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Fashion United
03-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion United
Crocs launches return service in Europe
US footwear brand Crocs Inc. now allows customers in Europe to return worn shoes. Its take-back programme, 'Old Crocs, New Life', which was already established in the US, launched on Monday in Austria, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK. In these countries, customers can now return their used Crocs to participating stores and outlets. In return, they will receive a one-time discount of 15 percent on their next purchase in stores and online. The return service is "part of Crocs' broader commitment to driving a circular economy in the footwear industry", the company explained in a statement. In Europe, Dutch firm Fast Feet Grinded will now be involved as a recycling partner in the reuse of the returned shoes. "Together, we are working to reuse used materials in high-quality ways while setting new standards for sustainable footwear production," Crocs explained. In the US, the company said it already has models with "25 percent recycled post-consumer material" in its range. This article was translated to English using an AI tool. FashionUnited uses AI language tools to speed up translating (news) articles and proofread the translations to improve the end result. This saves our human journalists time they can spend doing research and writing original articles. Articles translated with the help of AI are checked and edited by a human desk editor prior to going online. If you have questions or comments about this process email us at info@
The Irish Sun
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Sarah Beeney's ‘illegal Downton Abbey' farmhouse she built on TV show in new council row as she faces demolishing it
SARAH Beeny is said to be having a showdown meeting with council enforcement officials. The 53-year-old television star is facing a new investigation and row as officials are poised to visit the site. 5 Sarah Beeny has a huge Somerset mansion Credit: Instagram 5 The property features in Sarah Beeny's New Life in the Country Credit: Channel 4 5 Sarah's home is Downton Abbey-esque Credit: Instagram 5 It even has a medieval themed bedroom Credit: Instagram This comes after she was ordered to demolish a major part of her 'mini Downtown Abbey', which featured in her hit telly show New Life in the Country. The presenter agreed with Somerset Council to knock down a 1970s farmhouse, but - without planning permission - went ahead with extending the building instead. When she applied for retrospective permission, she was refused and also lost her appeal in March. There is currently a live enforcement notice for the farmhouse to be razed to the ground, but it could yet be saved by an unlikely source… roosting bats. Read More about Sarah Beeny They've been found in the dwelling and now there's set to be a meeting at the property between Sarah, husband Graham Swift and the council's enforcement and ecology teams. A Somerset Council spokesperson said: "We are due to arrange a joint site meeting with Enforcement and Ecology Teams and the owners of the property to confirm the route forward following the recent appeal decision. "We are also working with an ecologist with the appropriate licences to assist us as a result of a bat roost being found in the original dwelling to ensure we can be clear in terms of what mitigation would be required and acceptable." The Sun reached out to Sarah's representative for comment, but they did not immediately respond. Most read in TV Sarah has been in a bitter six-year fight with local residents and the council to completely overhaul her rural estate in Stoney Stoke, Somerset, which she bought for £3M in 2018. She put in a raft of planning applications and in one local compared her to Captain Tom's daughter. Sarah Beeny loses battle with planners in property row at 'mini Downton Abbey' estate Hannah Ingram-Moore built an illegal spa complex at her house in Marston Moretaine, Bedfordshire, claiming it was partly being used by her late father's charity, but the council ordered her to tear it down. Neighbour Kevin Flint said: 'It's created a lot of bad feeling in the village. 'She was given permission to build the new house on condition she knocked down the old one which she extended and refurbished, it's just not on. 'She thinks she can move down here and ride roughshod over everybody but it's not going to happen. 'I think the fair thing would be for anything unauthorised on the site to be demolished like Captain Tom's daughter. Sarah's New Life in the Country Channel 4 series has been charting her extensive renovations. She had previously asked to build a completely new home - this was granted as long as the old home and its outbuildings were completely demolished. She went ahead and built the new dwelling, yet didn't get rid of the old farmhouse, and extended it, adding new French doors and a first floor balcony. Earlier this year, she scrapped plans to turn two barns into four new homes after a furious row with locals. Half a dozen locals objected to the proposed development and said she had "blatantly ignored" an enforcement notice ordering her to remove earth banks built without planning permission. 5 Sarah often takes on ambitious renovations Credit: Outline Prodcutions
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Intoxalock Announces 2024 Drunk Driving Prevention Scholarship Winner
