Adele Atkinson says the fence is driving her "potty" (Image: Derbyshire Live) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info A woman has compared a fence stopping her from accessing her local park to the "Berlin Wall". Erected in November, the fence surrounds a huge ditch dug by builders to make space for a water culvert. Related articles Waitress furious at tourists' 10 percent tip after flawless service Woman hit with £400 council fine for 'putting bins out on wrong day' However, four months later, there is no sign of a culvert, and the fencing blocking Field Lane recreation ground in Chellaston, Derby, remains. If locals living on the Boulton Moor estate wish to access the rec directly, they have to walk an extra … [Read more...] about ‘It’s like the Berlin Wall’ Fury over fence blocking villagers from park
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‘Entitled’ driver mocked after leaving angry note justifying parking across two spaces
G (Image: G) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info An angry driver who had parked across two spaces because “someone hit my car” has received a backlash on Reddit , with users claiming the driver was “entitled”. Users on the social media platform lambasted the unknown driver, joking they clearly needed to “park better” and describing them as an “idiot”. Related articles 'Hefty' parking costs may see drivers pay £135 for just eight hours Neighbour fury after woman receives 'rude' note over mother-in-law The photo, which was posted at the weekend, showed a note written on a piece of A4 paper in black ink on the inside of a car windscreen. The driver appeared to be replying to a previous note criticising … [Read more...] about ‘Entitled’ driver mocked after leaving angry note justifying parking across two spaces
Court blocks housing for homeless and 1,100 UC Berkeley students at People’s Park
This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 4 A California appeals court ruled Friday that a $312 million plan to turn Berkeley’s historic People’s Park into housing for about 1,100 students and more than 100 of the homeless people who regularly camp on the 2.8-acre site fails to address environmental concerns surrounding the proposed construction projects. The unanimous ruling by the First District Appellate Court brings the project to a standstill until the University of California can conduct a new environmental study — a temporary victory for neighborhood groups that sought to preserve the park as an open space. Under the university’s proposed plan, more than half of the historic park would remain open to the public. The other half would host a 17-story building that UC Berkeley hopes will house more than 1,100 students. The university provides housing for just 23% of its students, by far the lowest rate in the state … [Read more...] about Court blocks housing for homeless and 1,100 UC Berkeley students at People’s Park
Father of girl, 7, stabbed to death by a stranger while playing in park fumes about delays
Emily Jones, seven, was brutally knifed to death while at Queens Park in Bolton (Image: MEN Media) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Emily Jones, seven, was viciously stabbed to death in an unprovoked attack while at Queens Park in Bolton on Mother’s Day 2020. The girl was attacked by Eltiona Skana, then 30, when she slashed the youngster's throat with a craft knife she had bought from a pound shop earlier in the day. Now, Emily’s father has aired his “frustrations” about the slow progress of the inquest into her death, the Manchester Evening News reports. Trending Emily was killed on March 22 2020 while playing in a park on her scooter by Skana, who was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. The attacker was convicted … [Read more...] about Father of girl, 7, stabbed to death by a stranger while playing in park fumes about delays
Why the Pacific Crest Trail will be more dangerous than ever this year
The Pacific Crest Trail draws thousands of people from all experience levels annually. Some are thru-hikers hoping to complete the 2,650-mile trek through California, Oregon and Washington (from the Mexican border to Canada), in one journey, while others are weekend backpackers and day hikers taking on smaller sections of the trail. The hikers regularly contend with challenges like hypothermia, heat exhaustion, poisonous plants, lightning, bears and rattlesnakes, along with wildfires and other impacts of climate change . But this year, experts warn, hikers face one of the greatest risks in the trail’s history: the record-setting Sierra Nevada snowpack . "These large snowpacks can be susceptible to fast melt if the weather conditions are right," Andrew Schwartz, lead scientist at the Central Sierra Snow Lab , told SFGATE. "Periods of above-average temperatures, particularly if they're prolonged, can cause significant rises in stream and river flows, which can be dangerous.” … [Read more...] about Why the Pacific Crest Trail will be more dangerous than ever this year
