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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

TWO tigers have caused a brief panic after they escaped from an animal park in Georgia following a breech in their enclosure caused by tornado damage. Both tigers have since been located and safely put back in a secure enclosure, according to the safari park. Police received a report on Sunday from the Pine Mountain Animal Safari in Troup County that a tiger from their park was unaccounted for after a tornado ripped through the facility. Locals were urged to stay inside while authorities tracked the tiger down. People on social media were shocked to hear the news, initially thinking it was only one tiger, but many made light-hearted comments about the alarming situation. "Run tiger run," one Facebook user said. Another exclaimed: "I hope that tiger doesn't knock on my door!" However, some showed concern for the predator saying: "I hope the tiger will be OK." Wild Animal Safari, which calls itself a drive-through zoo, holds 65 types of exotic animals. The … [Read more...] about Tigers spark terror after escaping when tornado tears through Wild Animal Safari in Pine Mountain, Georgia

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

Big cats are roaming Britain and terrorising native animals , an expert claims. Tristan Cork worked as a countryside correspondent in the southwest of England for a number of years and has spoken to dozens of people who claim to have seen pumas – despite their population not officially being recognised. "I’ve spoken to so many people who have also seen one and many more who’ve seen the kind of evidence that could only be as a result of the presence of a large cat living in the countryside of the West Country, that it’s no longer a matter of conjecture," he explained for BristolLive . READ MORE: UK street where residents woken at all hours by 'constant fights and people screaming' Recalling one of the many cases he'd been told about, Cork said a north Wiltshire farmer had gone to his field one morning after one of his cows had given birth – but found the calf was missing. "He followed a trail of blood across the field, through a hedge and found what looked to have … [Read more...] about ‘Proof’ big cats are roaming Britain as half-eaten calf thrown up tree

Great Northern Hotel is perfectly located between Kings Cross and St Pancras stations (Image: Great Northern Hotel) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more The Great Northern Hotel first opened in 1854 and continues to welcome guests through its doors Highlights Well-connected location Beautiful design features Newly refurbished RAILS restaurant Sophisticated 'Little Bar' Mini pantry on every floor Free in-room water, soft drinks and snacks Book your stay at Great Northern Hotel with Booking.com Book Now JUMP TO... The Rooms Dining and drinking Location Value for money Final Verdict Great Northern Hotel Review Great Northern Hotel first opened in 1854, and though it has experienced several iterations over the years, continues to welcome guests through its doors. Housed in a Grade-II listed building, the hotel provides … [Read more...] about Great Northern Hotel review: A moment of calm in the heart of Kings Cross

More and more, we hear the calls all the time to reuse, to recycle, and they seem all the more urgent when it comes to plastics. Those of us with young children are familiar with some of the school projects to recycle plastics, mainly to convert them into planters and handicrafts like Christmas lanterns. People also sometimes reuse those plastic bottles for water and other beverages, looking at the bottom of the bottle for a number, with a common conception that the number indicates how many times you can reuse the bottle. The number is enclosed in a “chasing arrows code,” referring to the arrow symbols that make a triangle. But I was shocked to learn only recently, from a chemist friend, that the numbers tell you what kind of plastic is being used, not the number of times you can refill the bottle for drinking water. I looked up several sources for explanations of the numbers and the best one was from www.plasticfreebottles.com. Here are the explanations: The number “1” refers … [Read more...] about No to plastic drinking containers

A Cardiff resident said it's "difficult" to live on his street thanks to constant fighting and antisocial behaviour at the weekends. The disgruntled inhabitant of Bute Street in Cardiff Bay complained of being woken up throughout the night and worried the aggressors could begin attacking homes in the area after people were heard "kicking doors". "I’d just come back from work early this morning and I heard and saw this big fight outside on the street," the man told WalesOnline . READ MORE: Dream of 'UK Disneyland' theme park thrown into jeopardy as administrators called in "There were horrifying sounds coming from the street, people shouting and screaming, people kicking doors in the middle of the night. They make such a mess on the street too. "I’ve asked people to be quiet before but it doesn’t work – and every weekend there are problems here." Video captured between 2am and 3am on Sunday morning (March 26) shows a group of people fighting in the street. "I … [Read more...] about UK street where residents woken at all hours by ‘constant fights and people screaming’

An enterprising British expat is hoping to cash in by selling jars of fresh mountain air - for £200 a bottle. John Green, 64, captures the air high up in the pristine Swiss Alps and is planning to ship bottles to buyers who live in smog-filled cities around the world. John, an IT consultant originally from London, said the air is from a "secret" location at an altitude of 10,000ft, and is the "ultimate present for the man or woman that has everything". It may seem like a silly idea but there is a demand for bottled "fresh air" in polluted countries such as China, where the wealthy spend thousands of pounds for just a few seconds of relief. The bottles range in price from £78 to £200 each ( Image: SWNS) John, who lives in Basel, insists that the sealed bottles contain "genuine mountain air" from an Alpine country that has the "best air in the world". He said: "I actually go 3,000 metres (10,000ft) up to fetch it. I don't go into a car park to get it, honest. … [Read more...] about British expat is selling fresh mountain air from Switzerland – for a breathtaking £200 a bottle

As the weather gets warmer across the U.S., those aquatic fantasies really start to set in. You know the ones. But instead of dreaming about a home near the water, why not consider one actually on the water? There's never been a better time to satisfy your inner seafarer, because we've found five fantastic floating homes on both coasts—ranging from the affordable $345,000 in Florida to an aspirational $2.5 million in swanky Sausalito, CA. Hot tubs, laundry rooms, home theaters, loft bedrooms: You won't believe the fancy features tucked into these upscale homes. Some even have yard-sized decks. And they're all tightly moored and docked in calm marinas, so seasickness is nothing to fear. Even the most committed landlubbers might find themselves attracted to these nautical niceties. It's all about what floats your boat. 2394 Mariner Square Dr Unit B11, Alameda, CA Price: $665,000 Alluring in Alameda: Right across the San Fransisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, you'll find … [Read more...] about Homes Ahoy! These 5 Fabulous Floating Houses Are Pure Magic

Summer days are upon us and whole families with swimming gear are trooping to swimming pools in our neck of the woods. At the height of this crunch, one wonders just how many people of various ages and shapes can be contained in what can only be described as overwhelmed swimming pools. Cars, tricycles, e-quads, motorcycles, etc. are parked outside, with vendors of floaters, water toys, swimwear, etc., creating a festive atmosphere. Now, let’s pan to Batasan island off Tubigon in Bohol. This island is permanently submerged in clear seawater. On a typical day, young children to senior citizens relax in the seawater, sitting, wading, and swimming. The whole island is submerged in seawater, and it has been that way since the Bohol earthquake of 2013 caused the subsidence of Batasan and nearby islands—Pangaspasan, Bilangbilangan, and Nocnocan. But this seemingly idyllic situation is actually a slow-motion nightmare. Drinking water is either imported from the Bohol mainland or collected … [Read more...] about Life in submerged island communities