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Wales Online
04-05-2025
- Wales Online
Cyclist impaled on bike in horror crash as emergency services race to scene
Cyclist impaled on bike in horror crash as emergency services race to scene The rider crashed on the coastal path in Llanddulas near Abergele this afternoon The National Cycle Route 5 path between Llanddulas and Pensarn in Conwy (Image: David Powell ) A female cyclist was impaled on her bike following a crash on the coastal path in Llanddulas near Abergele this afternoon, Sunday M ay 4. Emergency services were called to the horror incident at around 3pm, with the victim's current condition unknown. North Wales Fire and Rescue Service dispatched two crews from Abergele and Colwyn Bay after receiving the call at 2.58pm. The woman, whose age has not been disclosed, was trapped and impaled on her bicycle and had to be cut free by firefighters. Firefighters used cutting equipment and tools to free the patient, who was then transported by paramedics to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd in nearby Bodelwyddan. The coastal path where the accident occurred is part of National Cycle Route number 5, reports North Wales Live. Stay informed on the latest health news by signing up to our newsletter here . It's been a busy weekend for emergency services in north Wales. On Saturday, May 3, ambulance and coastguard workers rushing to the aid of a walker on Llandudno's Great Orme yesterday, May 3 after he suffered a badly dislocated on knee. Article continues below Also on Saturday, Llandudno Coastguard Rescue Team also came to the aid of a woman who collapsed on the town's North Shore, before ambulance crews arrived at the scene. Down in south Wales, emergency services were called after an E-bike rider has died following a crash with a car in Carmarthenshire. Police are urgently appealing for information after the collision in Llethri Road in Llanelli. The incident occurred at around 8.50pm on Saturday, May 3. Officers investigating the Llanelli incident are urgently seeking to speak with riders of two other E-bikes. They were reported to be in the area at the time of the collision. Article continues below Both riders were believed to be wearing face coverings and one was wearing a yellow jacket. Dyfed-Powys Police can be contacted online, via emailing 101@ or by calling 101. Quote reference 376 of May 3.
STV News
29-04-2025
- Business
- STV News
Councillors object to plans for battery storage site near Castle of Mey
Councillors have objected to plans for one of Scotland's largest battery storage sites because it is just two miles from King Charles' beloved Castle of Mey. The battery storage site is set to have the largest capacity in the Highlands and is one of the highest capacity sites in Scotland. It has been allocated 17 football pitches worth of agricultural land in Caithness. Local objectors to the proposal have raised concerns over the environment and tourism impact, as well as the lack of local benefits. Councillors have submitted an objection but council officers warned the objection may not hold up when scrutinised by Scottish Ministers. Developer Simec Atlantis Energy (SAE) says the development will ensure the transition to net zero and provide energy security with 'minimal impact.' Andy Hayton, a Mey resident, said the proposal is an 'industrial eyesore' that would 'brutalise the tranquil and historic landscape of Mey.' He raised his concerns over the environmental impacts of the site and called SAE's plan to plant trees to mitigate the site impact 'insulting.' Christine Tait said if there was a fire at the site, it would be a 'risk to human life' as the fire service are 'woefully ill-equipped.' Richard Shaw is a keen cyclist from Wick and said the route will impact the National Cycle Route to John O'Groats that runs adjacent to the site. Mr Shaw said the development would affect tourism as he often meets cyclists and walkers from abroad on the route. Mr Shaw added: 'l I find it stressful that I cannot rely on elected governments and officials to represent my and others' views on rejecting this.' Councillors objected to the 'cumulative impact' of the proposal as one of several other battery storage sites in the area. They also noted the adverse effect it could have on King Charles' cherished Castle of Mey, just a few miles away from the development. Councillor Matthew Reiss raised concerns about the closeness of the site to the North Coast 500, John O'Groats and the Castle of Mey which are 'right on the doorstep' of the proposed site. Council planner Dafydd Jones said the site is only three metres high and 'not particularly prominent or visible' except on the immediately adjacent road. Other councillors, such as Karl Rosie, were more inclined not to raise an objection with Ministers. He said that a recent site visit to a battery site near Fort Augustus had convinced him the sites were safe and 'in the context of energy security' was happy not to submit an objection. The 300 megawatt site is set to be one of the biggest in the Highlands. It is one of several battery storage sites in the Mey area which are being planned or have been approved. SAE have said the site would hold approximately 352 battery units in a site totalling 10.65 hectares. The application now lies with the Scottish Government's Energy Consents Unit who will make a final decision. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Press and Journal
25-04-2025
- Business
- Press and Journal
Fears Highland's largest battery storage site 'right on the doorstep' of King Charles' beloved Castle of Mey could impact rural beauty
Plans for one of Scotland's largest battery storage sites have been objected to by Highland councillors because it is just two miles from King Charles' beloved Castle of Mey. The battery storage site is set to have the largest capacity in the Highlands and would be one of the highest capacity sites in the whole of Scotland. The battery site has been earmarked for the equivalent size of 17 football pitches worth of agricultural land in Caithness. Local objectors to the proposal have raised concerns over the environmental and tourism impact as well as the lack of local benefit. Councillors have submitted an objection, but officials have warned the objection may not hold up when scrutinised by Scottish Ministers. Developer Simec Atlantis Energy (SAE) says the development will ensure the transition to net zero and provide energy security with 'minimal impact.' Andy Hayton, a Mey resident, said the proposal is an 'industrial eyesore' that would 'brutalise the tranquil and historic landscape' of the area. He raised concerns over the environmental impacts of the development and called SAE's plan to plant trees to mitigate the site impact 'insulting.' Christine Tait said if there was a fire at the site, it would be a 'risk to human life' as the fire service are 'woefully ill-equipped' in the rural area. Richard Shaw is a keen cyclist from Wick and said the route will impact the National Cycle Route to John O'Groats that runs adjacent to the site. Mr Shaw said the development would affect tourism as he often meets cyclists and walkers from abroad on the route. Mr Shaw added: 'I find it stressful that I cannot rely on elected governments and officials to represent my and others' views on rejecting this.' Councillors objected to 'cumulative impact' of the proposal as one of several other battery storage sites in the area. They also noted the adverse effect it could have on King Charles' cherished Castle of Mey, which is just a couple of miles away from the development. Councillor Matthew Reiss raised concerns about the closeness of the site to the North Coast 500, John O'Groats and the Castle of Mey which he described as 'right on the doorstep' of the proposed site. Council planner Dafydd Jones said the site is only three metres high and 'not particularly prominent or visible' except on the immediately adjacent road. Other councillors, including Karl Rosie, were more inclined not to raise an objection with Ministers. He said that a recent site visit to a battery site near Fort Augustus had convinced him the sites were safe and 'in the context of energy security' was happy not to submit an objection. The 300 megawatt site is set to be one of the biggest in the Highlands. It is one of several battery storage sites in the Mey area which are being planned or have already been approved. SAE have said the site would hold approximately 352 battery units in a site totalling 10.65 hectares. The application now lies with the Scottish Government's Energy Consents Unit who will make a final decision.
