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Scottish Sun
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
New Flamingo Land theme park planned for top UK tourist beauty spot – and people aren't happy
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A NEW theme park wanting to open in the UK has been delivered another blow. An emergency meeting has been set up to discuss the development of Flamingo Land in Scotland which is set to gain planning permission after 49 conditions were added to the new application. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Planning for the attraction was originally submitted back in 2018 Credit: Lomond Banks Back in 2018, plans for a new attraction were submitted by Flamingo Land for the banks of Loch Lomond in Scotland. However, the following year they were withdrawn due to a lack of support - which seems to have also continued ever since. In 2020, updated plans were resubmitted, insisting that the new attraction would be a "major step away" from its other resort - which includes a theme park and zoo in Yorkshire, reports the BBC. The theme park operator wants to build a £40million resort on Lomond Banks that would include a waterpark, monorail, hotel and restaurants. Despite this, the Loch Lomond park authority board ruled that even the updated plans still conflicted with both regional and national environmental polices. The lake in southern Scotland, which is part of the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, is known for boasting red deer and oak woodlands. Among the risks listed, Stuart Pearce from the park authority noted how the plans would create an "unacceptable risk" of flooding of the River Leven. Following the release of the updated plans, more than 174,000 people signed a petition against the project. The current Flamingo Land resort on north Yorkshire opened back in 1959 - originally as a zoo. The attraction got its name from the popular pink bird, which were among the first animals on the site in Yorkshire. The perfect Haven holiday park for a kid-friendly break - with direct beach access, indoor waterpark and neighbouring seaside theme park Now a public meeting has been set for May 30 to discuss the proposals for the banks of Loch Lomond. The meeting follows news that the Scottish government approved permission for the development - overturning the decision of the national park authority. Scottish Greens MSP Ross Greer, who does not support the plan, said that the development would cause "irreversible damage" and the decision was an "anti-democratic outrage". He added: "Their destructive plans were unanimously rejected by the National Park's board, opposed by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency, the National Trust for Scotland, the Woodland Trust, the Park's expert planning officers and 155,000 people who joined our Save Loch Lomond campaign." He labelled the developer as "greedy" and that it would not take "no for an answer". "We are urgently considering our options for continuing this fight. I will leave no stone unturned in the campaign to save Loch Lomond," he concluded. 3 Loch Lomond is a lake in southern Scotland - part of the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Credit: Alamy The Balloch and Haldane Community Council also noted how they were "deeply disappointed" in the Scottish government's decision which it said "contradicts the expressed will of the community". In an 80-page document on the site, an evaluation noted how there has been a lot of opposition to the plans. However, it also said that the site could operate safely despite the risk of flooding and added that there could be benefits to the local community in terms of jobs and a boost to the economy. If the project did go ahead it would likely have two hotels, more than 100 lodges, a waterpark and a monorail built. A bird-inspired £5million adventure play park is also planned for a UK attraction, and is 'to be a place of wonder for families'. Plus, a major UK theme park is to get a huge new land by 2027 with rollercoasters, kids rides and indoor attractions.
