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BBC News
4 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
New 50-metre pool vital for Peterborough's young athletes
The head of a swimming club said a city council's plan to build a 50-metre swimming pool was "vital" to support the athletes of the Regional Pool has begun to be bulldozed after reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac) was discovered in the building, which left City of Peterborough Swimming Club (Cops) without a Negus, from Cops, said plans to build a replacement facility "would mean Peterborough can do what it deserves [for] its swimming community".Peterborough City Council said "plans for a new leisure centre continue to be explored" and it was "working to bring a business case forward to cabinet soon". "We continue to seek investors interested in supporting a new pool development," the authority added. Raac was discovered in September 2023 at the Bishop's Road site, which also had issues with asbestos and out-of-date mechanical building's demolition will take until July, the authority said. It was hoped that a replacement pool, which would be built at an estimated cost of £30m, would be open by Mr Negus said the pool's closure had forced the club's athletes to find alternative locations to 17, who has been part of the club since she was six, said training without a dedicated pool is "hard".Bell Cameron, 18, who is part of Cops, said the sport has given her "life skills"."It has even allowed me to go to university in the US. Marshall University in West Virginia reached out to me, I will be going this summer." Mr Negus said a plan for an Olympic-sized 50-metre swimming pool was first floated about 18 years ago and he was "still waiting". Andrew Pakes, the Labour MP for Peterborough, said he believed a new 50 metre pool could be built in the city within five years."The council has a plot of land in the city centre at the regional pool site. And it is important to keep it in the city centre," Pakes said."The council will be available to put some money into it, we can get some money from the regeneration funds from the mayor, some money from additional partners and we have a good chance to get this going."He said the council now "needs to focus" on things that matter to the public. Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Times
5 days ago
- Times
10 of the best villas in Italy with a pool
Whether you're dreaming of golden vineyard views from a Tuscan terrace, your own briny beach house on a far-flung Sicilian island, or a cool modernist monolith on the shores of Lake Como, the one thing most of us can probably agree on when it comes to a summertime villa is that it's better with a pool. We've picked some of the best, from a curvaceous cave house with a palm-fringed infinity pool on the sands of Panarea to an architect's crisp Le Corbusier-style getaway north of Siracusa that brings the water in — plus a noble villa in the north that not only comes with three swimming spots, but a driver to transport you between them. Enjoy. This article contains affiliate links, which may earn us revenue £££ | Sleeps 8 No slapdash modern builders here: the Romans made the pool at Zu Nillu, and it has been a fixture ever since, in this labyrinthine stone quarry in the Egadi Islands off Sicily's western flank. The theatrical tufa house descends from ground level into the void, furnished with tasteful antiques and surrounded by a vibrant Mediterranean garden. Roof spaces afford jaw-dropping views over the bay of Cala Rossa, with a barbecue for long, lazy lunches. There's an alfresco bathroom out among the carob trees, and a gate from the garden to a private path that takes you down to the sea. • Read our full guide to Sicily ££ | Sleeps 8 At the heart of a sprawling olive grove in Puglia, Tenuta Fonte reminds you that the deep roots of the south are as Greek as they are Roman. Yet the interiors of this neat white cube are all Italian in style, with mid-century classic furnishings and bold colours the backdrop to your stay. The saltwater pool is just one highlight in the secluded grounds: there's also an outdoor kitchen, pick-your-own vegetable garden and plenty of shady spaces to eat and lounge. The sandy beach at Torre Canne is ten minutes away by car. • Discover our full guide to Italy £££ | Sleeps 12 Nowhere in Italy is a rental more likely to break the bank than Capri, but if you're in the market for an off-season oasis with views out across the Tyrrhenian Sea from its smart little pool, Villa Platani is 'The One'. Glued dramatically onto the cliffside, this modernist 12-bedder is an exercise in restrained luxe — all white linen, bleached wood and basketweave within, bougainvillea, roses and jasmine on the terraces without. A private funicular connects you to La Piazzetta, Capri's main square, for the ritziest passeggiata you'll ever see, and a chef is available on request to add to the sense of occasion. • More of the best luxury villas in Italy ££ | Sleeps 20 