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Glasgow Times
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Peaks honoured as memorable cup heroics recognised at awards
The National League North champions defeated Macclesfield ahead of back-to-back upsets of League One pair Huddersfield Town and Burton Albion to reach the FA Cup third round, where they were drawn at home to Tottenham Hotspur. In front of a global TV audience, Tamworth held Ange Postecoglou's cast and crew of seasoned internationals scoreless for 90 minutes before falling to defeat in extra-time, capturing the hearts of the nation along the way. Peaks reflected: 'It was a really good day. I was looking forward to it and I wasn't sure what team they would select, whether it would be a mix and match but when we realised that their players were all internationals coming off the bus, it was unbelievable. 'We did well to get there and beat some big clubs like Macclesfield, Huddersfield and Burton so for me it was a case of enjoying it. I was so proud of everyone to get that far and I said to the team 'don't let it pass you by, just enjoy it and remember this occasion forever'. 'We matched Spurs for long periods and we were disappointed to lose but proud of what we achieved. It was an unbelievable atmosphere and brilliant for the town and non-league football.' The National Game Awards is a celebration of the non-League season - highlighting the community, fans, on-field, and off-field successes of the game outside of the Football League. The ceremony is held annually by the Non-League Paper, the UK's number one selling football title and the best place for your non-league news, with this year's edition hosted at Plough Lane – home of AFC Wimbledon. And Peake revealed just how much recognition from the bespoke ceremony meant to him after receiving the call that his side were to be honoured for all they had achieved. Peake added: 'It was really nice to be invited. I was really pleased when they rang me last week and it has been a fantastic occasion at a really nice venue and I really enjoyed it. 'There were some great people here and it's testament to the Non-League Paper and what they do.' The Non-League Paper is the UK's number one selling football title, available every Sunday. For more information please visit
South Wales Argus
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Peaks honoured as memorable cup heroics recognised at awards
The National League North champions defeated Macclesfield ahead of back-to-back upsets of League One pair Huddersfield Town and Burton Albion to reach the FA Cup third round, where they were drawn at home to Tottenham Hotspur. In front of a global TV audience, Tamworth held Ange Postecoglou's cast and crew of seasoned internationals scoreless for 90 minutes before falling to defeat in extra-time, capturing the hearts of the nation along the way. Peaks reflected: 'It was a really good day. I was looking forward to it and I wasn't sure what team they would select, whether it would be a mix and match but when we realised that their players were all internationals coming off the bus, it was unbelievable. 'We did well to get there and beat some big clubs like Macclesfield, Huddersfield and Burton so for me it was a case of enjoying it. I was so proud of everyone to get that far and I said to the team 'don't let it pass you by, just enjoy it and remember this occasion forever'. 'We matched Spurs for long periods and we were disappointed to lose but proud of what we achieved. It was an unbelievable atmosphere and brilliant for the town and non-league football.' The National Game Awards is a celebration of the non-League season - highlighting the community, fans, on-field, and off-field successes of the game outside of the Football League. The ceremony is held annually by the Non-League Paper, the UK's number one selling football title and the best place for your non-league news, with this year's edition hosted at Plough Lane – home of AFC Wimbledon. And Peake revealed just how much recognition from the bespoke ceremony meant to him after receiving the call that his side were to be honoured for all they had achieved. Peake added: 'It was really nice to be invited. I was really pleased when they rang me last week and it has been a fantastic occasion at a really nice venue and I really enjoyed it. 'There were some great people here and it's testament to the Non-League Paper and what they do.' The Non-League Paper is the UK's number one selling football title, available every Sunday. For more information please visit
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Peaks honoured as memorable cup heroics recognised at awards
Tamworth manager Andy Peaks was honoured to see his side's FA Cup heroics celebrated with the FA Best Cup Run of the Year award at the Non-League Paper's National Game Awards in association with Isuzu. The National League North champions defeated Macclesfield ahead of back-to-back upsets of League One pair Huddersfield Town and Burton Albion to reach the FA Cup third round, where they were drawn at home to Tottenham Hotspur. In front of a global TV audience, Tamworth held Ange Postecoglou's cast and crew of seasoned internationals scoreless for 90 minutes before falling to defeat in extra-time, capturing the hearts of the nation along the way. Peaks reflected: 'It was a really good day. I was looking forward to it and I wasn't sure what team they would select, whether it would be a mix and match but when we realised that their players were all internationals coming off the bus, it was unbelievable. 'We did well to get there and beat some big clubs like Macclesfield, Huddersfield and Burton so for me it was a case of enjoying it. I was so proud of everyone to get that far and I said to the team 'don't let it pass you by, just enjoy it and remember this occasion forever'. 'We matched Spurs for long periods and we were disappointed to lose but proud of what we achieved. It was an unbelievable atmosphere and brilliant for the town and non-league football.' The National Game Awards is a celebration of the non-League season - highlighting the community, fans, on-field, and off-field successes of the game outside of the Football League. The ceremony is held annually by the Non-League Paper, the UK's number one selling football title and the best place for your non-league news, with this year's edition hosted at Plough Lane – home of AFC Wimbledon. And Peake revealed just how much recognition from the bespoke ceremony meant to him after receiving the call that his side were to be honoured for all they had achieved. Peake added: 'It was really nice to be invited. I was really pleased when they rang me last week and it has been a fantastic occasion at a really nice venue and I really enjoyed it. 'There were some great people here and it's testament to the Non-League Paper and what they do.'
