Outside the new development of Windsor Court, from left are, Bryn Bates, relationship director healthcare, Royal Bank of Scotland, Shona Williams, company secretary, Horizon Healthcare Homes Limited, and Roger Williams CEO, of Horizon Healthcare Homes Lim It is being developed by Leeds-based Horizon Healthcare Homes, which also runs the Beckside Lodge care home in Cooper Lane, Buttershaw . The new home, on the site of the former Bell Dean pub, which was knocked down in 2015, will have eight bedrooms.
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Chris Gillespie, Jim Caruso & Billy Stritch and More Slated for Bemelmans Bar This Winter
The Carlyle, a Rosewood Hotel, will welcome Chris Gillespie , Champian Fulton and Jim Caruso & Billy Stritch to Bemelmans Bar for Sunday night residencies throughout the winter 2017 season. Featuring top artists from the worlds of jazz, cabaret and Broadway alongside special unannounced guests, Sunday nights at Bemelmans Bar have become a favorite spot for a wide range of performing musicians across the city.
Hartlepool youngsters showcase their maths skills Shanghai-style
Year 6 pupils from Eldon Grove Academy, Hartlepool, demonstrated their flair for fractions at an open classroom event under the expert tuition of teachers Huang Wei-yi of the Shanghai Huangpu Luwan No1 Central Primary School and Peng Yu-yun of the First Central Primary School of Jingan District, China. The live lesson, watched by dozens of headteachers from across the North East at Hartlepool College of Further Education, was the culmination of a primary maths global exchange programme.
Deadline looms for flood grant applications
Flood-affected residents and businesses across Calderdale are being reminded that time is running out to apply for grants to repair and protect their properties, as the application deadlines are fast approaching. Calderdale was the worst hit area by the unprecedented floods last Boxing Day, with over 2000 residents and more than 1000 businesses flooded.
Deadline looms for flood grant applications
Flood-affected residents and businesses across Calderdale are being reminded that time is running out to apply for grants to repair and protect their properties, as the application deadlines are fast approaching. Calderdale was the worst hit area by the unprecedented floods last Boxing Day, with over 2000 residents and more than 1000 businesses flooded.
Fancy dress fundraising drive helps Swaffham and Litcham Home Hospice
Katrina Sell, who works as a pharmacist in Swaffham’s Boots branch, raised A 500 for the charity by going to work in different fancy dress costumes for six days. The amount, which was raised through donations from shoppers, was then matchfunded by Boots before being presented to hospice officials.
Fancy dress fundraising drive helps Swaffham and Litcham Home Hospice
Katrina Sell, who works as a pharmacist in Swaffham’s Boots branch, raised A 500 for the charity by going to work in different fancy dress costumes for six days. The amount, which was raised through donations from shoppers, was then matchfunded by Boots before being presented to hospice officials.
More volunteers wanted for befriending service
Silver Talk, run by housing provider Isos, needs additional call handlers to join its nine-strong team – which keeps in regular, weekly contact with elderly tenants. Operating from its offices in Burn Lane, Hexham, the free and confidential befriending service is available to its tenants across the county.
Chard homeless man ‘who slept with a samurai sword’ appears in court
A HOMELESS man who was found sleeping rough while armed with a Samurai sword in Chard told police he would “whip it out” and threaten to attack people if they hassled him. Somerset magistrates heard that concerned members of the public called the police, saying that they had seen a male in Chard in possession of a “long knife”.
Gaming fan spends thousands creating 1980s-style ARCADE in his back garden
A retro computer games fan has built the ultimate man cave in his back garden after converting his garage into a 1980s-style ARCADE. Mat Corne, 40, has spent thousands of pounds on dozens of classic video games machines – including Pac Man, Star Wars and Street Fighter II.
Blackburn with Darwen Council to replace 52 ageing pay and display machines
BLACKBURN with Darwen Council will start replacing its 52 ageing pay and display car parking machines across the borough early next year. Cllr Kay said: “This is case of investing to save money in future from increased income and reduced maintenance costs.”
Blackburn man caught – driving’ for drug dealer makes fishy claim
A 30-YEAR-OLD man caught ‘driving’ for a drug dealer claimed he was only doing it because the man had promised to invest in his fish and chip shop. Blackburn magistrates heard that since the offences in May Yasser Mahmood had obtained funding from another source and was running a takeaway business in Preston.
