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BBC News
4 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Views sought on plans to pedestrianise Leamington Spa's Parade
Residents and businesses are being asked for their views on the potential pedestrianisation of the Parade in Leamington Leamington Transformation Board, made up of representatives from local authorities, launched an eight-week consultation exercise on the plans on the Parade Masterplan, the town's high street could be turned into a traffic-free space, with buses rerouted to alternative spots and delivery vehicles permitted limited access.A new town square next to the Town Hall could also be created, offering space for community events, markets and performances, Warwickshire County Council added. The Leamington Transformation Board, which includes members of the county council, Warwick District Council, and Royal Leamington Spa Town Council, is consulting until 28 interested in providing their views on the plans are being encouraged to respond to an online Lee, board chairman, said there was "huge potential" to transform the Parade into an "incredible space" for town residents, visitors and said he wanted to ensure the Parade became the centre of a "vibrant and economically successful town" in an age where some high streets were going through change and decline."We envisage a whole area coming to life with hospitality venues spilling into the newly created space and families able to enjoy the vibrancy of the town, knowing their children can play safely nearby," he added. Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rendelsham UFO film set for Raindance Festival
A documentary charting one of the most famous purported UFO sightings in history is to be shown at a film festival. "The Rendlesham UFO – The British Roswell" investigated reports made by US airmen who claimed to have witnessed a UFO in Rendlesham Forest, Suffolk, in December 1980. Mark Lee, co-director of the documentary, said the aim was "to create a conversation, as I am getting hundreds of people a week sending sightings and videos". It will premiere at the Raindance Film Festival in London on 24 and 25 June. On 26 December 1980, several United States Air Force (USAF) security personnel stationed at RAF Woodbridge, reported that they investigated "lights" in the surrounding forest. The sighting became headline news in the UK and sparked a host of books, dramas, documentaries and websites, suggesting it was either an actual alien visit, a secret military aircraft, a misinterpretation of natural lights or the beam of Orfordness Lighthouse - or a hoax. According to the creators of the documentary, it will feature exclusive interviews and never-before-seen footage of recent sightings in the forest. The Rendlesham Forest story has been dubbed the "British Roswell" after the 1947 Roswell Incident in New Mexico, USA. The documentary follows Mr Lee and co-investigator Guy Thompson searching for the truth armed with metal detectors and dowsing rods. The film has been described as a "sensational UFO road trip movie". Mr Lee, who has a science degree, said: "There is something unexplained there and there are so many credible witnesses to the event." The 54-year-old from St Albans co-directed the film with Roderick Godman. "I am more of the ideas and production - and Roderick made the film," he said. "There had been sightings of UFOs leading up to the 1980 sighting, and going back in through the decades." He added that he had an "open mind" about what the sightings were. Narrating the documentary is William B. Davis, best known for starring in The X-Files. Mr Lee said he was really excited to work with Davis, who recorded the voiceover in Vancouver, Canada. He added that he only got into the film making industry five years ago, and it "was a dream come true" as he was nominated for best director. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. 'There's a report of red lights in the forest' UFO 'sighting' becomes legend like King Arthur 'English mythology' and UFO inspire horror rewrite Raindance Film Festival
BBC News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Rendlesham UFO sighting doco to premiere at film festival
A documentary charting one of the most famous purported UFO sightings in history is to be shown at a film festival."The Rendlesham UFO – The British Roswell" investigated reports made by US airmen who claimed to have witnessed a UFO in Rendlesham Forest, Suffolk, in December Lee, co-director of the documentary, said the aim was "to create a conversation, as I am getting hundreds of people a week sending sightings and videos".It will premiere at the Raindance Film Festival in London on 24 and 25 June. On 26 December 1980, several United States Air Force (USAF) security personnel stationed at RAF Woodbridge, reported that they investigated "lights" in the surrounding sighting became headline news in the UK and sparked a host of books, dramas, documentaries and websites, suggesting it was either an actual alien visit, a secret military aircraft, a misinterpretation of natural lights or the beam of Orfordness Lighthouse - or a hoax. According to the creators of the documentary, it will feature exclusive interviews and never-before-seen footage of recent sightings in the Rendlesham Forest story has been dubbed the "British Roswell" after the 1947 Roswell Incident in New Mexico, USA. The documentary follows Mr Lee and co-investigator Guy Thompson searching for the truth armed with metal detectors and dowsing film has been described as a "sensational UFO road trip movie". 'Open mind' Mr Lee, who has a science degree, said: "There is something unexplained there and there are so many credible witnesses to the event."The 54-year-old from St Albans co-directed the film with Roderick Godman. "I am more of the ideas and production - and Roderick made the film," he said."There had been sightings of UFOs leading up to the 1980 sighting, and going back in through the decades."He added that he had an "open mind" about what the sightings the documentary is William B. Davis, best known for starring in The Lee said he was really excited to work with Davis, who recorded the voiceover in Vancouver, added that he only got into the film making industry five years ago, and it "was a dream come true" as he was nominated for best director. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Irish Independent
