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BBC News
16-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
States to buy Leale's Yard for £4.5m, Policy & Resources says
The States of Guernsey is set to buy the Leale's Yard site on The Bridge for £4.5m, the island's top political committee has this year, the States pulled out of a deal to spend about £35m on the project to support the Channel Islands Co-Op and developer Omnibus with the scheme. Omnibus had planned to build more than 300 new homes on the site, with outline planning permission for the project granted in her first speech to the States, Policy and Resources President Lindsay de Sausmarez said: "This site is essential in terms of its strategic importance." De Sausmarez stressed the importance of an improved traffic network in the area to facilitate the building of new housing. "The first priority is to improve the transport network in the area, both around and through the site, as that's crucial for its long-term success in addressing the traffic impact," she said."We are very keen to deliver the best mix of housing that the island needs, alongside other aspects that will support the regeneration of The Bridge, and won't waste any time in moving this forward." Channel Islands Co-Op chief executive Marc Cox welcomed the decision."We are delighted to have reached an agreement with the States of Guernsey for them to purchase the substantial part of the Leale's Yard site," he said. "This agreement will enable the Co-op to focus on our core business, free of the distractions that a complex property development like Leale's Yard entails."The agreement will also see the States free to progress the delivery of much-needed new homes and employment opportunities for the island of Guernsey."
Forbes
12-07-2025
- Business
- Forbes
How The Øresund Bridge Transformed Travel In Scandinavia
The Øresund Bridge links Sweden and Denmark, and has transformed travel in the region. getty It began as a bold engineering gamble and became a symbol of Scandinavian unity. The Øresund Bridge, which links Denmark and Sweden, has reshaped travel and even pop culture across the region. Scandinavia is known for its high quality of life, sleek design and high cost of living. But it also has an unexpected global export: Nordic noir. Among the genre's most iconic titles is the hit TV drama The Bridge . In the opening episode, a body is discovered on the border between Denmark and Sweden, right in the middle of the Øresund Bridge. As the show gripped global audiences, the structure itself gained new fame. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Øresund Bridge's opening, and new data shows just how much it has changed travel, commuting, and tourism across the region. What began as a controversial megaproject is now a vital artery for everyday life and a symbol of Nordic integration in action. An Icon Of Scandinavia The Øresund Bridge is a remarkable feat of engineering: part bridge, part tunnel, stretching nearly five miles from Copenhagen to the man-made island of Peberholm, then continuing through a 2.5-mile tunnel to reach Malmö. When it opened in July 2000, it was the largest infrastructure project in Scandinavia and also one of the most politically controversial. Early concerns about cost, environmental damage, and nationalism were widespread. Sweden's environment minister even resigned in protest. Thousands commute across the Øresund Bridge between Sweden and Denmark every day. Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images Yet today, the bridge is broadly seen as a success story. According to the Øresundsindex Jubilee report, cross-border integration is now at a record high. Quarter-Century Of Travel Growth Since the bridge's first full year of operation in 2001, cross-border integration has accelerated dramatically. The Øresundsindex, which tracks nine key indicators of regional integration, has risen by 134% over that period. In 2024 alone, the Øresund region recorded nearly 38 million journeys across the strait by car, train, or ferry. That includes 17 million car trips over the bridge, which is an all-time high. The 15 million train journeys is also a record. The number of daily commuters reached 21,585, the vast majority of them Swedes traveling to jobs in Denmark's capital region. Meanwhile, 1.3 million overnight stays were logged by travelers staying on the opposite side of the strait from where they live. These figures point to a profound transformation in how people in Denmark and Sweden live, work and explore the region. Danish healthcare worker Camilla Latifi, who moved to Malmö for love but continues to work in Denmark for financial reasons, told researchers that earning Danish wages while spending in Swedish kroner 'just makes sense', even factoring in the 90-minute roundtrip by train. Two Scandinavian Cities Enjoying The Benefits The cities of Malmö in Sweden and Copenhagen in Denmark have been the main beneficiaries of the bridge. As well as serving local commuters, it gives international travelers arriving at Copenhagen Airport, the busiest in the Nordic region, an easy way to include Malmö and other parts of Sweden in their itinerary. From the airport's train station, it takes just 15 minutes to reach central Copenhagen and about 25 minutes to reach Malmö. Thanks to the Schengen Agreement, there is often little sign that you are crossing an international border. For tourists, the appeal of visiting two culturally distinct cities in a single trip is hard to resist. Copenhagen offers world-class dining, cutting-edge design, and boutique hotels, while Malmö charms with its laid-back atmosphere and waterfront parks. Crossing the Øresund Bridge by train or car adds to the experience, offering sweeping views of the strait and a tangible sense of crossing borders with ease. With integration stronger than ever, attention now turns to the next phase of Nordic connectivity. The Fehmarn Belt tunnel linking Denmark and Germany is under construction, promising faster connections to the continent. Meanwhile, infrastructure upgrades on both sides of the Øresund continue. MORE FROM FORBES Forbes Why Denmark Is The Scandinavian American Travel Destination For 2025 By David Nikel Forbes 'CopenPay' To Encourage Greener Travel Choices In Copenhagen, Denmark By David Nikel Forbes Scandinavia Struggling To Cope With 'Coolcation' Motorhome Tourists By David Nikel
The Irish Sun
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Bond girl unrecognisable 44 years after bedding 007, high-profile romances & Sex And The City role – can you guess who?
