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Daily Mail
29-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Labour is offering 'no positive support whatsoever', says brewer Adnams amid mounting debt pile fears
Struggling brewer Adnams has said that hospitality firms are 'receiving no positive support whatsoever from the Government' as its debt pile remains 'unsustainable'. Simon Townsend, the interim chair of the Ghost Ship maker, said that hospitality businesses were 'facing a number of headwinds' this year, including 'questionable economic growth', increases in employment costs and 'unreliable consumer confidence'. At her first Budget last October, Chancellor Rachel Reeves whacked the sector with increases in employers' National Insurance Contributions and the national minimum wage, as well as a package of tax hikes. 'Businesses such as Adnams are receiving no positive support whatsoever from the Government, despite our role as an important employer at the heart of the communities which we serve,' Townsend said, adding that the group was currently pursuing a 'self-help story'. Pub operators and brewers have called on the Government to help them through offering a VAT cut on food and drinks sold in hospitality, as well as by reforming the business rates system, which they say would level the playing field with online giants. But their calls have fallen on deaf ears amid warnings of job losses and venue closures following the Chancellor's tax-hiking Budget. Cost pressures have added to Adnams' woes as it said its indebtedness was 'unsustainable', even as its debt pile fell from £15.9million to £15.3million over the year. It will start selling assets to slash borrowings, it said, after reportedly deciding against a sale of its business last year. It narrowed losses to £2.7million over the year to December 31, compared to £4million the year before. And bosses hailed signs of a turnaround, as sales rose 3 per cent to £68.1million. But it said that the sales of products in shops, including Southwold Bitter and Double Ghost pale ale, fell as 'trading conditions on the High Street remained challenging'. The beleaguered business replaced former boss Andy Wood with Jenny Hanlon last year, the first female chief executive in the 150-year-old firm's history. The brewer hopes to boost its fortunes by focusing on maximising the sales of its best-known Ghost Ship and Southwold Bitter drinks.
New Indian Express
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Final Destination Bloodlines Movie Review: Newer traumas emerge in this worthy addition to the franchise
Following the screening of Final Destination Bloodlines, I encountered a close call with a lorry on the highway and I told myself, "Phew, that could have become a final destination moment." And that essentially sums up the experience of thousands of millennials and Gen-Z who are still terrified of driving behind vehicles that have objects protruding out. The Grim Reaper has added more pages in the book of mysterious, freaky ways to die in the new sixth instalment of the franchise that serves as both a prequel and a sequel to the original films. Lighting a candle to bring those haunted memories to the surface, directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein craft a series of intricately designed death traps that are indulgent, modish and deliver unabashed horror in all its glory. Cast: Kaitlyn Santa Juana, Teo Briones, Richard Harmon, Owen Patrick Joyner, Rya Kihlstedt, Anna Lore, Brec Bassinger, and Tony Todd Directors: Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein Taking a page from Final Destination 2, the latest film connects the past and present with Stefani Reyes (Kaitlyn Santa Juana) experiencing nightmares of an accident from 1968 at a high-rise tower that involved her grandmother Iris Campbell (Brec Bassinger). Desperate to seek answers, Stefani visits her (a now-aged Gabrielle Rose in solitary confinement) only to understand that death has been following every member who was supposed to die on the spectacularly glossy glass dance floor on the opening day of the tower. Fans of Ghost Ship (2002) will agree on getting reminded of a similar gory tragedy unfolding in yet another dance floor. From production and art design to the props department, it is evident how the makers had a blast (quite literally) in building a world where death takes the centrestage.
South China Morning Post
16-03-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
A look at some of the worst fires at nightclubs and music venues
A fire at a nightclub in the town of Kocani in North Macedonia has killed 51 people and injured about 100 more, according to authorities. Here is a look at some other nightclub and music venue fires that have led to significant death tolls: Advertisement – April 2024: A blaze at the Masquerade nightclub in Istanbul, Turkey, trapped workers and employees while the venue was closed for renovations, leaving 29 people dead. It was located on the ground and basement floors of a 16-story residential building. – October 2023: A fire that started at a nightclub in the southeastern Spanish city of Murcia and spread to two other clubs left 13 people dead. – January 2022: A nightclub in Sorong, in Indonesia's West Papua province, burned after two groups attacked each other inside the building. Nineteen people were killed. – January 2022: A blaze at Liv's Nightclub Yaouba in Yaounde, the capital of Cameroon, set off explosions that killed 17 people. The government suggested that fireworks set the roof alight and the fire then spread to areas where cooking gas was stored. Fire officers work at the scene of a fatal nightclub fire in Istanbul, Turkey, last year. Photo: EPA-EFE – December 2016: Thirty-six people died in a fire at a warehouse in Oakland, California that had been converted into a residence and event space for artists dubbed the 'Ghost Ship'. The blaze, which broke out during an electronic music and dance party, moved so quickly that victims were trapped on the illegally constructed second floor.
