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The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Kelsey Parker shares family holiday photo and says it's ‘just what we needed' after she tragically lost baby at 9 months
KELSEY Parker has shared a photo from her family holiday and said it's 'just what we needed' after tragically losing her baby at 9 months. The podcast host's third child, Phoenix Parker-Lindsay, was stillborn shortly before his due date. 4 Today, Kelsey, 34, shared a photo of herself with boyfriend Will, while holding her children Aurelia and Bodhi. The family were pictured looking out towards a harbour, with a mountain in the background, while dressed in summer attire. And Kelsey simply penned to fans: 'Exactly what we needed 💛 Thank you @jet2pics for making it so easy. X.' Fans flooded the comments to tell Kelsey it was 'nice to see her' on social media, with others sending the star love following the tragic loss of Phoenix. Since his death, she and partner Will Lindsay have taken time away to grieve privately as a family. Kelsey had Aurelia, as well as four-year-old Bodhi, with her late husband Tom Parker, who died of glioblastoma, a form of brain tumour, in 2022. At the end of last month, the star wanted to make sure her little girl knew how special she was, and posted a heartbreaking video montage of Aurelia growing up – starting in the arms of The Wanted star Tom as a tiny baby. Kelsey wrote alongside the video: "Aurelia means 'The Golden One' and that's what you are 🤍 you've been through so much my darling daughter, but you're the most precious little girl any mummy could wish for. "I'm so happy we got to spend this weekend celebrating your birthday and turning another year older. Devastated Kelsey Parker announces tragic death of baby who was 'born sleeping' just a week before due date "I'm beyond proud of you and the amazing young woman you're growing up to be." Kelsey shared the devastating news that her son, Phoenix, was still born by posting a poem to fans, "For Phoenix. Born sleeping, forever loved." The phoenix bird symbolises immortality, resurrection and life after death. She added next to the poem: "Before I receive an influx of lovely messages and heartfelt well wishes, I want to just say that I truly appreciate everything you are all going to say and share. "But with the news being so raw, I would really like to ensure that we as a family are given space and time to process this devastating and earth-shattering news. "I love you all and thank you for your understanding and space." Phoenix was her first child with boyfriend Will, whom she started dating last September. At the time, Kelsey said she knew late husband Tom would 'send the right man for her.' They announced they were expecting in January. 4
Irish Times
6 days ago
- Business
- Irish Times
Redevelopment of Dún Laoghaire protected structure approved, ending long-running planning saga
The restoration of Dun Leary House and the construction of almost 90 apartments in its grounds has been approved by An Coimisiún Pleanála, bringing to an end one the most contentious and long-running planning sagas in the Dún Laoghaire area. A distinctive yellow-brick Victorian building, Dun Leary House sits on an elevated corner site on Dun Leary Hill overlooking Dún Laoghaire harbour close to the West Pier. County councillors voted in 2021 to add the house to the Record of Protected Structures and agreed to include a specific provision in the 2022-2028 county development plan for its 'rehabilitation and suitable reuse'. The house dates from the 1870s and was built for the original owner of the adjoining coal yard, which has been earmarked for redevelopment for more than 20 years. In 2003 permission was granted for a scheme of offices, shops, a leisure centre and apartment complex in the Tedcastles Coal Yard, which included the demolition of Dun Leary House. However, the scheme never went ahead. In November 2021 Ted Living Ltd applied for a strategic housing development (SHD) of 146 build-to-rent apartments surrounding, and on top of, Dun Leary House. The plans involved the removal of the roof of the house and the construction of three additional storeys of apartments, retaining the rest of the house below. READ MORE Under the SHD system, which was discontinued at the end of 2021, applications for large-scale residential developments were made directly to An Bord Pleanála, the coimisiún's predecessor, bypassing the local authority planning system with the aim of accelerating the delivery of housing. The board had a statutory mandate to issue decisions within 16 weeks. In the end it took 138 weeks for it to refuse permission, making it the longest-running SHD case ever determined by the board. [ Longest running Dublin strategic housing development case refused permission Opens in new window ] The new scheme, granted permission in recent days, permits the construction of 87 apartments in two blocks up to eight storeys high, and the refurbishment of Dun Leary House as a four-bedroom home. Planning consultants for the developer Brock McClure said Dun Leary House was the 'focal point and main consideration within the overall scheme'. The new blocks would be detached and set back from Dun Leary House. 'This is a significant departure from and improvement on the previous application,' the consultants said. Independent Senator Victor Boyhan, who had campaigned for the protection of the house, said he welcomed the decision. 'It was a long campaign with many setbacks and delays – the house has been saved and will be central to the development of the site.' The new scheme would ensure 'an appropriate level of new homes' would be built on the site, he said.
