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Evening Standard
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Evening Standard
Coins to mark 80 years since VE Day launched by Royal Mint
Mr Horsey said: 'I'm incredibly proud to have been invited to the Royal Mint to strike this coin. VE Day holds such meaning for me and many others, and to be able to strike this design representing peace on to a coin all these years later is truly moving.
BBC News
05-03-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Tree planting begins to protect Wootton flood-prone areas
More than an acre of woodland is to be planted across two flood-prone areas as part of an initiative to boost flood and schools in Wootton and Sudborough, Northamptonshire, have been invited to take part in three tree-planting sessions to assist natural flood sessions are hosted by Resilience and Innovation Northants (RAIN), in partnership with Woodland Dwelling, to coincide with West Northamptonshire Council's (WNC) Tree and Woods Horsey, from Woodland Dwelling, said the project "allows people to come together". "There's a lot of new housing going in around here, and that water's got to go somewhere so that water runs off into the drains, overflows and is overflowing into the brook," he said."What we are doing is putting in large standard trees and some hedging; a large mature tree can take up hundreds of litres of water a day."There's lots of people in the community that want to help; they want to do their bit." The council's tree strategy aims to increase the county's canopy cover - the layer of leaves, branches, and tree stems that cover the ground – from 9% to 20%."We were lucky enough to win a tender about 18 months ago to work with WNC on their tree strategy and the RAIN project has brought some of the funding to be able to do that," Mr Horsey said. 'New, innovative ways' To celebrate the launch of the strategy, two planting events have taken place in the grounds of Caroline Chisholm School and in Wooldale Road Open Space, Wootton, with support from the local community.A final tree-planting event will take place at Brookfield Bungalow in Sudborough on 7 March at 10:00 are areas which have previously been badly affected by which is led by WNC in partnership with North Northamptonshire Council, is funded by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) as part of the £200m Flood and Coastal Innovation Parr, from the RAIN Project, said the initiative was created because "flooding is getting worse"."The weather's changing, and the government understood that they needed to look at new ways, innovative ways of dealing with this issue," she said. "We're working in the Wootton catchment and the Harpers Brook catchment to try and help those who have experience flooding." Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Khaleej Times
03-03-2025
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
English golfer David Horsey embraces Dubai life while chasing a return to his best form
English golfer David Horsey is settling into life in Dubai, balancing family, career, and a new chapter in his professional journey. A four-time DP World Tour winner, Horsey remains focused on his game as he competes on both the Challenge and Asian Tours. A key decision about his next steps looms in August. Horsey's ties to Dubai stretch back 15 years, but it's only recently that he made the move permanent. Now a resident, he joins a growing community of professional golfers based in the city, including Anirban Lahirin Lahiri, Shiv Kapur, Jeev Milkha Singh, and Gaganjeet Bhullar. 'I've always enjoyed spending time in Dubai, and it's been a great place to settle,' he says. 'I've got a lot of friends and family here, and with my wife and two kids - soon to be three - it's a fantastic setup for us.' Sharpening His Game at The Els Club A regular at The Els Club, managed by Troon Golf, Horsey sees it as a vital training ground. 'There's a great group of guys here, and Khaled (Samawi), who runs it, does a fantastic job,' he says. 'The course is in top condition, and with players like Adrian Meronk and Thomas Detry around, the competition helps me gauge where my game is.' After battling injuries in recent years, Horsey is focused on staying sharp. 'The last couple of years have been tough, but I'm now playing on the Challenge Tour and have status on the Asian Tour as well,' he says. Staying Competitive A six-time tournament winner - four times on the DP World Tour and twice on the Challenge Tour - Horsey has continued to find ways to compete despite setbacks. His recent top-10 finish at LIV Golf Riyadh was a confidence boost. 'LIV Golf Riyadh was a different format - knockout on the first day, then 36 holes - but I managed to finish seventh,' he says. 'I have full status on the Challenge Tour, and the International Series on the Asian Tour gets busy later in the year. Hopefully, I can balance both and, by August, decide where my focus should be.' Adjusting to Dubai Life Coming from Wilmslow, Cheshire, Horsey acknowledges that Dubai has been an adjustment, but one he's embracing. 'There's a lot to learn, but I'm really enjoying it,' he says. 'Having a strong support system here makes all the difference.' One key supporter has been Khalifa Al Masood and his family. 'They've looked after me really well,' Horsey shares. 'I spent six months in Abu Dhabi sorting out my visa, and Khalifa has been a great supporter. I can't thank him enough.' Looking Back, Moving Forward Now, with Dubai as his base, Horsey is working to ensure more success lies ahead. Whether he prioritizes the Challenge Tour or the Asian Tour later this year, one thing is certain - he is determined to keep competing at the highest level Horsey's four European Tour wins remain highlights of his career:
