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BBC News
27-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Westcliff-on-Sea fire breaks out inside roof of four-storey flats
A four-storey block of flats has been "badly damaged" after its roof caught fire broke out at Osbourne House in Imperial Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, at 12:12 BST on Tuesday."The roof of the building is badly damaged, as well as a number of flats," said the Essex fire service, adding the blaze was "under control".People have been urged to close their doors and windows due to smoke in the area. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
CTV News
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Edmonton Lego convention attracts 100 builders from across Canada
The Northern Bricks Lego event at Edmonton's Glengarry Community League hall on May 25, 2025. Hundreds of people filled a northside community hall this weekend, showing off their Lego skills. Northern Bricks set up shop at the Glengarry Community League hall for its second year. Sam Malmberg, an organizer of the event, said Sunday people from across Canada have come to the convention to display their creations and show their building skills. 'Edmonton has a thriving hobby scene in general,' Malmberg told CTV News Edmonton. 'Our local Lego club, NALUG (Northern Alberta Lego Users Group), has been around for 25 years, so this is their first kind of push, making a real convention that everybody can come and experience.' More than 100 builders and 217 builds took part in Northern Bricks. Malmberg 217 builds here packed into this tiny, little community hall to come check out. Malmberg said the event will likely be seeking a larger venue for next year's event.
CTV News
25-05-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Halifax non-profit gets $450K donation to purchase Gottingen Street building
RadStorm received a $450,000 donation to purchase its building on Gottingen Street in Halifax. (Source: RadStorm)
BBC News
23-05-2025
- BBC News
Teens arrested after fire at Hertfordshire County Hall grounds
Two teenagers have been arrested following a fire that completely destroyed a disused services were called to the grounds of County Hall in Pegs Lane, Hertford shortly after 19:00 BST on 13 boys, aged 16 and 14, were questioned on suspicion of arson not endangering Police said they had been released on bail while investigations continued. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
23-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Two castles and a prison on RIAS best buildings list
Eleven buildings have been named as winners of the annual Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) awards. The buildings include two restored castles, a road bridge, a whisky distillery and Scotland's newest prison and young offender 11 winners will now become the "longlist" for the RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland shortlist will be announced in July ahead of the winner being revealed in November. Aldourie Castle, Loch Ness, by Ptolemy Dean Architects The Category A-listed Aldourie Castle has been conserved and all the surrounding estate buildings restored as well as new ones added, including farm buildings, an energy centre, a boathouse and a pedestrian bridge. The judges admired how the project reconnected the disparate buildings to their romantic setting. Caoghan na Creige, Isle of Harris, by Izat Arundell The stone-clad building blends into the rugged Hebridean landscape, giving the home the appearance of a modern-day blackhouse. The judges described the project as a testament to what can be achieved through patience, skill and a profound respect for place. Ellengowan Regeneration, Dundee, by Collective Architecture Ellengowan Regeneration replaces 124 deteriorating flats with 130 affordable is a mix of housing including accessible flats, cottage flats, family terraced houses and a corner shop. The judges praised the project's inclusive approach which balances modern needs with heritage preservation. Fairburn Tower, Muir of Ord, Highland by Simpson & Brown Architects Built in the 16th Century and added to in the 17th, this remote Category A listed structure had fallen into a ruinous state. The judges described Fairburn Tower as an exemplar project, where restoration and reconstruction are beautifully accomplished, while also delivering characterful holiday accommodation. Gairnshiel Jubilee Bridge, Gairnshiel, Aberdeenshire by Moxon Architects The Gairnshiel Jubilee Bridge provides a new route over the River Gairn, eliminating the lengthy detours and delays caused by frequent structural damage to the 18th Century crossing as it was no longer suitable for modern-day traffic. The judges described the project as a fine example of how to integrate a modern vehicular bridge into a sensitive landscape. HM Prison and Young Offender Institution Stirling by Holmes Miller Architects The building is billed as a "fundamental rethinking of custodial environments in Scotland".It supports women in custody through spaces that are intended to promote dignity, equality and meaningful judges praised it as a model of how public buildings can be both operationally robust and deeply humane. Kinloch Lodge, Lairg, by GRAS Kinloch Lodge is a "light-touch" conservation project which aims to maintain the charming and idiosyncratic nature of the original mid-19th Century lodge and its said each has been lovingly, painstakingly and respectfully restored exactly as they were found, using traditional methods and judges said the architects' involvement is refreshingly understated and thoroughly respectful of the original buildings. The Nucleus Building, University of Edinburgh, by Sheppard Robson The building is described by RIAS as a new heart for the University of Edinburgh which unites teaching, learning and social spaces. The judges described the Nucleus Building as a deftly executed piece of civic architecture. Riverside Primary School, Perth, by Architype Riverside Primary School is the first Passivhaus-certified school in judges described it as an exemplary project, which will serve as an inspiring model for the design of schools in Scotland and across the UK. Rosebank Distillery, Falkirk, by MLA The Rosebank Distillery had been considered lost but it has been carefully jury was impressed by the design team, who navigated complex constraints including contamination, conservation, coal mining risk and listed structures. They said the retention and restoration of the chimney, lockkeeper's cottage and red-brick buildings reflect a commitment to memory and place. Union Terrace Gardens, Aberdeen, by Stallan-Brand Architecture + Design RIAS said this transformation of a long-neglected civic space reclaimed Union Terrace Gardens as Aberdeen's green heart. The judges praised the project as a benchmark in public-realm regeneration, demonstrating the power of sensitive, people-centred design to transform a city's sense of place.
