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BBC News
05-08-2025
- BBC News
Safety warning over 'urban exploring' dangers
Parents in part of Merseyside have been warned about the dangers of children exploring unsafe derelict buildings as part of the trend of "urban exploration".The activity sees people venturing into old properties and photographing and documenting them Police said there had been two incidents of trespassing in Southport last week, one at the property above the Sandgrounder fish and chip shop on Neville Street and at the old nightclub at Victoria Health and Leisure on the have also been reports of youths unlawfully entering Hesketh Centre on Albert Road, which is fire-damaged. Community inspector Graham Fisher said: "I must stress that breaking into a building could amount to a criminal offence, and also they are putting themselves at risk of being seriously injured."The Hesketh Centre is a case in point where it is in a dangerous condition as a result of a fire, so it is unsafe for anyone to enter and they could easily become seriously injured."Again, the Victoria Health and Leisure building is also unsafe and no unauthorised person should enter it. "I must emphasise that anyone entering it, is doing so at their own peril as floorboards are missing upstairs so someone could fall through and potentially cause serious injury or fatal consequences. This building is now secure again."He urged parents and guardians to "please talk to your children about the dangers of entering empty and derelict buildings".Meanwhile, the force has also appealed for witnesses following a fire which destroyed a Sefton Council-owned Victorian shelter on the town's promenade on 28 said it would be increasing patrols in the area and liaising with the fire service regarding the cause of the fire. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Irish Times
21-07-2025
- Business
- Irish Times
After 20 years of neglect, a notorious Dublin building can finally be brought back to life
The redevelopment of one of Dublin city's most notorious derelict buildings as a potential template for inner-city regeneration recommended by the Taoiseach's Dublin taskforce can finally proceed following the resolution of an ownership dispute. Dublin City Council has become the legal owner of the former Neary's pub and hotel at 77-78 Parnell Street, after the High Court dismissed judicial review proceedings against the council's acquisition of the buildings under the Derelict Sites Act. The prominent Victorian building close to the O'Connell Street end of Parnell Street has been vacant for at least 20 years and has become increasingly derelict over the last decade. In 2015 it was taken over by squatters claiming to be anarchists and the building was given the moniker the Barricade Inn. The squatters stayed for almost a year before being evicted by order of the High Court in 2016 following an application by Vandelure Ltd, a company with a freehold interest in the property. READ MORE The company at the time said the eviction was essential because the building was in an extremely dangerous condition and the floors on each level had rotted and partially fallen through. The building, a protected structure, mostly dates from the 1850s when it was developed as a hotel. However, substantial parts of the structure are at least 100 years older, with a mid-18th-century staircase in the centre of it. It had previously been operated as a guest house by Ellen McGuill, who died in 2002, with the property understood to have been left to Scottish Catholic clergy. But the will was never executed due to McGuill having no known living relatives to enact it, with a series of legal issues following. Vandelure had during the 2016 court proceedings said it intended to sell the building, but this did not happen and the company was dissolved in March 2021. The council placed the property on a derelict register in December of 2021 and subsequently moved to acquire it under the Derelict Sites Act. The 'vesting orders', which confer all rights and titles to the building to the council, came into force in May 2024. However, these orders were challenged in the High Court by Telstar Investments, which had earlier acquired the property. Telstar, which is connected to publican and hotelier Noel Murray, who owns several venues in the city centre including Fibber Magees next door to Neary's, had sought to have the vesting order quashed. [ Derelict Dublin: Too often, it feels like a place designed by people who despise its inhabitants Opens in new window ] The High Court this month ruled that the company was outside the time limitation for taking the challenge, there was no 'good and sufficient reason' for the delay in taking the challenge and the delay was not outside the company's control. The new special purpose vehicle (SPV) recommended by the Taoiseach's Dublin taskforce is expected to be established in the coming months and will have a specific mandate to regenerate derelict inner-city buildings, particularly in the O'Connell Street area. Green Party councillor Janet Horner said the SPV could be used as the 'developer' of Neary's, providing a 'cheaper and more efficient way of turning around derelict sites'. [ Derelict Dublin: 10 unused northside buildings in a city gripped by a housing crisis Opens in new window ] 'This building is a chance for the city council to trial what that body of work for the SPV will look like. We should be acquiring derelict properties, renovating them to include housing and then finding cost-efficient ways to sell the housing to AHBs [approved housing bodies] to operate as social housing, or selling on any commercial or housing aspects if that is what is best for the site.' The council said it is considering the future use and development of Neary's. Attempts to contact Telstar Investments for comment were unsuccessful.
