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The new fishing platform in Old Colwyn has been met with a range of reactions from the local community Some residents are excited about the potential for increased tourism and economic benefits, while others are concerned about the impact on the environment and wildlife. The platform is part of a larger regeneration project for the area, aiming to attract more visitors and improve the local Welsh economy. However, there are mixed opinions on whether the benefits outweigh the potential drawbacks of the development. Old Colwyn is a village just to the east of Colwyn Bay, in Conwy County Borough, North…

Pro-Palestinian protesters at UC Berkeley dismantle encampment All but a few tents came down Tuesday at a sprawling pro-Palestinian encampment at UC Berkeley amid talks between the university and protesters, appearing to end for now one of the largest and longest pro-Palestinian student camps in the country. The decision to dismantle the encampment, which swelled to more than 180 tents and hundreds of students at its peak, notably included no police presence or arrests at a time when some universities — including UCLA, USC, Pomona College and Cal Poly Humboldt — have faced immense criticism for using police to clear…

Summary Port of Aberdeen achieved record financial performance in 2023 with the opening of the £420 million South Harbour expansion. Turnover increased to £45.9m, attracting new business in energy, trade, and tourism. CEO Bob Sanguinetti highlighted the pivotal role of the South Harbour in achieving record profits and transitioning to net zero. With further investment, Aberdeen aims to become a leading hub for renewable energy, supporting economic growth and decarbonization. We have set up a Special Channel on X – Join in the conversation WTXNews Full News Report Aberdeen shipping port announces record-breaking profits Port of Aberdeen, said to be…

Major supermarket reveals plans for huge London store and 1500 homes | UK News 3D mock-ups show the proposed area in Park Royal, Acton. Asda has announced new plans for a massive flagship store – and a development project which would create 1,500 new homes in London. North-west London’s Park Royal, nearby Acton, could be a new site for the supermarket giant’s flagship store and provide 500 affordable homes. The proposals have not been submitted yet for planning permissions, but the apartments would ‘utilise a landscaped podium’ over the new superstore. Park Royal, nearby Old Oak Common, is intended to…

Euros 2024: A look at Scotland’s team hotel and training ground Excitement is growing for the Euros, with one month to go before Scotland kick off the tournament against the hosts Germany. Steve Clarke’s side will be based at Hotel Obermühle at the Bavarian resort of Garmisch-Partenkirchen. BBC Scotland’s Sports News Correspondent Chris McLaughlin was shown around by the hotel’s Christan Wolf.

One month to Euros as Munich awaits Tartan Army The streets of Munich are relatively quiet in May and this year is no different. Around the famous Marienplatz, tourists still look up as the famous town hall Glockenspiel chimes on the hour. But there is little obvious evidence of the upcoming match that everyone in Scotland is talking about. No banners, no bunting and no posters. Scratch beneath the surface though and you can sense that something big is coming to the Bavarian capital. Steve Clarke’s side kick off Euro 2024 with a game against the hosts on 14 June and as…

Trump co-defendants officially file notices of appeal to kick Fani Willis off GA case By entering your email and pushing continue, you are agreeing to Fox News’ Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, which includes our Notice of Financial Incentive. To access the content, check your email and follow the instructions provided. US/articles/23074352680475-Are-you-encountering-any-technical-challenges-while-trying-to-log-into-Fox-News-to-access-special-content” class=”article-gating-help”>Having trouble? Click here. Co-defendants in the Georgia election interference case against former president Donald Trump have filed notices of appeal to the Georgia Court of Appeals in their bid to have Fulton County prosecutor Fani WIllis disqualified. Last week, the appeals court said that it would…

Uefa wants only captains to speak to refs at Euros Uefa has told teams at Euro 2024 that only captains will be allowed to approach referees to speak about decisions taken during games and other players doing so risk being booked. The move by European football’s governing body is to try to stop groups of players “mobbing” referees in scenes which are “bad for the image of football”. “In a bid to improve the status quo we at Uefa want referees to explain more of their decisions to all teams competing at the upcoming Uefa Euro 2024 tournament,” said Roberto…

BBC Sport signs new free-to-air FA Cup deal BBC Sport will continue to show free-to-air coverage of the FA Cup after securing a four-year deal starting from the 2025-26 season. Under a new partnership with TNT Sports, BBC Sport will screen 14 games per season, including the final at Wembley. There will also be highlights and digital clips available across all of the broadcaster’s platforms. Philip Bernie, interim director of BBC Sport, said the BBC was “proud” of its history of showing the FA Cup free for all fans. He said: “This partnership for the next four years is brilliant…

England recall fit-again Bright for Euro qualifiers World Cup captain Millie Bright has been recalled to the England squad for the first time since October after recovering from a knee injury. Bright, 30, who led England to the World Cup final last summer, has missed over five months of the season but is named in manager Sarina Wiegman’s 24-player squad for their Euro 2025 qualifiers. She is joined in the squad by uncapped Chelsea team-mate Aggie Beever-Jones, 20, who comes in for striker Rachel Daly after she announced her retirement from international football in April. Beever-Jones has had a breakout…