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BBC News
5 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Adur Outdoor Activities Centre set to reopen within months
An outdoor activities centre in West Sussex is expected to reopen within months after a new service provider was Outdoor Activities Centre (AOAC) in Shoreham has been vacant in recent months after its previous tenant ceased service provision and went into a recent marketing process, Adur District Council (ADC) has agreed to lease the site to Simon Whitmore, who began his career centre, which is located beside the River Adur, is expected to reopen in autumn 2025, with the site being fully operational with seasonal activities starting in 2026. ADC said Mr Whitmore, who has 30 years of experience and specialises in youth outdoor services, will be supported by wife Lizzy who has an extensive background in said the couple, from Shoreham, "impressed us with their passion to deliver affordable programmes at the centre" and had a clear intention "to make the centre more accessible for people with special and individual needs".AOAC said on Facebook: "We are looking forward to opening the doors to the centre soon and welcoming people back in."
BBC News
17-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
No forever home for dog after Sussex speed dating event
A speed dating event organised for a dog who has spent almost a year in an adoption centre has failed to find her a new home. Lola Lou, a nine-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier cross, has lived for almost 300 days at the Dogs Trust in Shoreham in West event was organised for prospective adopters to "spend some one-on-one time" with her "to showcase the loving, playful side that her photos simply don't capture", according to the charity.A spokesperson said: "Sadly, despite her wagging tail and warm welcome, no one came to meet her." "While the day didn't go as hoped, the team remains determined to help her story have a happy ending." The rehoming centre have shared Lola Lou's story on Instagram and it has been viewed over 5,600 times charity said: "She thrives on human companionship and would love to be at the heart of someone's world." Michaela Wells, assistant manager, said: "It was a disappointing day for the team."We were so excited to showcase Lola Lou's wonderful personality, and it was heartbreaking to see her waiting with no one to meet her."She has so much love to give, and we know the right person is out there. We just need to help her find them."
BBC News
12-05-2025
- BBC News
Shoreham Airshow crash pilot's bid to fly again turned down
A decade after 11 men were killed in one of the worst airshow disasters in the UK their families say they can "finally have peace" knowing the pilot will never fly Hill, the pilot of the Hawker Hunter plane that crashed at Shoreham Airshow in 2015, has had a final legal challenge to get his licence reinstated turned down at the High Court in London. A coroner blamed Mr Hill for the crash which killed the men at an inquest in 2022 after an Old Bailey jury cleared him of manslaughter in Hill appealed against the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) decision not to restore his flying licence. He had been performing a manoeuvre in the vintage aircraft when it crashed into the A27 in West Sussex in August CAA's decision not to let him fly again was upheld following a two-day hearing last a second time, the pilot started the process of applying for a Judicial Review of the CAA of the men who died were told on Friday the application had been turned down. Caroline and Bob Schilt, who lost their son Jacob in the disaster, said they were "greatly relieved" by the said: "It seems to us that justice has finally been served by the refusal to renew his licence."It has taken 10 years to finally bring peace to the 11 families whose lives were torn apart by this avoidable tragedy."Anthony Mallinson lost his father, retired engineer James Graham Mallinson, in the said: "This will hopefully now enable us after nearly 10 years to finally be able to grieve for all of our loved ones in peace and we would now ask Mr Hill to fully respect that." Phil Grimstone, who lost his son Matthew, said: "Obviously we are relieved and hope that will now be the end of this."We believe that there is nothing to stop Mr Hill applying for a flying licence in another country."Given the reasons the CAA gave for rejecting his licences here we hope that he is never allowed."The CAA said it understood that Mr Hill's application for judicial review was refused.A spokesperson for the Judicial Office confirmed this to the BBC, saying Mr Justice Fordham had refused permission for the added: "The claimant has not renewed for an oral reconsideration hearing, so the matter has been closed."
Daily Mail
12-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Shoreham Airshow disaster pilot blamed for the death of 11 people will NEVER fly again after High Court ruling
Ten years after 11 men killed in one of the worst airshow disasters in British history, their families say they can finally have peace knowing the pilot will never fly again. Shoreham Airshow Disaster pilot Andy Hill survived the devastating crash in 2015 and had been trying to get his licence back ever since. Now, the pilot's desperate attempt to regain his licence through a final legal challenge has been refused at the High Court. A coroner blamed him for the crash which killed 11 men at an inquest in 2022 after an Old Bailey jury cleared him of manslaughter in 2019. Mr Hill appealed against the Civil Aviation Authority decision not to restore his flying licence. Their decision not to let him fly again was upheld following a two day hearing last year. For a second time, the pilot then applied for a Judicial Review of the CAA refusal to let him fly again, challenging the decision at the High Court. Families of the men who died ten years ago were told on Friday the application has been turned down. 11 men died in the devastating fireball in the crash at the Shoreham Airshow in 2015 Caroline and Bob Schilt lost their son Jacob in the disaster. He was travelling to play football with his best friend Matthew Grimstone when they were both killed. They felt Mr Hill's continued efforts to fly again despite the coroner blaming him for the crash felt like a personal vendetta against the families. Bob and Caroline Schilt said: 'We are greatly relieved to hear that Andrew Hill has been refused the opportunity to take out a judicial review against the CAA. 'We attended the hearing in London at which the CAA explained their reasoning for denying Hill his licence. 'After the coroner's conclusion found that the eleven men were unlawfully killed due to Hill's diabolical flying, it seems to us that justice has finally been served by the refusal to renew his licence. 'It has taken 10 years to finally bring peace to the eleven families whose lives were torn apart by this avoidable tragedy.' Anthony Mallinson lost his father, retired engineer James Graham Mallinson, in the 2015 disaster. A coroner blamed Mr Hill for the deaths of the 11 men in the crash 'We are delighted as a family to hear the news that Mr Hill's latest Judicial Review against the CAA has been refused by the High Court and their decision to revoke all of his flying licences will remain unchanged. 'This will hopefully now enable us after nearly 10 years to finally be able to grieve for all of our loved ones in peace and we would now ask Mr Hill to fully respect that.' Matthew Grimstone's dad Philip said they believed the CAA were clear Hill's poor flying skills and judgement led to the tragedy. Phil Grimstone said: 'Obviously we are relieved and hope that will now be the end of this. 'We believe that there is nothing to stop Mr Hill applying for a flying licence in another country, given the reasons the CAA gave for rejecting his licences here we hope that he is never allowed.'
BBC News
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Dancing enthusiast celebrates 104th birthday in Shoreham
Dancing enthusiast celebrates 104th birthday Dinkie Flowers is celebrating her 104th birthday in Shoreham A dancing enthusiast is celebrating her 104th birthday the only way she knows how – by dancing. Dinkie Flowers, who lives Shoreham, West Sussex, has been dancing for 101 years and ran a dance school until 2020. To celebrate her 104th birthday, Ms Flowers is to attend an afternoon tea celebration. Her close friend, Lesley Tomlinson, said the pair had been having fun together "for donkey's years".
