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Daily Mail
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Protest outside the construction site of a controversial £2.5 million mosque sees police called as rival factions clash
Police were called to a protest outside the construction site of a controversial £2.5million mosque as rival factions clashed. People gathered around the building site of the three-storey South Lakes Islamic Centre in Furness, Cumbria, on Saturday. Demonstrators holding placards with messages reading 'Muslims welcome here' butted heads with protesters waving Union Jack flags with messages reading 'No to the mosque' and 'Not racist! Just patriotic!'. A local Labour MP, who attended the protest, slammed anti-mosque protesters as racist. Construction on the mosque started in January this year with those behind the ambitious plans claiming it will be the first mosque in the South Lakes area of the Lake District. Standing opposite the anti-mosque protesters, Paul Jenkins, who organised a counter-protest on behalf of Furness Stand Up To Racism, said: 'The protest against the Islamic Centre does not speak for the majority of people in Dalton or Furness. 'The majority of our people here are from Furness, including Dalton. We celebrate our multicultural, multifaith community and defend the right of the Islamic centre to be here.' Local Labour MP Michelle Scrogham, who was first elected in July last year, also attended the counter-protest. She said: 'I am here because there's absolutely no place for racism in Cumbria. The comments that plague the social media pages constantly don't represent the people of this area. 'The people of this area have always been incredibly welcoming. We've had immigration on a mass scale for many, many years. 'People that moved here in the 1800s - they weren't from round here - this town is built on immigration. 'The number of people who have moved here for jobs and work and settled with their families and nothing has changed at all. 'Anybody that wants to come here and say you're not welcome they're wrong. It's just utterly wrong.' Demonstrator Henry Goodwin said: 'There are five British values, which include tolerance of other people's faiths and beliefs. 'We're standing up for proper British values.' Amy Heild said: 'I had a look for some quotes from the Quran and the Bible. 'In both religions I found lots of examples where they are advocating for peace and tolerance of people's different faiths and religion, and looking at how God would look favourably on people that support people outside of their own faith and the human right to dignity in their own beliefs.' A local Labour MP, who attended the protest, slammed anti-mosque protesters as racist Those demonstrating against the mosque refused to speak to reporters on the ground. Planning approval for the mosque was granted in December 2022 after 30 objections were raised. Opponents have raised concerns about the development, saying it is not needed in Furness, while supporters say the centre would provide a much-needed place of worship for hundreds of Muslim families living in the area. Earlier this year, representatives from the South Lakes Islamic Centre said construction had been delayed due to negative television coverage. In a YouTube video, a representative said: 'The concrete, which was supposed to come this week, has been delayed because of the GB News coverage. 'It's just the challenges we face; it's a difficult area to build, but we are progressing very quickly.'
Leader Live
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
Trio disappointed as they all slip to league losses
Paul Jenkins had the hosts in a spin, taking 6-57 in his 27.4 over haul as Wavertree were bowled out for 135. Carwyn Johnson also took 3-27 before he top scored with 37 as Hall's reply only reached 123 - 13 runs short of a winning score. Third-placed Hall are now 38 points behind leaders Ainsdale, who beat Prestatyn by seven wickets. Second-placed Caldy won by 24 runs at St Helens Town, who were bowled out for 152. In Division One of the Seconds XI League, Hall were beaten by three wickets at home to Wavertree. Mike Williamson (36) and Gareth Fox (34) helped Hall to 143 but despite Liam Evans-Ford taking 4-77, the visitors reached 144 for seven. Chirk were skittled out for just 76 in a 176-run home Shropshire League hammering at the hands of Worfield Seconds. The visitors opened up with 252 for seven, Billy Swarbrick and Hidayat Haroonkhail taking two wickets each. Shaun Walker's 34 was the highlight of Chirk's response as Tom Parker landed 5-25. It was just as bad for Chirk Seconds in Division Seven as they were thrashed by 164 runs at Condover Seconds, who posted 218 for eight (Alfie Shaw 4-55). Harry Lunt (11) was the only one to reach double figures for Chirk, who were dismissed for just 54. Rick Moore's super century was all in vain as Chester Boughton Hall lost by six wickets at home to Nantwich in the Cheshire County Premier League. Moore blasted 108 in Hall's 232 with Andrew Metcalf adding 40 before Luke Robinson's unbeaten 126 led the visitors to a match-winning 236 for four (Jack Williams 3-87). Neston celebrated a 71-run win at home to Oxton, who were bowled out for 136 chasing the hosts' 207 for five. Matthew Maritz top scored with an unbeaten 83 for Neston as he put on 98 with David Manchett (52 not out). Matthew Strong snapped up 5-39 as Oxton were bowled out cheaply.
