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Hans India
a day ago
- Business
- Hans India
Ross Taylor to lead Royal Challengers Delhi squad in Legen-Z T10 League
New Delhi: As the LEGEN-Z T10 League prepares to light up India with its high-octane cricket action, Royal Challengers Delhi have unveiled a compelling squad headlined by former New Zealand captain Ross Taylor and ex-India pacer Praveen Kumar. Alongside them are domestic stalwarts like Anureet Singh, Fazil Ali and promising names unearthed from grassroots trials such as Abhishek Yadav, Kohinoor Turki, Ravi Kumar Dixit and Mohammad Yasir. With an eye on both seasoned experience and untapped potential, the team promises to be one of the most exciting line-ups in the tournament. Royal Challengers Delhi has been acquired by Dubai-based entrepreneur Sandeep Chachra. He is confident that this new chapter will help elevate the cricketing landscape. 'My heart still beats for gully cricket. This league is more than a tournament - it's a movement. I want to support the kids who once played barefoot on the streets just like I did,' he said. Former Indian cricketer Venkatesh Prasad, chairman, LEGEN-Z T10 League, said, 'The entry of a global entrepreneur like Sandeep Chachra and a brand like Mondus Properties into our league is a proof to the belief in our vision. Royal Challengers Delhi is now backed by a team that understands both business and passion.' Surender Agarwal, COO, LEGEN-Z T10 League, said, 'When we envisioned the league, we wanted each team to reflect ambition, heart, and real connection with grassroots cricket. With Mondus Properties owning Royal Challengers Delhi, we've got just that. Mr. Chachra's journey and passion bring immense value, and we're excited to see the energy and leadership he brings to the league.' The league gets ready to roll with daily triple-headers from August 7 to August 11, culminating in a grand finale on August 13. Royal Challengers Delhi squad: Ross Taylor (Captain), Keith Ingram, Praveen Kumar, Anureet Singh, Fazil Ali, Nimesh Patel, Abhishek Yadav, Kohinoor Turki, Ravi Kumar Dixit, Kshitij, Pandurang Magar, Shivesh Pandey, Mohammad Yasir, Yuvraj Uike, Arjun Vasita, and Vijendra Singh Nagarwal.
Rhyl Journal
5 days ago
- Business
- Rhyl Journal
Adventure Parc to reopen this summer under new ownership
Adventure Parc, based on the former Adventure Parc Snowdonia site in Dolgarrog - once home to the world's first inland surf lagoon - has been acquired by the Interesting Hotels Group, the team behind Ixora Hotel and Spa in Dolgarrog and Château Rhianfa in Anglesey. The acquisition marks a vibrant new chapter for Adventure Parc, which is being reimagined as 'one of North Wales' leading destinations for adventure, family fun, and year-round experiences.' A brand-new café, Caffi Eryri, featuring locally sourced produce, is set to launch, with renovations also underway across the adventure pods and throughout the site. Adventure Parc is being reimagined as 'one of North Wales' leading destinations for adventure, family fun, and year-round experiences' (Image: Adventure Parc) The bar and restaurant are due to open in early 2026, with plans for live entertainment and seasonal events. The new owners are also promising a range of exciting new activities. These will include: Taking the helm as general manager is Ross Taylor, who joined the Interesting Hotels Group in May. Originally from North Wales, Ross brings extensive experience in managing hotels and holiday parks, and is passionate about restoring a strong Welsh identity at the heart of Adventure Parc. 'It's an honour to be part of Adventure Parc's next chapter,' said Ross. 'Adventure Parc has huge potential, and we're committed to making it something the local community can be proud of - rooted in Welsh culture, powered by local people, and designed for everyone to enjoy.' Renovation work has been carried out by local companies, with a strong focus on using regional suppliers throughout the Parc's transformation. The relaunch will also create new jobs, with an emphasis on hiring local staff. Adventure Parc will also introduce its own mascot: Dewi y Ddraig, a friendly Welsh dragon who will appear throughout the Parc and at children's events. RELATED STORIES Adventure Parc Snowdonia closes its doors amid redundancies Zip World breathes new life into Adventure Parc Snowdonia Adventure Parc will open soon. To stay updated on reopening details and special launch events, follow Adventure Parc on social media or visit: The indoor activity centre was previously operated by Zip World, which closed Zip World Conwy less than a year after taking on the site. Zip World acquired the 40-acre location following the closure of Adventure Parc Snowdonia in September 2023. The £12 million complex, famous for the world's first inland surf lagoon, shut down with immediate effect on September 1, 2023. The former facility also featured indoor attractions such as high ropes, climbing walls, a zip line, ninja assault course, and soft play for younger visitors.
