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Yahoo
an hour ago
- Business
- Yahoo
'This is fantastic news for our NHS trust' - hospital trust gets £6.5 million
A YORK hospital trust is set to get £6.5 million in Government funding to help fix its crumbling buildings. York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - which runs hospitals in York, Selby, Malton, Scarborough and Bridlington, is getting £6.5 million from the national Estates Safety Fund as part of the Government's mission to fix public service infrastructure through its Plan for Change. The money is going to hospitals and schools across the country and includes works to the roof as well as improvements to the internal and external building fabric and fixtures at Scarborough Hospital. Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith said: "For too long, people have had to put up with leaking hospital roofs, crumbling classroom walls, and public buildings left to decay. Staff working in rundown facilities. "Children learning in classrooms patched up year after year. Patients treated in spaces that are barely fit for purpose. It's not good enough and people deserve so much better. "That's why I welcome the news that over £8 million is being invested in our hospitals in Scarborough, York and Harrogate, alongside millions more for schools - including in our region - as part of a Government programme to make public buildings fit for the future. "Our NHS staff, our children, and their teachers deserve so much better than a decade of decline. This is just the first step - but we're committed to rebuilding the modern, safe, and dignified public services our communities deserve.' Scarborough Hospital The Government says that fixing the backlog of maintenance at NHS hospitals will help prevent operation cancellations. Luke Charters, MP for York Outer, said the investment will help improve hospital infrastructure, enhance patient safety, and support vital upgrades to ensure high-quality healthcare delivery for local communities. 'This is fantastic news for our local NHS trust. I'm proud to support the hardworking staff at York and Scarborough hospitals, who go above and beyond every day for patients. This funding will make a real difference — it will improve safety, modernise our buildings and help ensure our hospitals can continue delivering for residents across York," he said. "Investment in our local NHS is not just investment in buildings – it's investment in the health and wellbeing of everyone in York. I will continue to fight for further support to make sure our local health services get the backing they need. "This extra investment comes from the Estates Safety Fund, a national strategy to upgrade and maintain hospital facilities ensuring that NHS buildings can adapt to future healthcare demands. "This alongside waiting lists coming down for 6 months in a row, is the true difference a Labour government makes."
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Here are the finalists for the most inclusive sports teams in York
YORK's most diverse and inclusive sports team is set to be crowned at the YO1 Radio Sports Awards. Sponsored by The Press, the Diversity and Inclusivity award recognises and celebrates a club, organisation or individual who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to the promotion of diversity and inclusion within their sport, or physical activity. The first of the five finalists for this award is an inclusive Dance studio: Derwent Dance. Teaching children a variety of different styles of dance from an early age, Derwent Dance offers opportunities for senior qualifications for dancers or all abilities. Children continue to be at the centre of our next finalist, Football Fun Factory. More than 350 kids a week, with more than 100 of those having learning difficulties, have a place on the pitch. Specially trained coaches aid the diverse-range of players on hand at the Football Fun Factory, hosted in Huntington. Our only individual finalist for the award is Joe Mckechnie, who coaches the pan-disability football team at York City FC. Also involved with the Cerebral Palsy team, Joe recently moved to Copmanthorpe to join the York City Foundation full time. On the rugby pitch, North Yorkshire's first inclusive rugby union team is up-next. The York Railway Institute (RI) Templars play in global inclusive leagues, recently travelling to Paris to play during the Rugby World Cup. One more rugby team completes our list of finalists: the York Knights Learning Disabilities Tag Rugby Team. Open to players with both physical and learning disabilities, players can represent their side at festivals and competitions - with all abilities encouraged.