Leader Live
27-06-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
Northop Hall will look to their threatening attack again
Hall are one of three teams battling for the two promotion spots and bowling has proved to be a real strength of the side, who head to Wavertree tomorrow. Paul Jenkins finished with a superb six for 54 return in 21.5 overs during the eight-wicket success versus St Helens Town last time out and he was well supported by Carwyn Johnson (3-41) and James Hurlin (1-24). Slater said: 'It was really comfortable and Paul Jenkins bowled an excellent spell, well supported by Carwyn and James. We've not played everyone just yet, but as in an overall attack it's definitely one of the best in the league. 'Ainsdale have a very good attack, so ours is up there.' Matthew Jones (57 not out) and Slater (31 not out) led Hall to their latest success. 'I think one of those things over the last couple of weeks, if the top order aren't scoring runs, the middle order can all score runs,' added the skipper, who will welcome Finley Jenkins back into the line-up for tomorrow's away encounter. Northop Hall will be looking to achieve their eighth triumph of the campaign tomorrow, but Slater is not anticipating an easy contest versus sixth-placed Wavertree. 'They are a good side and they are always a solid team,' he added. 'They can bat time if they need to.' Hall Seconds will look to make the most of home comforts versus Wavertree Seconds. It's about making a return to winning ways for Chirk in Shropshire League action tomorrow. Following a decent spell in Division One, Liam Walker's side lost out by four wickets at Bomere Heath in their most recent encounter. A better outcome will be the aim as Chirk host mid-table rivals Worfield Seconds tomorrow. In Division Seven, Chirk Seconds pay a visit to Condover Seconds.
Leader Live
30-05-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
Things are going so well for Northop Hall and Chirk sides
Following on from a testing start to the campaign, Chirk have picked up back-to-back triumphs in the Shropshire League. Meanwhile, Northop Hall are targeting promotion from Division Two of the Liverpool Competition and after losing out in their first contest of the summer, Ben Slater's side have triumphed in each of their match-ups since then. Last time out, it was a North Wales derby triumph for Hall in their meeting against Prestatyn. Paul Jenkins was on the money with a four for one return as Prestatyn were skittled for just 69. 'It was just job done in the end,' said captain Ben Slater. 'It was quite humid, so the ball was swinging early. But after 15 overs, that died down.' Northop Hall head to Stockport Trinity seeking to bag their fifth win on the bounce and keep them within sight of the promotion places. Slater is taking nothing for granted and he stressed: 'Southport Trinity will be a decent outfit. 'We have always had good competition when we've gone there. They do know how to win.' Matty Jones, who is enjoying a great season with the bat, returns to Northop Hall's line-up. Northop Hall Seconds will aim to make the most of home comforts as they tackle Spring View Seconds. A more settled side is playing its part in an upturn of fortunes for Chirk, who go to Shifnal Seconds tomorrow in Division One of the Shropshire League. 'It's two out of two and it's been two good games,' said skipper Liam Walker. 'We played really well on Saturday versus Frankton. 'We have bowled and fielded well in the last couple of weeks. Having a full side has certainly made a difference.' Looking to follow up wins over Oswestry and Frankton with another success, Walker added: 'I think Shifnal will be strong. They're always a decent side. They have got some good experience there and we are looking forward to it. We think we will be okay team wise.' Chirk Seconds host Quatt Thirds.
The Courier
20-05-2025
- Business
- The Courier
Former fashion designer on success of Stirling shop that's become creative hub
What started as a small Stirling arts project 13 years ago is now a thriving shop and creative space for local artists. Made in Stirling began in 2012 as a small project by arts charity Creative Stirling. It has since evolved into a thriving community interest company in the heart of the city which gives local artists a development space and customers the opportunity to buy their products and designs. Profits are reinvested into the local artists and partially returned to Creative Stirling to fund broader cultural work. At the helm of the local enterprise is Paul Jenkins, a former fashion designer who started volunteering with the organisation eight years ago. Its initial location in Murray Street was modest, but as interest grew so did the demands. Paul said: 'It became really popular and was generating a huge turnover. We had to create a community interest company to manage it properly. 'It was just too successful to remain a small project. Eight years ago, we moved into a former convenience store on 44 King Street.' Today Made in Stirling houses seven artist studios, an expansive retail shop, a gallery space, and an events area that hosts everything from corporate away days to creative workshops. 'The core of what we do is giving people access, whether that's through coming into the shop and buying something, attending a workshop, or being part of our artist community,' Paul said. 'It has become a place for Stirlingers to enjoy and make art.' The shop operates on a hybrid model where local artists rent a space to display their work and a studio where they can create. They can reduce their costs by volunteering in the shop. 'We take commission on the sales, but if they volunteer a couple of days a month, they get their rent back,' Paul continued. 'Those who do volunteer usually end up doing the best. They get to meet their customers directly. 'Often people want to meet the person who made the jewellery or painting. It is like a marketplace.' Each available spot is carefully curated to maintain quality and variety. Paul explained: 'We are inundated with applications now. It has become quite hard to decide who to take. 'We try not to duplicate styles. If we already have someone who does landscape oil painting, we're unlikely to take someone similar.' The shop also hosts regular workshops and courses, led by the artists themselves. Some are short weekend classes, while others offer full-day creative experiences. The shop has plans for future growth and wants to provide more opportunities for artists. Creative Stirling was recently granted multi-year funding from Creative Scotland. Made In Stirling draws in tourists visiting the town, while the local support has remained strong. An estimated 50% of the sales come from residents. The shop has started collaborating with tourism companies.
