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Pembrokeshire Herald
2 days ago
- Business
- Pembrokeshire Herald
FUW welcomes progress of livestock worrying bill in Parliament
A CALL to allow a rural Pembrokeshire home next to an animal sanctuary for battery hens to be used without an agricultural condition has been refused by county planners. In an application to Pembrokeshire County Council through agent Colony Architects Ltd, Aaron Player sought permission for a Certificate of Lawful Development, allowing a removal of an agricultural occupancy condition at Brynhaul, near Tegryn, Llanfyrnach. A supporting statement said the agricultural-only condition was placed on the property, when the house was built in the 1990s; the land formerly part of a larger 75-acre estate. It added: 'The property is owned by Mr and Mrs Player, who purchase the property on April 8, 2022, some three years ago,' adding: 'Prior to this, the property was owned by the former owner for over 20 years, and operated the site as a livery and horse box customisation company call VJ Edwards.' Part of a Certificate of Lawful Development application involves providing evidence that – in this case – a continual non-agricultural use has taken place for at least 10 years. 'The two previous owners (Players and Edwards), have used the property as a dwelling, without any agricultural business for in excess of 20 years. The previous owners operated the company Edquine Ltd, from the property, between 2014 until 2020, when the company was closed.' It says there is 'robust evidence' that illustrates 'on the balance of probability' that the property has been used as a residential dwelling for in excess of 10 years'. Last year, Aaron Player was granted retrospective permission to keep an animal sanctuary for disabled animals and ex-battery hens at the site running, works having started in 2023. An officer report recommending refusal said the agricultural occupancy condition dates back to 1990. It references claims the site has been part used as an animal sanctuary, having gained permission last August, but says: 'It is noted that this permission did not include the dwelling subject of this application.' On previous the occupancy to the Players, the livery and horse box customisation company said to be there for some 20 years, it says: 'Evidence provided to corroborate this consists only of a file copy of a 'Certificate of Incorporation of a Private Limited Company', with a company name of 'Edquine Ltd'. 'There is no corresponding address with the Certificate to confirm the business was based at Brynhaul, what the business entailed, and who operated the business. In addition, the business name of Edquine Ltd also appears different to the business name of the horse box customisation business referred to previously in the statement as 'VJ Edwards'. The certificate merely confirms that a business was incorporated on July 7, 2014 under the name 'Edquine Ltd'.' It concludes: 'It is considered the statement and the certificate of incorporation do not on balance sufficiently demonstrate a continuous breach of the agricultural occupancy condition in excess of a 10-year period at Brynhaul as required.'
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Bhatia rises to third at the Memorial, Scheffler is fourth
Dublin May 31 Indian-American golfer Akshay Bhatia carded a 3-under 69 in the second round to climb to third place at the Memorial Tournament, putting himself in strong contention at the halfway stage. Bhatia, who is looking for a PGA Tour win for the third year running and was T-7 after the first round, is now 5-under. Bhatia has had five Top-10 finishes between November and March but hasn't been able to finish that close since his third place at the Players. The World No. 31 had five birdies against two bogeys, which came in the middle of the round on the ninth and the 11th. Two of his birdies came with putts of 28 feet on the third and a 22-footer on the 12th. He had a good all-round showing finding 10 of the 14 fairways and 12 of the Greens in regulation and when he did miss the fairway or the green, he scrambled well. Bhatia trailed the in-form Ben Griffin and Nick Taylor who are both co-leading at 7-under. Bhatia was two shots behind the leaders and was followed by defending champion Scottie Scheffler, who carded his second consecutive 2-under 70. Scheffler missed a trio of birdie chances inside 10 feet on the front nine and also hit a wedge into the water on the 14th for bogey. Indian-American Sahith Theegala coming back to action after missing a week due to neck strain, missed the cut with rounds of 74-77 as only Top-50 and ties made the weekend from a field of 72. Also missing out was Indo-British Aaron Rai Taylor had a great day as he putted for a birdie on all but one hole and kept bogeys off his card. He had a 4-under 68. He faced the worst of the weather, a rain that wouldn't stop. Griffin caught a slight break in the afternoon when the rain relented and Muirfield Village was soft. He had 16 pars, a birdie and a bogey for a 72 that put him at 7-under 137. Signature Events normally do not have a cut, but player hosted events — Jack Nicklaus in this case — have a 36-hole with Top-50 and ties moving into the final two rounds. The cut fell at 5-over 149, and that included Hideki Matsuyama. Only 11 players remained under par.