A BOND Girl looks unrecognisable 44 years after bedding 007. Starring alongside hearts when she played the role of an iconic Bond Girl. Advertisement 6 She attended the Chanel Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025/2026 show Credit: Splash 6 Can you guess who she is? Credit: The Mega Agency 6 She starred alongside Roger Moore Credit: The Mega Agency She was known for the role of Melina Havelock in For Your Eyes Only way back when in 1981. Her character even famously bedded Bond in the hit flick. Going on to have a glowing career in TV and film, she appeared alongside Sex and the City. She also starred in movie The Bridge. Advertisement Read More about Bond Girls You've guessed it, it's 67-year-old French-born actress Carole Bouquet. The brunette beauty was seen arriving at the Chanel fashion show in Paris on Tuesday. She could be seen wearing a beautiful ensemble comprising of a black and grey tweed skirt and jacket. Carole wore her brunette hair down, with the mid-length locks brushing her shoulders. Advertisement Most read in Celebrity Smiling for the camera, the lady in her 60s looked ageless. Carole, who was born in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, has made headlines with her love life in the past. Diletta Leotta shows off new 'Bond girl' look as DAZN host puts on revealing display in low cut ski suit She was the companion of film producer Jean-Pierre Rassam from 1981 until 1985 and the couple welcomed son Dimitri Rassam. She later had a son, Louis, with photographer Francis Giacobetti. Advertisement In 1992, she married immunologist Jacques Leibowitch, but they divorced in 1996. From 1996 to 2005, she was in a relationship with actor Gérard Depardieu. 6 Carole starred alongside Roger Moore in an iconic James Bond movie Credit: Alamy 6 She played the role of Melina Havelock Credit: Getty Advertisement And since 2014, she has been in a relationship with Philippe Sereys de Rothschild. In 2008, Carole opened up in a candid interview about her life and being considered as "beautiful". Speaking to The Independent, she said: "I first noticed that when I was about 13. I was very shy. "Being considered beautiful, I always felt that people were waiting for something more," she added. Advertisement She went on: "I imagined you were supposed to have an intellectual ability – and I'm making no claims here – proportional to your supposed good looks. "I think that's what I meant when I was talking about beauty. "I felt I should be proving I deserved the attention. "That I should be doing something special," she candidly said. Advertisement 6 Carole Bouquet posed for Chanel No5 in her youth Credit: Getty
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Female Author Shares Stories and Experiences of Starting a Controversial Meditation Program inside a Men's Penitentiary
Book includes a look inside the Texas prison where the program began, along with instructions and tips for readers on how to incorporate meditation into their daily lives DENISON, Texas, July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In 2019, Doreena Durbin initiated a prison meditation program at a men's prison near Dallas, Texas. When a warden invited her to start a meditation program at Stateville Penitentiary, in Joliet, IL, to reduce violence and promote peace in the prison population, she was determined to make it happen. Forty years later, she is finally fulfilling the hope of changing lives of the incarcerated men from the inside out. In "Get an Inner Life MEDITATE," Durbin shares the power and benefits of meditation for both the prison and the general populations, along with her experience teaching inmates. She is currently the only female in the entire state of Texas prison system who teaches meditation, and at only 4'11", she is used to feeling "all eyes on her" when she enters the prison courtyard. "After 45 years of teaching meditation," said Durbin, "I have learned that when meditation is one of the prison resources, this segment of society can learn coping mechanisms to deal with anger and depression." Besides starting a controversial meditation program in a men's penitentiary, Durbin served as President of the American Meditation Society (AMS) from 2018 through 2023. She has been teaching meditation since 1977, and was given the moniker "The Bridge," for her talent in recognizing similarities rather than differences in religions and people. "I strongly desire to assist humanity in finding their place in the world, bringing tranquility, happiness, and peace in a challenging, chaotic, divisive world," said Durbin. "Get An Inner Life MEDITATE: Freedom is Found Within" By Doreena Durbin ISBN: 9798765254912 (softcover); 9798765254905 (electronic) Available at Balboa Press, Amazon and Barnes & Noble About the author Doreena Durbin has been teaching meditation since 1977. In 1991, she served on the Dialogue Committee for the Council on a Parliament of the World's Religions (CPWR). This organization aims to foster harmony among diverse religious and spiritual communities. She served as President of the American Meditation Society (AMS) from 2018 through 2023. To learn more, please visit Media Contact Ziggy Goldfarb, Balboa Press, 4803067065, zgoldfarb@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Balboa Press Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
BBC News
30-06-2025
- BBC News
Historic Loughborough home could become cafe and flats
A building that was once the home of a key figure in a historic Leicestershire rebellion could become a restaurant and property on Leicester Road in Loughborough was once home to John Heathcoat, owner of a lace-making factory that was stormed by Luddites, the 19th Century workers who destroyed textile machinery fearing new technology would mean the loss of their was also the headquarters of homeless charity The Bridge from 2006 to 2022, when the organisation found a new house is now the subject of plans by Vision and Co to convert the ground floor into a restaurant and cafe, with two one-bed flats above. The Local Democracy Reporting Service said the applicant was also asking for permission to build a kitchen extension to support the restaurant and cafe.A blue plaque is in place on the front of the property, marking it as Heathcoat's former home, and describing him as an "inventor and lace maker".The Luddites attacked his mill in 1816, smashing lace-making machinery and shooting a 2006, secret tunnels and an underground room were discovered at the property, with historian Tony Jarram saying it proved "Heathcoat lived in fear of his life".Mr Jarram added: "He would have heard the violent Luddite attacks elsewhere and has taken the precautions to protect himself."Charnwood Borough Council is set to consider the application, with associated documents available to view on the authority's online planning portal, where comments and objections can be made until 9 July.
