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ABC News
4 days ago
- ABC News
Health minister sounds alarm over arson attacks after another tobacconist destroyed by fire
The NSW health minister has raised concerns about a string of tobacconists burning down after a business in his local electorate was destroyed in suspicious circumstances at the weekend. About 40 firefighters from Fire and Rescue NSW responded to the blaze which ripped through the Russell Street retail outlet at around 7:00pm on Sunday. Three residents were evacuated from a nearby unit block as firefighters worked to stop the flames spreading to neighbouring buildings. In a statement, police said there were no injuries and the fire was being treated as suspicious. The shop was destroyed. The incident occurred in the local electorate of NSW Minister for Health Ryan Park. The Member for Keira said "alleged arsonists" could be responsible for the blaze. "This is extremely concerning for me both as a local member and as a resident," he said. The fire comes a month after another tobacconist in Ettalong on the NSW Central Coast was destroyed in an arson attack. Mr Park said some tobacco shops had been associated with organised crime. "If we don't get on top of this and we continue to see the proliferation of these stores popping up all over the place, that's bad news for the community and terrible for our local towns," Mr Park said. The incident came just 24 hours after the NSW government announced tougher laws to crack down on the sale of illicit tobacco and vaping goods. Under the new legislation, an offence involving the commercial possession of illicit tobacco carries a maximum fine of more than $1.5 million and up to seven years imprisonment. The changes will also grant health inspectors the authority to close premises found to be in breach of the rules. Mr Park said the new laws were necessary. "That's the type of legislation that we are bringing in, that we have to bring in, because we have to get on top of this issue," he said. Police have urged anyone with information or footage of the incident that might help their investigation to contact Crime Stoppers.
Glasgow Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow 'scheme' commemorated with stained glass tribute
Memories of Easterhouse have been captured for a fascinating artwork and publication which explore working-class history in the area. Whose scheme is it anyway? is the name of the Easterhouse Stained Glass Window, one of 10 which will form a trail around the city as part of its 850th anniversary celebrations. The group members with the new window (Image: GordonTerris/Newsquest) Led by Platform in partnership with Glasgow Life Libraries, the latest window has been created by members of the Easterhouse Living Archive group and artists Keira McLean and Joey Simons. Members of the group working on the window (Image: Platform) A mutual passion for working class history, archives and sharing stories led to the formation of the Easterhouse Living Archive group, who have spent the last six months talking, writing, researching, drawing, moulding, cutting and shaping – with the support of Keira and the team at RDW Glass Studios in Dennistoun - to create a lasting tribute to the community. (Image: GordonTerris/Newsquest) The new window includes archival material, original artwork and thought provoking personal experience, bringing together fascinating elements from the history of Easterhouse and the north east of Glasgow, asking the question: 'Whose scheme is it anyway?' A publication, edited by Joey Simons, accompanies the window, drawing together original writing and discoveries made by the group in the course of the project. It is available to browse alongside the window which will form part of a permanent display within the Easterhouse library. Keira said: 'The Easterhouse Living Archive project has brought together people of all ages and backgrounds to learn the craft of stained glass and celebrate the working class heritage of Glasgow North East. (Image: GordonTerris/Newsquest) 'Some of the imagery and stories on display in the window were discovered in the archives and offered a starting point for conversations, leading to the sharing of personal memories and experiences - highlighting fascinating elements of the history of Easterhouse and Glasgow North East.' She added: 'These histories of resistance and survival feel more relevant than ever. We are here and we want to live … 'As Glasgow celebrates its 850th anniversary, we hope the window places the people back at the centre of the city's story.' In the introduction to the publication, Keira and Joey point out that Glasgow was once the 'stained glass capital of Europe, housing the best studios and artists.' They add: 'It was everywhere: homes, municipal buildings, hospitals, shops, libraries. Much has been lost or destroyed. 'Its production was often the result of colonial wealth and its subject matter rarely depicted ordinary lives or working-class histories. 'The Easterhouse stained-glass window will now stand as an ever-changing testament to an ever-changing community.' In the publication, Brenda Gilmour recalls the Sugarolly Mountains – piles of debris (of questionable safety) left over from nearby factory works, which local children turned into an adventure playground. 'I went up the Sugarolly mountains, by the Cranhill flats near the canal,' she says. 'I did it a couple of times, climbing up and sliding down, even though I was fearty. I went home completely black and got a row.' Fiona Doyle recalls that in the 60s and 70s, a number of vans visited Easterhouse. 'There were grocery vans, fruit and veg fans, even a fish and chip van," she says. "There was a hairdresser van that was parked at the top of Bellrock Street … and on a Sunday night the Dalziel van came – it sold rolls and bags of broken biscuits.' Lynn Freebairn, one of the participants of the project, said: 'Although I was new to the community and didn't know too much about the history of Easterhouse, I was made to feel extremely welcome and it was a lovely way to be introduced to the area and its history. 'I was able to create three pieces of glass that will be displayed in the window, and I feel privileged to have been invited to be part of it.'
