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Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Man's outrage as multi-storey car park's lights left on despite closure
A man said it is 'outrageous' that lights at a seafront car park are left on despite its closure. Grafton car park on Worthing seafront was closed on May 16 after Worthing Borough Council reported 'falling concrete'. It said that it would be carrying out an 'urgent investigation' into the condition of the structure, which is more than 60 years old. John Hill, from Sompting, regularly drives past the car park and noticed the lights were still left switched on. The 74-year-old has raised concerns that it is wasting council money and says they should be switched off. Mr Hill said: 'It's like Blackpool illuminations. 'Every single light is burning. 'With all the cut backs the council is having to make at the minute, it's an absolute disgrace. 'They're on during the day and at night. 'It's outrageous. It must be costing thousands of pounds.' The council recently reassured the public that the connected shops and bowling alley are safe to stay open due to the structure of the building being unaffected. Worthing Borough Council has been approached for comment.
Daily Mirror
31-05-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
Exact date mercury to tip 30C for first time this year as maps turn scarlet red
Weather maps show that London could experience scorching temperatures with the mercury reaching 30C in mid-June with warm conditions expected across most of the country Brits are set to enjoy a warm weekend with plenty of dry and sunny weather - but even warmer temperatures are expected in mid-June. According to the latest maps from WXCharts, on June 12 the mercury could reach 30C for the first time this year, with London set to experience the warmest conditions. Other parts of the South East will also be warm, forecasters have said, with temperatures hitting 25C to 28C. East Anglia will also register temperatures of 28C while the Midlands will see a high of 27C, WXCharts says. Parts of the north will also be warm, with 26C expected in Newcastle. Scotland, however, is set to be cooler with temperatures ranging between 20C and 23C, despite a prediction of 25C in the north, near Forres. The weather maps reveal that the mainland will see a low of 16C while the isles in north-western Scotland will experience 14C, reports the Express. From this weekend the nation's fortunes will begin to change with 20C highs remaining stable next week. By Saturday, June 7, this will increase by a degree in the south-east, and it will be the second week of June when the mercury ramps up considerably. By Tuesday, June 10 much of London, Kent and Essex will see the bulk of the heat arriving - with 25C to 26C bringing strong UV rays for many. This will be more like 24C in the north with cities such as Leeds and Newcastle seeing such temperatures. Today, leading bookmaker Coral cut their odds to 4-5 (from 5-2) on next month being the hottest June on record in the UK. "With the outlook looking positive for next month, we have slashed the odds on a record-hot June," said Coral's John Hill. The Met Office says "a few hot days" are likely in June as the long-range weather forecast from June 4 to June 13 reads: "A changeable spell of weather is expected at the beginning of this period as areas of low pressure move in from the Atlantic across the UK. These will bring showers or longer spells of rain to most areas, heavy at times and perhaps accompanied by strong winds along some coasts, though drier interludes are likely too. "Over the weekend and towards the middle of June, high pressure will probably begin to become more dominant in the south, at least for brief periods, whereas the north is more likely to remain more unsettled with further episodes of rain or showers and strong winds. Temperatures are likely to be close to or slightly below normal at first, perhaps rising above average later, with a chance of a few hot days." The second half of the month will likely be characterised by "changeable weather" across the UK "with a mixture of Atlantic weather systems moving in from the west interspersed with dry and sunny periods." The long-range forecast from June 14 to June 28 says "temperatures are most likely to be near or slightly above normal, perhaps with some hot spells at times especially across the south." UK 5 day weather forecast This Evening and Tonight: Showers in the north easing this evening with some sunny spells. Dry for most overnight with clear spells. Turning cloudier from the west later with some rain in the northwest by dawn. Mild overnight and humid in the south. Saturday: Showery rain, heavy at times, moves east across northern areas, turning drier later. Elsewhere, mainly dry with sunny spells developing. Rather breezy. Very warm in the east and southeast. Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday: Feeling cooler from Sunday with some sunny spells and showers, but breezy. Largely dry on Monday with light winds but turning more unsettled on Tuesday with heavy spells of rain.