North Wales Chronicle
5 days ago
- Business
- North Wales Chronicle
Adventure Parc to reopen this summer under new ownership
Adventure Parc, based on the former Adventure Parc Snowdonia site in Dolgarrog - once home to the world's first inland surf lagoon - has been acquired by the Interesting Hotels Group, the team behind Ixora Hotel and Spa in Dolgarrog and Château Rhianfa in Anglesey. The acquisition marks a vibrant new chapter for Adventure Parc, which is being reimagined as 'one of North Wales' leading destinations for adventure, family fun, and year-round experiences.' A brand-new café, Caffi Eryri, featuring locally sourced produce, is set to launch, with renovations also underway across the adventure pods and throughout the site. Adventure Parc is being reimagined as 'one of North Wales' leading destinations for adventure, family fun, and year-round experiences' (Image: Adventure Parc) The bar and restaurant are due to open in early 2026, with plans for live entertainment and seasonal events. The new owners are also promising a range of exciting new activities. These will include: Taking the helm as general manager is Ross Taylor, who joined the Interesting Hotels Group in May. Originally from North Wales, Ross brings extensive experience in managing hotels and holiday parks, and is passionate about restoring a strong Welsh identity at the heart of Adventure Parc. 'It's an honour to be part of Adventure Parc's next chapter,' said Ross. 'Adventure Parc has huge potential, and we're committed to making it something the local community can be proud of - rooted in Welsh culture, powered by local people, and designed for everyone to enjoy.' Renovation work has been carried out by local companies, with a strong focus on using regional suppliers throughout the Parc's transformation. The relaunch will also create new jobs, with an emphasis on hiring local staff. Adventure Parc will also introduce its own mascot: Dewi y Ddraig, a friendly Welsh dragon who will appear throughout the Parc and at children's events. RELATED STORIES Adventure Parc Snowdonia closes its doors amid redundancies Zip World breathes new life into Adventure Parc Snowdonia Adventure Parc will open soon. To stay updated on reopening details and special launch events, follow Adventure Parc on social media or visit: The indoor activity centre was previously operated by Zip World, which closed Zip World Conwy less than a year after taking on the site. Zip World acquired the 40-acre location following the closure of Adventure Parc Snowdonia in September 2023. The £12 million complex, famous for the world's first inland surf lagoon, shut down with immediate effect on September 1, 2023. The former facility also featured indoor attractions such as high ropes, climbing walls, a zip line, ninja assault course, and soft play for younger visitors.
BBC News
6 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Corkers Crisps rebuild stopped by planning condition, says owner
A crisp manufacturer said he could not rebuild his business after a devastating fire due to a planning "obstacle".Ross Taylor runs family-firm Corkers Crisps, based at Willow Farm in Pymoor, Ely, Cambridgeshire, whose factory burned down in to rebuild have been approved nearly five years after submission, but with the condition that the factory can only use crops grown at Willow Farm, owned by Mr argued this would make the business unviable, but East Cambridgeshire District Council said this was a similar condition to that in the factory's original planning permissions. The gourmet crisp business was founded in 2010 to diversify the farm's income and grew to employ 100 people and turn over £10m a to restart the business, Mr Taylor submitted a planning he said the approved plan limited the firm to using potatoes grown on just 20 acres (eight hectares), yielding about 70 tonnes, enough for two days of production."We wouldn't be able to buy from other local farmers or import from elsewhere," he Taylor added that this felt like a "vendetta" and that the council was "trying to put obstacles in the way". The council previously accused the company of breaching planning rules by using imported also accused it of depositing waste at the site, a claim Mr Taylor disputed, saying these items were building materials that were later moved."I always thought we would be [back] up and running within two years," Mr Taylor said."We have been through seven planning officers, dozens of changes of legislation which has held things up, and we feel like we have been put to the back of the pile and no-one's really wanted us to have it back."He added: "They do not want any rural agricultural developments; they want everything up on the industrial estate and that's as far as it goes. "Us poor old farmers who are trying to make a living can't afford to have businesses up on industrial estates because we are committed to our farms." Mr Taylor warned the decision could "finish" the business and hurt local farmers struggling to sell their crops. He said this was produce that could have been used by the factory. Local farmer Dale Parson said he had been forced to store his potatoes for a year in the hope of finding a buyer, paying up to £1,000 a month in electricity he had to send them for anaerobic digestion."It's a job to get out the house sometimes in the morning. This is one of the loneliest jobs," he said."You're damned if you do and damned if you don't. "If [crops] get diseases in a field, that you can stomach because you can put it down to something, but when you have grown product in good condition, it's heart-breaking." The council said Corkers Crisps had stated one of its "key selling points" was "the unique flavour" from potatoes grown in soil surrounding the added on-site growing also reduced traffic through local villages and the condition that only farm-grown produce be used was similar to a 2013 clause in its planning permission supporting farm diversification.A spokesperson said importing goods would count as a change of use and would need a change-of-use application to assess the potential effects. Follow Cambridgeshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
17-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Residents concerned by dust from housing site in Devon
People living close to a new town in Devon have raised their concerns and frustrations over dust coming from the housing development. Nearby residents whose homes are not part of the Sherford development near Plymouth said they have seen high levels of dust coming from the construction site in recent said they are worried about breathing in the dust which has covered their homes, gardens and cars. Developers Sherford Consortium said work on the site was paused once it was made aware of the concerns and additional mitigation measures were introduced. It said air quality was regularly monitored and reported normal levels. Ross Taylor said the dust has covered his garden, but his major concern was about what could possibly be in the dust. "How do we know what's in this stuff, that's the biggest concern for me. How do we know if its healthy or not?" he Westgarth said she was worried about letting her two young children out in the garden during the recent hot weather as she was concerned about what they might be inhaling. Sarah Crockett said residents "cannot open our windows" because of the dust and that it was "proving quite difficult to breathe due to the amount of levels raised".The developers said air quality was "monitored routinely via seven stations around the site and have reported normal levels".It added that an experienced environmental health and safety manager was on site each day. Work on the development started in 2015 and according to the plans, the site will have 5,500 homes for about 12,000 residents when Sherford Consortium said "additional mitigation measures" have been put in place to minimise the dust which included using water bowsers to suppress dust, adjusting working methods and machinery use to limit airborne particles, and restricting its earthworks to low wind conditions."We recognise that the recent hot, dry weather has made dust more difficult to control and understand the concern this may have caused," it said in a statement. It added that it had contacted local residents to provide updates and reassurance, and is committed to managing it carefully as works continue.
