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Winnipeg Free Press
3 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
No. 10 overall seed Mississippi beats Murray State 19-8 to stay alive in Oxford Regional
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Will Furniss hit two home runs, including the first of three straight in the fourth inning by 10th-overall seed Mississippi, and the Rebels rolled a 19-8 victory over Murray State on Sunday to force a showdown at the Oxford Regional. The Rebels (43-20) eliminated Georgia Tech with an 11-9 win earlier Sunday and need another win over the Racers on Monday to advance to the super regionals. Murray State (41-14) sent Ole Miss to the loser's bracket with a 9-6 victory in Friday's opener. Furniss hit a two-run shot on the final pitch from starter Kane Elmy to ignite an eight-run third inning that saw the Rebels erase 3-2 deficit. Furniss, Judd Utermark and Isaac Humphrey began a five-run fourth with solo shots off reliever Reese Oakley to make it 15-4. Furniss had four hit and four RBIs. Mitchell Sanford had three singles, driving in three and scoring twice. Humphrey finished a single shy of hitting for the cycle. Austin Fawley had two hits and three RBIs. His two-run homer in the second got the Rebels off and running. Dustin Mercer three hits for Murray State with two doubles and two RBIs. Mississippi is making its 26th appearance in the NCAA Tournament. The Rebels have played in six College World Series and won it in their most recent appearance in 2022. Murray State is playing in the tournament for the fourth time and first since 2003. ___ AP college sports:
BBC News
02-04-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Surrey task force calls for action to reduce roadworks disruption
Ministers are being urged to make changes to reduce the impact of major infrastructure projects and emergency utility works in County Council (SCC), National Highways and six utility providers have written to the Department for Transport (DfT) about improving the digital service used across England to manage Conservative MP for Runnymede and Weybridge, Dr Ben Spencer, has also introduced a bill in Parliament about disruption on road and rail transport DfT said it was holding local authorities to account on their road maintenance projects to reduce disruption for drivers. In July last year, a task force involving representatives from water, energy and telecoms firms was set up to improve the coordination and communication of in a letter to the Department for Transport (DfT), Cadent Gas, Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN), Affinity Water, SES Water, South East Water and Virgin Media, alongside SCC and National Highways, have called for changes to make it easier for organisations to share advanced warning of emergency has also proposed other improvements, including an independent roadworks commissioner, mandatory signs to explain delays due to works, and the impact on walkers and cyclists to be Furniss, cabinet member for highways, transport and economic growth at SCC, said: "Utility companies' demands in Surrey are amongst the top five highest in the UK with 88 works starting every day in the last 12 months. "Whilst we recognise that works on the highway carried out by utility companies are necessary, these works are all too often impacting negatively on Surrey road users." 'Simply unacceptable' Meanwhile, Spencer's bill calls for a duty on transport authorities and other relevant parties to cooperate more MP said he wanted to try to avoid problems caused when major infrastructure projects, such as works at the M25/A3 junction, happen at the same time as railway closures and utility company roadworks near diversion routes."Despite the ongoing efforts to improve our transport infrastructure, the continued disruption in Runnymede and Weybridge is simply unacceptable, and I'm sure this is a situation being replicated across the country," he said."It is costing our economy millions in terms of lost work hours and goods delayed in transit, and I am calling on the government to take action."A DfT spokesperson said the government had increased fines and charges for utility companies for when works overrun or if they fail to leave roads in a good condition."As well as this, local authorities already have a range of powers to help them coordinate their roadworks efficiently and advanced notice of live and planned roadworks," they said.
Telegraph
20-02-2025
- Climate
- Telegraph
Homes near Surrey sinkhole ‘may still be at risk'
Homes surrounding a 20m-wide sinkhole that swallowed parts of a village high street remain at risk – and it could be months before evacuees can return home, a local councillor has said. The sinkhole appeared in Godstone in Surrey on Monday night, with SES Water later announcing one of its water main pipes had burst underneath the road. A 100-metre cordon was put in place as a major incident was declared, forcing the residents of 30 properties to evacuate. Matt Furniss, the cabinet member for highways, transport and economic growth at Surrey county council, said: 'All properties have been surveyed and we believe are currently structurally sound, but this may not remain the case. 'We are starting borehole investigations today. We cannot estimate a timescale for return but will keep residents updated. It may take months.' Testing will take place on Thursday to help determine how to stabilise the area temporarily before 'completely rebuilding the road'. Mr Furniss confirmed a second sinkhole appeared in a property's front garden on Tuesday afternoon, which is thought to be linked to the first one. Photographs showed a car teetering on the edge of the hole – with its wheels just a few inches away from the eroded tarmac. Mr Furniss added: 'The car won't be moved until it is deemed safe to do so.' He also told the BBC it is believed the second nearby hole had been created by 'water finding a route from the first one downhill'. 'It's within the cordon area. The area hasn't been growing, so we just need to do the investigations,' the councillor told BBC Radio 4's Today programme. 'We don't know what's caused the water pipe to break and effectively create the sinkhole at this point. 'That's what the borehole testing and the investigation will look into. 'What we do know is that it is currently stable. 'Surrey Highways will then be looking to find a solution to rebuild.' Asked whether the ground in the area was 'dodgy' and ill-suited for building, Mr Furniss told the BBC: 'Potentially. But we do have those new technologies that can stabilise ground… quite successfully, and we've done a number of those in Surrey itself. 'The borehole testing, which we're doing today, will show us what is going on under the ground, and we can just review the entire structure around the sinkhole and then take steps to rebuild.' Meanwhile, locals have been urged to register for information and updates on the sinkhole at the youth centre in Godstone. Mr Furniss said: 'Most of the residents have been self-evacuated, so they are dealing through either family, friends or their insurance companies. 'And we will let them back as soon as we deem it safe. 'These investigations we're doing as quickly as possible, but we do have to do it safely, and that's the key point that we're just emphasising.'