Metro
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Inside Lionesses teammates Lucy Bronze and Keira Walsh's ‘romance'
England footballers Lucy Bronze and Keira Walsh have had fans in a frenzy both on and off the pitch for a number of years. FC Barcelona defender Lucy, 33, and her midfield teammate, 28, will take on Spain in Sunday's Euro 2025 final. After losing their opening group stage against France, England roared back with wins over the Netherlands and Wales, before being taken to the brink by Sweden and Italy in the knockout rounds. It could be an extra sweet victory for the Lionesses after being beaten by Spain in the World Cup two years ago. Lucy became an MBE in 2023 for her services to football, following the Lionesses' victory at Wembley over Germany in the Women's Euros final. Away from the pitch, Lucy was rumoured to be in a relationship with her England and Barcelona teammate Keira. While the pair has never exclusively revealed their relationship status, they have appeared in several personal and intimate pictures together on Instagram. More weight was added to the rumours when they both moved from Manchester City to Barcelona at the same time, during the summer of 2022. Keira began her professional career at Blackburn Rovers, spending six years there as a youth player, before quickly moving to City – the club she supports. They have remained private about their rumoured relationship but have posted pictures of themselves together more and more on Instagram over the last few years. She's appeared in several personal photos with Lucy, including a few sun-soaked beach snaps taken while the two were on holiday in Los Angeles in 2022. Six years ago, they spent some time off in Lyon, where Lucy was playing at the time – she managed 83 appearances in total for the French champions. More Trending However, it has since been speculated that the pair have split and Lucy is now dating Spanish footballer Ona Batlle. They, again, have not publicly spoken about their rumoured relationship, but the pair posted a series of snaps together from a holiday before the tournament. Posting some sun-soaked photos, Lucy captioned the post: 'Few days of sun,' while Ona responded with a heart-eyed face emoji. Keira, meanwhile, has also been rumoured to be dating Austrian midfielder Laura Feiersinger. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: My lover praised my oral skills – but I wasn't happy MORE: EastEnders addresses Ozzy Osbourne and England's Lionesses in special scene MORE: The way you watch porn is changing today — here's everything you need to know
South Wales Argus
14-07-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
Georgia Stanway 'proud' as England turn around fortunes at Euro 2025
England booked their place in the quarter-finals with 6-1 victory over Wales, but had faced immense pressure to progress after losing their opening group game to France. In doing so, the Lionesses became the first defending champions to lose their first game of a European Championships but turned it around with successive wins to qualify second in Group D. 'Today we focus on the result that we've just had and how proud we are to get out of the group,' Stanway said after the match. 'There's been many days in this tournament where we could have actually been going home. So to be in this situation, to be staying a few more days, is something that we can be proud of. 'It was super important that we continued where we'd left off, and we could build momentum post that. 'Against Wales it was about being patient, making sure that we can tire them out, making them run and find the pockets and it allowed us to get the early goal, which allowed us to settle.' A big win to secure progression from Group D! 🔒🙌 — Lionesses (@Lionesses) July 13, 2025 The opener was all of Stanway's own making. The midfielder was awarded a penalty after being tripped by Carrie Jones and dispatched from the spot herself in the 13th minute. It opened the floodgates for England who ran up an unanswered four-goal lead before half-time. Sarina Wiegman was then able to make changes in the second-half with Aggie Beever-Jones and Beth Mead both coming off the bench to add to the scoresheet. 'It was a good performance. We're just happy that we continued the standards that we'd set against the Netherlands,' reflected Stanway. 