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South Wales Argus
6 hours ago
- Health
- South Wales Argus
Newport house confirmed as lawful HMO for over 10 years
A certificate of lawfulness was issued for the property in Clyffard Crescent, Newport, after evidence was submitted showing continuous use as a four-bedroom, five-person HMO under use class C4. The three-storey, mid-terraced house comprises a basement with a kitchen, bedroom, shower, toilet, and garden access; a ground floor with a communal lounge and a bedroom; and a first floor with two bedrooms and a bathroom. The application was submitted by the owners, and was assessed under planning application number 25/0244. The application was made under Section 191(2) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, which stipulates a 10-year period for changes of use other than to a single dwelling. Key evidence supporting the application included floor plans and drawings detailing the property's internal layout, as well as a statutory declaration confirming continuous use as a four-bedroom, five-person HMO for at least 10 years. The property also had a series of HMO licences issued on July 3, 2016, July 4, 2021, and another dated August 1, 2011. Tenancy agreements covering the periods from September 29, 2014, to April 4, 2019, and from April 1, 2019, to September 1, 2026, were also submitted as evidence. Additionally, a council tax record noted the property as being vacant since October 2024, with plans to let it again shortly after March 2025. The planning authority accepted the evidence on the balance of probabilities, determining that the property met the criteria for lawful existing use as a C4 HMO due to continuous 10-year usage. No objections were received regarding the application. The decision was also considered compliant with Newport's Well-Being Plan 2018–23. The Welsh Government's 2015 study on HMO concentrations influenced changes requiring small HMOs (3–6 unrelated individuals sharing amenities) to have planning permission under C4 from February 2016. However, properties in lawful HMO use before February 2016 may continue such use without needing retrospective permission, provided continuity of use is demonstrated. The evidence submitted by the Simmons family, including a statutory declaration from the current owners confirming continuous HMO use since October 20, 2011, was found to be sufficient in proving the lawful use of the property as a C4 HMO since at least October 20, 2011. The use of the property as an HMO was found to have no significant impacts identified under the Crime and Disorder Act 1998, Equality Act 2010, or Planning (Wales) Act 2015.
Time of India
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'ESPN's gonna f**k the showup'- Sportswriter Bill Simmons doubts ESPN taking over Inside the NBA from TNT
With Inside the NBA ending its broadcast on and moving to ESPN, a wide range of emotions has been expressed among fans, basketball players, teams, and NBA legends, who have long been associated with the game. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now While fans are excited to see how the shift turns out, American sportswriter, author and film producer, Bill Simmons believes otherwise. Bill Simmons has his doubts about Inside the NBA broadcast on ESPN Faces like Ernie Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal, Kenny Smith, and Charles Barkley, who have been long associated with Inside the NBA on TNT. Things were different, so was their approach. A more open and welcoming discussion on the NBA was how things turned out. But, Bill Simmons feels things will eventually change, even as everybody is excited to see how change is turning out. Simmons, during the latest episode of his podcast said, 'I think ESPN's gonna f**k the show up.' He added, 'Unless they completely change how they do commercials, the show is gonna be different, people are gonna be pissed and Barkley and those guys are gonna be pissed and I think it's going to go badly. The only way it doesn't go badly is if they do the commercials and they give them the lengthy segments that you need to have that show work. They're going to have to change how they do it." "They just paid so much for the NBA that if they don't do that and they do the same short, terrible segments that you're about to see in the Finals where it's like a one and a half minute halftime and it's like a 20 minute pregame, they do that they're going to f**k the show up and everybody's going to be mad," Simmons added. Further, Simmons added, 'Whoever is running ESPN has not cared for this entire century about this. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This is something they knew was a problem and they just didn't care. They just cashed the checks from the commercials. They did not care about the quality of any show they have.' Also Read: On Saturday, Inside the NBA was concluded by the NBA Legends, who told the fans that nothing will change, and they can expect the same level of enthusiasm. While it was an emotional moment for all, the NBA Legends also shared loving memories from 40 years of the broadcast of Inside the NBA, the legendary show that was once a part of TNT.