Daily Record
4 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Luke Humphries fires back at Premier League darts critics as yet another date is added
Champ Cool Hand prefers trophies to cheques and sticks up for PL system Champion Luke Humphries has hit back at critics of the Premier League set-up. The world No.1 took the title at the end of a 17-week darts marathon which turned off many observers. Humphries and Luke Littler clashed for a ninth time in the campaign in the Final and Raymond van Barneveld is amongst the snipers who think that's way too much and is taking away the spectacle. But, as PDC chief Barry Hearn revealed plans to add Antwerp in Belgium to the PL schedule in 2026, Cool Hand responded to enquiries about changing the tournament's current make-up and said: 'Can you give me advice on how you change it? If me and Luke play in every Players and Euro Tour, every major and every Premier League, because that is what the fans, they want all these darts, if we make the final of every tournament, you are going to see us play 40-50 times a year. 'The only reason we play each other so much is because we end up making the finals. I don't know how you stop it. I think as much as everyone wants to change the Premier League, I am happy to be in it. 'I don't care what it does, what you do, whether it's a league format, a singular night, it doesn't stop the fact that me and Luke might play each 10-15 times a year. That's because of how much darts there are. We can play each other next weekend if we make the final [in Copenhagen]. 'The magnitude of darts now, we are playing every week and sometimes you are playing the Players Championship, two or three times a week. Then a Euro Tour. If you are the two best players in the world performing so well and making the final every week, you will keep playing each other every week. 'I would not even suggest it. I honestly don't know. It's up to the PDC. I'm happy playing it. I am not going to be the one that wants to change it. Of course, they do change it, I am happy with that as well. 'But for me, I won't be sitting here moaning, saying I don't want to play this or I want to play in this. I am happy to be involved. The PDC know what they are doing. If this is the best format for them, then they will do it. It still does good numbers, the fans still come, still gets good numbers on Sky Sports. They know what they are doing. Not for people like me to change things, it's up for people like me to work hard and win titles. Let's not change it.' Such is the schedule, top stars such as Humphries get little time to savour successes. After his triumph at London's O2, he smiled: 'I want to have a beer and celebrate.' But asked if he'd allow himself a treat, he said: 'It's hard. I don't know. What do you treat yourself to really? I have bought a brand new house. I have bought a new car. I don't know. I am not one of those people that goes out and just wastes my money on nothing. I will have a nice holiday. That will be something. I don't think about money, I think about winning big titles and the money comes with it. 'When you pick up trophies like this, you don't think about how relentless it is. It makes it all worthwhile.'
Pink Villa
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
10 RAW confessions from Bipasha Basu that hint at her comeback after spending time with daughter Devi
Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu has entertained us for decades. She has given some amazing performances and some memorable characters that have made a special place in our hearts. However, after her wedding with Karan Singh Grover, she stepped away from the filmy world to focus on her family. She now also has a three year old daughter Devi Basu Singh Grover. Now, in an interview with ETimes, she opened up on making her acting comeback with right time and script, her daughter Devi, missing acting and more. 10 interesting revelations by Bipasha Basu 1. Bipasha Basu on stepping away from filmy world Talking about taking a much-deserved sabbatical after her full-fledged role in the 2015 film Alone, Bipasha Basu shared that she began working when was just 15 years of age. Now, she needed a break. She shared that after her marriage, she 'consciously' stepped away from her career to enjoy her married life and the perks she has worked hard enough to achieve. Bipasha further revealed that the three years of her marriage life went by very fast when she was just enjoying being in love and settling down. 2. Bipasha Basu on embracing motherhood The Alone actress then wanted to take the next big step in her life by embracing motherhood. Calling it a 'little difficult' time, she shared that she had to make some strong decisions for it, but she did it taking her own time for it. Bipasha Basu also revealed that she doesn't want to miss any opportunity of being with her little girl Devi. She admitted the hard work that went behind to raise a child and express gratitude for being able to do that. She added that she has already worked hard and now can easily step back to take a break and be with the family. 3. Bipasha Basu on missing acting Bipasha, though away from camera by choice, admits missing that life and acting. She shared that she used to act every day for 20 years and now she really misses it. The Humshakals actress also revealed that she will make her comeback very soon. 4. Bipasha Basu open to acting comeback, but in no rush to decide Bipasha Basu shed light on returning to work and said that she is open to it but isn't in a hurry to make a comeback. She's not chasing a specific role or project, instead, she's embracing the unknown with an open heart. The Raaz 3 actress shared, 'I have no idea. I'm all open. I've always been a very open person. So just bring it on. When I'm ready, bring it on. And I will choose and do so. I feel like if I have to commit, then will I have time, otherwise I'm going to keep pushing this.' 5. Bipasha Basu on current situation for women Bipasha expressed confidence about the present landscape for women, noting that things are looking up with more opportunities and platforms now available. She also reflected on how society's perspective towards women has evolved, moving away from traditional stereotypes. 6. Bipasha Basu on taking up challenging roles The Players actress also shared that she has always taken up challenging roles right from her debut which has proved to be quite successful for her. She added that she goes with the theory of living life completely. 7. Bipasha Basu on finding right balance Bipasha Basu also opened up on finding the balance between life and work. However, she shared that she isn't following the same currently and is completely focusing on her daughter. She added that she will find balance when the right time comes. 8. Bipasha Basu on making her daughter Devi proud The actress also shared that she wants her daughter to know about her work apart from just being a mother to her. Sharing details about her little one, the actress revealed that her kid is becoming 'more intelligent and sharper'. Recalling an incident, she said, 'She always is curious - 'Why are people taking Mama's pictures at airports?'. She frowns. She doesn't understand it, right now. But I want to make her proud and I want to do some substantial work which will make her proud as she's growing up.' 9. Bipasha Basu on her daughter turning fashionista Bipasha Basu also revealed that her daughter Devi, who is just three years old, has become a fashionista. She shared that she has now become the stylist of her daughter, who loves being dressed everyday. Bipasha added that she is the opposite and doesn't like to dress up on normal days and her daughter has gained the qualities of her father Karan Singh Grover. Further, the actress shared that her kid loves to see herself in the mirror after getting ready. Even at times, she instructs Bipasha to get ready while going out. Taking the credit, she shared that her stylist is 'excellent' hence she is turning into a fashionista. She also revealed that people often asked her how she makes hairstyle on her daughter who is 'so small'. She admitted that Devi sits very patiently when getting her hair done. 10. Bipasha Basu on interviews Bipasha Basu also revealed her belief in appearing for interviews only when she has some content to share with her audiences. She is quite clear about this though. She added that she doesn't want to just speak for the sake of it, calling her life 'very simple right now'. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more!
CBC
5 days ago
- Business
- CBC
After a heartbreaking loss the Ottawa Charge look ahead to the PWHL's expansion
As the PWHL prepares to welcome teams in Vancouver and Seattle, each existing team will give up four players. The Ottawa Charge will never be the same after the league's expansion draft.