Fireworks drama in King’s Lynn on Christmas Day
The drama unfolded at about 2.30pm when the ambulance were called to the park off Tennyson Avenue to deal with a man who had been badly burnt by “an explosion of fireworks”. The East Anglian Air Ambulance was called and the man was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge but later transferred to the critical burns unit at Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford.
Reactions to the death of superstar singer George Michael
In this Sept. 9, 2012 file photo, British singer George Michael performs at a concert to raise money for the AIDS charity Sidaction, during the Symphonica tour at Palais Garnier Opera house in Paris, France.
George Michael paid A 1.67m for piano on which John Lennon wrote Imagine
George Michael bought the piano on which John Lennon composed the classic hit song Imagine so it would not end up in storage and could be “seen by the people”. George Michael bought the piano on which John Lennon composed the classic hit song Imagine so it would not end up in storage and could be “seen by the people”.
Beer-loving Brits bitter over tax hike for a pricey pint at the pub
Beer-loving Brits bitter over tax hike for a pricey pint at the pub Many Londoners are in a froth over business tax hikes that take effect next year. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2hn7DjQ Money and beer swap hands over the bar as a pint of stout sits at the London Drinker Beer and Cider Festival at the Camden Centre on March 2, 2016, in London.
Boxing Day 2015: We were flooded – but we’ll never be defeated
As the devastating floods swept through Calderdale, leaving a trail of disaster and destruction, unforgettable and shocking images documenting the day were beamed around the globe. But as the waters receded, a new story rose from the disaster – a story of hope and community spirit in the face of the floods.
A cathedral serving the city for three centuries and the unique grandeur of the Central Mosque
The city has a vast array of churches, mosques and temples which have welcomed worshippers for decades and even centuries in the case of Birmingham Cathedral. Hidden Spaces is produced by the Birmingham Post and Mail in conjunction with city heritage experts and offers a glimpse behind some of the city’s most interesting and threatened buildings.
Firefighters tackle van on fire in Great Yarmouth
A crew from Great Yarmouth were sent to on South Quay at around 12.40am this morning, to reports of a van on fire.
You’re truly amazing! More than 3,000 Christmas gifts donated to our Toy Appeal
Sunderland legends, back from left, Jimmy Montgomery, Dick Malone, Kevin Ball and Bobby Kerr with Andrew Taylor, 10, at Sunderland Royal Hospital. It has been another record breaking year with more than 3,000 gifts having been donated to our toy appeal.
Gatehouse charity hosts Christmas lunch for the lonely and homeless in Bury St Edmunds
Mayor of St Edmundsbury and Gatehouse chairman Julia Wakelam with volunteers Katie Bexon and daughter Ella Nobbs and guest Susan Buckle In Bury St Edmunds, the annual Christmas meal was held by the Gatehouse charity at St Benedict’s Catholic School, in Beetons Way. Charity chief executive Amanda Bloomfield said: “It’s fantastic.
Picture Special: Queen misses Christmas Day Sandringham church service
The Queen has missedtoday’s Christmas Day church service at Sandringham because of illness, it has been confirmed this morning. Buckingham Palace said this morning that the 90-year-old monarch is still suffering from a heavy cold and was remaining indoors to aid her recovery.
Essex man fighting for his life in hospital after he was discovered unconscious in a park
Mystery surrounds man, 35, who is fighting for his life in hospital after he was discovered unconscious in a park after his work’s Christmas party Detectives have released an image of a man in a life threatening condition after he was found unconscious in a park after a Christmas party. He had suffered a severe head injury and was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge where he is currently recovering.
Letters from the Front on a frosty Christmas morning
The image of soldiers from both sides leaving their trenches for an impromptu kick about and carol concert belongs in the pages of a fairy tale, not on the bloodiest battlefield of the First World War. For most men, though, there was no fairy tale, no truce, just the hope of gifts from home and perhaps something special for lunch.
In pictures| Christmas eve celebrations from across the globe
People walk through a light installation titled “Universal Journey,” comprised of 824,961 light bulbs, at Universal Studios Singapore as part of the celebrations. Bubbles fill the air as Christmas is celebrated at the Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park in London, England.
Senior citizens enjoy traditional Christmas lunch
A total of 79 elderly people, from organisations such as the White Lodge Care Home, Stokenchurch Day Centre, Fingest Tea Club, and Marlow Age Concern, sat down to eat a festive three-course meal on December 15 and opened presents. The dull December day was also brightened by some festive entertainment from the Hambleden Village choir, led by Christine Wells, and the audience joined in with carol singing.
