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Scotsman
3 days ago
- Scotsman
Edinburgh crime: Edinburgh's 15 most ‘dangerous' streets after dark according to locals
In 2024, official figures showed that Edinburgh, which ranked seventh among the most dangerous areas in Scotland, saw 34,976 crimes over the course of 2023 into 2024. A closer look at the numbers reveals significant rates of crimes of dishonesty (17,099 incidents), road traffic offences (8,439 incidents) and violent crime (7,278 incidents) – all of which underscore the need for effective security in Scotland's capital city. Often, though, crime rates alone do not tell the full story. Indeed, for many of the city's residents, perception plays just as big a role in determining where they feel safe. While some areas are statistically more dangerous, personal experience often influences people's choices just as much. So, which areas do people tend to avoid? We asked our Evening News readers which city streets they feel unsafe on a night – and lots of you replied. Browse our picture gallery to see Edinburgh streets that locals say can often feel dangerous after dark – and please tell us your own thoughts in the comments section before you go. 1 . Edinburgh's 15 most 'dangerous' streets after dark - gallery Take a look through our gallery to see Edinburgh's 15 most 'dangerous' streets after dark, according to locals. Photo: Pixabay Photo: Pixabay Photo Sales 2 . Niddrie Mains Road We asked our readers which streets in Edinburgh they feel unsafe walking in at night - and Niddrie Mains Road was named among them. Photo: Google Street View Photo Sales 3 . South Bridge We asked our readers which streets in Edinburgh they feel unsafe walking in at night - and South Bridge was named among them. Photo: Google Street View Photo Sales 4 . The Meadows We asked our readers which streets in Edinburgh they feel unsafe walking in at night - and The Meadows, while not a street as such, was named among them. Photo: Google Street View Photo Sales Related topics: EdinburghPoliceNeighbours
New York Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
How ‘Karate Kid: Legends' turned Montreal into Manhattan
Two branches, one tree. Spoilers below for 'Karate Kid: Legends.' The newest 'Karate Kid' film follows kung fu prodigy Li Fong (Ben Wang) as he moves from Beijing to New York City with his mother, Dr. Fong (Ming-Na Wen). Advertisement But while 'Karate Kid: Legends' is mainly set in NYC, it was almost filmed one hundred percent in Quebec, Canada. 8 While 'Karate Kid: Legends' is mainly set in NYC, it was almost filmed 100% in Quebec, Canada. Sony Pictures In an exclusive interview with The Post, the movie's production designer, Maya Sigel, revealed how she and her crew recreated Manhattan on a soundstage in Montreal – and how they were able to make it as close as possible to the real thing. 'First, I always start with lots of research and reference photos, even when it's something I'm familiar with, like NYC,' she explained. 'I go through lots of old books, the internet, and, in this case, Google Street View.' Advertisement 'Then, along the way, different crew members will do additional research on certain elements and then bring them to me, and we'll add some of them to the mix,' Sigel continued. 'There were certain buildings that I specifically called out, and the set designers modified them for our space constraints.' 8 The Post spoke with the film's production designer, Maya Sigel, about how she and her team went about recreating Manhattan on a soundstage in Montreal. NurPhoto via Getty Images Even more impressive was the fact that Sigel used some of her own experiences living and working in NYC as personal references for the latest 'Karate Kid' film's production design. Advertisement 'I have lived in NYC and have made movies and TV shows there, so it's very much ingrained in my consciousness and design vocabulary,' she told The Post. 'When designing Li's Apartment set, for example, I'm thinking about apartments I've lived in or friends' places and location scouting that I've done in NYC in the past.' 'It also helped when I was looking for locations in Montreal with the location manager, knowing what looks right and where it might fit geographically in NYC,' Sigel continued. 'There are certain locations that I imagined designing and building from the first time I read the script because of either the page count there, the importance of the geography to the story, the fight sequences, or other practical constraints.' 8 'I wanted it to have this old-school New York feeling, a place that is both familiar and charming but also unique,' Sigel said. AP Plus, Sigel and the film's director, Jonathan Entwistle, talked about certain NYC locations 'right away' and ultimately settled on a few specific landmarks that one could easily believe were filmed there on location. Advertisement 'The alley was one of these sets, and it was inspired by Cortlandt Alley in NYC and modified for our story and needs, including the stunts,' she explained. 'Another was the rooftop set for the final Five Boroughs Tournament fight.' The Five Broughs Tournament serves as the climax of the film, when Wang's character must fight his rival, Connor Day (Aramis Knight), with the help of shifu Mr. Han (Jackie Chan) and sensei Daniel Larusso (Ralph Macchio). 8 Ben Wang's character Li Fong fighting on a rooftop designed to look like the NYC skyline is in the background. ©Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection 8 Another shot of Ben Wang's character with the NYC skyline in the background. ©Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection 'It was written as the rooftop of a skyscraper in Manhattan, and we – the art department, director, cinematographer, production, VFX and stunts – all worked together for months figuring out what the best way to achieve this would be, and in the end we landed on the Volume,' Sigel said. 'We built the rooftop set on stage, had hundreds of extras, and the Volume work turned out looking good,' she added. Sigel later described the production design for 'Legends' as a 'love letter to New York' and the 'old-school kind of New York nostalgia.' 8 Jackie Chan, Ben Wang and Ralph Macchio in 'Karate Kid: Legends.' AP Advertisement One set that captures those ideas the best is Victory Pizza, the pizzeria owned by the family of Li Fong's love interest, Mia Lipani (Sadie Stanley). 'I wanted it to have this old-school New York feeling, a place that is both familiar and charming but also unique,' Sigel explained. 'The slice shop on your block that is cozy and family-owned, with the grit and sweat and history that comes along with that.' 'There are family photos on the wall along with NYC memorabilia, Mets gear, and Victor's old boxing photos and awards,' she continued. 'It's a cozy place that's welcoming and makes you feel grounded and at home.' 8 'The Karate Kid is, at its essence, a story of a kid being thrown into a new environment, struggling, and eventually building strong relationships, finding his center, and returning home to himself,' Sigel explained to The Post. Sony Pictures Advertisement By the end of the film, and with the help of Sigel and her crew's production design, the audience witnesses Li Fong's true journey from his old home in Beijing to his new one in NYC. 'The Karate Kid is, at its essence, a story of a kid being thrown into a new environment, struggling, and eventually building strong relationships, finding his center, and returning home to himself,' Sigel said. 'I wanted to show New York as it can be at its best,' she concluded, 'a beautiful mish-mash of people and cultures, a place of possibility and vibrance, and a wild and warm place to call home.' 8 Ben Wang's character on what was designed to look like the NYC subway in 'Karate Kid: Legends.' Sony Pictures Advertisement As for why the movie was filmed in Montreal despite being set predominantly in Manhattan, Sigel said that the decision was already made when she joined the project. Still, she advocates for a boost in tax incentives and credits to bring productions back to the US – especially as more studios are ditching NYC and Hollywood for other countries to save on production costs.
Wales Online
4 days ago
- General
- Wales Online
Cardiff school still covered in scaffolding years after work started to fix roof
Cardiff school still covered in scaffolding years after work started to fix roof Residents and parents are concerned that Roath Park Primary School, pictured here in 2022, still has scaffolding around it (Image: Google Street View ) Parents and residents are questioning why a Cardiff primary school is still covered in scaffolding years after work to fix it got underway. Work to repair the roof at Grade II listed Roath Park Primary School started in 2021. A Senedd petition has now been set up, calling on the Welsh Government to provide more funds to help Cardiff Council complete the job as quickly as possible. The petition, which has so far gained 638 signatures, claims Roath Park Primary has deteriorated over the years it has had scaffolding on it. It states: "Classrooms are dark and cold. The pavement is blocked, making drop off/ pick up dangerous." Never miss a Cardiff story and sign up to our newsletter here. "The school is at risk of closure. The council requires adequate funding from Welsh Government in order for it to commit to a timescale to complete the works. "The school is at risk of being overlooked until it's too late." Roath Park Primary School was built in 1894 and opened in 1895. Cardiff Council said the fact that the school was listed added significant logistical and legal complexities to the repair process, making it "both time consuming and costly". The local authority added that a number of planned repairs had been completed and that further works were planned. A council spokesperson said: 'The scaffolding was erected as a Health & Safety measure to protect pupils, site users, and pedestrians from falling masonry. "This has allowed us to conduct regular inspections, identifying multiple stonework issues common in buildings of this age. "The high cost of the necessary works has been a major barrier to carrying out full repairs and at an estimated £3m, outweigh the cost of the scaffolding. 'The council has a citywide asset renewal programme that prioritises work based on the condition of school buildings and available budgets. "Across the city we have been dealing with multiple priority repairs spending over £110m in the past five years. 'We are keen to resolve the repair issues at Roath Park Primary as soon as possible. "Initial remediation works, including repairs to guttering and downpipes, vegetation removal, and structural surveys, have already been completed. "Further works are planned, which will allow us to remove the scaffolding. "We appreciate the community's patience as we work through these complex issues and strive to secure the necessary funding to complete the repairs.' Schools account for more than two thirds of Cardiff Council's estate. As part of its five year property strategy, the local authority showed that its preference was to focus on building new and more modern education facilities. When asked about the Senedd petition relating to Roath Park Primary School, the Welsh Government said: "School repairs and maintenance are a matter for local authorities. "£286m has been awarded to local authorities over the past ten years for this purpose. "We recently announced a further £35m in funding for repairs for this financial year.' Article continues below
Toronto Sun
4 days ago
- Toronto Sun
Boy, 13, in custody after 'sadistic' random slaying of elderly woman
The Lynn Heights Dr.-Fairport Rd. area of Pickering, Ont., where Durham police asked the public to shelter in place after a suspected random fatal stabbing on Thursday, May 29, 2025. Photo by Google Street View A 13-year-old boy is in custody and a shelter in place has been lifted in north Pickering after what police believe was a 'sadistic and cowardly' random slaying of an elderly woman. 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. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES 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. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES 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. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. 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 The Durham Regional Police tactical support unit made the arrest Thursday evening 'without incident' after an hours-long manhunt in the Fairport Rd.-Lynn Heights Dr. area, north of Finch Ave., where officers had been called at about 3 p.m. after a stabbing. 