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The Hindu
10-08-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
VMRDA proposes four theme-based townships
Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA) has announced a project to set up four theme-based townships and cities in its jurisdiction. Two theme-based townships have been proposed at Kothavalasa village in Bheemunipatnam mandal and Sontyam village in Anandapuram mandal. The locations for the other two projects are yet to be finalised as the VMRDA is working on identification of land parcel for the townships. These projects will feature integrated, self-sustained urban clusters, each with specific themes such as IT & Innovation, Health & Wellness, Knowledge & Education, Tourism & Culture, Logistics & Trade, and Eco-Resilience as part of developing Visakhapatnam into a Miami-like bay city, said a joint statement by VMRDA Chairman M.V. Pranav Gopal and Metropolitan Commissioner K.S. Viswanathan. The key features of the proposed cities will have dedicated themes and zones. Each city will focus on a specific theme, attracting targeted investments and talent pools; smart infrastructure created with a focus on sustainability, technology, and citizen well-being; employment hubs to catalyse job creation and entrepreneurship in focused sectors; green and blue economy with a focus on eco-conscious designs, renewable energy, and integrated water management; and cultural integration, reflecting the ethos of Andhra Pradesh through local art, crafts, and community spaces. 'Visakhapatnam's natural harbour, good connectivity, and geopolitical significance make it an ideal choice for this innovation-driven urban model. The initiative is expected to attract domestic and foreign investments, generate over 5 lakh to 6 lakh jobs, and enhance the quality of life for the denizens,' Mr. Viswanathan said. 'The project will be developed through public-private partnerships, and hybrid models, with support from national and international urban planning experts, architects, building structural designers and many engineers from various knowledge sectors. Environmental sustainability, inclusivity, and community participation will be integral throughout the planning and execution stages,' Mr. Pravan Gopal added.
Scottish Sun
07-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
One of the UK's most popular beaches introduces kid wristband scheme throughout summer
And we spoke to locals on how to find the town's best hidden spots. NO KID-DING One of the UK's most popular beaches introduces kid wristband scheme throughout summer A WRISTBAND scheme is being rolled out across a popular beach in the UK in time for the summer. Bournemouth Beach will be handing out the free paper bands under the new KidZone scheme. 3 Bournemouth's wristband scheme is being rolled out again this summer Credit: X 3 The bands are colour-coded for each beach zone Credit: Facebook The bands will be found at seafront offices and RNLI lifeguard towers. Teaming up with the BCP Council and LV=insurance, parents will be able to write their phone numbers and location on the bands. This means lifeguards will easily be able to reunite kids if they get lost from their family. Not only that, but different zones have different coloured bands to easily spot if they have been separated. Anyone who spots a missing child can contact a BCP council ranger, wearing a bright pink t-shirt, or a lifeguard or LV=KidZone team member. It it also being rolled out across Poole and Christchurch until September 1. RNLI lifeguard said Kester Sheppard said: "We know how easy it is for young children to become separated from their families while on a day out at the seaside. "These wristbands allow us to reunite worried parents or carers with their little ones quickly and ensure that everyone makes it home safely and happily from our brilliant beaches this summer." The scheme runs from Alum Chine to Fisherman's Walk in Bournemouth, as well as Southbourne. In Christchurch, Highcliffe, Friars Cliff and Avon are included along with Sandbanks, Shore Road and Branksome Chine in Poole. Best of British: Bournemouth's beach and vibrant city life is the perfect getaway The scheme first started in 2007, and was used to help more than 100 kids last summer. More than one million wristbands have been given out since it started, and overall reunited more than 3,200 kids. No other beaches have a similar scheme, with Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch the only ones in the UK. However, Bournemouth is one of the biggest UK beaches after Chesil Beach in Dorset. And parents have backed the scheme too. One wrote on Tripadvisor: "The British seaside at it's best. We liked the idea of the wrist bands for kiddies." Another said: "Lifeguard stations in place and proactive staff. Even give our wristbands for your kids to wear with an emergency number. Really great, and could not fault it." A third added: "Our grand children were given waterproof wristbands with our telephone number in case they got lost, we though this was a brilliant idea as the beach was packed with people." If you want to see the real side to Bournemouth, we spoke to locals to get their top tips and hidden spots. The Sun's Rachel Shields recently visited the town - here's what she thought. And here's what to expect from Bournemouth's Miami-like hotel on the coast.