Web Release
4 hours ago
- Business
- Web Release
CELEBRATING 140 YEARS OF INNOVATION: JOHNSON CONTROLS REINFORCES COMMITMENT TO A SMARTER, MORE SUSTAINABLE MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA Region
Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart, safe, healthy, and sustainable buildings, is celebrating 140 years of achievements and industry-firsts. Since its founding in 1885, Johnson Controls has continuously improved the built environment, delivering the first automatic sprinkler and then the first room thermostat shortly thereafter. Today, Johnson Controls is serving customers throughout the building lifecycle with one of the largest portfolios of heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment and controls in the world, coupled with a world-class fire protection and smart security portfolio. The company is laser focused on enhancing and protecting essential buildings ranging from data centers to advanced manufacturing, education to hospitals to pharmaceutical labs, creating environments that improve society and help customers run mission-critical operations. Johnson Controls continues to innovate with our ever-growing portfolio of nearly 8,000 patents and billions of dollars invested in engineering, research, and development in recent years. While portions of the business have been around longer, with its Grinnell and York brands celebrating more than 150 years in existence, the company is united in its inventive spirit and end-to-end partnership with customers. From original engineering and design of equipment to installation, service and ultimately replacement and upgrade, the company is about trust and deep commitment to customers. 'As we mark Johnson Controls' 140th anniversary, this moment serves not only as a celebration of our global legacy, but also as a powerful reflection of our journey and growth in the Middle East & Africa (MEA). Over the years, we've proudly supported the region's transformation through cutting-edge building technologies, energy efficiency solutions, and smart city innovations that are helping realize the bold ambitions of national development strategies. Our presence in the region is more than a business footprint—it is a long-term commitment to empowering local talent, nurturing strategic partnerships, and co-creating solutions that enhance sustainability, resilience, and digital readiness across industries,' said Devrim Tekeli, vice president & general manager, MEA, Johnson Controls. 'As we look ahead, we remain steadfast in our mission to accelerate technology-driven innovation, support decarbonization efforts, and contribute meaningfully to the future of smart infrastructure. Together with our customers, we are excited to shape the next phase of growth starting right here in the heart of one of the world's most dynamic and forward-thinking regions,' added Tekeli. Looking ahead, Johnson Controls has a more simplified portfolio serving customers over the lifecycle of a building. Combined with world-class service teams reaching more than four million customers anywhere and at any time, our customers are saving money, energy and time. The portfolio is further enabled by digital, integrating IoT and connecting equipment, harnessing award-winning AI and machine learning, and offering enhanced real-time analytics – making buildings smarter than ever before. Whether it's protecting from extreme weather conditions, mitigating rising energy prices, or developing the latest technology, Johnson Controls is a trusted partner with global expertise and local presence to serve customers now and in the future. To learn more about Johnson Controls' 140 years of innovation leadership and its history, visit
Toronto Sun
8 hours ago
- Business
- Toronto Sun
Ontario inks trade deals with Saskatchewan, Alberta ahead of meeting
Published Jun 01, 2025 • Last updated 0 minutes ago • 3 minute read Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, left, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford shake hands during a media event to sign a memorandum of understanding in Saskatoon on Sunday, June 1, 2025. Photo by Liam Richards / THE CANADIAN PRESS SASKATOON — Alberta and Saskatchewan signed agreements with Ontario on Sunday to remove trade barriers ahead of a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney to hash out a plan they hope will supercharge the economy. The memorandum of understanding between Saskatchewan and Ontario sees both provinces mutually recognize each other's goods, workers and investment, while a statement from the Alberta government says its MOU with Ontario aims to improve the free flow of goods and services between the two provinces. The Alberta statement also says the agreement will simplify requirements for regulated professions such as skilled trades, making it easier for professionals to work across provincial boundaries. 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Ontario Premier Doug Ford said the deals help grow provincial economies as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens more tariffs on Canadian steel. 'We're going to band together,' Ford said when talking about the agreement with Saskatchewan. 'We've never been attacked by any leader in the world like we have by President Trump. He doesn't give two hoots about Canada.' '(But) he's going to have a rude awakening. We're going to fight like we've never fought before.' It's Ford's latest deals with provinces to open trade, measures he says could unlock $200 billion in economic gains. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Alberta said its agreement with Ontario also welcomes the possibility of Ontario joining the New West Partnership Trade Agreement, which has worked to streamline regulations and standards across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. 