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BBC News
22-03-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Lincoln golf club fully restored after flood damage
A golf course which was flooded in October 2023 has reopened all 18 holes after repair fairways and greens at Carholme Golf Course in Lincoln were submerged by 12ft (3.5m) of water after heavy rain from Storm Babet damaged the banks of the nearby Foss and workers from the club plugged the gap in January 2024 with 8,000 sandbags, but it had taken over a year for the course to club said a "very, very great thank you" to members who had stayed with the club despite the reduced offer for the last 17 months. Five holes at the golf course were closed because of flooding between October 2023 and January of the fairways quickly recovered, but it had taken an additional year for the final two to be restored to playing condition. "It's a long time for all of our members to play 16 holes which they've amazingly been very supportive of," the club's competitions secretary Stephen Allen said. Mr Allen said "the support was amazing, there were 30 to 40 people carrying 8000 sandbags on that day."The return of the full course would have other benefits, Mr Allen said."We'll be able to play proper full length competitions, matches against other clubs and a few members are coming back which is an extra bonus."The club is celebrating the return to its full 18 hole course with a party later. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Yahoo
Metro Atlanta students show support for principal arrested on Monday
Students at East Coweta High School offered their form of a demonstration Wednesday afternoon in protest of their principal who was arrested on Monday. Coweta County dispatch received a call regarding a dispute at a home on Rock Mill Court. Deputies began investigating the events leading up to the 911 call. The investigation led to the arrest of Stephen Allen. He was charged with battery and criminal trespass with property damage, according to the CCSO. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Students took to social media on Wednesday to display their feelings about their principal not being on campus while the investigation into what occurred on Monday continues. In a statement to Channel 2 Action News, the district said the following: 'Yes, I understand that is on a lot of students' social media. It wasn't a protest. It was students who wanted to show personal support for Mr. Allen. They went to the stadium during lunch periods, between about 12:30 p.m. until a little before 1 p.m., and then returned to class.' TRENDING STORIES: Police say Atlanta rapper's 'cowardly' actions led to innocent teens' birthday party murders North Georgia nudist resort hits the market for nearly $1.8M 57 sets of cremains found in fire-damaged Cobb County funeral home identified School officials say his arrest is not school related. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Yahoo
High school principal behind bars after deputies called to Coweta County home
A metro Atlanta principal spent the night in jail after an investigation led to his arrest on Monday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Coweta County dispatch received a call regarding a dispute at a home on Rock Mill Court. Deputies began investigating the events leading up to the 911 call. The investigation led to the arrest of Stephen Allen. He was charged with battery and criminal trespass with property damage. He was booked into the Coweta County Jail. TRENDING STORIES: Man sentenced to life plus 145 years for murdering girlfriend, attempted carjacking in Sandy Springs Metro Atlanta Whataburger employee allegedly swiped customer's card to pay probation fees Southwest flight, private plane nearly collide at Chicago Midway Airport The sheriff's office said Allen was not granted bond and is awaiting his first court appearance. According to the school's website, Allen is the principal of East Coweta High School. Channel 2 Action News has contacted Coweta County School System for a statement but has not yet heard back. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