The Irish Sun
07-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
One of the UK's most popular beaches introduces kid wristband scheme throughout summer
A WRISTBAND scheme is being rolled out across a popular beach in the UK in time for the summer. 3 Bournemouth's wristband scheme is being rolled out again this summer Credit: X 3 The bands are colour-coded for each beach zone Credit: Facebook The bands will be found at seafront offices and RNLI lifeguard towers. Teaming up with the BCP Council and LV=insurance, parents will be able to write their phone numbers and location on the bands. This means Not only that, but different zones have different coloured bands to easily spot if they have been separated. Read more on beaches Anyone who spots a missing child can contact a BCP council ranger, wearing a bright pink t-shirt, or a lifeguard or LV=KidZone team member. It it also being rolled out across "These wristbands allow us to reunite worried parents or carers with their little ones quickly and ensure that everyone makes it home safely and happily from our brilliant beaches this summer ." Most read in News Travel The scheme runs from Alum Chine to Fisherman's Walk in In Christchurch, Highcliffe, Friars Cliff and Avon are included along with Sandbanks, Shore Road and Branksome Chine in Poole. Best of British: Bournemouth's beach and vibrant city life is the perfect getaway The scheme first started in 2007, and was used to help more than 100 kids last summer . More than one million wristbands have been given out since it started, and overall reunited more than 3,200 kids. No other beaches have a similar scheme, with Bournemouth , Poole and Christchurch the only ones in the UK. However, Bournemouth is one of the biggest UK beaches after And parents have backed the scheme too. One wrote on Tripadvisor: "The Another said: "Lifeguard stations in place and proactive staff. Even give our wristbands for your kids to wear with an emergency number. Really great, and could not fault it." A third added: "Our grand children were given waterproof wristbands with our telephone number in case they got lost, we though this was a brilliant idea as the beach was packed with people." If you want to see the real side to Bournemouth, we spoke to locals to get their top tips and hidden spots. The Sun's Rachel Shields recently visited the town - here's what she thought. And here's what to expect from Bournemouth's Miami-like hotel on the coast. 3 The scheme first started in 2007 Credit: Alamy
Scottish Sun
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
English seaside cocktail bar that ‘feels like being in Miami' is right by the beach
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE sun is blazing, you have a spritz in your hand and you're surrounded by beachy-vibe interiors with pale blues and vibrant pinks - it feels like Miami, but actually you're in a bar in Bournemouth. South Beach Restaurant and Bar at The NICI Hotel in Bournemouth is an all-day drinking and dining venue. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 South Beach Restaurant and Bar at The NICI Hotel in Bournemouth is an all-day drinking and dining venue 7 The bar has a Miami-themed interior with sleek designs 7 They serve breakfast, lunch, dinner and afternoon tea The terrace is also the ultimate suntrap, where guests can sip on a summer-themed tipple or snack on light bites by the pool. Located in The NICI hotel on Bournemouth's West Cliff, the resort has a luxury spa, 30 metre outdoor pool and cabana area, fire pits and more. At the bar and restaurant, individuals can enjoy "Champagne afternoon teas and classics with a Miami twist", according to The NICI's website. The bar's Afternoon Tea is served daily between 3pm and 5pm for £29 per person. However you can upgrade the Afternoon Tea to include prosecco for £35 per person or to include Moet and Chandon for £40 per person. In addition, the venue serves up creative desserts including a strawberry cake with candy floss, tropical Eton Mess and peanut butter and rum bananas. Sunday lunch costs £27 for two courses or £35 for three courses. One recent visitor said: "We loved the excellent attention to detail with the Miami theme running throughout. "Dinner and breakfast at the South Beach Restaurant didn't disappoint. "Seated by the window so we could enjoy the view - such a perfect spot. Trendy English seaside town has rooftop bar that 'feels like the Med' Another added: "The NICI has been a wonderful experience. "Beautiful setting and very cool decor. Feels like Miami!" Whilst guests heading to the restaurant and bar can't use the pool, the pool water and vibrant sunbeds nearby transport you to a Miami-like destination with great views. Inside the hotel itself, there are over 80 guest rooms and suites, including Sea View Suites with modern interiors. 7 The afternoon tea can even be upgraded to include champagne Credit: Instagram 7 Whilst dining, guests can look out to views of the pool and beyond, Bournemouth 7 The hotel itself has a luxury spa and over 80 rooms and suites The spa embraces the theme of coastal calm, with indoor and outdoor pools, a hydrotherapy suite and bespoke treatments. And in addition to South Beach Bar and Restaurant, there is also Old Harry Rocks which embraces a laid-back vibe with bold flavours and live DJs every weekend. For an added bonus, the hotel is also dog friendly. What is it like to stay at the hotel? The Sun's Fabulous Lifestyle Editor Catherine Bennion-Pedley recently visited. As well as the beautiful pool, there's a dinky cinema showing four films each day and a petite playroom with table football, giant Jenga and board games. Some rooms come with hot tubs, while others have freestanding baths – bag one with a sea view and you'll wake up thinking you're in the South of France! Its chic-as interiors are super-Instagrammable – rooms are fresh white with bold, palm-print textiles and brass lighting, while ice-cream pastels, glitterballs and eye-catching artwork adorn the communal areas. But really, it's the outdoor heated pool that steals the show. The Sun's travel reporter Cyann Fielding also headed to a unique pub with a real beach in central London. Plus, the English pub where the beer garden is on the beach and people say feels 'more like Miami'.
