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Yahoo
01-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Tragic reservoir discovery in search for missing man, 31
The body of a man who went missing from Yorkshire has been recovered from a reservoir. Asad Mahmood, 31, was last seen in Shipley on Tuesday morning. In an appeal, West Yorkshire Police said there were "serious concerns" for his welfare, Yorkshire Live reports. The force said they were appealing for any witnesses who may have seen Asad in the afternoon or evening of May 27 in the Stanbury or Oldfield area of Keighley, particularly around the Lower Laithe Reservoir area. A search of the water was then launched yesterday. READ MORE: 'I was trying to deescalate an argument, completely unaware of the danger awaiting me' READ MORE: Benefit cheat mum must repay £22k after being caught out by innocuous Facebook post On Saturday night, Janaza Announcements posted on Facebook that Asad's body had been discovered at the Lower Laithe Reservoir. It said: "It has been sadly confirmed that a body has been found in the search for missing Asad Mahmood, age 31. "Asad had been reported missing since May 27 in the Stanbury/Oldfield area of Keighley. His body was discovered this evening at Lower Laithe Reservoir." Tributes have since been paid for Asad. One person wrote: "Such a sad outcome my heart goes out to all his family and friends." Another said: "So sad. RIP Asad. Sending love and strength to your family and friends." --- Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable, highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street. If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@ or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.
Daily Mail
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
'World's first' underwater museum to open in Wales quarry
An abandoned slate quarry in north Wales that's been submerged underwater for the last 20 years is set to open up as an underwater museum. Vivian Quarry in Gwynedd, once part of the world's second-largest slate mine, is now recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It's been quietly flooded for two decades, hiding old mining buildings, tools and even a circular blast shelter beneath 19 meters of water. Soon, the historic site will be accessible to the public, where visitors as young as ten will be able to dive in and explore the ruins of the former quarry. Following its closure in 1960, the quarry has been open to experienced divers for the past 12 years. However, thanks to new technology developed by XPLOR Group, anyone - including complete beginners and kids - will be able explore the museum with no prior scuba training after a 10-minute safety briefing. The diving centre, run by Scuba Scape, is opening up this summer and promises a 'world first' experience. Speaking to North Wales Live, a spokesperson from Scuba Scape said: 'Our collaboration [with XPLOR Group] has led to the commercialisation of a unique underwater gaming programme and innovative technology. 'Over the past eight months, we have implemented intense safety procedures and conducted rigorous testing of every component in some of the harshest underwater conditions.' In addition to its museum features, the site will also host a one-of-a-kind underwater escape room, allowing divers to participate in interactive games as they tour the remains of the quarry. Bookings are expected to open soon on Scuba Scape's website, with tickets priced at £73.36. It comes after a lesser-known theme park in the UK that costs just £13.95 to enter has been hailed one of the best in the world - and you can even bring your pooch along for the ride. The Milky Way Adventure Park, located in North Devon, offers a mix of indoor and outdoor rides, shows, activities and play areas at a fraction of the cost of its big-name competitors. The amusement park was first launched as a farm attraction in July 1984 by the Stanbury family, but it has since grown in size and popularity with around £2 million invested in new attractions and upgrades over recent years.
