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Yahoo
09-08-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Government minister visits New Forest housing scheme
The Baroness Taylor of Stevenage OBE, parliamentary under-secretary of state, visited the New Forest. The visit on Thursday, July 31, was to see New Forest District Council's work on housing and homelessness. The visit began at Penman House in Totton, the council's first development to meet the Future Homes Standard, which opened in January. Councillor Steve Davies said: "The baroness was keenly interested in how government policies were being implemented by councils like ours. "Penman House is the pinnacle of our strategic approach to deliver both new affordable housing and greater energy efficiency in our tenants' homes. "With 11 of the 12 flats meeting EPC A, our tenants all benefit from lower energy bills and enjoy the measures which prevent condensation and mould. "I was pleased to convey to the baroness how this council has the skills and ability to respond to government regulation for the benefit of our tenants." Baroness Taylor said: "I was really pleased to visit New Forest District Council's new and innovative social housing scheme at Penman House, Totton, and speak to tenants about living in new energy-efficient homes." Councillor Cleary said: "We were very pleased to welcome Baroness Taylor to the New Forest today."
Yahoo
07-08-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Two new affordable homes to be built in Brockenhurst
Two new affordable homes are set to be built in Brockenhurst. The two-bedroom properties at Connaught Place will be part of a housing development by Bayview Developments. They will be shared ownership homes, meaning people can buy a share of the property and pay rent on the rest. This is to make them more affordable than buying on the open market. Front external view of the properties (Image: NFDC) The homes will include a kitchen with built-in appliances, carpets and vinyl flooring throughout. They will also have dedicated parking spaces with access to electric vehicle charging points. Councillor Steve Davies, portfolio holder for housing and homelessness at New Forest District Council, said: "We're delighted to be offering these new shared ownership homes in Brockenhurst. "Shared ownership offers a more affordable route into home ownership, allowing residents to buy a share of the property and pay rent on the rest – making it more accessible than buying on the open market. "These new homes will be available on a first come, first served basis with priority given to those with a local connection, and are part of our ongoing commitment to meet local housing needs." Applications for the new homes will open on the New Forest District Council website at 9am on Wednesday, August 27.
The Irish Sun
26-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Fairytale sprinter Live In The Dream ‘nearly died' and unlikely to race again after serious injury
FAIRYTALE sprinter Live In The Dream is highly unlikely to race again after suffering a life-threatening injury. The six-year-old spent several weeks in a veterinary hospital this spring and definitely won't see a racecourse this year. 1 Nunthorpe winner Live In The Dream is unlikely to race again Credit: Steve Davies The horse was responsible for one of the most memorable big-race results in recent memory when winning the Nunthorpe Stakes at York. He But he never quite scaled the same heights and missed last year's Nunthorpe with a foot injury, and when West moved his operation to France he was He hadn't been at Walker's yard for long when he became sick, and his condition deteriorated to the point when his owner Steve de'Lemos thought the horse might die. De'Lemos said: "He had a cyst in his stifle joint and needed an operation and was recuperating at Donnington Grove. "He nearly died, he got a really bad infection and one of the vets there Henry O'Neill saved his life, he was superstar. They said a lot of people would have had him put down, but that was never an option, I told him to do everything he could for the horse. "He was in there six or seven weeks, he was on a drip a lot of the time. Sir Gino came and went while he was in there, that's how bad he was. "Henry had to take a screw out where the cyst was and he is still a little lame now, but he's been moved now to Surrey to a friend of ours and is recovering out in the field. Most read in Horse Racing "I don't know if he'll ever make the track again, but if there is a happy ending to the story it's that his life has been saved. "I still hold on to hope that maybe he can come back next year, if the racing Gods smile on us, but we will do what's best for him. "It's been a real emotional rollercoaster, there were points when I thought we were going to have to put him down, but they did everything they could to save him. "We owe him everything, he's given us the best days as a family." FREE BETS - GET THE BEST SIGN UP DEALS AND RACING OFFERS Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. . Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chases their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – Gamble Aware – Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.
Scottish Sun
26-06-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Fairytale sprinter Live In The Dream ‘nearly died' and unlikely to race again after serious injury
BAD DREAM Fairytale sprinter Live In The Dream 'nearly died' and unlikely to race again after serious injury FAIRYTALE sprinter Live In The Dream is highly unlikely to race again after suffering a life-threatening injury. The six-year-old spent several weeks in a veterinary hospital this spring and definitely won't see a racecourse this year. 1 Nunthorpe winner Live In The Dream is unlikely to race again Credit: Steve Davies The horse was responsible for one of the most memorable big-race results in recent memory when winning the Nunthorpe Stakes at York. He caused a huge 28-1 shock on the Knavesmire two years ago to give Epsom-based Adam West his first Group 1 win, and then took his trainer and owners on the trip of a lifetime to the Breeders' Cup in America. But he never quite scaled the same heights and missed last year's Nunthorpe with a foot injury, and when West moved his operation to France he was taken out of the yard and sent to Ed Walker. He hadn't been at Walker's yard for long when he became sick, and his condition deteriorated to the point when his owner Steve de'Lemos thought the horse might die. De'Lemos said: "He had a cyst in his stifle joint and needed an operation and was recuperating at Donnington Grove. "He nearly died, he got a really bad infection and one of the vets there Henry O'Neill saved his life, he was superstar. They said a lot of people would have had him put down, but that was never an option, I told him to do everything he could for the horse. "He was in there six or seven weeks, he was on a drip a lot of the time. Sir Gino came and went while he was in there, that's how bad he was. "Henry had to take a screw out where the cyst was and he is still a little lame now, but he's been moved now to Surrey to a friend of ours and is recovering out in the field. "I don't know if he'll ever make the track again, but if there is a happy ending to the story it's that his life has been saved. "I still hold on to hope that maybe he can come back next year, if the racing Gods smile on us, but we will do what's best for him. "It's been a real emotional rollercoaster, there were points when I thought we were going to have to put him down, but they did everything they could to save him. "We owe him everything, he's given us the best days as a family." FREE BETS - GET THE BEST SIGN UP DEALS AND RACING OFFERS Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chases their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – Gamble Aware – Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.
South Wales Argus
07-05-2025
- South Wales Argus
Man arrested on Coverack Road for ‘firearm possession'
Police carried out two searches today at residential addresses in Newport. Search warrants were issued at addresses on Bishton Street and Coverack Road about 2am on Wednesday May 7. Residents that live on Coverack Road were confused by the large police presence. Police at the scene on Coverack Road Newport (Forensics included) (Image: NQ) Locals first noticed police on the scene from 5am. Two police vans and a car were spotted as well as sniffer dogs and a forensics team. It was later revealed this was due to an ongoing investigation and that the warrants were executed under section 46 of the Firearms act 1968. Police at the scene on Coverack Road Newport (Forensics included) (Image: NQ) Detective Inspector Steve Davies said: "These warrants were pre-planned and took place as part of an ongoing investigation. "We are carrying out searches in the area today as our enquiries continue. "We are not looking for anyone else at this time, and the man arrested remains in police custody being questioned. "There is no threat to the wider community, no-one has been injured, and these warrants have been executed as part of an isolated investigation."