The Irish Sun
19-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
English seaside cocktail bar that ‘feels like being in Miami' is right by the beach
THE sun is blazing, you have a spritz in your hand and you're surrounded by beachy-vibe interiors with pale blues and vibrant pinks - it feels like Miami, but actually you're in a bar in Bournemouth. South Beach Restaurant and Bar at The NICI Hotel in Bournemouth is an all-day drinking and dining venue. 7 South Beach Restaurant and Bar at The NICI Hotel in Bournemouth is an all-day drinking and dining venue 7 The bar has a Miami-themed interior with sleek designs 7 They serve breakfast, lunch, dinner and afternoon tea The terrace is also the ultimate suntrap, where guests can sip on a summer-themed tipple or snack on light bites by the pool . Located in The NICI hotel on Bournemouth's West Cliff, the resort has a luxury spa, 30 metre outdoor pool and cabana area, fire pits and more. At the bar and restaurant, individuals can enjoy "Champagne afternoon teas and classics with a Miami twist", according to The NICI's website. The bar's Afternoon Tea is served daily between 3pm and 5pm for £29 per person. Read more on bars However you can upgrade the Afternoon Tea to include prosecco for £35 per person or to include Moet and Chandon for £40 per person. In addition, the venue serves up creative desserts including a strawberry cake with candy floss, tropical Eton Mess and peanut butter and rum bananas. Sunday lunch costs £27 for two courses or £35 for three courses. One recent visitor said: "We loved the excellent attention to detail with the Miami theme running throughout. Most read in News Travel "Dinner and breakfast at the South Beach Restaurant didn't disappoint. "Seated by the window so we could enjoy the view - such a perfect spot. Trendy English seaside town has rooftop bar that 'feels like the Med' Another added: "The NICI has been a wonderful experience. "Beautiful setting and very cool decor. Feels like Miami!" Whilst guests heading to the restaurant and bar can't use the pool, the pool water and vibrant sunbeds nearby transport you to a Miami-like destination with great views. Inside the hotel itself, there are over 80 guest rooms and suites, including Sea View Suites with modern interiors . 7 The afternoon tea can even be upgraded to include champagne Credit: Instagram 7 Whilst dining, guests can look out to views of the pool and beyond, Bournemouth 7 The hotel itself has a luxury spa and over 80 rooms and suites The spa embraces the theme of coastal calm, with indoor and outdoor pools, a hydrotherapy suite and bespoke treatments. And in addition to South Beach Bar and Restaurant, there is also Old Harry Rocks which embraces a laid-back vibe with bold flavours and live DJs every weekend. For an added bonus, the hotel is also dog friendly. What is it like to stay at the hotel? The Sun's Fabulous Lifestyle Editor Catherine Bennion-Pedley recently visited. As well as the beautiful pool, there's a dinky cinema showing four films each day and a petite playroom with table football, giant Jenga and board games. Some rooms come with hot tubs, while others have freestanding baths – bag one with a sea view and you'll wake up thinking you're in the South of France! Its chic-as interiors are super- But really, it's the outdoor heated pool that steals the show. The Sun's travel reporter Cyann Fielding also headed to a Plus, the 7 There is also another bar and restaurant venue at the hotel
