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Yahoo
18 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Council gets £10m boost for drug and alcohol support
Lancashire County Council has been handed more than £10m by the government to prevent drug and alcohol-related deaths and help those with addiction issues. The authority said the cash, which has been put together by consolidating other grants for services like recovery programs and housing schemes for vulnerable people, was one of the largest amounts allocated across England. A council spokesperson said it would be used to pay for services like mental health support for those with substance abuse problems and drug education in schools. County Councillor Daniel Matchett, who works as a mental health nurse, said the funding was welcome as he had seen the "devastation" caused by drugs first-hand. Councillors have approved the allocation of the £10m grant by the Department of Health and Social Care. It is aimed at funding improved treatment, cutting crime and preventing drug and alcohol-related deaths. Matchett said: "It is a significant amount of funding. "There is a real focus on improving the quality of treatment and making sure more people can access this, which will help prevent drug and alcohol-related deaths in the county." Among the services that will be supported by the grant are addiction recovery help out-of-hours as well as additional weekend support, and inpatient detox placements. It also includes funding for training to professionals in schools and improved support for those in the criminal justice system. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230. Lancashire County Council
Belfast Telegraph
3 days ago
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Table-topping Lisburn chase down Woodvale to make it five wins from five in NCU Premiership
Ludwig Kaestner thumped nine sixes and five fours in an unbeaten 98 as the Ballygomartin side posted what looked like a formidable 184 for four in their 20 overs. The overseas professional shared a second wicket partnership of 68 with Ruhan Pretorius, while Carl Robinson cleared the ropes twice in a breezy cameo. Irish international Matthew Humphreys and Josh Manley were the pick of the Wallace Park attack taking two wickets apiece. Lisburn were always in control of the chase, with Ross Adair making a quickfire 25, and Faiz Fazal (27) content to play second fiddle to Neil Whitworth as the pair added 83 for the third wicket to lay the perfect platform for the victory. Whitworth has been enjoying a prolific season with Lisburn, and he followed up Sunday's Man-of-the-Match innings with yet another decisive contribution. He top-scored with an unbeaten 65 from just 40 balls (seven fours, three sixes), finding the perfect ally in Nigel Jones. The former Irish international added 67 in six overs with Whitworth, hitting four sixes in an unbeaten 46 from only 22 deliveries as Lisburn clinched victory with 11 balls to spare. CIYMS are in fourth place after they gained their third League win of the campaign against a Cliftonville Academy side still searching for their first points. Skipper John Matchett was the Belmont side hero as he rescued his team from a very precarious 44 for four in the 12th over. Matchett clubbed five maximums and four boundaries in a 37-ball 57 that propelled his team to 116 for six — the one batter that mastered the difficult conditions. John Glass with three wickets for nine runs was the pick of the home side attack. The chase just never gained any momentum with only two players reaching double figures — Abhishek Raut (12) and Jared Wilson (11) — as they were bundled out for 88. Ben Snell claimed three victims, while there were two apiece for Matchett and Alex Armstrong in the 28-run win.
Belfast Telegraph
4 days ago
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Lisburn maintain winning record to move clear at the top
Ludwig Kaestner thumped nine sixes and five fours in an unbeaten 98 as the Ballygomartin side posted what looked like a formidable 184 for four in their 20 overs. The overseas professional shared a second wicket partnership of 68 with Ruhan Pretorius, while Carl Robinson cleared the ropes twice in a breezy cameo. Irish international Matthew Humphreys and Josh Manley were the pick of the Wallace Park attack taking two wickets apiece. Lisburn were always in control of the chase, with Ross Adair making a quickfire 25, and Faiz Fazal (27) content to play second fiddle to Neil Whitworth as the pair added 83 for the third wicket to lay the perfect platform for the victory. Whitworth has been enjoying a prolific season with Lisburn, and he followed up Sunday's Man-of-the-Match innings with yet another decisive contribution. He top-scored with an unbeaten 65 from just 40 balls (seven fours, three sixes), finding the perfect ally in Nigel Jones. The former Irish international added 67 in six overs with Whitworth, hitting four sixes in an unbeaten 46 from only 22 deliveries as Lisburn clinched victory with 11 balls to spare. CIYMS are in fourth place after they gained their third league of the campaign against a Cliftonville Academy side still searching for their first points. Skipper John Matchett was the Belmont side hero as he rescued his team from a very precarious 44 for four in the 12th over. Matchett clubbed five maximums and four boundaries in a 37-ball 57 that propelled his team to 116 for six – the one batter that mastered the difficult conditions. John Glass with three wickets for nine runs was the pick of the home side attack. The chase just never gained any momentum with only two players reaching double figures – Abhishek Raut (12) and Jared Wilson (11) – as they were bundled out for 88. Ben Snell claimed three victims, while there were two apiece for Matchett and Alex Armstrong in the 28-run win.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Yahoo
