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BBC News
13 hours ago
- General
- BBC News
Dabbling Duck pub can use field as car park despite fire concern
A pub can use a field as an overflow car park despite concerns from some villagers that it poses a fire risk. The Dabbling Duck in Great Massingham, Norfolk, has used the field as a temporary measure and sought permission to use it permanently - with more than 60 people objecting to the idea.A meeting at the Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk heard complaints that hot car engines or cigarettes could spark a blaze, while others said it would ease congestion and keep cars off the village green. The council's development committee granted permission on the condition that a hedgerow was planted along the boundary to serve as a firebreak. The pub, between King's Lynn and Fakenham, has won industry awards and the Prince and Princess of Wales have been known to visit for Sunday lunch, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service. Formerly the Rose and Crown, it had been derelict in the early 2000s and was due to be turned into housing before a successful community-led campaign to save it. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
a day ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Hundreds of new parking spaces planned for Bristol Temple Meads
Plans to build a large multi-storey car park close to a busy railway station have been new transport hub, which would include 379 car parking bays, new bus stops and space for more than 530 bikes would be built just south of Bristol Temple Meads proposals are part of a wider scheme which aims to bring thousands of new homes and jobs to the city of the project said the plans were the "first piece in the jigsaw" in the transformation of the area and Bristol City Council said it was "thrilled" to see the progress of the proposals. Electric vehicle charging points and a new drop-off and pick-up zone are also planned for the site. The Bristol Temple Quarter Limited Liability Partnership (BTQLLP), was set up in 2024 by the city council, Homes England and the West of England Combined Mercer, chief executive of BTQLLP said the submittal of the planning application was a "really exciting moment" for the partnership's plans for the transport hub are part of the wider 135-hectare redevelopment of the area. In addition to the transport hub, four improved entrances to the station are planned - with the new eastern entrance, opening into the new University of Bristol Enterprise Campus, set to open in autumn of Bristol City Council Tony Dyer said the plans were "essential for the ongoing transformation of the long-neglected area" around the station.A decision on the application is expected to be made by 16 October.
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Headlines: 'Dangerous parking in Melksham' and '1,000 new homes'
Here's our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media. Our pick of local website stories Plans for a large new car park for Temple Meads is getting a lot of comments on Bristol Live's Facebook Somerset Live has started a debated after pointing out that while 30 police officers were recruited by Avon & Somerset Police in the last 12 months, it also lost 60 triplets from Gloucestershire have celebrated their graduation, while paying tribute to their grandfather, according to Gloucestershire a story about plans for 1,000 homes in Warmley is doing well for Bristol Live this morning. Our top three from yesterday What to watch on social media Weston-super-Mare Lions, a charity that provides care in the community, has apologised after allowing several political parties to sponsor a barrel at the town's Real Ale Festival. The Charity Commission is now investigating. And an appeal to help an 80-year-old former firefighter who was beaten up by a child in Fishponds, Bristol has been widely shared. The return of Ellis Harrison to Bristol Rovers has seen a flurry of comments on the club's Facebook Wiltshire Police has been getting reports of dangerous parking in Melksham. Extra officers are now patrolling several areas to try and tackle the staying silent since last year's election, former Gloucester MP Richard Graham has posted a lengthy statement sharing his thoughts on the state of the RUH posted last night that rates of COVID and norovirus are increasing locally.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Shoppers hit as city centre car park shuts suddenly
A busy city centre car park was temporarily closed this morning following an 'obstruction'. The 2,000-space St David's car park in Cardiff is one of the largest and most popular car parks in the city and is always busy at weekends. The temporary closure threatened to cause disruption with the already busy weekend traffic. The centre however reassured shoppers that the smaller John Lewis car park remained open as usual for customers while the neighbouring car park was closed. St David's has since confirmed the car park has reopened. On X, the shopping centre wrote this morning: "Please note that our main car park is temporarily closed due to an obstruction. We are working to resolve this and will update you here when it reopens. The John Lewis car park remains open." READ MORE: M4 crash and oil spill caused traffic chaos near Newport READ MORE: One of Cardiff's most popular pubs announces 'final innings' and last day's trading The main six-storey St David's car park has room for 2,000 cars compared to the 550-space car park underneath John Lewis. Never miss a Cardiff story by signing up to our daily newsletter here. Traffic information from Google Maps early showed heavy traffic on Bute Terrace and Mary Ann Street around the two car parks.
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Outcry over plans to sell car park as traders clash with council
Council leaders have been urged to speak with businesses over controversial plans to sell a car park – and rule out disposing of any other site in the area. More than 1,000 people have signed a petition set up by traders in Bedford Place opposed to the proposed sale of the Amoy Street car park. Selling the car park, which offers 54 spaces across the north and south sections, has come forward for consideration as part of the Southampton City Council's asset development and disposal programme. Conservative councillor Jeremy Moulton saw his motion requesting engagement with businesses, a full economic impact assessment and for the final decision to be made at a cabinet meeting voted down by the majority Labour group. Cllr Moulton said it would be 'very bad news' for Bedford Place if the Amoy Street sites were sold. He told full council on Wednesday, July 16, that they were the preferred car parks for long stay use as they are directly opposite all of the shops, they are surface car parks and they are well lit. The Millbrook ward member asked Labour leaders to 'rule out categorically' any plans to sell the car parks in Handford Place, Southampton Street, Kings Park Road and Ordnance Road at least while the city council remains in its current form before local government reorganisation. Cllr Bogle said a final decision on Amoy Street would be made after assessing the feedback from the recent traffic regulation order consultation. 'What I can commit to as I speak right now is this is the only one in the Bedford Place area that we are proposing to sell,' Cllr Bogle said. 'I can't say never because that is impossible to say. 'The likelihood of selling another car park in this area is very low based on the analysis we have done and quite considerable amount of work and also the valuation.' Caroline French, owner Hampshire's oldest independent shoe shop W. J. French & Son, spoke at the meeting on behalf of Bedford Place businesses and residents who are 'deeply concerned' about the proposed sale. She said the car parks are consistently well used, regularly reaching 75 per cent occupancy or higher. 'At a time when footfall is already under strain due to shifting consumer habits and economic challenges, reducing parking provision risks deterring the very visitors our businesses rely on,' Ms French said. 'For many, particularly elderly customers, families with young children and individuals attending medical clinics, proximity and convenience are not luxuries, they are necessities.' She said alternative parking options are not viable, referencing views that Bedford Place multi-storey is unsafe due to anti-social behaviour and drug use, and Handford Place felt 'isolated and uninviting'. Ms French added: 'Once sold these car parks are lost forever. 'This is an irreversible decision with long-term implications for the area's viability. 'We urge the council to reconsider this proposal and engage meaningfully with local traders and residents to identify alternative solutions that financial needs with long-term needs of Southampton's local high streets.' Cllr Bogle said an 'extensive' exercise had been carried out to analyse demand and Amoy Street was the least used car park. She said the administration had already made a commitment to do further work with businesses. Cabinet member for finance and resources Cllr Simon Letts said: 'This car park will remain as a car park up until the time that the developer, if there is a developer, starts on site. 'I would imagine there would be two to three years potentially of continued use and during which time we can look at the options between the balance between long stay and short stay.' In his closing comments on the motion, Cllr Moulton said: 'I think you need to talk to the businesses. 'Why on earth are you progressing with this without talking to them? It just strikes me as unbelievable. 'It might be that they actually come to you and say we have got some very good solutions about how you can generate some income, generate some capital and we can all have a win-win result.'