'I want to thank the members of our community for sheltering in place and doing exactly what we asked them to do,' said Durham police Chief Peter Moreira, who credited the OPP, Toronto Police and the City of Pickering for their help. 'At this point here, you can go freely about with your day-to-day lives.' There is a heavy police presence in the area of Fairport Road and Lynn Heights Drive in Pickering. Police are urging residents to shelter in place. An adult female has been transported to a Toronto-area trauma centre after being assaulted where she has been pronounced… — Durham Regional Police (@DRPS) May 29, 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. No motive or charges have been announced, but police said the stabbing attack followed a 'brief interaction' between the victim and an unknown male at 2125 Lynn Heights Dr., which was captured on video, Moreira told reporters at West Division station. The suspect then fled from the scene on foot in an eastward direction. The victim was rushed to a local trauma centre and pronounced dead. Moreira did not say what type of weapon was used in the attack. The Lynn Heights Dr.-Fairport Rd. area of Pickering, Ont., where Durham police asked the public to shelter in place after a suspected random fatal stabbing on Thursday, May 29, 2025. Photo by Google Street View Neighbours told CP24 the area is 'nice,' 'quiet' and 'high end' and maps show it is surrounded by vast green space. There was a heavy police presence in the area for several hours as Durham cops used 'every resource' available to track down a suspect, including their Air1 helicopter, drones and a 'number of specialized units. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'To the family of the victim,' Moreira said earlier in the evening, 'our heart goes out to you. This is an unthinkable tragedy that should not have happened.' Multiple police agencies — including the OPP and Durham police — issued emergency alerts earlier in the evening, urging residents to shelter in place. Some websites had categorized the alert as terror related, but Moreira confirmed that was not the case. 'I can assure you … we have no information at this stage that this investigation is related to terrorism,' he said. Notice of Facility Closures and Program Cancellations In response to the emergency alert to shelter in place, and ongoing DRPS investigation, the City of Pickering has closed all public facilities, including community centres and library branches. All scheduled City programs and… — City of Pickering (@CityofPickering) May 29, 2025 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. In response to the manhunt, the City of Pickering closed all of its public facilities, including community centres and library branches. 'All scheduled city programs and classes are also cancelled until further notice,' the city said in a statement. RECOMMENDED VIDEO Pickering Mayor Kevin Ashe told reporters at the scene they made the 'difficult decision' to shutter facilities and suspend programs 'under an abundance of caution. 'Obviously, this is a shocking day in our city,' said Ashe, who commended police for arresting a suspect. 'Hopefully we can put this tragic day in the rear-view mirror.' Read More Crime Toronto Maple Leafs World Toronto & GTA Toronto Raptors
Toronto Sun
4 days ago
- Toronto Sun
Shelter in place issued in Pickering after 'sadistic' random slaying of elderly woman
The Lynn Heights Dr.-Fairport Rd. area of Pickering, Ont., where Durham police asked the public to shelter in place after a suspected random fatal stabbing on Thursday, May 29, 2025. Photo by Google Street View Police are asking residents in a Pickering neighbourhood to shelter in place after a 'sadistic and cowardly' attack Thursday afternoon on an elderly woman who was stabbed to death in a suspected random attack. 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. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES 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. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES 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. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. 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 Durham Regional Police said there was a heavy police presence in the Fairport Rd.-Lynn Heights Dr. area, where officers were called at about 3 p.m. after an incident at 2125 Lynn Heights Dr. Neighbours told CP24 it is usually a 'nice,' 'quiet' and 'high-end' neighbourhood and maps show it is surrounded by green space. The victim was allegedly stabbed by an unknown male, who fled from the area on foot. The woman was rushed to a local trauma centre, where she was pronounced dead. The suspect is a brown male who was wearing a long, black, shiny trench coat to his ankles and a surgical mask. There is a heavy police presence in the area of Fairport Road and Lynn Heights Drive in Pickering. Police are urging residents to shelter in place. An adult female has been transported to a Toronto-area trauma centre after being assaulted where she has been pronounced… — Durham Regional Police (@DRPS) May 29, 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. Multiple police agencies — including the OPP and Durham police — issued emergency alerts, urging residents to shelter in place. Some websites had categorized the alert as terror related, but Durham police Chief Peter Moreira confirmed that was not the case. 'I can assure you … we have no information at this stage that this investigation is related to terrorism,' he told reporters at the West Division station. Notice of Facility Closures and Program Cancellations In response to the emergency alert to shelter in place, and ongoing DRPS investigation, the City of Pickering has closed all public facilities, including community centres and library branches. All scheduled City programs and… — City of Pickering (@CityofPickering) May 29, 2025 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The City of Pickering said on social media that it has closed all public facilities, including community centres and library branches. 'All scheduled city programs and classes are also cancelled until further notice,' the city said in a statement. Read More Crime Toronto Maple Leafs World Toronto & GTA Toronto Maple Leafs
