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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Fire breaks out at recycling centre
A fire has broken out at a recycling centre in Shrewsbury. It started shortly before 05:00 BST at the Veolia site on Battlefield Enterprise Park. About 30 firefighters were deployed at its peak. The blaze was still ongoing on Saturday afternoon, but Shropshire fire and Rescue Service said it was under control and there are no casulaties. The fire was initially reported as involving 80 tonnes of waste, but Mark Price, area commander at the fire service, said crews arrived to find one bale alight. He said crews were likely to be at the scene for some time due to the amount of smoke in the building but the incident was "contained". The fire service has advised people living nearby to close their windows and doors, although Mr Price said smoke levels were minimal. Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Related internet links Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
BBC News
3 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Fire breaks out at Shrewsbury household recycling centre
A fire has broken out at a recycling centre in started shortly before 05:00 BST at the Veolia site on Battlefield Enterprise 30 firefighters were deployed at its peak. The blaze was still ongoing on Saturday afternoon, but Shropshire fire and Rescue Service said it was under control and there are no fire was initially reported as involving 80 tonnes of waste, but Mark Price, area commander at the fire service, said crews arrived to find one bale alight. He said crews were likely to be at the scene for some time due to the amount of smoke in the building but the incident was "contained".The fire service has advised people living nearby to close their windows and doors, although Mr Price said smoke levels were minimal. Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
GO Series still drawing interest
Twenty years after its inception, the GO Junior Golf Series is still going strong — and still bringing in a record number of golfers. The series, which provides summer tournament experiences for youth golfers in western Kentucky and southern Indiana, had its highest-ever turnout on a picturesque Thursday at Ben Hawes Golf Course with 125 competitors on the scoreboard. The previous high was 120 at Owensboro Country Club. Advertisement According to GO Series founder and director Mark Price, it's gratifying to see interest in the program continue to grow. 'In spite of the weather and the rain, this year has actually gone very well,' he said. 'I'm just blessed to do it and blessed to have good weather today, because we needed it. I just think it's become a worthwhile thing to do. It's a lot of work and I'm exhausted at the end of the day, but it's been very worthwhile and rewarding to see the kids improve 'Every year is a different animal. For instance, our 13-15 boys division has tripled in participation. We picked up a lot of new golfers this year, which is great because we've been hit hard by graduation a couple of times. Now, we're picking our numbers back up again, so I'm very grateful for that.' After all, the GO Series was created to help youth golfers better prepare for their high school season in the fall. With boys and girls divisions across six age groups, Price has grown accustomed to seeing a golfer's progression from each summer to the next. Advertisement 'You have players from all levels,' he said. 'You have beginners, you have the intermediate players, you have the ones who are getting ready for the high school season. It's fun watching the younger kids come out and figure out, 'Hey, I can do this.' You see that light come on, even in the 8-and-under division, and that's really cool.' Luke Estes, a rising senior at Owensboro Catholic, has seen improvements to his game since he started playing in the GO Series. 'I've been playing in it for years,' he said after shooting a 74 to win the Boys 16-18 Championship division Thursday. 'I really like that it gives a true golf experience like the high school season. It gives you a good view of all the courses that you'll play on, so it's good to go around and see them.' Estes, who wants to lower his per-round average to 74 strokes next season, simply wants to keep getting better. Advertisement 'I'm hitting the irons pretty well,' he said. 'It's all good right now, but I feel like I can definitely improve in a few spots — just hitting more fairways, more greens — and just getting my irons to inside 15 feet or 10 feet.' Tristan Logsdon, a rising sophomore at Owensboro Catholic, enjoys the chance to work on the flaws in his game. 'I like the availability and the competitiveness,' he said after shooting an 89 in the 16-18 Championship division. 'It's a nice competition. ... It helps. It gets me experience and tests my weaknesses and gets it all out there. 'The pressure's on you, and you get the chance to work on stuff, so it's good.' Advertisement Other boys division winners Thursday included Owensboro's Hudson Phelps (80, 13-15 Championship); Henderson's Evan Dalton (41, 13-15, 9 holes); Leitchfield's Mason Day (38, 11-12, 9 holes); Dixon's Connor Hudson (24, 9-10, 6 holes); and Owensboro's J.P. Cousins (14, 8-under, 3 holes). Girls division winners were Owensboro's Briley Billingsley (78, 13-15 Championship); Owensboro's Macy Roberts (107, 16-18 Championship); Owensboro's Catherine Ray (50, 13-15, 9 holes); Clarkson's Brinley Cox (43, 11-12, 9 holes); Central City's Ainsley Morris (33, 9-10, 6 holes); and Bowling Green's Caroline McElroy (16, 8-under, 3 holes). Four events remain on the GO Series schedule before the Northern Series Championship on July 7 at Owensboro Country Club and the Southern Series Championship on July 10 at the Hopkinsville Golf & Country Club.