The Hill
16-03-2025
- The Hill
A look at some of the worst fires at nightclubs and music venues
A fire at a nightclub in the town of Kocani in North Macedonia has killed 51 people and injured about 100 more, according to authorities. Here is a look at some other nightclub and music venue fires that have led to significant death tolls: — April 2024: A blaze at the Masquerade nightclub in Istanbul, Turkey, trapped workers and employees while the venue was closed for renovations, leaving 29 people dead. It was located on the ground and basement floors of a 16-story residential building. — October 2023: A fire that started at a nightclub in the southeastern Spanish city of Murcia and spread to two other clubs left 13 people dead. — January 2022: A nightclub in Sorong, in Indonesia's West Papua province, burned after two groups attacked each other inside the building. Nineteen people were killed. — January 2022: A blaze at Liv's Nightclub Yaouba in Yaounde, the capital of Cameroon, set off explosions that killed 17 people. The government suggested that fireworks set the roof alight and the fire then spread to areas where cooking gas was stored. — December 2016: Thirty-six people died in a fire at a warehouse in Oakland, California that had been converted into a residence and event space for artists dubbed the 'Ghost Ship.' The blaze, which broke out during an electronic music and dance party, moved so quickly that victims were trapped on the illegally constructed second floor. — October 2015: A blaze that broke out during a rock brand's pyrotechnics display at the Colectiv nightclub in the Romanian capital, Bucharest, killed 64 people and left some 190 injured. — January 2013: A fire killed more than 200 people at the Kiss nightclub in the city of Santa Maria in southern Brazil. Investigators said soundproofing foam on the ceiling caught fire and released poisonous gases that quickly killed those attending a university party. — December 2009: Some 152 people died when a blaze broke out at the Lame Horse nightclub in Perm, Russia. It started when an indoor fireworks display ignited a plastic ceiling decorated with branches. — January 2009: An indoor fireworks display after a New Year's countdown ignited a blaze in the Santika club in Bangkok, Thailand, killing 67 people and injuring many more. Victims died from burns, smoke inhalation, and from being crushed. — September 2008: A fire killed 44 people at the jammed King of Dancers nightclub in Shenzhen, China when a stamped broke out after a fireworks show ignited the ceiling. — December 2004: In Buenos Aires, Argentina, a fire killed 194 people at the crowded Cromagnon Republic club after a flare ignited ceiling foam. Club owner Omar Chaban was sentenced to 20 years in prison for causing the deadly fire and for bribery. Others received lighter sentences. — February 2003: A fire at the Station nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island, in the United States, killed 100 people and injured more than 200 others. Fireworks being used by the band set fire to flammable foam inside the club. — December 2000: A fire that was blamed on a welding accident killed 309 people at a disco in the central Chinese city of Luoyang. — October 1998: An arson attack against an overcrowded youth disco in the Swedish city Goteborg killed 63 people and left around 200 injured. Four people were later convicted for starting the fire. — March 1996: A fire at the Ozone Disco Pub in Quezon City, Philippines, killed 162 people. A large proportion of the victims were students partying to mark the end of the academic year. — March 1990: An arson attack at the Happy Land nightclub in the Bronx borough of New York City killed 87 people. It started when a man angry with his girlfriend threw gasoline on the club's only exit and set it on fire, then jammed down the metal front gate so people were trapped. — December 1983: A fire at the Alcala dance hall in Madrid, Spain, left 78 people dead and more than 20 injured. — May 1977: A fire at the Beverly Hills Supper Club in Southgate, Kentucky, killed 165 people and injured more than 200. — November 1942: The deadliest nightclub fire in U.S. history killed 492 people at Boston's Cocoanut Grove club. The fire at what had been one of Boston's foremost nightspots led to new requirements for sprinkler systems and accessible exits. — April 1940: A fire ignited the decorative Spanish moss draping the ceiling of the Rhythm Night Club in Natchez, Mississippi, killing 209 people. The windows had been boarded up to prevent people from sneaking in.
