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Otago Daily Times
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Otago Daily Times
Call for more action against boy racers in Canterbury
Dave Dunlay. Independent Banks Peninsula Ward council candidate Dave Dunlay is welcoming the Government's new crackdown on boy racers, calling it 'long overdue' – and urging the city council to take inspiration from successful strategies used elsewhere in the country and abroad. 'We've put up with it for far too long. The noise, the danger, the disruption – enough is enough,' he said. Dunlay, who has lived on Brittan Tce in Lyttelton for nearly 30 years, said boy racers have made life miserable for communities across Banks Peninsula. 'Every weekend, the same thing happens. Dyers Pass, Lyttelton, Governors Bay, Cass Bay and Gebbies Valley all taken over by convoys of modified cars and dangerous driving. 'People are scared to leave their homes or walk their dogs at night. It's not just antisocial, it's intimidation.' The Government has outlined extensive new laws aimed at putting the brakes on illegal street racing including: Increasing fines for excessive vehicle noise from $50 to $300 Giving police greater powers to shut down illegal gatherings Enabling police to seize and destroy vehicles of repeat or fleeing offenders Dunlay said while these changes are welcome, he wants to see the city council and police go further, drawing on ideas that have worked in other parts of the country and overseas. 'In places like Hamilton, they're using acoustic cameras that detect illegal vehicle noise in real time. In Auckland, physical deterrents like speed humps and chicanes have been installed in known hotspots. 'In Dunedin, police have trialled stopping repeat offenders from entering certain streets at night. 'Overseas, cities in the UK have successfully implemented Public Space Protection Orders to ban street racing in specific areas, backed by real enforcement. 'Some councils in Australia have even created designated track nights to channel car culture away from public streets.' Dunlay wants Christchurch to adopt a similar toolkit of interventions, combining enforcement with community-based deterrents. 'We should be using CCTV and noise monitoring more strategically and we should be backing police with the tools and funding they need to act.' -APL
Otago Daily Times
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Otago Daily Times
Call for more action to crackdown on boy racers
Dave Dunlay. Independent Banks Peninsula Ward council candidate Dave Dunlay is welcoming the Government's new crackdown on boy racers, calling it 'long overdue' – and urging the city council to take inspiration from successful strategies used elsewhere in the country and abroad. 'We've put up with it for far too long. The noise, the danger, the disruption – enough is enough,' he said. Dunlay, who has lived on Brittan Tce in Lyttelton for nearly 30 years, said boy racers have made life miserable for communities across Banks Peninsula. 'Every weekend, the same thing happens. Dyers Pass, Lyttelton, Governors Bay, Cass Bay and Gebbies Valley all taken over by convoys of modified cars and dangerous driving. 'People are scared to leave their homes or walk their dogs at night. It's not just antisocial, it's intimidation.' The Government has outlined extensive new laws aimed at putting the brakes on illegal street racing including: Increasing fines for excessive vehicle noise from $50 to $300 Giving police greater powers to shut down illegal gatherings Enabling police to seize and destroy vehicles of repeat or fleeing offenders Dunlay said while these changes are welcome, he wants to see the city council and police go further, drawing on ideas that have worked in other parts of the country and overseas. 'In places like Hamilton, they're using acoustic cameras that detect illegal vehicle noise in real time. In Auckland, physical deterrents like speed humps and chicanes have been installed in known hotspots. 'In Dunedin, police have trialled stopping repeat offenders from entering certain streets at night. 'Overseas, cities in the UK have successfully implemented Public Space Protection Orders to ban street racing in specific areas, backed by real enforcement. 'Some councils in Australia have even created designated track nights to channel car culture away from public streets.' Dunlay wants Christchurch to adopt a similar toolkit of interventions, combining enforcement with community-based deterrents. 'We should be using CCTV and noise monitoring more strategically and we should be backing police with the tools and funding they need to act.' -APL
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Cumbria stories you may have missed this week
