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BBC News
13-05-2025
- BBC News
Conwy: Illegal caravan campers pitch up on school's playing fields
A school has been forced to close off areas of its site after people illegally accessed its playing fields and pitched a number of caravans. The head teacher of Ysgol Emrys Ap Iwan, in Abergele, Conwy said a "small but significant" number of people had caused criminal damage to enter the land, and legal processes have made it difficult for the police to evict a letter to parents, Matt Wildsmith Pennaeth said several areas of the school would remain cornered off while it dealt with the situation, with pupils advised to stay indoors. Conwy council said it had a duty of care for the welfare of all communities and was working with the school to resolve the situation. In the letter Mr Pennaeth said: "It is a great shame that our lovely school has been disrupted by this ignorant, illegal behaviour."He said the incident had the potential to take many school staff away from helping children over "the most stressful of times" as exams take place. Mr Pennarth added that he was aware the situation would be worrying for parents and carers, but would be doing all he could to ensure the students were not said he was keen to run the school with a business as usual approach, with extra measures to "further enhance security" put in place. The letter stated:No student should approach the Dinorben field or anyone camping illegally on thereThe front of the school including the field and astro turf would be unavailable for students during the day. PE lessons scheduled in those areas would be relocatedStudents should make their way indoors as soon as possible when they have arrived at schoolSixth form students should keep their movements off site to a minimum and walk in head teacher also warned parents to remind pupils of the potential risks while travelling to and from school. He said "very fast-moving vehicles" driving down Faenol Avenue had been reported, so asked pupils to walk on pavements and use allocated Pennaeth added that soon as they were confident that the risks to the children in the school were reduced back to the typical level, then the measures would be relaxed. He assured parents that processes were in place to ensure the group were dealt with "as swiftly as possible".
CTV News
10-05-2025
- CTV News
Calgary festivals adding security following deadly Vancouver incident
Inglewood Night Market is underway nearly two weeks after someone drove into a crowd at a Vancouver festival. Organizers here say they've increased security. Calgary festival season is here, and several events are increasing security following a deadly attack in Vancouver. An SUV rammed into the crowd at the Lapu Lapu Day street festival on April 26, killing 11 people and injuring dozens more. A 30-year-old man is charged with multiple counts of second-degree murder, and more charges are expected. Officials confirm a history of mental-health problems. 'We've taken and looked at what happened in Vancouver very seriously,' said Jennifer Rempel with Vibrant City Events, which organizes several festivals, including Inglewood Night Market and Lilac Festival. She said there are even more safety measures this year, including strategically placed vehicles around festivals. 'We have added security at all of our barricades to ensure vehicles can't access the site that aren't supposed to be here,' Rempel said. 'When it comes to Lilac Festival, those intersections are all hardened with concrete barriers and police vehicles, and we've had measures in place greater than Vancouver for many years.' Calgary festival season is here, and several events are increasing security following a deadly attack in Vancouver. Calgary festival season is here, and several events are increasing security following a deadly attack in Vancouver. Before events even start, organizers work with police, fire and emergency crews, preparing for possible threats. 'We rehearse everything from building windows falling out to a grease fire in a food truck,' Rempel said. City council is working on quick fixes while developing long-term solutions to increase protection, including at events without concrete barriers. 'Nothing to say we can't put a city vehicle in place that provides that same barrier. Even if they are ad hoc things, at least we're hardening it, but over the long term, strengthening our protocols,' said Terry Wong, city councillor for Ward 7. Calgary festival season is here, and several events are increasing security following a deadly attack in Vancouver. Calgary festival season is here, and several events are increasing security following a deadly attack in Vancouver. Calgary police also advise festivalgoers, if you see something, say something. That could be anything suspicious, from a vehicle out of place to a bag left unattended. Such things should be reported to security.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
New security measures at 53rd Rayne Frog Festival
RAYNE, La. (KLFY) — Festival organizers say this year, security will look a little different when it comes to entering the frog festival and ensuring safety for festival goers. 'We're a gated festival, so we only have one entrance this year.' Leonards said. Marietta Leonards, chairman for the Rayne Frog Festival, said security measures will look a little different this year. A clear bag policy will be implemented along with festival goers having to walk through a security gate for entry. Another rule that would be enforced is that no weapons will be allowed, and everyone will be subjected to a wand search. 'This is our first year implementing that type of procedure.' Leonards said. 'So gauging other festivals that have implemented it already, it might be a little bit longer to get in, but we try to ensure that the lines flow.' Leonards said with the new security measures, it could take more time to get into the festival, but the goal is to keep a consistent flow and ensure the safety for everyone. She said there has been positive feedback on organizers taking a more secure approach for this year's festival as people are beginning to expect it. Lafayette police enhance safety for Festival International Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now 'This has been a good, clean festival. We don't have trouble, but probably other places haven't had those troubles either. It's just the way it is, and we would like to protect everybody here.' Leonards said. The 53rd annual Frog Festival is this weekend until May 10th and everyone is invited to come out and have ribbit-ting time. New security measures at 53rd Rayne Frog Festival Frog Festival brings culture and economic growth to Rayne House panel unveils tax portion of Trump agenda bill Live Oak Manor Apartments tenant voices concern about mold and mildew Breaux Bridge family seeks justice after fatal hit and run Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