The Irish Sun
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
New Flamingo Land theme park planned for top UK tourist beauty spot – and people aren't happy
A NEW theme park wanting to open in the UK has been delivered another blow. An emergency meeting has been set up to discuss the development of Flamingo Land in Scotland which is set to gain planning permission after 49 conditions were added to the new application. Advertisement 3 Planning for the attraction was originally submitted back in 2018 Credit: Lomond Banks Back in 2018, plans for a new attraction were submitted by Flamingo Land for the banks of Loch Lomond in Scotland. However, the following year they were withdrawn due to a lack of support - which seems to have also continued ever since. In 2020, updated plans were resubmitted, insisting that the new attraction would be a "major step away" from its other resort - which includes a theme park and zoo in Yorkshire, reports the The theme park operator wants to build a £40million resort on Lomond Banks that would include a Advertisement Read more on theme parks Despite this, the The lake in southern Scotland, which is part of the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, is known for boasting red deer and oak woodlands. Among the risks listed, Stuart Pearce from the park authority noted how the plans would create an "unacceptable risk" of flooding of the River Leven. Following the release of the updated plans, more than 174,000 people signed a petition against the project. Advertisement Most read in News Travel The current Flamingo Land resort on north Yorkshire opened back in 1959 - originally as a zoo. The attraction got its name from the popular pink bird, which were among the first animals on the site in Yorkshire. The perfect Haven holiday park for a kid-friendly break - with direct beach access, indoor waterpark and neighbouring seaside theme park Now a public meeting has been set for May 30 to discuss the proposals for the banks of Loch Lomond. The meeting follows news that the Scottish government approved permission for the development - overturning the decision of the national park authority. Advertisement Scottish Greens MSP Ross Greer, who does not support the plan, said that the development would cause "irreversible damage" and the decision was an "anti-democratic outrage". He added: "Their destructive plans were unanimously rejected by the National Park's board, opposed by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency, the National Trust for Scotland, the Woodland Trust, the Park's expert planning officers and 155,000 people who joined our Save Loch Lomond campaign." He labelled the developer as "greedy" and that it would not take "no for an answer". "We are urgently considering our options for continuing this fight. I will leave no stone unturned in the campaign to save Loch Lomond," he concluded. Advertisement 3 Loch Lomond is a lake in southern Scotland - part of the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Credit: Alamy The Balloch and Haldane Community Council also noted how they were "deeply disappointed" in the Scottish government's decision which it said "contradicts the expressed will of the community". In an 80-page document on the site, an evaluation noted how there has been a lot of opposition to the plans. However, it also said that the site could operate safely despite the risk of flooding and added that there could be benefits to the local community in terms of jobs and a boost to the economy. Advertisement If the project did go ahead it would likely have two hotels, more than 100 lodges, a waterpark and a A Plus, 3 Many locals still oppose the plans, which will be discussed at a meeting on May 30 Credit: Lomond Banks Advertisement
The Sun
28-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
New Flamingo Land theme park planned for top UK tourist beauty spot – and people aren't happy
A NEW theme park wanting to open in the UK has been delivered another blow. An emergency meeting has been set up to discuss the development of Flamingo Land in Scotland which is set to gain planning permission after 49 conditions were added to the new application. 3 Back in 2018, plans for a new attraction were submitted by Flamingo Land for the banks of Loch Lomond in Scotland. However, the following year they were withdrawn due to a lack of support - which seems to have also continued ever since. In 2020, updated plans were resubmitted, insisting that the new attraction would be a "major step away" from its other resort - which includes a theme park and zoo in Yorkshire, reports the BBC. The theme park operator wants to build a £40million resort on Lomond Banks that would include a waterpark, monorail, hotel and restaurants. Despite this, the Loch Lomond park authority board ruled that even the updated plans still conflicted with both regional and national environmental polices. The lake in southern Scotland, which is part of the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, is known for boasting red deer and oak woodlands. Among the risks listed, Stuart Pearce from the park authority noted how the plans would create an "unacceptable risk" of flooding of the River Leven. Following the release of the updated plans, more than 174,000 people signed a petition against the project. The current Flamingo Land resort on north Yorkshire opened back in 1959 - originally as a zoo. The attraction got its name from the popular pink bird, which were among the first animals on the site in Yorkshire. The perfect Haven holiday park for a kid-friendly break - with direct beach access, indoor waterpark and neighbouring seaside theme park Now a public meeting has been set for May 30 to discuss the proposals for the banks of Loch Lomond. The meeting follows news that the Scottish government approved permission for the development - overturning the decision of the national park authority. Scottish Greens MSP Ross Greer, who does not support the plan, said that the development would cause "irreversible damage" and the decision was an "anti-democratic outrage". He added: "Their destructive plans were unanimously rejected by the National Park's board, opposed by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency, the National Trust for Scotland, the Woodland Trust, the Park's expert planning officers and 155,000 people who joined our Save Loch Lomond campaign." He labelled the developer as "greedy" and that it would not take "no for an answer". "We are urgently considering our options for continuing this fight. I will leave no stone unturned in the campaign to save Loch Lomond," he concluded. 