The conviction of two men who felled the famous Sycamore Gap tree after a dramatic trial that hooked millions around the world and the on-going fight to reopen a city's Turkish baths. Here are some stories you may have missed in Cumbria this week. Two men have been found guilty of the "mindless destruction" of the world famous Sycamore Gap tree, the felling of which sparked international outrage. The tree had grown in a dip on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland for more than 100 years before it was cut down in a "moronic mission" in the early hours of 28 September 2023, Newcastle Crown Court heard. Daniel Michael Graham, 39, from Carlisle, and Adam Carruthers, 32, from Wigton in Cumbria, were each convicted of two counts of criminal damage. Read more about the trial here A former archaeologist has been announced as the new Bishop of Carlisle. The Right Reverend Rob Saner-Haigh, who has held the role on an acting basis since 2023, has now been appointed to the position permanently. He said it was an honour "to be able to continue to serve this county that I love". Read our story here Plans to restore a city's Victorian Turkish baths to their former glory are slowly moving forward, those behind the project said. The Grade II listed facility on James Street in Carlisle closed in 2022 due to high running costs and The Friends of Carlisle's Victorian and Turkish Baths are working on a bid to take over the building from Cumberland Council. "We're having this transition from a group that started on Facebook, to a charity to save the baths and now a charity that's going to take over quite a large asset and run a multimillion-pound project," said trustee Elsa Price. Read more about the baths' history here An animal charity which has seen its pet rehoming numbers double said it was prompted to take action after feedback from potential owners on adoption challenges. Oak Tree Animals' Charity, based near Carlisle, said adoptions of cats and dogs increased to 101 in the first four months of 2025, up from 50 in the same period last year. It said it had overhauled the way it handles adoptions, with animals now rehomed in as little as one or two weeks rather than the average of three months. Read the full story here A council tackling so-called fly campers has issued its first fines using Public Space Protection Orders. Last month Cumberland Council said it would use the orders to crackdown on people leaving human waste, litter, lighting fires and equipment while camping in the Lake District. The council said officers had issued two £100 fines in the Buttermere area in connection to breaching the order. Read more about the fines here Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Scottish Sun
10-05-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
Strict ban across UK beaches now in force that could see you slapped with £1,000 fine.. check which spots are exempt
Owners are being urged to check local council websites before letting their pups frolic on the beach BEACH PLEASE Strict ban across UK beaches now in force that could see you slapped with £1,000 fine.. check which spots are exempt HUNDREDS of UK beaches are now subject to new dog rules rolled out last week, with some beaches banning dogs entirely until autumn. Owners could face hefty fines of up to £1,000 if caught flouting the rules. Advertisement 2 Rule-breakers risk a £100 on-the-spot fine - or up to £1,000 if it ends up in court Credit: Getty The dog bans took effect on May 1 and will remain in force until September. The crackdown aims to keep beaches clean and safe during the busy summer season - but pet owners are being urged to check local rules. Chris Maxted, director of retractable dog gate firm Dog-G8, explained: "Seasonal dog bans on UK beaches are a practical measure to protect water quality and maintain the Blue Flag status that many coastal areas value. "Dog excrement and urine can have a significant impact on water quality, making it unsuitable for swimming. Advertisement "Public Spaces Protection Orders allow councils to enforce beach bans during peak seasons to reduce contamination from dog fouling. "These rules aim to create a safer and cleaner environment for everyone, while making sure coastal waters remain suitable for bathing." He added: "It's important for dog owners to check before visiting beaches, as the rules can vary significantly. "Many beaches allow dogs from October 1 to April 30 but enforce restrictions from May to September under Public Space Protection Orders. Advertisement "Some areas will implement complete bans, while others impose partial bans, such as requiring dogs to be kept on leads or limiting them to promenades. "Ignoring these rules can result in a £100 on-the-spot fine or, if escalated to