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BBC News
22-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
How are Newcastle acting sustainably?
Whether a top Premier League club or a supporter of one, even small sustainable actions "can have a lasting impact".The effects of climate change are being felt in many different ways and football is not immune to research, external has suggested a quarter of professional football pitches will be at risk of flooding by so much of fans' focus is what is happening on the pitch, there is an increasing expectation from supporters that clubs should be doing more to reduce their impact off Day on 22 April provides a chance to reflect on the positive actions that are being taken by clubs to reduce their impact on the environment and help their local United have been increasingly working towards becoming more sustainable, reducing their impact and working more with recent initiatives have included:The Magpie Mover scheme provides season ticket holders with unlimited travel on the metro, bus and ferry during home matchdays, at a cost of £25 per season;A waste recycling operation at St James' Park for the women's Tyne-Wear derby and the Premier League match against Manchester United, with a team of green ambassadors working around the Gallowgate End to promote recycling and educate fans about positive sustainable actions;Newcastle United and the Newcastle United Foundation recently launching a football boot donation drive to support local children while enhancing sustainability practice within the community. The initiative is designed to encourage fans to donate unwanted or pre-loved football boots, which will be rehomed by the Ashington Boot Room to ensure they are given a second life with young aspiring footballers in the North the boot donation scheme, Newcastle United sustainability manager Helen Hughes said: "Adopting even the smallest of sustainable actions can have a lasting impact on the community."Through the boot drive, we aim to reduce waste by expanding the lifecycle of materials, while also providing local young players with equipment that will support their enjoyment of the game."We're pleased to offer this opportunity for the Newcastle United family to support both the environment and the next generation of footballers."
BBC News
20-03-2025
- Business
- BBC News
New northern campsite for Isle of Man TT visitors approved
Plans to use agricultural land in the north of the Isle of Man for a campsite during the TT and Manx Grand Prix have been approved. Submitted by Silly Moos Campsite Ltd, the facilities would be located on a 9.51-acre (3.85-hectare) site on West Kimmeragh Road in Bride currently used for cattle. The site would include 12 motorhome and 60 tent pitches, a reception building, toilet and shower facilities and a marquee during operating opened in 2012, Silly Moos Campsite closed its offering at Ballakillingan Farm in 2023 in favour of finding a new location. Recommending the proposals for approval, the planning officer's report said the development integrated camping-related infrastructure in a way that "respects the character of the site and its surroundings". "The proposal would not have significant adverse effects on public or private amenities, site ecology, highway safety, or landscape character," it campsite would create four part-time jobs during its operating periods and was predicted to bring in £711,000 to the local economy in general visitor spending and revenues, the report applicants said access tracks would be the only permanent feature of the plans. Backing the proposals, planning committee member Helen Hughes said there was a "national need" for the Mathew Warren said while it was a "good application", he had concerns over noise as the site was "so close to the neighbouring property".The planning officer told the committee most of the noise would come from the marquee, which was about 442ft (135m) away from the property. Committee member Adele Bettridge said people needed to "make allowances" for noise throughout TT, but added she was "a bit disappointed" the campsite would not be used for a longer proposals were unanimously backed by the committee. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
