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BBC News
14-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Grimsby's Top Town Market to reopen in Freshney Place
A long-running market is to reopen on Friday in a temporary location inside a shopping centre, a council has of Top Town Market in Grimsby have been without a space since February after it closed as part of a £50m regeneration new location is in a unit inside Freshney Place, which was left vacated by the One Beyond East Lincolnshire Council said the temporary venue would be a space for traders to continue operating throughout the redevelopment of the western end of the centre. The renovation of Freshney Place includes a new food hall and market in the former BHS store space alongside a five-screen authority said there was no change to the market's opening leader Philip Jackson described the new market space as looking "fantastic".He said: "Along with the other developments in the town centre, the redevelopment of Freshney Place is one of the largest single investments in the town's history and underlines our long-term commitment to revitalising Grimsby for the benefit of the entire community."According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, not all market traders have moved to the new space with some relocating elsewhere in the Austin, Freshney Place's centre director, said: "We're delighted to host the market during this transitional period and are looking forward to welcoming their customers. "This move highlights Freshney Place's role as a cornerstone of the town's regeneration – not only a place to shop and meet friends, but a hub of community life."The market has been on Bull Ring Lane since 1976 and the new permanent venue is due to be completed in spring 2027. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
NC homeowners' insurance rates could rise in the coming years following recent natural disasters
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Whether or not you live in an area where natural disasters frequently happen, you may end up paying for it. Homeowners insurance rates could go up for people in the coming years. Part of what's fueling the potential for rising insurance rates is fires. State leaders are now saying North Carolina is the number one state at risk for wildfires. 'We're growing so quickly here in North Carolina,' said Philip Jackson with the North Carolina Forest Service. 'With our human-caused fires, those are expected to increase.' That's in part due to how many people are moving here, but also a lack of staffing at the State Forest Service. PHOTOS: Lightning sparks fire, burning ski slope condos in Beech Mountain 'We've been without adequate staffing now for several years, but this year it's really showing more now than it has in recent years,' said Jackson. 'We've got more than 100 vacancies across the state.' There's also lots of debris on the ground in western North Carolina following Helene. 'The longer it sits there, the drier it gets,' said Jackson. 'It's going to die and become fuel readily available for a wildfire.' The hurricane itself also plays a big factor in possibly raising insurance rates. 1 seriously hurt in east Charlotte apartment shooting 'Each storm poses its different challenges, but this storm was very unique because it impacted an area that did not expect to get so much flooding,' said Jason Tyson with the North Carolina Department of Insurance. As we see natural disasters happen more frequently, more intensely and in areas which aren't typically hit, homeowners could start paying for it. The average statewide rate increase of 7.5% will go into effect June 1 and was negotiated before Helene hit western North Carolina. That means homeowners are safe from a huge jump, at least for now. 'If there is a big impact on rates from Helene, the people in the mountains won't necessarily feel them for the next two years, which is a blessing in disguise,' said Tyson. Those rates are expected to be renegotiated in 2027. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Plans to redevelop area around town's dock
Plans are to be drawn up to redevelop the area around a dock in Grimsby. Brownfield sites near Alexandra Dock could be revamped after North East Lincolnshire Council's cabinet agreed to begin work on updating the town's masterplan to incorporate the site. A report said that up to £500,000 was potentially available from central government towards the scheme, with the possibility of further funding. A planning application for 123 homes in the area has recently been lodged. According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, council leader Philip Jackson said: "Giving people reasons to visit, live in and enjoy our town centre means it must diversify and we are making great strides in doing just that. "We must now continue on this transformation path and this is the next step that can be taken with the support of partners and those around us." The existing masterplan was part-funded using £7.8m from the Government Towns Fund. The money has been used on the Garth Lane bridge and re-designed walkways, and the upcoming OnSide Horizon Youth Zone. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Major housing development plan for dock Study begins into dock housing development plan Local Democracy Reporting Service North East Lincolnshire Council
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
UK's first HGV electric charging hub opens
The UK's first public electric charging hub for lorries has opened in North Lincolnshire. Eight bay stations for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) were installed at Able Humber Port in Immingham by Milence, a joint venture between Daimler Truck, Traton Group and Volvo Group. The Immingham hub is situated off the A180 with direct access to the motorway network. North Lincolnshire Council granted planning consent for the project in June 2023. The hub includes four high-performance charging systems powering eight bays, along with a megawatt charger powering two bays. The technology at the Immingham hub will fully charge an electric lorry in about an hour and a half, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service. Milence plans to open up electric route corridors for HGVs in Europe, including one between Immingham and Birmingham, and another between Liverpool and Northampton. The company hopes to build 1,700 charging points across Europe by 2027. Milence's CEO, Anja van Niersen, said: "This strategically located site underscores our commitment to providing reliable and accessible charging infrastructure for the growing number of electric truck operators. "This is just the first step in our UK expansion and we are dedicated to working with all stakeholders to accelerate the shift towards a sustainable future for the transport industry." North East Lincolnshire Council leader Philip Jackson said: "This is the first charging station for HGVs in the UK and it's great that in northern Lincolnshire, we're at the cutting edge of technology. "This is clearly really important because it's immediately adjacent to Immingham, which is the largest port by volume in the country." North Lincolnshire Council deputy leader Richard Hannigan said the scheme was "a wonderful innovation" and "groundbreaking". Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. UK's 'first' HGV electric charging hub set to open Jobs boost hope over 'eHighway' pilot scheme Truck stops to get £16m in improvements Able Humber Port Milence North Lincolnshire Council Local Democracy Reporting Service
BBC News
06-03-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
UK's first HGV electric charging hub opens in Immingham
The UK's first public electric charging hub for lorries has opened in North bay stations for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) were installed at Able Humber Port in Immingham by Milence, a joint venture between Daimler Truck, Traton Group and Volvo Immingham hub is situated off the A180 with direct access to the motorway network. North Lincolnshire Council granted planning consent for the project in June 2023. The hub includes four high-performance charging systems powering eight bays, along with a megawatt charger powering two technology at the Immingham hub will fully charge an electric lorry in about an hour and a half, according to the Local Democracy Reporting plans to open up electric route corridors for HGVs in Europe, including one between Immingham and Birmingham, and another between Liverpool and Northampton. 'Strategically located' The company hopes to build 1,700 charging points across Europe by CEO, Anja van Niersen, said: "This strategically located site underscores our commitment to providing reliable and accessible charging infrastructure for the growing number of electric truck operators. "This is just the first step in our UK expansion and we are dedicated to working with all stakeholders to accelerate the shift towards a sustainable future for the transport industry."North East Lincolnshire Council leader Philip Jackson said: "This is the first charging station for HGVs in the UK and it's great that in northern Lincolnshire, we're at the cutting edge of technology."This is clearly really important because it's immediately adjacent to Immingham, which is the largest port by volume in the country."North Lincolnshire Council deputy leader Richard Hannigan said the scheme was "a wonderful innovation" and "groundbreaking". Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