court, a fine of up to £1,000." First new road bridge crossing River Clyde in 20 years opens to drivers TODAY Maxted pointed out that many beaches remain dog-friendly all year round. He said: "Across England, many counties offer a variety of dog-friendly beaches all year round, with Devon leading the way with 79 locations. Advertisement "This gives dog owners plenty of opportunities to enjoy the coast with their pets without the worry of seasonal restrictions." Guide dogs are exempt, but only if they're working, wearing a harness and on a lead. Dog-friendly beach information can be found on local council websites. The strict rules began in 2019, when Weymouth Beach first implemented the dog ban. Advertisement Although beaches in Wirral attempted to enforce a similar ban back in 2017, their efforts were unsuccessful. The Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) often runs from the start of May to September 30, during the busy tourist season. The rules vary: some beaches enforce a full dog ban, while others allow dogs as long as they're kept on a leash at all times. Certain beaches only impose restrictions during peak hours, such as from 10am to 6pm. Advertisement Regions with dog-friendly beaches where bans don't apply Devon: 79 Cornwall: 60 Northumberland: 37 Dorset: 37 Cumbria: 24 Yorkshire: 24 Norfolk: 21 Kent: 19 East Sussex: 18 Isle of Wight: 15 County Durham: 12 Merseyside: 11 West Sussex: 11 Suffolk: 9 Essex: 8 Lancashire: 8 Lincolnshire: 5 Hampshire: 4 Tyne and Wear: 3 Gloucestershire: 1 Isles of Scilly: 1
The Irish Sun
10-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Strict ban across UK beaches now in force that could see you slapped with £1,000 fine.. check which spots are exempt
HUNDREDS of UK beaches are now subject to new dog rules rolled out last week, with some beaches banning dogs entirely until autumn. Owners could face hefty fines of up to £1,000 if caught flouting the rules. 2 Rule-breakers risk a £100 on-the-spot fine - or up to £1,000 if it ends up in court Credit: Getty The dog bans took effect on May 1 and will remain in force until September. The crackdown aims to keep beaches clean and safe during the busy summer season - but pet owners are being urged to check local rules. Chris Maxted, director of retractable dog gate firm Dog-G8, explained: "Seasonal dog bans on UK beaches are a practical measure to protect water quality and maintain the Blue Flag status that many coastal areas value. "Dog excrement and urine can have a significant impact on water quality, making it unsuitable for swimming. Read more on travel "Public Spaces Protection Orders allow councils to enforce beach bans during peak seasons to reduce contamination from dog fouling. "These rules aim to create a safer and cleaner environment for everyone, while making sure coastal waters remain suitable for bathing." He added: "It's important for dog owners to check before visiting beaches, as the rules can vary significantly. "Many beaches allow dogs from October 1 to April 30 but enforce restrictions from May to September under Public Space Protection Orders. Most read in News Travel "Some areas will implement complete bans, while others impose partial bans, such as requiring dogs to be kept on leads or limiting them to promenades. "Ignoring these rules can result in a £100 on-the-spot fine or, if escalated to court, a fine of up to £1,000." First new road bridge crossing River Clyde in 20 years opens to drivers TODAY Maxted pointed out that many beaches remain dog-friendly all year round. He said: "Across England, many counties offer a variety of dog-friendly beaches all year round, with Devon leading the way with 79 locations. "This gives dog owners plenty of opportunities to enjoy the coast with their pets without the worry of seasonal restrictions." Guide dogs are exempt, but only if they're working, wearing a harness and on a lead. Dog-friendly beach information can be found on local council websites. The strict rules began in 2019, when Weymouth Beach first Although beaches in Wirral attempted to enforce a similar ban back in 2017, their efforts were unsuccessful. The The rules vary: some beaches enforce a full dog ban, while others allow dogs as long as they're kept on a leash at all times. Certain beaches only impose restrictions during peak hours, such as from 10am to 6pm. Regions with dog-friendly beaches where bans don't apply Devon: 79 Cornwall: 60 Northumberland: 37 Dorset: 37 Cumbria: 24 Yorkshire: 24 Norfolk: 21 Kent: 19 East Sussex: 18 Isle of Wight: 15 County Durham: 12 Merseyside: 11 West Sussex: 11 Suffolk: 9 Essex: 8 Lancashire: 8 Lincolnshire: 5 Hampshire: 4 Tyne and Wear: 3 Gloucestershire: 1 Isles of Scilly: 1 2 Devon boasts as many as 79 dog-friendly beaches Credit: Getty