Yahoo
16-03-2025
- Yahoo
A look at some of the worst fires at nightclubs and music venues
A fire at a nightclub in the town of Kocani in North Macedonia has killed 51 people and injured about 100 more, according to authorities. Here is a look at some other nightclub and music venue fires that have led to significant death tolls: — April 2024: A blaze at the Masquerade nightclub in Istanbul, Turkey trapped workers and employees while the venue was closed for renovations. It was located on the ground and basement floors of a 16-story residential building. — October 2023: A fire that started at a nightclub in the southeastern Spanish city of Murcia and spread to two other clubs left 13 people dead. — January 2022: A nightclub in Sorong, in Indonesia's West Papua province, burned after two groups attacked each other inside the building. Nineteen people were killed. — January 2022: A blaze at Liv's Nightclub Yaouba in Yaounde, the capital of Cameroon, set off explosions that killed 17 people. The government suggested that fireworks set the roof alight and the fire then spread to areas where cooking gas was stored. — December 2016: Thirty-six people died in a fire at a warehouse in Oakland, California that had been converted into a residence and event space for artists dubbed the 'Ghost Ship.' The blaze, which broke out during an electronic music and dance party, moved so quickly that victims were trapped on the illegally constructed second floor. — October 2015: A blaze that broke out during a rock brand's pyrotechnics display at the Colectiv nightclub in the Romanian capital, Bucharest, killed 64 people and left some 190 injured. — January 2013: A fire killed more than 200 people at the Kiss nightclub in the city of Santa Maria in southern Brazil. Investigators said soundproofing foam on the ceiling caught fire and released poisonous gases that quickly killed those attending a university party. — December 2009: Some 152 people died when a blaze broke out at the Lame Horse nightclub in Perm, Russia. It started when an indoor fireworks display ignited a plastic ceiling decorated with branches. — January 2009: An indoor fireworks display after a New Year's countdown ignited a blaze in the Santika club in Bangkok, Thailand, killing 67 people and injuring many more. Victims died from burns, smoke inhalation, and from being crushed. — September 2008: A fire killed 44 people at the jammed King of Dancers nightclub in Shenzhen, China when a stamped broke out after a fireworks show ignited the ceiling. — December 2004: In Buenos Aires, Argentina, a fire killed 194 people at the crowded Cromagnon Republic club after a flare ignited ceiling foam. Club owner Omar Chaban was sentenced to 20 years in prison for causing the deadly fire and for bribery. Others received lighter sentences. — February 2003: A fire at the Station nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island, in the United States, killed 100 people and injured more than 200 others. Fireworks being used by the band set fire to flammable foam inside the club. — December 2000: A fire that was blamed on a welding accident killed 309 people at a disco in the central Chinese city of Luoyang. — October 1998: An arson attack against an overcrowded youth disco in the Swedish city Goteborg killed 63 people and left around 200 injured. Four people were later convicted for starting the fire. — March 1996: A fire at the Ozone Disco Pub in Quezon City, Philippines, killed 162 people. A large proportion of the victims were students partying to mark the end of the academic year. — March 1990: An arson attack at the Happy Land nightclub in the Bronx borough of New York City killed 87 people. It started when a man angry with his girlfriend threw gasoline on the club's only exit and set it on fire, then jammed down the metal front gate so people were trapped. — December 1983: A fire at the Alcala dance hall in Madrid, Spain, left 78 people dead and more than 20 injured. — May 1977: A fire at the Beverly Hills Supper Club in Southgate, Kentucky, killed 165 people and injured more than 200. — November 1942: The deadliest nightclub fire in U.S. history killed 492 people at Boston's Cocoanut Grove club. The fire at what had been one of Boston's foremost nightspots led to new requirements for sprinkler systems and accessible exits. — April 1940: A fire ignited the decorative Spanish moss draping the ceiling of the Rhythm Night Club in Natchez, Mississippi, killing 209 people. The windows had been boarded up to prevent people from sneaking in.