'The fact that we scored early and the fact that we came in at half-time at a good score, it allowed people to get their European debuts.' In particular, Ella Toone impressed with a goal, two assists and a 100% pass completion record as the Manchester United midfielder further pressed her claims to hold onto a starting shirt in midfield. 'Me, Keira and Tooney have just got a really good relationship with each other. We communicate, we look at each other, we speak constantly,' added Stanway. 'I like to be in the pocket, she likes to be in the pocket, Keira likes to be on the ball. We've just got a really good dynamic. 'As a 10 for Tooney, she gets joy from creating, so assists, goals and making sure that she's in that final third. And then for me on the other side, I get joy from smashing into people.' The victory sets up a quarter-final clash with Sweden who topped Group C after defeating Germany in emphatic fashion on Saturday with 4-1 victory at Stadion Letzigrund in Zurich. It is a familiar fixture for England who memorably triumphed 4-0 over Sweden in the Euro 2022 semi-finals, with a standout backheel goal for Alessia Russo oft replayed. 'We've got a lot of experience against [Sweden]. Obviously, they're tough, they're physical, they're more direct. I'm not sure we've faced that so far in our group, but we do have a lot of experience against them,' said Stanway. 'We just need to continue where we've been. If we have the intensity that we had against the Netherlands, if we pressed the way that we pressed today, if we win the ball back as much as we won the ball back, we can only control what we can do.'
Otago Daily Times
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Otago Daily Times
Winner encourages contest entries
Ōtepoti Dunedin musician Keira Wallace, 18, winner of the 2024 Play It Strange youth songwriting competition, is urging other young creatives to have a go this year. Winning the Play It Strange competition earned Keira a $10,000 grant, time in a recording studio, and the support of a mentor as they went through the process of recording their winning song Lambs Aren't Waking Yet . The Play It Strange charitable trust works to promote and inspire songwriting among New Zealand secondary school students through competitions and performance opportunities. The 2025 Play It Strange songwriting competition is open now to students in years 9-13, offering a top prize of a $10,000 new music single package, funded through NZ on Air, mentor sessions, a $1000 Rockshop voucher and an artist development session with Sole Music Academy founder Sascha Vee. Ten national finalists will also receive smaller prize packages. The competition closes on July 16. Keira was a Taieri College student when they won the competition on their fourth attempt with a songs quickly demoed in their bedroom over two days. "I kind of left it to the last minute, and I was hopeful but not really expecting to win," Keira said. "So it was very exciting to win and have the chance to work with my mentor musician Dave Kean on recording my song at Roundhead Studios in Auckland. "Alex Corbett produced the track and I had a friend there to play violin and mandolin — it was heaps of fun." A music video for Lambs Aren't Waking Yet was also created by Wanaka-based Bunker Street Film Co and included filming on location in Tarras. The single was released earlier this year through Keira's own distribution platforms, and they played release shows in Lyttelton and Dunedin. "The whole process was really fun — you get so much support with Play It Strange," Keira said. Receiving a $1000 Rockshop voucher was also a real bonus, enabling Keira to buy their first electric guitar. Now studying Music and Marketing at the University of Otago, Keira continues to perform solo and is also a member of shoegaze rock band Motheaten and folk-country duo Dolly Possum with Kristian Groves. "It's a different and enjoyable experience to perform alongside others in the band and in Dolly Possum," they said. "At university I'm taking an array of music papers, including composition and production, in the hopes of ending up somewhere in the music industry in the future." Keira heartily recommended the Play It Strange experience and urged other young musicians to give it a go as well. "It is an incredible opportunity." "I found it really inspiring and have been doing more recording at home — I'm working on an EP at the moment."