Man killed in crash along Norris Freeway on Easter
CLINTON, Tenn. (WATE) — One person died in the early hours of Easter morning following a crash along Norris Freeway in Anderson County. The crash occurred in the 600 block of Norris Freeway around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday. According to a preliminary report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, a Ford Mustang was traveling east when it struck a guardrail before continuing over an embankment and hitting a tree. Man killed, driver charged after crash on North Broadway The driver, Isaac Matchett, 21, was killed in the crash. The THP report states he was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. ▶ See more top stories on His family has organized a memorial ride in Matchett's honor. It is scheduled to begin on Saturday, May 3 at 5 p.m. at Norris Dam. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Sport
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Hendrick: 'I'd Be Horrified' If Alisson Leaves Liverpool
Hendrick: 'I'd Be Horrified' If Alisson Leaves Liverpool Liverpool 2025: Who to Keep, Loan or Sell? AEye Scouted Breakdown On the latest episode of the AEye Scouted Podcast for Anfield Index, Dave Hendrick and Karl Matchett delivered an exhaustive assessment of Liverpool's squad, tackling the club's future under Arne Slot through the lens of 'Keep, Loan, Sell.' Their discussion, which ran position by position from Alisson Becker to Lewis Koumas, was equal parts tactical and brutally honest. Both agreed: this summer marks a pivotal moment. Alisson and the Rebuild Dilemma Alisson's future was framed as conditional. Matchett said he'd keep him for 'one more year of Ali basically,' citing his enduring quality. Hendrick added a key qualifier: 'If both Mo and Virgil leave, I think you might as well sell Alisson, turn it over to Mamardashvili and move on.' That provoked a sharp response: 'I'd be fairly horrified by it,' Matchett admitted. Advertisement On potential fees, Hendrick speculated: 'To Saudi… maybe 40, 50. Barcelona… 30. Bayern… 25 to 30.' The bottom line? If Liverpool are forced into a rebuild, 'you're not going to be competitive even with Ali.' Squad Reality Check: Goalkeepers and Defenders Caoimhín Kelleher? Both agreed – it's time to sell. 'He should get £25 million,' Hendrick estimated. As for backup options, Matchett was open to loaning Vítězslav Jaroš, while Hendrick preferred him to return in 2026. In defence, Matchett offered a stark summary of Joe Gomez: 'He's had multiple injuries… if £25 million is still on the table, I'd be taking it.' The homegrown quota remains a factor, but both prioritised physical reliability. Advertisement They were unequivocal on Virgil van Dijk: 'You have to basically do everything you can,' said Matchett. Ibrahima Konaté? 'New contract or sell.' Hendrick cautioned: 'There is significant risk because of the injury history.' Photo: IMAGO Midfield Musings and Unpopular Truths Curtis Jones is a keep, but Hendrick posed a question: 'Does Curtis view himself as too good to be in the situation he's in?' Both agreed he plays plenty, but needs consistency. No such love for Harvey Elliott: 'I just don't see the value in it,' Hendrick said. 'He's better off going to a club like Crystal Palace.' Matchett concurred: 'He's worth more as a sellable asset than as a member of the squad.' Advertisement Endō was deemed a quiet asset. 'He's almost played as many minutes at centre-back this season as in midfield,' Hendrick noted, backing his retention. Forwards Under the Microscope Luis Díaz, Darwin Núñez and Diogo Jota were all marked for sale. 'It has to be a sell for me,' Hendrick said about Núñez. 'I'm just done giving him chances.' On Jota: 'You just can't have players in your squad that are so unreliable,' said Hendrick. 'If we could get a decent fee, move him on.' Matchett agreed on Cody Gakpo's improvement: 'He has turned that around… he's certainly bought himself next season.' Photo: IMAGO Then came Fábio Carvalho's heir, Kaide Gordon. Hendrick lamented his lack of opportunity: 'He's been fit since the middle of December… on the bench without playing 10 times.' Matchett added: 'You have to reward that with giving him minutes on the pitch.' Loan Watch and Prospects The duo ran through Liverpool's vast loan contingent. Ben Doak, Jarell Quansah and James McConnell? All loans. Nat Phillips and Rhys Williams? 'Just don't have them contracted at the club next year.' Advertisement Lewis Koumas drew admiration: 'Six goals, three assists… 2,750 minutes – really good,' Hendrick noted. Both agreed he and Jayden Danns deserve a long pre-season look. Summary and Final Thought While they disagreed on specific players, Hendrick and Matchett were united in this: Liverpool face a major summer of transition, one that must be navigated with clarity and bold decisions. As Matchett put it, 'You're not going to sell all of those players in one go. But there's a lot of work to do – and it starts with those three contract situations.'