University of Georgia Student Shawn Bulloch Wins Scholarship for Drunk Driving Prevention Video and Advocacy Work "New Life" - Shawn Bulloch Intoxalock Submission DES MOINES, Iowa, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Intoxalock, the nation's leading provider of ignition interlock devices with more than 5,500 service centers, the largest network in the industry, and a strong advocate for impaired driving prevention, today has named Shawn Bulloch as the recipient of the 2024 Drunk Driving Prevention Scholarship. This annual scholarship honors students who champion road safety and use their voice to influence positive changes in their communities. Kathy Boden Holland, chief executive officer at Mindr, praised Shawn's unique ability to connect emotionally and inspire action through his message. "Shawn exemplifies what this scholarship is all about, which is using education and communication as tools to drive change and reduce drunk driving," said Boden Holland. "What makes his message so compelling is how thoughtfully it's built. It tells a moving story of how graduation, a moment designed to celebrate new life and fresh beginnings, can be tragically taken away by one reckless choice. It reminds us that drunk driving does more than claim lives, but it interrupts futures. That is why our company remains committed to reducing alcohol-related crashes and helping restore individual freedom to drive. Shawn's work is a shining example of how young leaders can leverage tools to educate and advocate for real solutions. We congratulate Shawn on winning the Intoxalock Scholarship and are proud to support his career journey. By sharing his powerful message, we honor his work that will inspire smart choices that will save lives." Shawn is an ambitious marketing major at the University of Georgia and hopes to pursue a dual career path after graduation. He plans to continue building his wedding photography business while working at a digital marketing agency. His passion for visual storytelling and education resonated strongly in his application, most notably in the impactful PSA video. In the video, Shawn tells an emotional story that captures both the heights and fragility of life. Guiding the viewer through important life milestones — graduating, surviving cancer and embracing a second chance on life — before explaining that one careless decision can bring it all to a tragic end through a drunk driving crash. As Shawn puts it in the video, "Devices such as Intoxalock help ensure that a new life won't turn into no life." Shawn says the scholarship helps him in more ways than one. "This scholarship will certainly alleviate the financial burden that is associated with attending college," he said. "But more importantly, it motivates me to speak up on issues that continuously affect our communities. Education is the best tool for generating true change, and I want to be someone who uses knowledge to move our society forward." He added that his motivation to apply for the scholarship came from a deep sense of responsibility. "Every time that I hear a story about casualties due to drunk driving, my heart aches for everyone involved because such incidents are truly preventable. Education surrounding drunk driving and its impacts is crucial today. If I have even a small part in spreading awareness for drivers' safety, I feel I have accomplished my goal of promoting the educational advancement of society." You can follow Shawn on Instagram at @Shawn_B322 to learn more about his journey and his work. For more information, visit or About Intoxalock Intoxalock is the leading ignition interlock provider in the U.S., with the nation's largest service center network, the highest number of annual installations, and a proven track record of helping people safely get back on the road. Intoxalock works with legal and state systems to promote responsible driving, offering trusted solutions for compliance and prevention. As part of the Mindr family of safety and monitoring brands, Intoxalock is committed to education, innovation, and creating safer roads for everyone. About Mindr Mindr is a national leader in substance detection, monitoring, and safety solutions. Its portfolio of trusted brands includes Intoxalock, Breathe Easy Insurance, Keepr, and ADS Interlock. Mindr is focused on empowering individuals and institutions with the tools to make better decisions and create safer communities. The company is backed by L Catterton, a global private equity firm with more than 34 billion dollars in assets under management. For more information, visit or View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Intoxalock Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Global News
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Global News
ANALYSIS: Jets answered the bell in high-stakes Game 7
The first-ever NHL Game Seven to be played in Winnipeg was going to have one of two endings. And there was not going to be an 'in between' when remembering that historic happening in the years to come. I'm going to be fully transparent here. Story continues below advertisement I had two versions of this commentary prepared. Let's just say this version will be far more complimentary after the Jets made last night a celebration of 'New Life' in every possible sense of the word. That in itself is a snapshot of what was at stake for this franchise in a highly charged atmosphere last night at Canada Life Centre. By improving their 2.0 record in Game Sevens to 2-0 with what will be an unforgettable night in Winnipeg, the indictments of a team that couldn't get out of its own way, to get out of the first round, have been laid to rest. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Especially when the 2025 edition went into the playoffs as the number one seed. Also noteworthy, Winnipeg managed to win without Mark Scheifele, ending a string of seven consecutive defeats when their number-one centre was unable to answer the playoff call of duty. Story continues below advertisement Connor Hellebuyck took a gigantic stride in removing the label of playoff enigma that has been attached to a probable three-time Vezina Trophy winner and possible first-time MVP. A huge amount of credit is due to a team staring down the barrel of another long, painful, remorsefully reflective summer — and not blinking. Those playoff calluses hardened and didn't turn into a deep emotional scar. Instead, the Jets answered the bell by rescuing a game from the ashes. They walked the walk instead of just talking the talk of previous postseasons. It's not going to get any easier in Round Two against Mikko Rantanen, Jake Oettinger, and the healing, not reeling, Dallas Stars. But that's a narrative we can thankfully put on ice until tomorrow so that this team and its fans can soak in what was arguably the Winnipeg Jets' finest hour … and then some.