BBC News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Piano artwork for passersby to play now at harbour terminal
A piano that passersby can play is on display at Guernsey's harbour Arts' Piano Project is now at the terminal, with artwork designed by Tiffany Anna also on display in the departures Ports said visitors were welcome to play the piano, regardless of whether they were are an established musician or not, to leave travellers with a "smile".David Buddery, commercial development project manager, said Guernsey Ports was working with local artists and organisations in a bid to bring its "terminals to life". He said: "Our ports are fantastic opportunities to showcase Guernsey talent to local travellers and visitors. "In turn, it helps to modernise our facilities and create positive impressions at the start and end of people's journeys."The Piano Project began in 2019 as an opportunity for local artists to put forward their artwork for a piano, which would take centre stage in a public space. The piano has previously been located at Guernsey Airport and the Performing Arts Buddery said Tiffany Anna's artwork, displayed adjacent to the duty-free shop, was a "bright and eye-catching" addition to the departures Anna said: "This was such a fun project to bring to life. I'm grateful to Guernsey Ports for the opportunity - and I hope the artwork makes people smile and brings a bit of happiness to their day."
The Sun
22-07-2025
- General
- The Sun
One of UK's most tranquil seaside spots at risk of losing golden sands after huge blowhole emerges
A HARBOUR in a popular seaside town is facing a major issue after a huge blowhole has formed. The South Devon beach has seen the effects of erosion caused by decades of battering waves. 3 3 Now Hope Cove harbour is doing everything it can to save their breakwater afte a blowhole formed in the middle. Built 98 years ago by fisherman, the harbour wall was last repaired in 1983. Since then, there have been no funds available to refurbish it any further. Shocking discovery During construction, fishermen would work with the tide, building a section with each tide change. Between these periods, debris, rocks, and stones would be thrown in the middle and left there while the next section was built. Over the years, cracks have appeared and high water can be seen blowing the debris through the sea wall. Sean Hassall is the joint harbour master on Hope Cove Harbour and explained that the force of the waves has given the breakwater a significant battering. 'We had the breakwater X-rayed a few years ago and to our horror, there's loads of voids between our breakwater,' said Sean. This has caused a blowhole to form in the middle of the wall, which Sean says will be detrimental to the harbour and surrounding area in time. 'The kids think the blowhole is great, but it's only a matter of time before the breakwater goes," he explained. "If it goes we lose all the sand off the beach." Hope Cove relies massively on this golden sand beach for tourism, meaning the town will suffer a financial blow. Further problems On top of that as, cliffs and a mains sewage pipe also sit close by, and could potentially be affected. 'It will erode the cliff where the pathways go over to Inner Hope and Outer Hope, and along that path, there is a mains South West Water sewage pipe so that will obviously impact on the sewage system and South West Water,' the expert said. The harbour masters have considered various options for recovery of the breakwater, ranging from £1 million to £5 million. 'We're going for the just over £1 million option, it's an easier option for us,' explained Sean. And due to the carcinogenic nature of concrete, the harbour are unable to use it. Instead, they plan to bring in big boulders to reinforce the wall and repair what is already there. And since the harbour is completely independent and not funded by the South Hams District Council, all the money will have to be raised by the harbour and Friends of Hope Cove, a charity designed to protect the cove. "We have the Friends of Hope Cove Harbour, which are a brilliant group, they're the driving force to try and raise the money to rebuild our harbour wall,' said Sean. The harbour is planning a public meeting on Wednesday, August 6 to discuss their plans and when they will go ahead. 'There's lots of indications that there might be money there, but we first need to know how much it's going to cost, when we're going to do it, who's going to do it," said Sean. "Once we know that detail, we can then go out to the wider public and say look, we need the money who's going to help us'. 'Its getting the word out to people, a lot of people are very passionate about our village, it is a special place'. The Sun has reached out to the local council for comment. More on seaside towns The best and worst seaside towns in the UK have been officially named. Plus, a popular seaside town ranked among the country's best where you can spot dolphins swimming from the shore. Another seaside town is located just 90 minutes outside of London, and you can even find Banksy art there. And a Welsh seaside town that visitors say looks like it was plucked from the Italian coastline. Plus, the up-and-coming seaside town that hosts a viral Kate Bush event. 3
BBC News
17-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
£1.8m budget for Scarborough West Pier wall repairs approved
A £1.8m budget for repairs to the harbour wall of Scarborough's West Pier "to extend its lifespan" has been approved by North Yorkshire Council (NYC).Contractor Neom Engineering Limited will complete the work, which includes repairing and strengthening the steel sheet-piled wall along the harbour-facing section of the Mark Crane acknowledged that while the cost was "significant", the work would last for another 10 years."Frankly, if we don't do this, then we face a problem with the harbour and how long it would withstand the pressure of the water," he said. The estimated cost of the works is £1.2m and any additional project costs, such as those beyond the contractors' control, would be covered by a contingency budget of £546, is also a £15,000 budget for internal staffing costs associated with the project, but any costs arising above this contingency would be an additional cost to the council, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Scarborough Harbour has "limited ability to generate income" if costs were to rise above the overall budget for the project, the ring-fenced account "will therefore effectively be overdrawn," a report presented to the executive noted."The project will be technically underwritten by NYC's other reserves and the borrowing from the council's reserves will be repayable to the council when there are sufficient funds available within the Scarborough Harbour account," it report added that charging interest on the overdrawn balance for the account was not being proposed but that the council reserved the right to revisit this interest assumption "should there be a significant increase in harbour revenues in the future".After completion of the works, the ongoing maintenance costs would be funded from the existing harbour maintenance budget as and when required, the report Liz Colling, the chair of the Scarborough and Whitby Area Committee said it was a "much needed" project and noted that the funding was "really welcomed". Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
