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BBC News
2 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Dorset Council shares job cuts plan with staff
A council has vowed to try to avoid compulsory redundancies as it cuts hundreds of staff as part of an information technology Council previously said it would introduce voice automation and artificial intelligence to help save £77m by project, called Our Future Council, is estimated to cost £48m over that authority, which previously said 386 full-time equivalent posts would be lost, said it would share proposals with staff this week. Councillor Ben Wilson, in charge of corporate development and transformation, said: "We know change can be difficult."We're taking a phased approach which means initially, around 500 colleagues will be consulted this year on possible changes to the way they work."Proposals being shared with colleagues this week include a reduction of a limited number of roles."We're doing everything we can to reduce the number of compulsory redundancies, including offering voluntary options and not filling some roles when people leave." 'Digitally excluded' The council said the project would bring together staff who were "doing similar jobs using different systems and processes".It added: "Most changes will affect how the council handles customer inquiries and internal support services."For example, a new contact system will mean employees see a resident's past interactions with the council in one place."More services will also be available online, for those who want to use them."At a meeting of the council cabinet in January, UNISON branch secretary Becky Brookman questioned the savings added: "These cuts are focusing on roles that are mainly undertaken by women in low-paid positions."There is also a potential impact on customers through automation especially for older people and those digitally excluded."The first internal changes are expected in October, the council said. You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
BBC News
6 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Who will be Sky Blues' first-choice keeper?
The goalkeeper situation at Coventry City is a hot topic at the moment when we cover it on the Sky Blues Fancast Live on BBC Radio Oliver Dovin out with an anterior cruciate ligament injury and still recovering, it looks likely the Swedish keeper will remain injured until at least November. However, when he does return, who's to know whether he will pick up the form he was in before he got injured - and I think that's the worry among most Sky Blues at the recent pre-season games, Frank Lampard has favoured Ben Wilson over Brad Collins, who did not feature at all in Wednesday's 5-0 loss to AS Monaco. Collins came in for a huge amount of stick for his performances at the back end of last season. For me, it looks likely Wilson will be selected over him and we could well see Collins on his way out of the leaves the question as to who will be first choice for the start of the season, which is only a few weeks away. There has been a lot of talk about multiple keepers joining the club; free agent Angus Gunn and Brighton stopper Carl Rushworth have been among those linked.I always feel if the club decides to bring someone in on loan, there is usually an expectation from the loaning club that the player gets minutes for the team. This could become a problem when Dovin returns, as Lampard would have two first-choice goalkeepers to try to keep happy. That is a future problem he may have to deal with.I think a keeper will be brought in before the new season to become Coventry City's new 'number one' and Dovin will challenge for the spot upon his return from a good problem for Lampard to have.
Glasgow Times
6 days ago
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow football teams invited to take part in tournament
The Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund will host the inaugural SCIAF Shield in Glasgow this summer to raise funds to support its work in some of the world's most challenging environments. Ben Wilson, director of public engagement at SCIAF, said: "This is our first ever SCIAF Shield, so we're all very excited. "It will be a football tournament to raise money for the world's poorest people. "So get ready for a day of fun, football, and fundraising." Read more: Rangers hit with good news and bad news in Conor Coady pursuit Brendan Rodgers issues transfer update on Kwon, Palma, and Yang The tournament will be held on Saturday, August 30, at Goals on Pollokshaws Road, starting at noon. It will bring together 16 teams to compete in four groups of four, followed by knockout rounds to crown the ultimate champions of the SCIAF Shield. Entry costs £100 per team and includes at least one hour of football, lunch, and a welcome pack for each player. Teams can register up to eight players, and all skill levels are welcome. The event will also include music, a bouncy castle, face-painting, and other family-friendly activities. Ben added: "Everyone is welcome and it promises to be a great day, so why not join us?"
BBC News
09-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
TNS 'did everything but score'
The New Saints boss Craig Harrison said his side did "everything but score a goal" in their 0-0 draw against Shkendija in the first leg of their Champions League sides had chances in what was an evenly matched contest at Park travel to North Macedonia for the second leg next week with the winners advancing to face FCSB of Romania or Andorra's Inter Club d'Escaldes in the second qualifying round."Overall, a little bit disappointed," Harrison told BBC Radio Shropshire after the game."Happy with a clean sheet but a little bit disappointed that we couldn't have scored a goal. "I don't think it was a vintage performance but I don't think we were poor on any stretch of the imagination."I thought we were decent, just that end product. We did everything but score a goal." Club record signing Ben Wilson had Saints' best opportunity in the second half at Park former Airdrie striker was through on goal but he was denied by keeper Baboucarr Gaye."We were a shade disappointed that we couldn't have gone in the lead," Harrison said."I think we deserved on chances alone - better chances - to take the lead."But it was a very close game, there was nothing in it from possession-wise and territory."Saints will have to wait to discover the extent of midfielder Leo Smith's knee was stretchered off the field after sustaining the injury during first half stoppage time."Seeing any player coming off the pitch on a stretcher is never a good sight to see," Harrison said."It's obviously a serious injury because Leo wouldn't just come off and then go out on a stretcher."He wouldn't just come off if he was OK. Let's hope he has a speedy recovery."The next 24-48 hours we'll get a true assessment of how he is and where we're at and then we'll go from there with Leo."
BBC News
08-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
New Saints held by Shkendija in Champions League
Cymru Premier champions The New Saints could not find a breakthrough as a tight Champions League first qualifying first leg against Shkendija of North Macedonia ended was very little to choose between the sides, who both had chances to break the deadlock at Park record signing Ben Wilson was denied a debut goal while Shkendija's Vane Krstevski saw an effort hooked off the line by Danny return leg takes place in Skopje in a week's time with a second qualifying round tie against FCSB of Romania or Andorra's Inter Club d'Escaldes awaiting the winners. