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The Courier
12 hours ago
- Business
- The Courier
Dalgety Bay Starbucks drive-thru plans approved
Plans for two-drive thru restaurants, including a Starbucks, have been approved for Dalgety Bay. The American coffee giant will open in a vacant site at Hillend Industrial Estate, off Ridge Way. Developers are still in talks with companies over who will occupy the second building. However, it will likely be another fast food-style restaurant. The application was made by the Adil Group, which operates dozens of KFCs, Burger Kings, Costa Coffees and Taco Bells across the UK. Adil describes itself as 'growth-hungry' and has acquired the rights to develop the Taco Bell brand throughout Scotland. It says opening at the Dalgety Bay site will improve the choice of leisure facilities for residents. And it could bring up to 50 jobs. The two drive-thrus will occupy undeveloped ground in the partially-completed development known as The Gateway. It is close to Dalgety Bay Asda, as well as Subway, Domino's and Greggs. The Starbucks building is set to measure more than 2,000 square feet, with the second restaurant next door, even bigger. Adil describes the one-storey buildings as being of a modern design. And it says they will complement existing businesses. Fife Council planning officer Lauren McNeil said some concerns were expressed about the principle of the development. In particular, people were worried about over-provision and the potential impact on businesses. Extra traffic and road safety were also raised as concerns. However, Ms McNeil believes the development will not have a significant impact.
Toronto Star
27-05-2025
- Toronto Star
Two wanted in Riverdale double homicide arrested in Barrie
Two additional suspects have been charged in connection with a late night shooting that left two dead in Riverdale last month. The April 15 shooting, on Bain Avenue in Riverdale, left 20-year-old Jeremy McNeil and 18-year-old Quentin Caza dead. In a news release issued Tuesday, investigators with Toronto police said that a 17-year-old youth, who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, and 18-year-old Abdulrahman Zein, both from Toronto, had been charged with two counts each of first-degree murder. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW One person, a 17-year-old youth who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, has already been arrested in connection with McNeil and Caza's deaths. Gta 'Really shocking': Two dead in Riverdale shooting were ambushed, witnesses say as police search for suspects Witnesses described for the Star the moments leading up to the deadly incident, which took place Det. Paul Shanly said the shooting has caused great sadness and concern in the community during a media availability at Toronto police headquarters Tuesday afternoon. 'Two young lives have been lost to violence, and many lives have been changed forever,' he said. 'We hope that these arrests offer some reassurance that those responsible are being held accountable.' Shanly said he could not disclose why the suspects were in Barrie at the time of their arrests. What happened that night? Gunfire erupted in the Bain Housing Co-Op just after 11 p.m. Witnesses said McNeil and Caza were parked on Bain Avenue, just west of Logan Avenue, when two masked suspects fired off multiple shots towards the vehicle. Witnesses and residents of the co-op rushed to help the two young men. One bystander said he grabbed a first-aid kit and ran to help McNeil, who had opened the door of the vehicle and fallen out. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW First responders found Caza dead at the scene. McNeil was rushed to hospital, but did not survive the night. The car remained at the scene the next morning, riddled with bullet holes and surrounded by evidence markers. Police later told reporters that a firearm had been located inside. Gta 'Really shocking': Two dead in Riverdale shooting were ambushed, witnesses say as police search for suspects Witnesses described for the Star the moments leading up to the deadly incident, which took place At a community safety meeting held that week, police said they believed the shooting had been targeted and that the two young men were 'lured' to the area, but stopped short of elaborating on why or how. Speaking to the Star in late April, Siobhan Boyle, Caza's aunt, said the pair had met about a month prior to the shooting. The family said they have no idea how the two young men were introduced, what brought them to Riverdale on April 15 or why they would have been targeted. 'We're just in the dark right now, we don't know what happened,' Boyle said at the time. No outstanding suspects: police About two weeks after the shooting, investigators made their first arrest. A 17-year-old was arrested on May 3 and charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the shooting. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW That same day, investigators said they'd identified two additional suspects. On May 15, the service issued a Canada-wide arrest warrant for the two outstanding suspects: 18-year-old Abdulrahman Zein and another 17-year-old youth. In an effort to locate the suspects, the service obtained judicial authorization to briefly identify and release the image of the 17-year-old youth. That authorization expired on May 19. On Monday, Zein and the youth were located in Barrie and arrested. Both accused made their first court appearance in Toronto on Tuesday. Toronto police said that all suspects identified as part of their investigation have now been arrested, but that the probe is ongoing. 'More arrests could be made in the future based on how the investigation continues to unfold,' said spokesperson Stephanie Miceli. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400.
Western Telegraph
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Western Telegraph
Interactive game book based on Pembrokeshire pirate
The Legend of Black Bart's Gold, by Oliver McNeil, is based on the premise that there is pirate treasure hidden in Pembrokeshire. Mr McNeil is known for his internationally best-selling Storymaster's Tales series and immersive performances at Carew Castle, Picton, and his parlour theatre at the Mariners Inn in Nolton Haven. He has used his knowledge of local history to create this new book. The book is inspired by the life of Bartholomew Roberts, Pembrokeshire's infamous pirate, better known as Black Bart. The book puts readers in the role of Bart's grandchild on a quest to uncover lost treasure. Set in 1775, players travel through familiar landscapes like Tenby, St Davids, historic castles, and a pirate ship docked in Milford Haven. Mr McNeil said: "This is such a fantastical and magical part of Wales. "I really wanted readers to be able to explore the same places they're reading about. "It's been such fun using the county I love so much as the backdrop." The book is available now from The Tenby Bookshop, Oriel Parc in St Davids, Amazon, or the Storymasters Tales website. Mr McNeil will be hosting a special Pirate Day in Nolton Haven on June 1, from 1pm to 7pm, bringing the story to life with live-action fun, sea-swept storytelling, and a taste of the game in the real world.
Leader Live
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
Eighties were not the gr-eighties for Wrexham Football Club
Former Wales international Jones tops the appearance list for when Wrexham played in the old Second Division - now the Championship - between 1978 and 1982. The legendary tough-tackling, iconic fist-pumping defender returned to The Racecourse in October 1978 for £100,000 more than Bob Paisley paid Wrexham to take him to Liverpool three years earlier. He won the league and European Cup double at Anfield in 1977 before returning home to Wrexham 12 months later. Jones started 138 games for Wrexham, scoring six goals, while his nearby neighbour McNeil played two less matches than his team-mate but topped the scoring list with 40 league goals in the club's four seasons in the second tier. Jones and McNeil were just two of six players to chalk up a century-plus games in the famous red shirt in Division Two - Steve Fox (130), Dai Davies (114), Mel Sutton (106) and Gareth Davies (103) the others. Life wasn't rosy for the Reds after the euphoria of the title-winning 1977/78 season where Wrexham lifted the Welsh Cup and also reached the quarter-finals of both FA and League Cups. In their Division Two debut season, Arfon Griffiths' side were unbeaten in their first six but their first three home games - against Brighton, Leicester City and Newcastle United - all ended goal-less. They also enjoyed three early trips to the capital. The late John Lyons scored Wrexham's first goal in a 1-0 win at Fulham, Graham Whittle grabbed the only goal at Leyton Orient and Mickey Thomas netted in a 1-1 draw at Charlton Athletic. It was one of six goals in 16 games for Thomas so it came as no surprise Manchester United made the Welsh star Wrexham's £350,000 record signing. After those two August away day wins, Wrexham didn't win again on their travels and their home form wasn't breathtaking either as they escaped relegation by just four points after finishing in 15th place. Wrexham's defence, where centre half John Roberts topped the appearance list on 40 games, was superb, conceding 42 goals all season. The Reds bagged just three more at the other end with Lyons scoring 10 of them. Dixie McNeil, Graham Whittle and Bobby Shinton contributed a combined 47 goals the season before. It was a different story 12 months later as the top trio's total totted up to just 17. The home crowds were also on a downward curve. There were 23,451 crammed in to watch Gareth Davies lift the Division Three trophy on May 1 1978. The opening day attendance at home to Brighton just 10 week later was 14,081 while 6,136 saw Wrexham sign off a disappointing season with a 1-0 home defeat to Bristol Rovers. It was a 16th place finish in