Woman injured in house fire just days before Christmas
Emergency services were called out to Cherry Lane, Amersham, at 9.12pm after reports that there was a fire in the living room of the property.
Surgery and pharmacy opening times in Bath over Christmas and New Year
With the excitement of Christmas, people have been urged not to forget about their health amid all the festive preparations. The Bath and North East Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group is encouraging everyone to remember four festive tips to keep on top of their health.
Cross-party MPs ‘disappointed’ at Sheffield Eagles move to Wakefield
Sheffield Eagles’ search for a home within the city has been backed by an influential cross-party group of MPs. The rugby league club this month confirmed next season’s home games will be played at Wakefield’s Belle Vue ground, nearly 30 miles up the M1.
Darth Vader actor Spencer Wilding dons full costume in home town premiere
Star Wars fever came to Rhyl on Thursday night when the Welsh actor playing Darth Vader in the franchise’s latest film, Rogue One, turned up in full costume for a special premiere in his home town. Former British-Welsh kickboxing champion Spencer Wilding, 44, who also describes himself as a “special creature performer”, thrilled locals as he arrived at the town’s Vue cinema to the sound of the Imperial March.
Double delight this Christmas for Suzuki Pebley Beach manager
NOTHING says Christmas like saints and babies – and staff at Pebley Beach in Cirencester are enjoying both, thanks to service manager Chris Maidment. This month, Chris and his wife Gemma welcomed baby Daisy – a sister for seven-year-old Olivia – into the world.
Toy Appeal spreads Christmas cheer
The appeal to support families in and around Winchester received a record 1000 gifts for local families, beating last year’s total of around 500. Toys were taken to the collection point at Waterstone’s bookshop in The Brooks Centre, and staff sorted through the huge number of donations on Monday.
Ask for traditional surgery rather than pelvic mesh implants, says study out this week
Sling the Mesh campaign logo by March-based artist Michelle Deyna Hayward. Sling the Mesh was launched in England in June 2015 by Archant Newspapers journalist Kath Sansom Mesh implants to fix pelvic organ prolapse have higher risks than traditional surgery but no extra benefits, according to a report released this week.
Two guilty of manslaughter over Bath tipper truck crash which killed Cwmbran man
A haulage boss and a mechanic have been convicted of manslaughter after a 32-tonne truck with faulty brakes killed four people. Matthew Gordon, 30, and Peter Wood, 55, were each convicted of four counts of manslaughter following a trial at Bristol Crown Court.
It’s in the post – councillors put the stamp on Galashiels tapestry centre
Scottish Borders councillors voted today to give their stamp of approval for Galashiels to host the Great Tapestry of Scotland. Officers had urged elected members to choose the former Post Office in Galashiels as the option for the tapestry’s visitor centre, even though it was the most expensive one on the table.
Domino’s ready to serve a slice of festivities on Christmas Day
PEOPLE looking for something different from the traditional turkey Christmas dinner with all the trimmings on Sunday can call on Domino’s for help who will be open on Christmas Day. It’s not the first time that the pizza delivery favourite has stayed open over the festive period and this year any profits made on the day will be donated to Make Some Noise – a national charity run by Global, a media and entertainment company who own radio stations such as Heart FM.
Passion for community at a well of spirituality
Marjorie Allan, aged 42, lives in Nether Edge with her three young children and husband Nick. Together the couple are Baptist ministers at The Well on Ecclesall Road – a lively, growing, contemporary church.
Scales of Justice: Latest round-up of convictions
Aidan Scott, 20, of Welch Way, Witney, admitted damaging a BMW 1 Series car belonging to James Kerswill in Witney on September 24. Also admitted having an air weapon, without reasonable excuse, in Welch Way, Witney, on the same date. Fined A 250 and ordered to pay A 150 compensation, a A 30 victim surcharge and A 85 costs.
Jog your way into a healthy 2017
If you’re determined to turn over a new leaf in 2017 – you want to feel healthier and better about yourself or lose a few pounds and make some new friends – then jog your way into January. Anyone who is new to jogging, or has not run for a long time, can be guided through a series of gentle walking and jogging programmes led by a qualified Jog Derbyshire leader.
Jog your way into a healthy 2017
If you’re determined to turn over a new leaf in 2017 – you want to feel healthier and better about yourself or lose a few pounds and make some new friends – then jog your way into January. Anyone who is new to jogging, or has not run for a long time, can be guided through a series of gentle walking and jogging programmes led by a qualified Jog Derbyshire leader.