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Homes near Surrey sinkhole ‘may still be at risk'
Homes surrounding a 20m-wide sinkhole that swallowed parts of a village high street remain at risk – and it could be months before evacuees can return home, a local councillor has said. The sinkhole appeared in Godstone in Surrey on Monday night, with SES Water later announcing one of its water main pipes had burst underneath the road. A 100-metre cordon was put in place as a major incident was declared, forcing the residents of 30 properties to evacuate. Matt Furniss, the cabinet member for highways, transport and economic growth at Surrey county council, said: 'All properties have been surveyed and we believe are currently structurally sound, but this may not remain the case. 'We are starting borehole investigations today. We cannot estimate a timescale for return but will keep residents updated. It may take months.' Testing will take place on Thursday to help determine how to stabilise the area temporarily before 'completely rebuilding the road'. Mr Furniss confirmed a second sinkhole appeared in a property's front garden on Tuesday afternoon, which is thought to be linked to the first one. Photographs showed a car teetering on the edge of the hole – with its wheels just a few inches away from the eroded tarmac. Mr Furniss added: 'The car won't be moved until it is deemed safe to do so.' He also told the BBC it is believed the second nearby hole had been created by 'water finding a route from the first one downhill'. 'It's within the cordon area. The area hasn't been growing, so we just need to do the investigations,' the councillor told BBC Radio 4's Today programme. 'We don't know what's caused the water pipe to break and effectively create the sinkhole at this point. 'That's what the borehole testing and the investigation will look into. 'What we do know is that it is currently stable. 'Surrey Highways will then be looking to find a solution to rebuild.' Asked whether the ground in the area was 'dodgy' and ill-suited for building, Mr Furniss told the BBC: 'Potentially. But we do have those new technologies that can stabilise ground… quite successfully, and we've done a number of those in Surrey itself. 'The borehole testing, which we're doing today, will show us what is going on under the ground, and we can just review the entire structure around the sinkhole and then take steps to rebuild.' Meanwhile, locals have been urged to register for information and updates on the sinkhole at the youth centre in Godstone. Mr Furniss said: 'Most of the residents have been self-evacuated, so they are dealing through either family, friends or their insurance companies. 'And we will let them back as soon as we deem it safe. 'These investigations we're doing as quickly as possible, but we do have to do it safely, and that's the key point that we're just emphasising.' Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
The Independent
20-02-2025
- Climate
- The Independent
Properties around sinkhole may still be at risk, local councillor says
Properties surrounding a massive sinkhole that swallowed parts of a village high street are 'currently structurally sound' but remain at risk and it could be months before evacuees can return home, a local councillor has said. The sinkhole appeared in Godstone High Street in Surrey on Monday night, with SES Water later announcing one of its water main pipes had burst underneath the road. A 100-metre cordon was put in place as a major incident was declared, forcing the residents of 30 properties to evacuate. Testing will take place on Thursday to help determine how to stabilise the area temporarily before 'completely rebuilding the road'. Matt Furniss, the cabinet member for highways, transport and economic growth at Surrey County Council, said properties surrounding the sinkhole have been declared stable for now. He told the PA news agency on Thursday morning: 'All properties have been surveyed and we believe are currently structurally sound, but this may not remain the case. 'We are starting borehole investigations today. We cannot estimate a timescale for return but will keep residents updated. It may take months.' Mr Furniss also addressed fears that an explosion may occur due to exposed cables, saying: 'All utilities have been capped around the site so no concerns there.' He confirmed a second sinkhole appeared in a property's front garden on Tuesday afternoon, which is thought to be linked to the first one. Photographs showed a car teetering on the edge of the hole – with its wheels just a few inches away from the eroded tarmac. Mr Furniss added: 'The car won't be moved until it is deemed safe to do so.' He also told the BBC it is believed the second nearby hole had been created by 'water finding a route from the first one downhill'. 'It's within the cordon area. The area hasn't been growing, so we just need to do the investigations,' the councillor told BBC Radio 4's Today programme. 'We don't know what's caused the water pipe to break and effectively create the sinkhole at this point. 'That's what the borehole testing and the investigation will look into. 'What we do know is that it is currently stable. 'Surrey Highways will then be looking to find a solution to rebuild.' These investigations we're doing as quickly as possible, but we do have to do it safely Matt Furniss, Surrey County Council Asked whether the ground in the area was 'dodgy' and ill-suited for building, Mr Furniss told the BBC: 'Potentially. 'But we do have those new technologies that can stabilise ground, which quite successfully, and we've done a number of those in Surrey itself. 'The borehole testing, which we're doing today, will show us what is going on under the ground, and we can just review the entire structure around the sinkhole and then take steps to rebuild.' Meanwhile, locals have been urged to register for information and updates on the sinkhole at the youth centre in Godstone. Mr Furniss said: 'Most of the residents have been self-evacuated, so they are dealing through either family, friends or their insurance companies. 'And we will let them back as soon as we deem it safe. 'These investigations we're doing as quickly as possible, but we do have to do it safely, and that's the key point that we're just emphasising.'
