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Western Telegraph
31-07-2025
- Automotive
- Western Telegraph
Goodwick overnight motorhome and campervan parking approved
A trial scheme for overnight motorhome parking facilities at the Goodwick Moor car park, The Parrog, was mooted last year after a February 2024 council Cabinet-backed trial scheme for 'Pembs Stop' campervan and motorhomes facilities at four car parks was later dropped. It had initially been agreed that car parks at North Beach, Tenby; Goodwick Moor, Goodwick; Townsmoor, Narberth; and Western Way, Pembroke Dock would form the trial areas operating year-round at £10 a night for a trial 18-month period, with the intention not to create 'campsites'. That planned trial received national coverage, with a discussion on a phone-in programme on BBC Radio Wales. Local tourism businesses had said the proposals will harm them, and concerns about the trial were also raised by the official tourism industry group for Pembrokeshire, Visit Pembrokeshire. Following that, a special council scrutiny committee meeting was held last April where the scheme was overwhelmingly rejected; a later September 2024 Cabinet agreeing to not proceed with the scheme but instead trial an overnight stopover facility for motorhomes at Goodwick Moor car park, linked to the ferry port. A formal planning application for a conditional change of use of the Goodwick Moor Car Park scheme for a two-year trial period was later submitted by the council. Fishguard and Goodwick Town Council has objected to the application, raising concerns of noise nuisance to residents and other users, a lack of provision of facilities for overnight motorhome/campervans, saying the proposal would have an adverse impact on existing businesses and residents, a loss of community amenity, a loss of evening car parking facility for existing community groups, and poor road surfacing. An officer report at the July 29 meeting of Pembrokeshire County Council's planning committee, which recommended approval, says the scheme would see no physical changes to the car park but would 'allow for certain vehicles to stay for one single overnight stay,' and would 'regulate the existing activities of overnight stays which already occur on the site'. Approval of the scheme was moved by Cllr John Cole, a motorhome owner himself, who said it was 'about time our car parks were opened for such use,' adding: 'It's nice to see we are looking into this, I hope it will extend to other car parks in the area.' Members were told that, if approved, it was not expected the scheme would begin any earlier than September, with next summer effectively being the first proper trial period, with spaces on a 'first-come-first served' basis. Committee chair Cllr Mark Carter raised concerns about the scheme before members, saying he was 'uncomfortable' with a lack of any information on a management plan being available to committee members and raising concerns about any enforcement needed. The recommendation of conditional approval for a temporary two-year period was passed by 11 votes, with three abstentions.
News.com.au
24-06-2025
- Politics
- News.com.au
Body language expert breaks down Donald Trump's ominous speech after bombing Iran nuclear sites
Donald Trump has never been one for following the script. But he has arguably never had to own up to something so consequential during his time leading the US. The true consequences of the US intervention in the current conflict between Iran and Israel, which ultimately led to the destruction of multiple nuclear sites over the weekend, are yet to truly reveal themselves. In the days leading up to the White House's decision to unleash stealth bombers armed with bunker busters on Iran, analysts were screaming to the hills about the uncontrollable butterfly effect that would follow. Iran, while weakened, has a few aces up its sleeve. One of them being the cutting off of a crucial maritime trade route that provides the globe with approximately 20 per cent of its fuel. Others warned the attack would embolden Iran's already anti-US allies into providing the nation, now on the back foot, with whatever it needs to counter-attack. That includes several Middle Eastern militias, some of which have already threatened the US of attacks on its bases in the region should Trump target Iran. Whatever the case, it was crystal clear Trump was a different man when announcing the handiwork of America's B-2 stealth bombers to the world. As he strode to the panel with his four horsemen to announce what had occurred, the usually brash 79-year-old appeared robotic. The uncharacteristically disciplined performance had even his closest allies watching him like a hawk. Mark Carter, an expert in human behaviour and body language, dissected the performance and told that Trump 'remained on a scripted, specific message, showing more self-control than he would normally demonstrate.' For a man known for improvisational tangents and hurling rhetorical bombs, the display was, in Carter's view, unusually restrained. 'Since winning the Presidency, Trump has shown an attitude of someone who could not care less what his scriptwriters write,' Carter said in a statement provided to 'He remains far more focused here. The staged entrance, the staged exit, and the mainly planned scripted segment in between.' The tension in the room was palpable, especially from Vice President JD Vance, a man who helped Trump get over the line last November, often attacking the Democrats for their alleged enthusiasm for war. 'You could see in the side-eye look at Trump at times by US Vice President JD Vance that there was concern that his Commander in Chief may head off on his own track. There was clear relief by those at his side that he did not,' Carter continued. 'The Vance-Trump relationship is one of convenience in many ways. Vance was extremely critical of Trump until a marriage of convenience emerged.' That uneasy alliance, Carter suggests, continues to manifest in 'a lack of congruence in Vance's body language versus the words he speaks'. During the address, as Trump launched into visceral imagery of Iranian-backed terror, Vance's discomfort was painted across his face and his subconscious actions, Carter claims. 'Holding his hands clenched forward, Vance kept an almost constant side gaze on the President, which intensified as Trump stepped into rhetoric around Iran's support of terror,' Carter said. 'Vance instead showed a curiously puzzled look, projecting a sense of 'what are you on about Mr President.'' The contrast with other Cabinet members was clear as day as the other two cut a more sycophantic figure. 'Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth stared blankly forward, head nodding hypnotically to Trump's words,' Carter said. While Trump delivered the message largely as planned, Carter's reading of the stage suggests the subtext was more chaotic. 'Even for the 'yes' people that Trump has surrounded himself with in this administration, there are serious scenarios, such as the use of US military force, where even these 'yes' people recognise the importance of remaining on message,' Carter continued. The performance may have gone off without a verbal hitch. But judging by the unease around him, Trump's team knew just how fragile that calm was. Trump losing key supporters over Iran escalation The unease is part of a broader fracturing of Trump's vast supporter base. For the libertarian and former Democrat wing of Trump's voter base – even some of those who have forever stood staunchly behind the billionaire – his actions over the weekend were viewed as unforgivable. Optimists saw him as a rejection of the past, but as each day passes, the Republican Party's old colours are shining through. After promising to clean up bloated bureaucracy and partially withdraw America from 'wasteful' overseas aid, some believe Trump has now taken the Iran fiasco to dangerous new heights. For the libertarian and former Democrat wing of Trump's voter base – even some of those who have forever stood staunchly behind the billionaire – this messaging was seen as poison. Optimists saw him as a rejection of the past, but as each day passes, the Republican Party's old colours are shining through. After promising to clean up bloated bureaucracy and partially withdraw America from 'wasteful' overseas aid, some believe Trump has now taken the Iran fiasco to dangerous new heights. Last week, when arguments were raging over the potential for US involvement, the President lashed out at Tucker Carlson for his vocal opposition to yet another war with nations a world away. The anti-war wing of America who stood behind Trump as America's 'solution' is now coming to terms with the current crisis and what it could mean for the future. 'While the American military may not have physically perpetrated the assault, years of funding and sending weapons to Israel … place the US at the centre,' Carlson said, doubling down on his criticism by blasting prominent conservative figures like Sean Hannity and Mark Levin as 'warmongers' for urging direct US intervention. Mollie Hemingway, editor-in-chief of The Federalist, warned that giving a 'green light' to Iran strikes would be 'an unforgivable betrayal by millions of American voters' and a 'strategic policy mistake'.
BBC News
05-06-2025
- BBC News
Barnard Castle residents ignore Appleby Fair parking ban
Residents say they are "dumbfounded" that temporary parking restrictions have been imposed on their street yet the past 15 years, Durham County Council has put the ban in place to stop people on their way to Cumbria's Appleby Fair parking outside homes on Bridgegate in Barnard temporary prohibition order states it is to "minimise a danger to the public caused by indiscriminate parking", with residents being asked to leave their vehicles in a car park 10 minutes' walk appealing to the council every year, residents say they are not being listened too, so are "taking a stand" and ignoring the restrictions. Mark Carter, who lives on Bridgegate, said: "The letter says there's no waiting at any time. It's things like when we do our weekly shopping, it's impossible. "And people coming home late at night and having to walk back in the dark. For some of the older residents, that'll be quite frightening." Mr Carter explained Bridgegate residents had asked the council for temporary permits in previous years with no success, so he and others had decided to ignore the cones which were put up along both sides of the road."I don't agree with it," he said. "Even if they do give us fines, we're not going to pay them because we should have a right to park outside our own homes."Fellow resident Emily Brown has a four-year-old daughter and is also ignoring the restrictions this year. "They've offered us permits to park at the top of town but that's no good when you've got a little girl who doesn't want to walk to the car, then trying to navigate back through the traffic to get to school," she Brown added it had been "a long time" since travellers had tried to park in town and said the council should "stop discriminating against the travelling community".Dave Lewin, Durham County Council's strategic traffic manager, said: "We continue to work closely with partners, businesses, residents and members of the Gypsy, Roma, Traveller communities to provide a smooth transition through Barnard Castle."We welcome and value any relevant feedback from residents and road users and such feedback will be included in future discussions and considerations." Follow BBC Tees on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
BBC News
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
County to celebrate seventh annual Surrey Day
The seventh annual Surrey Day, which aims to celebrate the county and encourage people to learn more about it, is to get under Day is a partnership between BBC Radio Surrey, Visit Surrey and the Surrey Carter, founder of Surrey Day and BBC Radio Surrey presenter, said: "The second Saturday of May each year is now a firm fixture in the diary for so many people.""I can't wait to get the party started," he added. This year's theme has taken inspiration from the role that Surrey played during World War Two, following on from the 80th anniversary of VE second theme for the day is "take the lead", which aims to promote the outdoors and walking in Surrey's of Visit Surrey, Christine Howard, said the local community was at the core of the event."We're seeing more cafes, restaurants, plus museums and other local attractions all getting involved and lending their support," he Day 2024 had the theme of Surrey from the Sky and included radio shows from Birdworld in Farnham and Brooklands Museum in Woking.
Western Telegraph
01-05-2025
- Business
- Western Telegraph
TV production company set up at New Pencoed diary farm
In a retrospective planning application, recommended for approval at the April 29 meeting of Pembrokeshire County Council's planning committee, Little Pencoed Farms Ltd sought permission for the extension and modification of a building previously approved and its alternative use at New Pencoed, near Cresswell Quay. A report for members said the 100ha dairy farm business with a 100-head herd had, in 2019, needed the cattle yard covered to comply with pending regulation changes. It added: 'The dairy herd had been subject to tuberculosis (TB) infection and its small size in conjunction with increasing costs had led to concerns about its profitability as an ongoing part of the business. Nevertheless, the pending regulatory changes had to be addressed, and a planning application was made for the provision of a building of 334sq m in area for use as a covered collection yard which was approved on July 12, 2020. 'A contract for the building's erection was then let and construction commenced in August 2021. However, and unexpectedly, required ongoing testing of the dairy herd established that it was TB free in the Spring of 2021. 'In consequence a decision was made to sell the herd. The approved building was not completed in its entirety, being reduced in length by a single bay, a reduction in floor area of approximately 45sq m. 'The applicant has advised that initially the newly constructed building was put to agricultural uses. However, a decision was then taken to extend the building by a single bay in width and to let it for B1 (Business) uses.' The building was subdivided into seven 'studio' units along with a woodworking workshop and six desk spaces in a communal office space, with a Gigabyte standard of broadband provision and on-site EV charging. 'The workspaces are occupied by thirteen tenants employed in a variety of occupations including: fabric machinist, potter, cycle technician, artist, textile & print design, sculpture, web design, marine biology, marine surveying, insurance data analysis, renewable energy & TV production,' the report said. It added: 'All of the tenants reside within the local area at: Saundersfoot, Pembroke, Neyland, Penally, Martletwy, Manorbier Newton, Cosheston, Cresselly, Lawrenny, Lamphey & Loveston. Six of the 13 tenants regularly cycle to work.' Speaking at the April meeting, agent Geraint john said there was 'no attempt to flout the planning system,' adding the scheme 'organically developed from that point'. Moving approval, Cllr Mark Carter said: 'I am a fan of farm diversification, obviously this farm has hit upon something that is working for them; I'm quite happy to move approval on this one.' Members unanimously backed the recommendation of approval.