The Hindu
11-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Why Workplace Happiness Is a Competitive Advantage Mark Price, founder of WorkL, on why more Indian Companies are Investing in Employee Engagement
In today's talent-driven economy, workplace happiness isn't a luxury — it's a business imperative. Happier employees mean higher productivity, lower attrition, and better customer loyalty. Mark Price — former MD of Waitrose, Deputy Chairman of the John Lewis Partnership, and founder of WorkL — believes investing in happiness drives long-term business performance. 'Happy employees deliver better results and are more likely to stay,' he says. 'They uplift innovation, service, and growth.' Through initiatives like The Hindu Best Places to Work Awards, WorkL is now helping Indian organisations measure and improve engagement to unlock both people and profit potential. The Data Behind Happy Workplaces Employees who feel valued put in more — what WorkL calls Extra Discretionary Effort™. This leads to stronger business outcomes: improved performance, customer satisfaction, and brand reputation. Happier employees also reduce attrition costs. 'It's not just about being nice,' says Price. 'It's smart business.' The Six Steps to Workplace Happiness WorkL's framework, based on Price's leadership experience, includes: Reward & Recognition Instilling Pride Job Satisfaction Wellbeing Information Sharing Empowerment 'These elements are critical in high-pressure, hybrid workplaces,' says Price. 'They keep people motivated and committed.' Turning Insights Into Strategy WorkL supports organisations with tools like the Happy at Work Test, employee surveys, and predictive analytics to flag issues like attrition risk. With data from 1M+ individuals and 100K+ companies, WorkL offers tailored, actionable insights. Price calls this approach Happy Economics: where employee happiness leads to stronger business outcomes. A Global Platform, Now in India From the UK to Egypt, WorkL powers Best Places to Work awards globally — now including India via The Hindu Best Places to Work Awards. 'These awards offer more than recognition,' says Price. 'They're a data-driven feedback loop that helps firms build better employer brands and attract talent.' Why India Should Prioritise Culture Now In India, top drivers of employee satisfaction include job security, fair pay, career growth, and increasingly, wellbeing and upskilling. Sectors like Tech, BFSI, Manufacturing, and Education are leading the charge. The Hindu Best Places to Work 2025 — Now Open Indian companies can now enter The Hindu Best Places to Work 2025, powered by WorkL, to access a full engagement report, benchmarking data, and national recognition. Deadline: February 28, 2026 Enter here Email : thehindubestplacestowork@ You can also join the free webinar to know more about how to get recognized – Click here 'This article is part of sponsored content programme.'
Washington Post
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
This play isn't really about LeBron James
We should all be thankful for sports. It's the best antidote to small talk, allowing strangers to skip past all that awkward do-we-really-have-to-get-to-know-each-other energy and cut through to what's really important. Like, who was the better '80s NBA point gawd: Mark Price or Isiah Thomas? That debate — and really, a debate that exists only in the warped mind of a Cleveland Cavaliers' die-hard fan — helps two Northeast Ohio males navigate their first encounter in the play 'King James.'