Halfway between Florence and Siena, in the sleepy Val di Pesa, Villa Chiantisol offers the classic Tuscan dream: a vast honey-stone farmhouse at the end of a sloping drive, with lush green hills and low vineyard terraces as far as the eye can see. Interiors are a cool mix of traditional terracotta, oak and linen — the decorator got funky with the bedroom finishes — but it's the outside spaces that thrill. A knockout sunken pool and Jacuzzi promise lazy afternoons in the sun, while a series of smart loggias offer far-reaching views and some welcome afternoon shade. • Best vineyard hotels in Tuscany £££ | Sleeps 10 A brand-new lakefront build on Como's western shore, Villa Audace is a stunner. This modern five-bedroom masterpiece has all the design boxes ticked: wraparound windows, timber cladding, poured-concrete floors, stainless-steel kitchen and classic furnishings from the school of Poltrona Frau. From the waterside infinity pool you get views out to pretty Isola Comacina, while a hot tub and sauna offer alternative lounging possibilities. Extras include cookery lessons, yoga classes and spa treatments; you can order up a private chef; and a skippered boat is available to get you over to Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni on the nights you don't want to cook. • Best hotels in Lake Como ££ | Sleeps 10 Antika has an illustrious pedigree: this curvaceous seafront villa was designed and built by architect Paolo Tilche, who created the starry Hotel Raya on this smallest of the seven Aeolian Islands back in the 1950s. In addition to three white-cube guesthouses — Cactus, Wisteria and Bougainvillea — dotted about the volcanic gardens, Antika sleeps ten, with guests sharing a series of panoramic terraces and a meandering split-level living space. The decor is typically Aeolian: lofty cane ceilings, creamy plasterwork and weathered woods embrace built-in seats and recessed beds for an atmosphere of calm and cool. The palm-fringed infinity pool gives directly onto the sea. £££ | Sleeps 20 Less fly-and-flop, more stand-to-attention smart, Villa Sigurta, in the Veneto, boasts a liveried staff and three on-site pools — with a dedicated driver to transport you and your beach bag between them. This Palladian house — with three guest lodges — has hosted Napoleon III and our own King Charles in lavish splendour, yet the decor has a sense of fun, with trompe l'oeil frescoes and fantastical sculptures dotted about the place. Neighbouring Borghetto sul Mincio is a member of the Borghi piu Belli d'Italia — a club of Italy's most beautiful villages. It more than lives up to the billing. £ | Sleeps 4 Six miles south of the ancient Greek city of Siracusa, Villa Gadir could not look more modernist. It's hard to see where this Le Corbusier-style build ends and the saltwater pool begins, so skilfully do the two intertwine. The open-plan living and dining areas, and two bedrooms, all open onto the water, giving this bright white box a floating Tardis feel. The villa stands 50 metres from the sea, the Plemmirio marine reserve is a five-minute drive away and Sicily's baroque highlights of Ragusa, Noto and Modica are all within easy reach. ££ | Sleeps 6 Part of the Borgo Smeraldo resort, Villa Fichi d'India is one of seven new rentals, each with its own private pool, in the grounds of a boutique hotel between the Sardinian hotspots of Porto Cervo and Porto Rotondo. Suite-based accommodation is split between two low stone houses supported by chestnut beams — in the style of the local stazzi farmsteads — with a shared kitchen and living space styled in shades of green and grey. Guests can access the spectacular three-tier hilltop pool attached to the hotel, with views of the turquoise waters and silver sands of the Costa Smeralda nearby. • Discover our full guide to Sardinia £££ | Sleeps 10 This delightfully chic retreat on the Monte Argentario coast — described as 'the new Amalfi' — is owned by the decorator to Italy's coolest crowd. Sandwiched between the workaday fishing town of Porto Santo Stefano on one side, and the absurdly glamorous Hotel Pellicano and Porto Ercole on the other, Cacciarella is a villa for those in the know. Interiors are mid-century chic, finishes of the highest quality, and the garden pool and gym provide ample workout — and relaxation — opportunities. • Lake Como v Lake Garda: which one should you visit?• Best villas on the Amalfi Coast
Washington Post
5 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Washington Post
Asking Eric: Friends insist on inviting themselves over for pool parties
Dear Eric: I own a nice home with a pool. I have friends that often call me to ask me if I want to go lay out in the backyard or sometimes, they'll just call and ask if they can come over to use the pool. My issue is when I have people over, I feel obligated to entertain. Even though I know I don't need to feel obligated, and they don't expect anything, I'm really getting increasingly uncomfortable with people inviting themselves over to my home.