3 The Balloch and Haldane Community Council also noted how they were "deeply disappointed" in the Scottish government's decision which it said "contradicts the expressed will of the community". In an 80-page document on the site, an evaluation noted how there has been a lot of opposition to the plans. However, it also said that the site could operate safely despite the risk of flooding and added that there could be benefits to the local community in terms of jobs and a boost to the economy. If the project did go ahead it would likely have two hotels, more than 100 lodges, a waterpark and a monorail built. bird-inspired £5million adventure play park is also planned for a UK attraction, and is 'to be a place of wonder for families'. Plus, a major UK theme park is to get a huge new land by 2027 with rollercoasters, kids rides and indoor attractions. 3
Metro
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Metro
No trophies but Arsenal have the ‘two best young players in Europe'
Arsenal have been hailed for producing the 'two best young players in Europe' by ex-England defender Stuart Pearce. Gunners fans have been left disappointed after Mikel Arteta's side went a fifth successive season without a trophy. Arsenal failed to keep pace with Premier League champions Liverpool and were knocked out of the Champions League in the semi-finals by PSG. The Gunners also fell short in the domestic cup competitions, with Arsenal now facing a crucial summer to improve Arteta's squad and end the club's trophy drought. Despite the lack of silverware, Pearce says 'very stable' Arsenal are still on an 'upward trend' and only need a couple of shrewd signings to go to the 'next level'. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we'll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. Pearce's confidence in Arsenal stems partly from the fact he believes the Gunners have the 'two best young players in Europe' in Bukayo Saka and Myles Lewis-Skelly. Saka continues to have a huge impact for club and country while Lewis-Skelly, 18, is also rated as one of the best players in the Premier League after a breakout season at the Emirates Stadium. Asked whether Arsenal had 'gone backwards' since last year, Pearce said on the Seaman Says podcast with Betway: 'I think it's a little bit difficult this year when you compare to last year, because this year you've had three teams that have been relegated and hardly got any points, but you've had a mid-band of teams that have been even stronger. 'Fulham have been strong, Brentford have been strong, Forest have come strong again, Brighton and Crystal Palace too. So they're getting points off the teams above them. 'You've got the likes of West Ham and Tottenham that can win any game on any given day, and Manchester United did that to Arsenal in the FA Cup. So you've got teams right at the bottom of the league, not in the relegation places, that can all pick points up. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 'That probably is directly reflective of the lack of points Arsenal have picked up this year. I probably look at it from a coach or manager's viewpoint and say, is there an upward trend at Arsenal? Are they a very stable club in what they're trying to achieve? 'And the answer is yes. I think to myself that they're permanently in the Champions League places, no doubt about that. 'They've probably been permanently one or two players away from really going to that next level. So I would stick with the manager. He's a consistent manager who is growing and growing.' More Trending On Arsenal's failure to sign a top striker in recent years, Pearce added: 'I've found this before, people think it's easy to go out and buy a centre-forward that can get you 25 goals a year. 'It's the hardest thing in the world to do. Then the trouble is the likes of Chris Wood turns up, all of a sudden gets 20 goals a season – 'well why didn't we sign Chris Wood then?' It's just ridiculous, but that's football. 'We talk about Arsenal bringing players in and recruitment, they've got the best two youngsters in European football in Saka and Lewis-Skelly that they bought through the academy system. So that's a real plus for Arsenal as well.' Arsenal beat Southampton 2-1 on the final day to clinch second place in the Premier League for the third year in a row. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: Cristiano Ronaldo drops major hint about his future in cryptic Instagram post MORE: Child and three adults pinned under car that crashed into Liverpool fans MORE: Julian Alvarez stance on Premier League return as Arsenal and Liverpool line up shock moves
BBC News
06-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Hull KR face Catalans and Wire meet Leigh in semis
Super League leaders Hull KR will face Catalans Dragons and Warrington Wolves will take on Leigh Leopards in the semi-finals of the 2025 men's Challenge Dracs, the 2018 winners, ensured their spot in the final four by beating financially-stricken Salford Red Devils on Friday, with the Robins defeating Hull FC in an entertaining derby on Saturday to reach the semi-final Wire, who overcame St Helens on Sunday, will book a place in the final for the second successive season if they defeat the Leopards in the second semi-final, with Adrian Lam's side teeing up the tie by beating Wakefield on fixtures will be played on the weekend of 10 and 11 May with the venue and kick-off times for the two ties to be draw was conducted at half-time of the Wire's win against St Helens at the Halliwell Jones Stadium, with former England football captain Stuart Pearce and ex-St Helens forward Jon Wilkin drawing the winners of each tie will go through to the final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, 7 final will be part of a bumper day of sport at the national stadium, with the Women's Challenge Cup Final and 1895 Cup Final and RFL Champion Schools Year 7 Boys Final also taking place.
