Roberts lived with her two children while shooting Eat, Pray, Love alongside Spanish actor Javier Bardem in 2009. To avoid pandemonium, the Obamas did not check in at the hotel's reception. They were driven to the edge of the 72ha resort where a concealed clocktower staircase descends into the Royal Villa. The ground floor has a sunken living room, an even larger master bedroom and a formal dining room crowned by a nautically themed chandelier. Every room has floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that open onto a private garden where guests can spend their days lounging on canopied daybeds and swimming in a heated infinity-edged pool. An hour's drive but a million metaphorical miles away from the popular beaches of southern Bali on the lower west coast, Soori Bali in Tabanan Regency is one of the most sophisticated and secretive luxury resorts in Bali. Fronted by an empty volcanic black sand beach with a backdrop of emerald-green rice fields and the soft blue mountains of western Bali, you can walk for an hour from the front gate and see only locals, fishers and farmers, kids flying kites, or perhaps a lone surfer searching for uncrowded waves. Originally the holiday home of Soo K. Chan, one of Singapore's most renowned architects, today the property operates as a five-star only-villa resort with an Olympic-sized infinity-edge pool, 10 Hindu temples and shrines and 48 slick residences. They are mostly one-bedroom units though generously sized with private pools, inner courtyards and outdoor decks with barbecue and bar facilities. But when the Kardashians came here in 2018 to celebrate Kim Kardashian's 38th birthday, they stayed at Soori Estate, a double-storey mega-villa set on 5250m of beachfront. One of the largest and most expensive houses in Bali, it has 10 bedrooms with uninterrupted coastal views and rock-star bathrooms: marble-clad chambers with oversized bathtubs and grand shower rooms. In 2011, a few months after they made their red-carpet debut as a couple at the Vanity Fair Oscars party, Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez were spotted at the Bulgari Resort Bali, a super-luxury resort set on the sea cliffs of Uluwatu, the southernmost point on the island. But the former couple who shared a tumultuous relationship and split up for the last time in 2018 did not stay at one of the resort's 59 villas. Instead, they stayed in one of Bulgari's five mansions, each with a front gate hewed from volcanic stone housing a security pavilion. Two luxury vans with drivers are included in the daily rate, along with housekeepers, groundskeepers, pool cleaners and a butler. The foyer leads into an open-plan living and dining room with a 10-person couch, Bang and Olufsen high-fidelity sound systems, a bar and a gourmet kitchen crammed with Miele appliances. A grand staircase crowned by a 5m crystal chandelier (or you can take the elevator) descends to the bedrooms on the ground floor. Each features a salon, walk-in dressing rooms, oversized bathrooms with onyx marble bathtubs plus outdoor showers enclosed by terrace doors that open onto sprawling decks. Beyond them lie 4000sqm of manicured tropical gardens with open-air lounge and dining pavilions plus a two-tier 25m infinity-edge pool.
