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BBC News
12 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Banahan leaves before World Cup as Scotland add two coaches
Assistant coach Matt Banahan has left Scotland two months before the Women's Rugby World Cup. Head coach Bryan Easson admitted he is "disappointed" at the exit of Banahan - who has moved on to another coaching opportunity - but thanked him for "kicking on" the attack team during his Miller, who worked with the squad during the 2021 World Cup, and Steve Shingler have joined Easson's staff as assistant most recently led the Scotland men's Under-18 team at the Six Nations and rejoined the women's programme earlier this Scarlets fly-half Shingler joins on secondment from PWR side Trailfinders, where he has been assistant coach for the past England winger Banahan said he is "incredibly grateful" for his spell with Scotland but said the chance of a new coaching role "closer to home was too good to turn down".Easson said: "This does now present an exciting opportunity to reset and refresh our coaching team."We welcomed Steve into camp during this year's Six Nations and we were really impressed by him then. "We have several players at Trailfinders, including some of our key attacking players, who have a fantastic relationship with him already and know what he's about which will give us a smooth transition."Ross has bedded back in with us really well, we've had a brilliant few weeks as a group with him so far. We've worked together for a long time, and he did a great job with us at the last Rugby World Cup. "I think he's a brilliant addition to the group, he knows the players and the players know him which helps too."
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Old promises of restoring yesterday's Las Vegas underscore revamp of new Commercial Center
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – The Commercial Center in Las Vegas is set to undergo a major redevelopment, transforming the historic site into a cultural arts district with new attractions and facilities. 'They wiped the whole fund out': Commissioner wants to claw back $8M given to chairman's district The redevelopment project aims to revitalize the 62-year-old Commercial Center, which was once a hub for legendary rock acts like The Doors and Led Zeppelin. The plan includes creating a cultural arts district that will offer fine arts and entertainment options, distinct from the downtown Arts District in Las Vegas. 'It will be a true live, work, play cultural arts district,' Ross Miller, former Clark County Commissioner, emphasized the project's potential impact, said. Tick Segerblom, Clark County Commissioner, described the area as having been very rundown but now ripe for development, stating, 'There's lots of things happening, but this place was very rundown.' The redevelopment project has faced challenges, including funding and planning disputes. Former Commissioner Ross Miller allocated about ten million dollars of discretionary parks and recreation money to the project, which stirred controversy. Incoming Commissioner April Becker expressed concerns about how the money was spent, questioning the accountability and planning behind the financial decisions. The Commercial Center has been neglected for decades, with businesses catering to niche markets, including a swingers club. The county has invested hundreds of millions to improve safety and infrastructure, adding a bus line and security measures. UNLV is partnering with the county to host arts events at the Commercial Center, with students performing in the Composers Room, a venue with historical significance. The project includes ambitious plans like creating a Fremont-Street-like experience and a surf park, aiming to attract developers and revitalize the area. The Commercial Center redevelopment promises to breathe new life into a historic area of Las Vegas, blending cultural arts with modern attractions. As the project unfolds, it seeks to celebrate the city's heritage while paving the way for future growth. All facts from this article were gathered by KLAS journalists. This article was converted into this format with assistance from artificial intelligence. It has been edited and approved by KLAS staff. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
WW2 device becomes beer cooler after bomb scare
A man who was mowing his lawn ahead of a sunny afternoon barbecue with friends hit a metallic object and uncovered a World War Two bombshell. Ross Miller had been getting ready for friends to visit his home in Putley, Herefordshire, on Saturday, but ended up with police cordoning off the garden and a visit from a bomb disposal unit instead. The 1940s device turned out to be a 25lb (11kg) bomb casing, experts said. Bomb disposal experts confirmed there were no explosives left in the shell before they cleaned it and gave it to him as a souvenir, with Mr Miller saying he would "polish it up and use it as a beer cooler." The Miller family moved into the 1950s property last August, knowing the previous owners had said there was something metallic at the bottom of the garden. They believed it was a pump, or part of the water supply. When he stumbled on it, the 48-year-old software engineer said: "I had a quick look at it, brushed it and thought 'this doesn't look like a pump'. "There's a percussion cap in the middle – what looks like would be on the end of a bullet… and it said 1940 at the bottom." He said his nine-year-old daughter was standing beside him at the time and he thought "the last thing we want is for anything to explode". He tried 101 and held for 30 minutes before he dialled 999, and West Mercia Police told him to stay away from the wartime discovery and send them pictures. Mr Miller told his visitors to "stay away" and police turned up at about 13:30 BST and set up a 100m cordon around the shell and closed the street. "After about two hours' waiting around, EOD (explosive ordnance disposal unit) turned up and said 'yep it's a 25-pounder'," he said. Mr Miller said he planned to put ice in the casing and use it to hold beer at the barbecue he rescheduled for Sunday. "I had to take the sensible approach and had to call the police," he said. "Unfortunately, when you find something like that in your garden, you've got to do something." Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Suspected WW2 bomb found by landscaper Homes evacuated in false alarm bomb scare West Mercia Police