Jude Bellingham makes transfer request as fans note Man City link with Grealish
Man City's next six Premier League matches SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham decided to spark some transfer speculation by pleading with Manchester City playmaker Jack Grealish to join him at the Signal Iduna Park. The pair have struck up a friendship whilst representing England on the international stage, and they could soon become teammates at club level. Related articles Huge £56.20 Chinese meal Jack Grealish eats after every game Newcastle weigh up Man City raid for Kalvin Phillips amid 'concerns' Bellingham has been heavily linked with a move away from Dortmund this summer, with the Bundesliga outfit resigned to offloading their No 22 … [Read more...] about Jude Bellingham makes transfer request as fans note Man City link with Grealish
The cheapest UK destination for an Easter staycation is a ‘vibrant city’ – full list
Newcastle was the most affordable city for an Easter staycation (Image: Getty) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info New research from Pikl Insurance has found the cheapest UK destination for a staycation for a last-minute Easter holiday. The most affordable spot was a “vibrant city” in Northern England. Related articles Expert shares ‘lesser-known’ destinations perfect for budget break Manchester becomes first UK city to start charging tourists at hotels Most affordable staycations Newcastle, England Pembrokeshire, Wales Anglesey, Wales Lake District, England Snowdonia, Wales Belfast, Northern Ireland Inverness, Scotland Ballycastle, Northern Ireland Falmouth, England Peak District, England … [Read more...] about The cheapest UK destination for an Easter staycation is a ‘vibrant city’ – full list
Cardiff shopping centre evacuated as fire crews tackle huge blaze
Fire crews tackling a blaze in Cardiff (Image: Wales Online) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info A city shopping centre has been evacuated as fire crews tackled a huge blaze in a neighbouring car park. Emergency services descended on the multi-storey next to Capitol Centre in Cardiff city centre. Shoppers reported a "thick rancid smell and plumes of smoke" moments after the fire started, followed by several loud bangs. Related articles Passengers evacuated from Heathrow as 'fire alarm sounded' Bordeaux town hall set on fire as pension protests continue in France Shoppers were evacuated from Capitol Centre, home to several high street brands, which is next to the car park. People using the gym in the centre … [Read more...] about Cardiff shopping centre evacuated as fire crews tackle huge blaze
Gwyneth Paltrow trial lawyer leaves viewers baffled with ‘awkward’ remarks
Gwyneth Paltrow sent warning by Johnny Depp's attorney SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Gwyneth Paltrow’s ski crash trial has left viewers baffled as the plaintiff's lawyer kept making "awkward" comments to the Hollywood star. The Shakespeare in Love actress and founder of Goop is on trial over claims she injured retired optometrist Terry Sanderson in a "hit-and-run" ski slope crash. But Sanderson’s attorney Kristin Vanorman appeared to gush over Paltrow as she took the stand last week. Related articles Gwyneth Paltrow feels ‘very sorry’ for man injured in ski crash Johnny Depp’s lawyer issues warning to Gwyneth Paltrow amid trial In once clip, the prosecutor asked Paltrow: "You were … [Read more...] about Gwyneth Paltrow trial lawyer leaves viewers baffled with ‘awkward’ remarks
Man Utd takeover LIVE: Glazer sale stance, Sheikh Jassim trump card and PSG network plan
Man Utd's next six Premier League fixtures SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info It could be an important week in the Manchester United takeover process as bidders await communication from the Raine Group and the Glazer family. Sheikh Jassim, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and other parties will soon discover whether their bid is successful or if they are involved in the third stage. Related articles Man Utd target Min-jae responds to transfer speculation with statement Man Utd failed with January move for Liverpool target Amrabat Sheikh Jassim finished the second wave of bidding on Saturday, three days after the 9pm Wednesday deadline. And the Raine Group will now sit down with the Glazers as they assess … [Read more...] about Man Utd takeover LIVE: Glazer sale stance, Sheikh Jassim trump card and PSG network plan