Washington Post
6 days ago
- Climate
- Washington Post
CWG Live updates: More great weather for Memorial Day; rainy by Wednesday
Welcome to updated around-the-clock by Capital Weather Gang meteorologists. Happening now: Clouds gradually decrease and there's lots of sunshine by the afternoon. After morning 50s, highs range from 70 to 75. What's next? Increasing clouds Tuesday, with a chance of showers late. Rain becomes likely on Wednesday. Thursday through Sunday are warmer and mostly dry, but afternoon/evening showers and thundershowers are possible. Today's daily digit — 9/10: A few more degrees would help for visits to the pool or beach, but this weather is really hard to complain about. | 🤚 Your call? The digit is a somewhat subjective rating of the day's weather, on a 0-to-10 scale. Forecast in detail Today (Monday): Considerable cloud cover early gives way to partly to mostly sunny skies during the afternoon. Highs climb to 70 to 75 with light winds from the north. Confidence: Medium-High 😎 Nice Day! Tonight: Partly to mostly cloudy skies with somewhat cool temperatures. Evening 60s drop to around 50 to 55 by morning. Confidence: Medium-High Tomorrow (Tuesday): Mostly cloudy but not a bad day overall. while an afternoon shower or two can't be ruled, most rain hold off until evening with afternoon highs a little above 70 degrees. Winds are light from the southeast. Confidence: Medium-High Tomorrow night: There's a slight chance of showers during the evening with an increasing likelihood of rain overnight. Lows are in the mid- to upper 50s, with light winds from the east. Confidence: Medium-High A look ahead Rain is likely on Wednesday, especially during the morning. By afternoon, showers may become more intermittent or taper off. It's much cooler than normal with highs only in the mid-60s. A lingering shower cant be ruled out Wednesday evening but it should be mostly dry out overnight with lows near 60. Confidence: Medium The weather is more or less uniform Thursday through the weekend. Skies are variably cloudy and, while it's dry more often than not, showers and a few thunderstorms could pop up — especially in the afternoons and evenings. Temperatures are near or a hair below normal, with highs mostly in the mid- to upper 70s and lows within a few degrees of 60. Confidence: Medium Today's daily digit — 9/10: A few more degrees would help for visits to the pool or beach, but this weather is really hard to complain about. | 🤚 Your call? The digit is a somewhat subjective rating of the day's weather, on a 0-to-10 scale. Forecast in detail Today (Monday): Considerable cloud cover early gives way to partly to mostly sunny skies during the afternoon. Highs climb to 70 to 75 with light winds from the north. Confidence: Medium-High 😎 Nice Day! Tonight: Partly to mostly cloudy skies with somewhat cool temperatures. Evening 60s drop to around 50 to 55 by morning. Confidence: Medium-High Tomorrow (Tuesday): Mostly cloudy but not a bad day overall. while an afternoon shower or two can't be ruled, most rain hold off until evening with afternoon highs a little above 70 degrees. Winds are light from the southeast. Confidence: Medium-High Tomorrow night: There's a slight chance of showers during the evening with an increasing likelihood of rain overnight. Lows are in the mid- to upper 50s, with light winds from the east. Confidence: Medium-High A look ahead Rain is likely on Wednesday, especially during the morning. By afternoon, showers may become more intermittent or taper off. It's much cooler than normal with highs only in the mid-60s. A lingering shower cant be ruled out Wednesday evening but it should be mostly dry out overnight with lows near 60. Confidence: Medium The weather is more or less uniform Thursday through the weekend. Skies are variably cloudy and, while it's dry more often than not, showers and a few thunderstorms could pop up — especially in the afternoons and evenings. Temperatures are near or a hair below normal, with highs mostly in the mid- to upper 70s and lows within a few degrees of 60. Confidence: Medium
Yahoo
6 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
A gaggle of goslings keep getting stuck in this man's pool. Watch what he does next.
A clever man thought outside of the box when some baby geese were repeatedly getting stuck in his pool. Instead of constantly trying to scoop them out, Matthew Henry of Chesapeake, Virginia, decided to build makeshift stairs and patiently encourage the gaggle of goslings to use them. Despite the protective parents hissing, Henry persisted and was ultimately able to guide the goslings toward a safer way out. His creative and compassionate solution is now circulating online, earning him praise for his dedication to the safety of the feathered family. Humankind is your go-to spot for good news! Click here to submit your uplifting, cute, or inspiring video moments for us to feature. Also, click here to subscribe to our newsletter bringing our top stories of the week straight to your inbox. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Virginia man accommodates goslings with custom pool stairs