The Sun
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Punter wins truly life-changing sum from ‘magical' £5 bet as bookies wipe away tears on ‘tough day'
ONE punter landed a truly life-changing jackpot from a 'magical' £5 racing bet. Bookies were left wiping away tears after a 'tough day' saw a whole host of fancied favourites romp home across the card. 1 But no one landed a bigger gamble than the shrewdie who turned a fiver into an eye-popping £51,224. They somehow picked TEN winners in a monster accumulator that took in results at Chester, Newton Abbot, Kelso and Fontwell. The first two results were the favourites at Chester - Ali Shuffle and Redorange - at 5-6 andf 13-8 respectively. The market leaders ran riot at Newton Abbot for the jumps, with six of the seven races won by the favs. Roxanne (2-5), Gwennie May Jem (5-6), Sweet Caryline (9-4) and Al Sayah (9-4) all obliged at the Devon track, while Aidan O'Brien's impressive 11-8 winner Lambourn kept the ball rolling at Chester. Kilmore Rock won the 4pm at Kelso at 3-1 before Jack Sparrow's win in the 6.40pm at Fontwell left it all hanging on the final leg. Abbey Heights was backed at 15-8 for the 8pm contest at Kempton but sent off 6-5 fav under Jim Crowley. Trained by Daniel and Claire Kubler, the seven-year-old gelding burst out the gates in a bid to make all. The punter's heart would have been in their mouth as challengers circled Abbey Heights like sharks a furlong out. But he stayed on well to win by just over two lengths and secure the colossal sum. Coral's John Hill said: "With winners at four different racecourses, ten overall across the day, it was a magical start to Chester's May Meeting for one customer. "They scooped over £51,000 from just a £5 stake. "It was a tough day for bookmakers as the opening four favourites prevailed at Chester, while at Newton Abbot, six of the seven races were won by the favourite. "We don't think this will be the only customer celebrating a fancy payout on a multiple bet on Wednesday." . Remember to gamble responsibly
Hamilton Spectator
30-04-2025
- General
- Hamilton Spectator
Renewing ties at 2025 Legion convention
Darlene Wroe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES - It was a time for renewing networks and old friendships during the Royal Canadian Legion District K Spring Convention 2025. Haileybury Branch 54 hosted this year's event April 25 to 27, attracting 70 delegates from the region that stretches from Iroquois Falls in the northeast and Hornepayne in the Northwest to Temagami in the south. The event's business included the election of officials. With 20 branches divided into two zones, the delegates work for one main purpose, explained Deputy District Commander John Hill. 'We are all Legionnaires and we are all supporting our veterans or those that have served in Canada's armed forces or RCMP to make sure that their rights are looked after and to make sure their health and wellbeing is maintained until they depart,' said Hill. He said among their goals is the education - of the public and of their members – as to what the Legion can provide, including advocacy for veterans, and fighting for their rights and benefits. Convention coordinator Hank Moorlag said planning for the convention has been underway over the past few weeks. 'There have been a lot of moving parts in trying to get this all organized.' Saturday evening included a formal meal in the form of a military regimental dinner. Sunday morning included a parade to the cenotaph. The last time the district convention was held in Haileybury was in 2019. 'One of the beauties of these gatherings is the kind of networking that goes on because we've got these branches that are so far-flung,' said Moorlag. People see each other very infrequently, he said. 'It's nice when we get together for a convention like this.'
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Dozens of goats dead after Ohio barn fire
An Ohio barn fire killed dozens of farm animals early Thursday morning. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Crews were called out to the property in Licking County around 5 a.m. on reports of a fire, our news partners WBNS-10 TV reported. TRENDING STORIES: Joann begins going out of business sales Police searching for domestic violence suspect in Greene County Woman found dead after house fire in Montgomery County Firefighters were able to contain the fire within an hour but the barn was deemed a total loss, according to Hartford Fire Department Chief John Hill. The department had to use several tanker trucks to bring in water as there were no hydrants in the area, according to Hill. Hill said more than 50 goats were killed in the fire. Approximately 26 baby goats and 30 county fair show animals were among those that died. There were no reported injuries from people on the property and no firefighters were injured while battling the flames, according to Hill. No other details were provided and the cause of the fire remains under investigation. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