26-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Sysco Foods Ireland paid €7.59m for Dublin firm Ready Chef Ltd
That is according to new accounts for the Co Limerick-based business – formerly Pallas Foods – which show that Sysco Foods Ireland UC's pre-tax profits declined by 18pc from €29.04m to €23.76m in the 12 months to the end of June 2024. Profits declined as revenues increased by 5pc from €574.8m to €603.2m. The business, whose CEO is Mark Lee, supplies food to thousands of hotels, shops, restaurants and pubs in Ireland, along with healthcare and educational facilities. The business operates from a central Dublin location and seven regional centres and expanded last year with the purchase of Ready Chef Ltd. At Sysco Foods Ireland, numbers employed last year increased by 35 from 1,497 to 1,532 as staff costs rose from €59.74m to €63.49m The most recent accounts filed by Ready Chef Ltd, developed and owned by William Tallon and David Tallon, show that revenues increased from €18.9m to €23.79m in 2023 as the Glasnevin-based manufacturer and distributor of fruit and vegetables recorded pre-tax losses of €1.64m. In 2023, the company employed 101 people. The 2023 loss chiefly arose from directors' pay increasing from €365,459 to €2.46m which was mainly made up of pension contributions of €2.25m. At Sysco Foods Ireland, numbers employed last year increased by 35 from 1,497 to 1,532 as staff costs rose from €59.74m to €63.49m. The directors state that in achieving the revenues, the company focused on sales with existing customers through its range of products and quality of service. The directors state that the gross margin remained at 24pc for the period and this was achieved through a rigid cost management process, strong relationships with company suppliers and a change in the product mix. The strong profits of 2024, 2023 and 2022 at Sysco Foods follow Covid-19 related pre-tax losses of €8.8m in 2021 and €24.17m in 2020. Operating profits last year fell by 17.5pc from €33.33m to €27.53m and net interest payments of €3.76m reduced profits to a pre-tax profit of €23.76m. The business recorded post-tax profits of €18.99m after incurring a €4.77m corporation tax charge. The accounts show that staff numbers consisted of 1,282 in sales and distribution, 249 in administration and one director.
New Paper
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Paper
Actor Mark Lee urges hairstylist Addy Lee not to be too harsh on host Quan Yifeng
Local actor Mark Lee has urged his friend Addy Lee not to burn bridges with TV host Quan Yifeng. The 54-year-old celebrity hairstylist hosted Facebook live streams on May 13 and 14. He brought up his beef with Quan, 51, after her daughter Eleanor Lee hogged headlines recently for allegedly making derogatory comments about the people of China. The 25-year-old China-based Singaporean actress has denied making such remarks, but the incident has dealt a major blow to her burgeoning career in the country. Addy Lee then implied that what happened to her was "karmic retribution". On May 16, the hairstylist, who is now based in Thailand, posted on Facebook a photo of himself having dinner with Mark Lee and his wife Catherine Ng in Bangkok. "Thank you so much for taking care of me and teaching me along the way," Lee wrote in Chinese. "You helped me without asking for anything in return, even when you were at the peak of your popularity." He added that the actor never had a harsh word for him when they ran a hair salon together, regardless of whether the business made money. And when he once faced some problem in Europe, Mark Lee and his wife flew to the continent in the first instance to help him with his live-stream session. "You never asked me how much I should pay you or how much commission you should get," Addy Lee wrote. "You just treated me as a good friend and came over to help me. Thank you so much." Mark Lee told Shin Min Daily News that he recently met Addy Lee for dinner in Thailand. The actor was there to shoot the movie 3 Good Guys. The 56-year-old said they did discuss the spat between Addy Lee and Quan. Mark Lee told the Chinese-language evening daily: "I know only a little bit (about the saga) even though I am his good friend, so I can't say much. I just told him not to be too harsh, so that there is still room for them to be cordial in the future." He said the hairstylist just smiled after hearing what he said and did not respond directly. Mark Lee described Addy Lee as a kind person who is always willing to help others in need. The actor also mentioned an unpleasant episode which happened between them. "There was a period of time when he didn't talk to me and I was puzzled," Mark Lee said. "I spoke up about it and it turned out that a nasty person had been destroying our relationship behind our backs. We made up after opening up about it." The two first met around 1995 when Addy Lee was Mark Lee's hairstylist, before they decided to run a hair salon together. Addy Lee suggested selling the business after more than 20 years, as he wanted to go to Shanghai to open a hair salon and school. Mark Lee, who was less involved in the business, agreed. "Addy is really a very diligent and hardworking person, and I had no grumbles whether the business was successful or not," he told Shin Min. "He is indeed very good in doing business, and he made a lot of money for the company at that time." Lee, who helms entertainment company King Kong Media Production, said their friendship has strengthened as there is no conflict of interest between them. "I cherish every friendship, including with Addy, all the artistes in King Kong Media, director Neo and Hui Ge," Lee said, referring to local film-maker Jack Neo and local actor-comedian Henry Thia. "Friendship between people is very simple. Be friends if you can get along well. If not, just nod when you meet," he said.
