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Metro
08-07-2025
- Metro
School in lockdown in Liverpool after man in balaclava fires shots outside
Pupils have been told to stay indoors after shots were fired at a black cab in Merseyside. A man wearing a balaclava and riding a Sur-ron electric bike had fired twice at a black Hackney cab on York Terrace at 11.15am on Wednesday. The taxi sped off while the masked shooter is believed to have ridden off in the direction of Everton Valley. There are no reports of any injuries, at this early stage. Our Lady Immaculate Primary School nearby was put into lockdown, Merseyside Police has confirmed. Chief Inspector Andy Hughes said: 'The investigation is in the early stages but this was clearly a reckless act in a residential area in broad daylight. 'At this stage we have not received any information to suggest anyone has been injured but urgent enquiries are being carried out to trace the taxi and identify the bike rider. 'We would ask anyone who was in the area of York Terrace or Northumberland Terrace at around 11am today who saw the bike or has any further information or dashcam footage which could assist us to get in touch. 'We know all too well that tragedies can occur when people choose to arm themselves with guns and it is vital that the public comes forward and tells us what they know so we can take immediate and positive action.' Got a story? Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ Or you can submit your videos and pictures here. For more stories like this, check our news page. Follow on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news updates. You can now also get articles sent straight to your device. Sign up for our daily push alerts here. MORE: Four women 'sexually assaulted by masseur' during treatments at luxury spa MORE: Passengers plunged into 'pitch black' darkness after train gets stuck in tunnel MORE: Foot fetishist bombarded police and NHS with 1,200 calls asking about their feet
Scotsman
06-05-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Scottish Enterprise backs T12 Engineering to drive offshore wind innovation
Watch more of our videos on and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now T12 Engineering has secured significant funding from Scottish Enterprise to advance a pioneering mooring system for floating wind turbines that could cut installation times in half. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The floating mooring system is designed to simplify the deployment and maintenance of single spar floating wind turbines, reducing weather-related delays and long-term operational costs, an innovation that will support Scotland's net zero ambitions and strengthen its role as a global leader in offshore wind innovation. Currently, floating wind turbines are assembled in sheltered waters and towed to offshore sites, where they are tethered to the seabed and connected to the electrical network, a process that is both time-consuming and weather sensitive. T12 Engineering's design allows these critical connections to be prepared in advance, enabling a faster, 'plug and play' installation once the turbine arrives on site. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The technology has global export potential, aligning with a growing pipeline of over 240GW in planned floating offshore wind projects worldwide. T12 estimates that, over a typical 20-year lifecycle, its system could save up to £1.95 million in towing vessel costs per turbine under routine maintenance conditions. T12 Engineering directors Graham Melroy (left) and Andy Hughes The company, based in Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Teesside, was one of just 22 selected for grant funding out of 69 applicants as part of the Scottish Enterprise initiative to strengthen the country's offshore wind supply chain. It will enable T12 to carry out a Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) study to assess the feasibility of the system. Further development will involve close collaboration with academic and industrial partners in Scotland, contributing to regional growth and skills development. Feasibility results will be showcased at a dedicated event in August, where each supported company will present its findings and progress. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Graham Melroy, a Director at T12 Engineering, said: "Securing this funding is a major step forward for our team and a strong endorsement of the innovation behind our concept. Our aim is to make offshore wind turbines faster to deploy and easier to maintain, driving down costs, and improving reliability, creating economic opportunities in Scotland and beyond." A CGI of T12 Engineering's innovative floating mooring system concept Fellow Director Andy Hughes, added: 'We're excited to be pushing the boundaries of offshore engineering with a concept that not only improves project efficiency but also has the potential to support global demand for clean energy. Collaboration with Scottish industry and academia is central to developing the system further.'
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
LFC looking at next step for road next to Anfield after expansion
Liverpool Football Club is considering plans for how an area around its famous Anfield Stadium will look in the future. The club is consulting with residents living close to the stadium about the future of a section of Anfield Road, which was closed to drivers when work began to expand the stadium's Anfield Road Stand and has remained pedestrianised ever since. Work to expand the stand by 7,000 seats began in 2021 but was delayed when the main contractor Buckingham Group filed for administration in August 2023. READ MORE: Dad says 'a piece of me disappeared' after he learnt wife's 25-year secret READ MORE: New DWP PIP test predicts who will qualify for benefits The project was completed in the 2023/24 season and has increased the stadium's overall capacity to 61,000. Last year, LFC began consulting with local residents about the possibility of keeping the section of Anfield Road, which connects Stanley Park to Walton Breck Road via the 97th Avenue, permanently closed to motorists. The news was met with a sharp objection from local resident and Liverpool Cllr Ellie Byrne at the time. But now the club is looking to carry out a more detailed consultation with the residents who would be most directly affected by what happens to the stretch of Anfield Road in question, to find out what they think before any proposals are put forward for the longer term. In a letter to those living in the immediate vicinity, LFC managing director Andy Hughes said: "You may be aware that in September 2024 we consulted the community and other key stakeholders on proposals to keep the section of highway at Anfield Road (in the vicinity of the stadium) free from traffic and to retain it as public realm for use by pedestrians and cyclists. "We would like to reiterate that the purpose of this survey is not to re-run the previous consultation. That exercise provided some useful feedback, but before we make any decision on next steps, we need to understand how you have previously used the section of Anfield Road in question, how you use it now and, importantly, what your views are on it remaining closed to traffic. "Following the close of the survey, we will review all feedback received to help us determine next steps. We will ensure members of the community and local stakeholders are kept informed about the progress and proposed way forward." The survey, which can be found online here, will run until March 27. The club says it will then gather the evidence and use these views to inform what proposals it will come up with. Follow us on X @LivECHONews or on Bluesky @ - official Liverpool ECHO accounts - real news in real time. We're also on Facebook/theliverpoolecho - your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Liverpool ECHO.