'It's time to stop letting outdated rules hold us back and show Canadians what real economic leadership looks like,' Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said in a news release Sunday. Read More The premiers are meeting Monday with Carney to discuss major nation-building projects that could boost the economy. Ford said the prime minister needs to remove regulations to make it easier to build projects. That includes scrapping the Impact Assessment Act, he said. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'It all depends on the speed right now (in getting projects built),' Ford said. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said he's hoping for a port-to-port corridor in Western Canada to ship more goods out of northern B.C. and Hudson Bay in northern Manitoba. 'It's the largest single opportunity that I've seen in my lifetime,' Moe said. 'All we need to do is come together, and then stand by side by side and defend the opportunities we have from a trade perspective. Defend them like hell.' Building more oil and gas pipelines must be part of Canada's future, Moe added. 'If we truly are going to become the strongest economy in the G7 nations, if we truly are going to become a global energy superpower, it means we need to open up the opportunity for all of our industries,' Moe said. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'I think (Carney) is aware that there's a feeling of alienation in certain areas of the nation.' RECOMMENDED VIDEO Both Alberta and Saskatchewan have long had grievances with former prime minister Justin Trudeau, who they say made it difficult for the industry to build energy projects. Smith has said more pipelines are the only way to get more products to market efficiently and without one, there could be a national unity crisis. She has called on Carney to scrap the oil and gas emissions cap and clean electricity regulations, repeal industrial carbon pricing and overhaul regulations. But getting a pipeline through Quebec might be difficult. The province had opposed the former Energy East oil pipeline from Alberta and rejected the GNL Quebec project in Saguenay in 2021. However, Quebec Premier Francois Legault said last month he's open to some projects. Ford said all provinces must be on the same page for any pipeline to move forward. 'I hope (Legault) is going to bring a pipeline through,' he said. 'Last time I checked, Quebecers drive cars, they need gas.' 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North Wales Chronicle
16 hours ago
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Future is bright for Detain after brave French Derby run
Trained by John and Thady Gosden, the Juddmonte-owned runner was unleashed by jockey Christophe Soumillon with a couple of furlongs to run in the mile-and-a-quarter Classic. After briefly appearing to get his head in front, Camille Pissarro swooped up the inside rail to register a half-length win, with Cualificar just denying Detain of second place by a neck. Barry Mahon, Juddmonte's European racing manager, said: 'He ran a very good race and Christophe said he thought he had it, but Ryan Moore and the winner slipped up the rail, then the Godolphin runner came and took second from him. 'Detain has a lot to look forward to this season. The 2,000-metre trip suits him perfectly. We could even consider 2,400 metres. 'We'll stick to this type of race after a short break, as he's had a busy start to the season.' John Gosden admitted he briefly thought the Wootton Bassett colt was going to better his sixth place in the Poule d'Essai des Poulains last month. He said: 'Detain ran a lovely race to be beaten under a length. Half a furlong out I thought he might win, but I'm delighted with his performance and Christophe gave him a lovely ride.' The Gosden team also fielded York novice winner Bowmark but he took a fierce hold in the early stages under Tom Marquand, disputing the lead with eventual fourth Trinity College before dropping away to finish 14th, beaten just over six lengths. Gosden added: 'He got lit up on the way down and when the gates opened, he shot off. Then just as he was getting more settled, Wayne Lordan (on Trinity College) arrived on the scene. 'He's actually run a much better race than his finishing position indicates.' Cualificar races in the Godolphin colours and trainer Andre Fabre had recruited the services of their number one rider William Buick for the Lope De Vega colt, who had won each of his last three starts. Buick was pleased with his effort in second, but feel Cualificar will excel over further in time. He said: 'He was really solid and I thought we ended up in a really nice position and he did everything I asked of him really. 'The winner is a good horse, as we all know, and I think he (Cualificar) will probably get further. He will possibly get an Arc prep now and he doesn't lack for quality, that was a very good run. 'Anytime you get a call up to ride for Mr Fabre it's a pleasure.' Louise Benard, Godolphin's French representative added: 'It's a very nice second place, behind a very good colt. It's very promising going forward. 'He's entered in the Grand Prix de Paris (July 13), but we'll have to see how he comes out of this race and how he works in the mornings. The decision lies with Andre Fabre.' Ridari had been rated the leading French hope but he could finish only sixth, one place behind his fellow Aga Khan Studs-owned runner Azimpour. Racing manager Nemone Routh said: 'We're very happy with Azimpour. His draw didn't help, but he produced a very good final straight. He came home strongly, but probably just a bit too late. 'Looking ahead, I think he'll be better on softer ground, so probably more effective later in the year. 'He's entered in the Grand Prix de Paris, but we'll have to reassess, because the track is often a bit too firm for him at that time of year. 'As for Ridari, he doesn't really have any excuses. We're wondering if he truly stays the 2,100 metres. 'Based on the Poule d'Essai form, he should have been just behind the first few. But today, he didn't have the speed to finish off, he lacked something at the end. Maybe the distance is simply too long for him.'