CBS News
21-02-2025
- Automotive
- CBS News
Donated cars give Denver Rescue Mission clients new freedom
CBS Colorado is partnered with the Denver Rescue Mission to Spread the Warmth this winter. We're raising awareness and collecting donations to support the work the Rescue Mission does to bring people inside and out of the cold. In addition to providing emergency shelter services, every guest can access hot meals and staff members who will help them navigate the steps it takes to get into sustainable housing. The Denver Rescue Mission also has a program that addresses drug addiction and housing, called the New Life Program. New Life is a 9-month to a year-long program that offers clients a sober community, temporary housing, spiritual guidance, and access to case management. The program gives clients the time and space they need to rebuild their lives. At the end of the program, some clients are gifted a car. "Part of the goal is full-time employment, and if they're going to graduate and have full-time employment, they need a way of transportation," said Jay McKinley, director of the Rescue Mission's Ministry Outreach Center. The Denver Rescue Mission's Give a Vehicle program accepts vehicles in any condition. If a vehicle no longer runs and can't be fixed, the Rescue Mission can sell it for scrap and put the money back into the program. "People have donated classic cars and very nice vehicles that we can sell at auction and take the money and put it back into the program," McKinley explained. The most desirable donations are vehicles that need moderate repairs and have been gently loved. "We have a full-time mechanic who will do an inspection on the vehicle, and he'll earmark those vehicles that he thinks will be a good fit," McKinley told CBS News Colorado. Eddie has been that mechanic for two-and-a-half years. He's been in the business for 43 years and calls this the best job yet. On a budget of $500 per car, he's dedicated to giving graduates the best vehicle they can get. "If you want to help someone in our community, if you want to help men and women who are trying to improve their lives, it's just a wonderful practical way to give back," McKinley added. The donation is tax-deductible, and the gift literally changes lives. Lloyd Gayhardt recently graduated from the New Life Program and will soon be getting a car. "I'm thankful and I'm blessed that I kind of get to restart," he told CBS News Colorado. Gayhardt struggled with meth addiction, spent time in prison, and lived on the streets. "I was living in a tent before and didn't know where to go from there," he recalled. He ended up in the New Life Program and now has 17 months sober. "They helped me to rebuild my relationship with my children, with my sisters, and with the Lord," he said. "My kids are in Littleton. For me to have to go all the way out there from here, it's a two-and-a-half hour bus ride." Getting a car means that Gayhardt can see his children every weekend. He will also be able to volunteer as a peer recovery specialist, driving around other New Life Program members to appointments and on errands. "It's extra that I'm giving back for what I was given," Gayhardt said. The Denver Rescue Mission receives about 250 to 270 vehicle donations every year and gifts 60 to 70 of them to program graduates. Each recipient needs to have a valid driver's license, the means to pay for registration, insurance, and basic upkeep of the car. The Give a Vehicle program is another way the Denver Rescue Mission provides its clients with a new life. The Spread the Warmth campaign accepts donations of money or warm weather gear that the Denver Rescue Mission can then use to keep people warm this winter.