USA Today
a day ago
- Sport
- USA Today
'It'll be good for us': Chiefs using Super Bowl 59 defeat as fuel
'It'll be good for us': Chiefs using Super Bowl 59 defeat as fuel Show Caption Hide Caption NFL keeps 'Tush Push' in play The NFL won't ban the 'Tush Push', keeping the Eagles' high-success play in the game—for now. Super Bowl 59 was a bit of an anomaly for some of the Kansas City Chiefs' younger players. The blowout loss was the first time the Chiefs 2022 draft class − players such as Trent McDuffie, George Karlaftis and Isiah Pacheco − had ended the season in a defeat. 'It definitely serves as motivation going into the season. You never want to end the season like that,' Karlaftis said to reporters at OTAs this week. 'It's gonna be motivation for this year for sure.' Winning has become part of the norm during the Patrick Mahomes era in Kansas City. The franchise has won seven straight AFC West titles and three Super Bowl titles since Mahomes officially became the starter in 2018. (Last year was also the ninth consecutive division title captured by the team.) The franchise was a win away from an historic three-peat before it all came crashing down in New Orleans on Feb. 9. As the Chiefs take part in OTAs this offseason, they are using Super Bowl 59 loss as fuel. 'When you lose a Super Bowl, I think there's sometimes in those workouts, you may be a little tired, you have that extra added motivation to finish even harder, finish even stronger. I think it'll be good for us at the end of the day,' Mahomes explained. 'I mean, obviously looking back, you want to win the game. But a lot these guys hadn't lost one (Super Bowl), hadn't ended the season on a loss that are on this team now. So, I'm sure they'll be motivated to go back out there and try to find a way to get to the Super Bowl and win it this year.' Kansas City's offensive woes were a big reason why they were denied a third-straight Super Bowl title. Mahomes was sacked a career-high 36 times (including a single-game most six times in the Super Bowl), he averaged a career-low 245 passing yards per game and his 26 touchdowns passes equaled a career-low since he became the team's starter. But like any good franchise, the Chiefs responded accordingly. The Chiefs revamped their offensive line by signing tackle Jaylon Moore in free agency, they moved Kingsley Suamataia inside to left guard and drafted tackle Josh Simmons in the first round. Simmons, who suffered a knee injury during his final season at Ohio State, is ahead of schedule in his rehab and is expected to be ready by training camp. The Ohio State product didn't allow a sack before he went down and has impressed thus far in Kansas City. 'He's actually further ahead than I thought he was,' Chiefs coach Andy Reid said this week of Simmons. 'He's done a good job with what we've seen. We just got to get him in with the defense against him.' On the outside, wide receiver should get a major boast by Rashee Rice's return to health. When Rice was injured in Week 4, he entered the week as the NFL's leader in catches and was second in yards. Rice worked out with Mahomes before OTA's kicked off and is back to looking like a No. 1 wide receiver. 'He looks like Rashee (Rice). Obviously having the injury, it sucked," Mahomes said of Rice. "Happening so early in the season, he was back like right when the offseason started and so he was up here working hard – extremely hard and he was back home working extremely hard. I was throwing with him in Dallas a little bit and then getting him back out here, there's no limitations. He's out there playing, he's making plays on the football field, he's explosive, he looks fast. "I think he can be one of the best receivers in the league. Just to have him, to add with Xavier (Worthy) and Hollywood (Brown) and all these other guys that we have, it's another position I think (general manager Brett) Veach has done a great job of bringing in competition so that we can go out there and make a lot of plays happen.' The Chiefs want to make more big pays happen through the air this season. Mahomes told reporters Reid's advised him to push the ball downfield more this season after averaging a career-low 6.8 yards per pass attempt last year. Rice's return to action, alongside of speedsters Worthy and Brown should help the Chiefs become more explosive on offense. 'We're fast. I think that's probably the thing that stands out the most,' Mahomes said. 'Our job is to test the defenses down the field, and we have to get back to doing that if we want to open up other guys underneath. I think coach Reid has challenged me this offseason to push the ball down the field, let guys have chances to make plays and then once we get that back to where we want to in our standard that we believe we should have, then we can come back to the underneath stuff.' The Chiefs' leaky O-line and stagnant passing attack are the preeminent reasons why they lost Super Bowl 59. The team's making it known they are motivated to fix the areas this offseason. Follow USA TODAY Sports' Tyler Dragon on X @TheTylerDragon.
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Bill Simmons issues warning for Pacers-Knicks Game 6 bettors
Bill Simmons issues warning for Pacers-Knicks Game 6 bettors Longtime followers of Bill Simmons are well aware The Ringer founder loves a good sports conspiracy theory. That doesn't mean he fully believes all of them, but he's rarely ready to write most off without hearing them out. So take Simmons' most recent comments with a grain of salt. On his latest podcast, Simmons felt the NBA could work some magic in favor of the New York Knicks in Game 6 to avoid (or delay) an Indiana-Oklahoma City matchup in the Finals. "Let's be careful out there for Game 6 if you're wagering," Simmons said. "The 2002 Game 6 we've talked a lot about it over the years. I'm just saying, it's in the back of my head." Simmons was referring to the infamous Game 6 between the Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings in the 2002 Western Conference Finals, when numerous late calls benefited the Lakers in a game referred by disgraced official Tim Donaghy. Instead of a 2002 NBA Finals between the smaller-market Kings and New Jersey Nets, the Lakers ultimately swept the Eastern Conference champions. The Pacers still hold a 3-2 series lead as the series shifts back to Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Saturday night. Indiana is a 3.5-point favorite at home and -175 on the moneyline. But, staying away from this game is always an option. And to be honest, it's not a bad one if Simmons is onto something. This has a bad beat written all over it.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
BREC Commission appoints interim superintendent
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The BREC Commission announced Janet Simmons as the park system's interim superintendent. According to BREC, Simmons brings over 40 years of leadership experience and most recently served as the president and CEO of HOPE Ministries of Baton Rouge. She is set to take over as interim superintendent on June 1. The commission appointed Simmons on May 23 after current Superintendent Corey K. Wilson announced he would not be seeking a contract renewal in March. Wilson's final day with the agency as its top leader is May 31. According to BREC, he will work with the agency in a contracted advisory role through January 2026. 'I remain fully committed to BREC's continued success and to ensuring a seamless leadership handoff,' said Wilson. 'While I had anticipated serving through January 2026, I respect the Commission's decision to begin the next chapter sooner. I am proud of what we've accomplished together and will continue supporting the organization in every way I can during this transition.' The leadership transition allows the commission to start its national search for a permanent superintendent. Baton Rouge recreation agency audit finds payroll errors, theft, and financial mismanagement State Department restructuring scraps office dedicated to relocating Afghan allies Shakira, Jason Aldean concerts canceled at Boston's Fenway Park over 'structural' issue Ernst responds to jeers on Medicaid cuts: 'Well, we're all going to die' Smoke from Canadian wildfires to affect air quality, visibility in parts of US: What to know Kenner Police make third arrest in connection to drugging death of news reporter Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