Daily Mirror
16-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
DWP state pensioners could get payment boost of up to £715 in 2026
The state pension is set to rise again next year, with the triple lock delivering a 4.1 per cent pay boost last month - but what will the increase be based on in 2026? State pensioners are in for a financial boost next year, with their income set to swell by an extra £715. After the triple lock policy secured a 4.1 per cent pay rise last month, there's been much speculation about which element will drive next year's pension per cent increase. The triple lock ensures state pensions climb by whichever is highest: average earnings growth, inflation, or a minimum of 2.5 per cent. Aaron Peake, personal finance expert at CredAbility, shed light on what the recent stats could mean for pensioners come next year. He remarked: "Right now, earnings growth is slightly ahead of inflation, so that's the frontrunner for determining the rise in 2026. "If we take current wage growth figures of around six per cent, that's the ballpark for next year's state pension increase." Should payments surge by six per cent, the full new state pension would jump from today's £230.25 weekly to £244, adding up to an annual hike of £715. This would also bump up the full basic state pension from £176.45 per week to £187, translating to an extra £548.60 each year. Yet, Mr Peake cautioned that it's still "early days" in figuring out whether inflation or earnings will be the deciding factor for the uplift in next year's pensions. The crucial earnings figure for the triple lock next year comes from data spanning May to July, while the pivotal inflation number is drawn from the year leading up to September, reports the Express. Nevertheless, financial whizz Mr Peake hinted that next year's lift could be even more bountiful than the 4.1 per cent hike state pensioners savoured last month. He insisted: "That would be a welcome boost, but it won't necessarily stretch as far as people hope. Many essentials are still more expensive than they were two or three years ago." Mr Peake advised pensioners to get their finances in shipshape, recommending tactics such as drumming up a monthly budget and scouting for spend-thrift areas that need trimming. For those looking to fatten their savings, Mr Peake pointed out a savvy choice worth considering. He suggested: "A high-interest easy access savings account could be a good option, especially if rates remain fairly high." He explained the benefits of such accounts: "These accounts let you dip in and out if needed, which suits people on a fixed income. "If you don't need access straight away, fixed-rate bonds usually offer better returns, and they give you peace of mind knowing your money is locked away and earning interest." Further, he urged folks to make sure they're not missing out on extra cash by overlooking certain benefits like Pension Credit, which on average is clocking in at a hefty £3,900 a year.
Hamilton Spectator
05-05-2025
- General
- Hamilton Spectator
Should backyard chickens be permitted in Puslinch?
PUSLINCH – A local woman is asking the township to reconsider permitting backyard chickens and other fowl in residential areas. Living on a woodsy property near Puslinch Lake, resident Virtue Peake said she was shocked when the township's bylaw officer knocked on her door last week and informed her that a neighbour complained about her backyard chickens and she would need to get rid of them or face fines of up to $25,000. While backyard chickens are permitted on some residential properties in Guelph/Eramosa and the City of Guelph, Puslinch's zoning bylaw currently only permits chickens in agriculturally zoned areas; Peake's property is zoned resort residential. 'I was blown away. I had no idea we were breaking a rule in the first place,' said Peake. 'I feel like we're in the country, this is Puslinch ... you see eggs for sale everywhere, so in my head, I'm like okay, this is awesome, everyone has chickens.' Peake has kept chickens: 10 hens, a rooster, and a duck, in her backyard for at least a decade. Moving to the Puslinch Lake area in 2011, Peake said chickens were intended to be a fun hobby and felt like a natural next step for their family, especially now that they were living in a more rural area. Her sons help take care of the chickens, collecting eggs with their friends, and she's even sold fresh eggs to several neighbours, many of whom asked her to keep up the supply. In Peake's mind, agricultural zoning refers to someone who owns a farm with cows and other livestock, not a couple of chickens and a duck, although she understands there are concerns about lake contamination and scaring off tourists visiting the lake. 'We had lived in Guelph for so long in a little townhouse complex, coming out here was like coming to a little paradise,' said Peake. 'I just pictured chickens as a part of what we wanted to do in the country. We really wanted to have that country life and some fresh eggs.' Searching for a path forward, Peake contacted Van Harten Surveying and was informed she could apply for a zoning change, which costs up to $10,000, or a minor variance, which costs upwards of thousands of dollars and still might not be approved. If she keeps the chickens, Peake risks getting fined up to $25,000 for her first conviction and up to $10,000 a day for subsequent convictions, which Peake called 'crazy.' 'I've really enjoyed this, but there are just so many other stresses in our lives that I can't fight it,' said Peake. 'If, down the road, we can get this changed, then we'll get chickens again, but ... if it's upsetting someone that bad, I don't want to start a feud with my new neighbours.' Given just over a month to re-home her chickens, Peake said her brother is currently upgrading his existing coop in Arkell to take most, if not all, of Peake's fowl. She's also received over 100 supportive Facebook comments, with several people offering to take them if the current plan doesn't work, which she said has provided her 'great comfort.' Even still, Peake is hopeful the bylaw might change and she can have her chickens again. 'I'm not going to focus on the one person who doesn't think this is a good idea, I'm just going to remember that 99 per cent of Puslinch is amazing and supportive,' said Peake. 'Who knows? Maybe in the future it will change; that would be amazing. It sounds like there are a lot of people who want to see that change.' Isabel Buckmaster is the Local Journalism Initiative reporter for GuelphToday. LJI is a federally-funded program.
