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BBC News
16-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Former patient named Cornwall air ambulance ambassador
A county councillor who was paralysed in a diving accident as a teenager has been honoured by the charity that was instrumental in saving his Webb, the former Truro mayor who was recently elected to Cornwall Council, was made an ambassador of the Cornwall Air Ambulance air ambulance flew Mr Webb from Truro City Hospital to a specialist spinal unit in Salisbury in September Mr Webb raised more than £10,000 for the trust by travelling 500 miles (805km) across Cornwall's coastline in his electric wheelchair. Webb said the charity "means everything to me"."They were so instrumental, I probably would not have survived if I didn't get to Salisbury," he said."I had to go into intensive care and have a tracheotomy, if I wasn't in that spinal unit I probably wouldn't have made it."I will always champion them, what an amazing charity, they saved my life and they've saved so many lives."Mr Webb joins the charity's other ambassadors, which includes television presenters Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan, business owners Dr Karen Dickens, Rob Harris MBE and Jackie Stanley DL and chefs Paul Ainsworth, with his wife Emma, and Gordon Ramsay, with his wife Tana.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
NC home builders, lumber suppliers brace for impact of tariffs on Canada, Mexico
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — New tariffs on Canada and Mexico have companies in North Carolina bracing for potential impacts, especially builders and their suppliers. A lot of lumber comes from Canada, and could now be taxed at more than 50%. 'There's a lot of unknowns with the administration in which way they plan on going forward with the tariff plan,' said Steven Webb, Director of Legislative Affairs for the North Carolina Home Builders Association. Home builders and suppliers in North Carolina are less than thrilled with Trump administration's new 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico. 'Best case here: Quick resolution to the to the tariff issues, and we can move on,' Webb said. Webb said there are a few key products in home building that could be impacted by the tariffs. 'You're going to see probably an issue with Canadian soft lumber, [which] goes into framing. Also, gypsum and lime come out of Mexico, so that could be an issue as well,' he said. The good news is that Webb says over 90% of home building supplies are made in the U.S. and will not be impacted by tariffs. However, an important supply, Canadian lumber, is already taxed and has been for years. Some of those taxes could be set to increase, separate from the new tariffs. The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association estimates that, with the tariffs, lumber could be taxed as high as 51%. 'We really don't know,' Webb said. 'But we know when there's additional cost, that's always going to be passed on to the consumer, unfortunately. So the consumer could see higher prices,' he said. Uncertainty around tariffs is also a challenge for builders dealing with price fluctuations. 'You're buying your framing packages months in advance so by the time you buy the framing package, the price of the final home may change,' he said. Webb adds he is hoping for this to be over quickly. 'We would like to see a trade deal worked out that will benefit the consumers,' Webb said. 'Let's bring down the cost of all the materials which can help bring down the cost of housing.' Webb is also hoping to see lumber production in the U.S. ramp up. He said that will help keep costs down and prevent any supply chain issues. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Independent
11-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Dolly Parton-themed musical plagued by people shouting homophobic slurs
A touring Dolly Parton-themed musical has been plagued by audience members shouting homophobic slurs, a star of the show has said. Actor Steven Webb, who plays Kevin in the musical comedy Here You Come Again, said a performance at Opera House Manchester on Wednesday was stopped 'for 15 or 20 minutes' because of a woman shouting, who he said was 'disgusted' to see 'a gay character on stage'. An audience member in another show was ejected for 'shouting out slurs', according to Webb. A spokesperson for the venue said it took a 'zero-tolerance policy to bullying, harassment, or any form of abusive behaviour towards our cast, crew, or staff'. Producers of the musical said individuals who made homophobic comments 'have been – and will be – ejected from the theatre immediately'. Webb said in a video on TikTok: 'The amount of audience members we have had to eject from our show due to homophobia is insane. It is insane. 'Just this week, in Manchester alone, last night (Friday February 7), we had to eject someone who was shouting out slurs. It's crazy. It's happening nearly every single week, and it just blows my mind Actor Steven Webb 'On Wednesday (February 5), we had to stop the whole show, we had to do an entire show stop, leave the stage, because a woman was so disgusted that there was a gay character on stage. 'And she was shouting out, and then all the audience started shouting at her, and there's a massive sort of ruckus. 'And so she eventually was ejected, and we could start again, but we were stopped for 15 or 20 minutes. 'It's crazy. It's happening nearly every single week, and it just blows my mind.' He added: 'London was the worst, which is crazy to me, I remember one guy who was shouting the F slur.' A spokesperson for the Palace Theatre And Opera House said: 'Our theatre team is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for everyone – both on and off the stage. 'Whilst these incidents are rare, we have a zero-tolerance policy to bullying, harassment, or any form of abusive behaviour towards our cast, crew, or staff. 'Anyone engaging in such conduct will be removed from the venue immediately. Thank you to all our theatre goers who continue to act with respect and kindness towards others.' We stand against all forms of prejudice and are extremely proud of the inclusivity and respect which Here You Come Again celebrates Producers of Here You Come Again In a social media post, the producers of Here You Come Again said they 'condemn' the 'homophobic comments and abuse directed at our company' in 'the strongest way'. 'We stand against all forms of prejudice and are extremely proud of the inclusivity and respect which Here You Come Again celebrates', the post added. The musical played in Manchester between February 4-8 and will be staged in London later this month after a stint at Sunderland Empire. The show contains hit songs including Jolene, 9 to 5, Islands In The Stream, I Will Always Love You and Here You Come Again.
