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BBC News
04-07-2025
- BBC News
Barnsley rail crossing shut to 'prevent possible tragedy'
A six-month closure order has been passed for a railway crossing after people were filmed showing "disregard for safety" on the Wilthorpe footpath in Barnsley was temporarily shut by emergency order in May after youths were caught on CCTV lying down on the tracks for photos and holding the gate shut to trap people on the Cunningham, Network Rail crossing manager, said he was looking to "prevent a possible tragedy" after seeing footage of the incidents, which involved children and adults."The shocking misuse and disregard for safety is the worst I've ever seen, with people risking their own and others' lives," he said. Fifteen separate incidents were recorded at the site in two months, which include people placing objects on the track and lying down on the live six-month footpath closure has now been approved by Barnsley Council, following two three-week emergency closure orders."We have received messages from residents supporting our decision, recognising that this was entirely the right thing to do for the safety of the community," Mr Cunningham Transport Police have visited local schools to raise awareness about staying safe around railways, Network Rail said. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
BBC News
16-05-2025
- BBC News
Barnsley railway crossing shut after dangerous misuse
An emergency order has been passed to close a railway crossing after a string of "truly shocking" release by Network Rail showed people holding a gate shut at the Wilthorpe footpath crossing in Barnsley to trap others on the line as well as placing ballast on the tracks and lying down on the tracks to pose for order was granted by Barnsley Council after 15 dangerous incidents were recorded in the space of eight weeks. Andy Cunningham, route level crossing manager at Network Rail, described the behaviour as the worst he had seen saying it was "fortunate not to have had a fatality". He said the crossing was a popular walking route for residents and the decision to shut it had not been taken lightly."People are repeatedly risking their own and other people's lives."But, given the evidence and the severity of the situation, we believe that closing the crossing is the most responsible course of action to prevent any potential accidents or injuries," he said. Barnsley Council approved the emergency closure order on crossing will remain shut for three weeks, after which Network Rail said it would apply for a six-month order to keep it closed Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
The Herald Scotland
23-04-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Boost for Sauchiehall Street as former showroom to become workspace
The property firm will transform the former Magnet showroom into a "contemporary workspace" that is aiming to "drive the area's continued revitalisation'". Set to deliver fully-fitted suites of between 541 and 11,540 square feet, the office studios will be fully electric and rated EPC 'A', as well as benefitting from 24/7 access, a new entrance foyer, cycle storage, and meeting and kitchen areas. The building's exterior will also be "radically transformed" with new brickwork to better reflect and complement its neighbours on the busy street. The redevelopment of the building is being carried out by Lujo Properties, which is a Glasgow-based family property investment and development fund. READ MORE: Sauchiehall Street music festival announced as part of bid to reinvent area Let's be bold with Sauchiehall Street: turn it into a horizontal mall New immersive 'smells of Sauchiehall Street' exhibition to open in Glasgow Meanwhile, C2: Concepts has been appointed as the development's interior designer. Savills will be appointed as the building's property manager, and MC2 will be its letting agent. The redevelopment will be completed by the end of 2025. Alastair Dickie of Lujo Properties said: 'Following planning permission, we've moved quickly to transform and revitalise this former retail showroom on one of Glasgow's main shopping thoroughfares. "MAGWRX is a brilliant opportunity for progressive and entrepreneurial businesses to secure their place in the best new workspace being delivered in Glasgow City Centre. (Image: Supplied) 'Sauchiehall Street is an increasingly vibrant and interesting part of Glasgow City Centre, with high footfall and a real buzz driven by the world-renowned Glasgow School of Art, as well as the multitude of international restaurants, stores and bars on the street. 'The public realm is being significantly improved and there is a sense of real positive evolution here, which will be underpinned by MAGWRX, which will breathe new life into this empty building and bring new investment and business back to this awakening part of the City.' Andy Cunningham, Founder of letting agent MC2, added: 'Post-COVID, we have witnessed a dramatic change in the way occupiers now use workspaces. (Image: Supplied) "With an increase in hybrid work patterns, workplaces need to be flexible and adaptive, providing modular spaces that can be quickly transformed based on daily requirements; and collaboration technology that connects remote and in-person workers; sustainable design, wellness zones and smart building technology. 'In designing MAGWRX, we have tried to incorporate this sort of fresh thinking into the entire design process and are confident that occupiers will be drawn to the building's dynamic workspaces, as well as being able to collaborate and socialise with like-minded businesses.' Meanwhile, Jean Camplisson, director at C2: Concepts, said: "Our design team has really enjoyed this project and the focus on sustainable materials has added greatly to the development, which contains great new working offices at an up-and-coming city location."
Glasgow Times
23-04-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Work to transform well-known Glasgow building underway
Developer Lujo Properties Limited announced that work has now started at 'MAGWRX' on Sauchiehall Street. The property firm will transform the former Magnet showroom into a 'contemporary workspace' that is aiming to 'drive the area's continued revitalisation'. Set to deliver fully-fitted suites of between 541 and 11,540 square feet, the office studios will be fully electric and rated EPC 'A', as well as benefitting from 24/7 access, a new entrance foyer, cycle storage, and meeting and kitchen areas. (Image: Supplied) (Image: Supplied) The building's exterior will also be 'radically transformed' with new brickwork to better reflect and complement its neighbours on the busy street. The redevelopment of the building is being carried out by Lujo Properties, which is a Glasgow-based family property investment and development fund. Meanwhile, C2: Concepts has been appointed as the development's interior designer. (Image: Supplied) Savills will be appointed as the building's property manager, and MC2 will be its letting agent. The redevelopment will be completed by the end of 2025. READ MORE: Major works underway for new homes in bustling Glasgow area READ MORE: Major plans hope to 'revitalise' busy Glasgow area Alastair Dickie of Lujo Properties said: 'Following planning permission, we've moved quickly to transform and revitalise this former retail showroom on one of Glasgow's main shopping thoroughfares. "MAGWRX is a brilliant opportunity for progressive and entrepreneurial businesses to secure their place in the best new workspace being delivered in Glasgow City Centre. 'Sauchiehall Street is an increasingly vibrant and interesting part of Glasgow City Centre, with high footfall and a real buzz driven by the world-renowned Glasgow School of Art, as well as the multitude of international restaurants, stores and bars on the street. 'The public realm is being significantly improved and there is a sense of real positive evolution here, which will be underpinned by MAGWRX, which will breathe new life into this empty building and bring new investment and business back to this awakening part of the City.' READ MORE: More than 1000 new homes delivered across Glasgow READ MORE: Plans 'progressing' for Glasgow's heavily delayed M8 repairs Andy Cunningham, Founder of letting agent MC2, added: 'Post-COVID, we have witnessed a dramatic change in the way occupiers now use workspaces. "With an increase in hybrid work patterns, workplaces need to be flexible and adaptive, providing modular spaces that can be quickly transformed based on daily requirements; and collaboration technology that connects remote and in-person workers; sustainable design, wellness zones and smart building technology. 'In designing MAGWRX, we have tried to incorporate this sort of fresh thinking into the entire design process and are confident that occupiers will be drawn to the building's dynamic workspaces, as well as being able to collaborate and socialise with like-minded businesses.' (Image: Supplied) Meanwhile, Jean Camplisson, director at C2: Concepts, said: "Our design team has really enjoyed this project and the focus on sustainable materials has added greatly to the development, which contains great new working offices at an up-and-coming city location."