the 1979/80 season where Wrexham again finished on 38 points, nine ahead of the relegation zone. The sale of Thomas didn't help Wrexham on the pitch 12 months earlier and another entertainer Shinton headed off to Manchester City in the pre-season with both £350,000 deals helping pay for the Border Stand to replace the old Tech End. TOTAL APPEARANCES: Joey Jones 138; Dixie McNeil 136; Steve Fox 130; Dai Davies 114; Mel Sutton 106; Gareth Davies 103; Wayne Cegielski 99; Frank Carrodus 97; Mick Vinter 90; Alan Hill 88; Ian Edwards 73; Les Cartwright 70; Alan Dwyer 62; John Roberts 60; Eddie Niedzwiecki 54; Steve Dowman 44; David Giles 38; Bobby Shinton 37; Graham Whittle 36; Steve Buxton 36; Phil Bater 36; Billy Ronson 36; Ian Arkwright 30; John Lyons 28; Terry Darracott 22; Steve Kenworthy 18; Denis Leman 17; Mickey Thomas 16; Simon Hunt 15; Frank Jones 8; Peter Williams 4; Neil Salathiel 4; Micky Evans 3; Steve Jones 3. GOALS: Dixie McNeil 40; Mick Vinter 25; Ian Edwards 20; John Lyons 10; Steve Fox 10; Graham Whittle 8; Steve Buxton 8; Mickey Thomas 6; Bobby Shinton 6; Joey Jones 6; Alan Hill 6; David Giles 3; Mel Sutton 2; Frank Carrodus 2; Les Cartwright 2; Simon Hunt 2; Phil Bater 1; Billy Ronson 1; Denis Leman 1; Peter Williams 1.
Leader Live
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
Wrexham legend Dixie McNeil can't wait for Leicester away!
And Wrexham's legendary goal-getter, manager and now club president, has one fixture more than most that he's looking forward to in the Championship next season - and that's Leicester City away! McNeil banged in goals wherever he played but never got the chance to feature in the Foxes first team after Leicester - the team he supported as a boy - released him back in 1966. He did return to Filbert Street when Wrexham were last in the old Second Division. A 1-1 draw in November 1978 when Mickey Thomas scored days before moving to Manchester United in a club record £350,000 deal. Twelve months on, it ended 2-0 to Leicester who had 18-year-old Gary Lineker in the line-up. 'Leicester home and away; those are the games I'm looking forward to,' said McNeil. 'They never gave me a chance. I was just from down the road in Melton Mowbray but they let me go and I'll never forget that. 'But there are so many good grounds to go to next season and Wrexham fans will be looking forward to those trips. 'They deserve this. Those who went through all those bad years, relegations and then all those seasons in non-league football. 'The last few seasons have been a reward for them sticking by the club.' McNeil didn't do too bad for himself after the dejection of his Foxes' rejection, scoring goals for Exeter, Northampton and Lincoln before becoming the star turn at Hereford. McNeil netted 85 goals in 129 games at Edgar Street and that prompted Wrexham boss Arfon Griffiths to splash out £60,000 on a 30-year-old striker back in September 1977. It was money well spent and money is what McNeil, who has made Wrexham his home ever since that 70s move, believes will be key next season. 'We've spent money when we've had to since the new owners came in but we'll have to spend even more in the summer,' said McNeil. 'There's a lot more bigger clubs in the Championship and if you want to compete, you have to spend money.' Wrexham had the money to spend in their last spell in the second tier but it didn't add up to much as their stay lasted only four years after the Division Three title was won in 1978.. 'Mickey Thomas and Bobby Shinton went and we struggled,' added McNeil. 'You're always going to hit a bump in the road but we never really saw relegation coming after only four years. 'Times have been bad but now certainly makes up for all that. 'Three promotions have given the town and the fans a massive lift. I've lived in the town ever since I moved here and the team being successful is brilliant for everyone. 'Everyone knows how much Rob and Ryan have done for the club since buying it but the Supporters Trust did a brilliant job in keeping the club going through the tough times. 'Phil Parkinson also deserves credit for the job he's done. Three promotions on the trot is a fantastic achievement.'