Irish Times
21-07-2025
- Business
- Irish Times
Derelict Dublin site redevelopment can proceed as potential template for inner-city regeneration
The redevelopment of one of Dublin city's most notorious derelict buildings as a potential template for inner-city regeneration recommended by the Taoiseach's Dublin taskforce can finally proceed following the resolution of an ownership dispute. Dublin City Council has become the legal owner of the former Neary's pub and hotel at 77-78 Parnell Street, after the High Court dismissed judicial review proceedings against the council's acquisition of the buildings under the Derelict Sites Act. The prominent Victorian building close to the O'Connell Street end of Parnell Street has been vacant for at least 20 years and has become increasingly derelict over the last decade. In 2015 it was taken over by squatters claiming to be anarchists and the building was given the moniker the Barricade Inn. The squatters stayed for almost a year before being evicted by order of the High Court in 2016 following an application by Vandelure Ltd, a company with a freehold interest in the property. READ MORE The company at the time said the eviction was essential because the building was in an extremely dangerous condition and the floors on each level had rotted and partially fallen through. The building, a protected structure, mostly dates from the 1850s when it was developed as a hotel. However, substantial parts of the structure are at least 100 years older, with a mid-18th-century staircase in the centre of it. It had previously been operated as a guest house by Ellen McGuill, who died in 2002, with the property understood to have been left to Scottish Catholic clergy. But the will was never executed due to McGuill having no known living relatives to enact it, with a series of legal issues following. Vandelure had during the 2016 court proceedings said it intended to sell the building, but this did not happen and the company was dissolved in March 2021. The council placed the property on a derelict register in December of 2021 and subsequently moved to acquire it under the Derelict Sites Act. The 'vesting orders', which confer all rights and titles to the building to the council, came into force in May 2024. However, these orders were challenged in the High Court by Telstar Investments, which had earlier acquired the property. Telstar, which is connected to publican and hotelier Noel Murray, who owns several venues in the city centre including Fibber Magees next door to Neary's, had sought to have the vesting order quashed. [ Derelict Dublin: Too often, it feels like a place designed by people who despise its inhabitants Opens in new window ] The High Court this month ruled that the company was outside the time limitation for taking the challenge, there was no 'good and sufficient reason' for the delay in taking the challenge and the delay was not outside the company's control. The new special purpose vehicle (SPV) recommended by the Taoiseach's Dublin taskforce is expected to be established in the coming months and will have a specific mandate to regenerate derelict inner-city buildings, particularly in the O'Connell Street area. Green Party councillor Janet Horner said the SPV could be used as the 'developer' of Neary's, providing a 'cheaper and more efficient way of turning around derelict sites'. [ Derelict Dublin: 10 unused northside buildings in a city gripped by a housing crisis Opens in new window ] 'This building is a chance for the city council to trial what that body of work for the SPV will look like. We should be acquiring derelict properties, renovating them to include housing and then finding cost-efficient ways to sell the housing to AHBs [approved housing bodies] to operate as social housing, or selling on any commercial or housing aspects if that is what is best for the site.' The council said it is considering the future use and development of Neary's. Attempts to contact Telstar Investments for comment were unsuccessful.
Yahoo
20-07-2025
- Yahoo
Warning over children playing in derelict building
A warning about the dangers of going into derelict buildings has been issued by police in part of Leicestershire. Neighbourhood officers said they had received reports of children getting into a sealed building in the Greenhill area of Coalville. On visiting the scene they said they found people inside, who were identified and notifications will be sent to their parents. North West Leicestershire's policing team said: "Many derelict buildings are unstable, with unsafe floors, electrical works and broken glass and other hazards." They added: "Whilst this behaviour may seem like fun we would like to remind anybody that is thinking of having this sort of 'fun' there are many potential dangers of entering abandoned and derelict buildings. "Some buildings may have been empty for a long time and not a safe place to enter. "Could parents please speak with their children about this danger." Follow BBC Leicester on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. Related internet links Leicestershire Police
BBC News
20-07-2025
- BBC News
Warning over children entering Coalville derelict building
A warning about the dangers of going into derelict buildings has been issued by police in part of officers said they had received reports of children getting into a sealed building in the Greenhill area of visiting the scene they said they found people inside, who were identified and notifications will be sent to their West Leicestershire's policing team said: "Many derelict buildings are unstable, with unsafe floors, electrical works and broken glass and other hazards." They added: "Whilst this behaviour may seem like fun we would like to remind anybody that is thinking of having this sort of 'fun' there are many potential dangers of entering abandoned and derelict buildings."Some buildings may have been empty for a long time and not a safe place to enter."Could parents please speak with their children about this danger."
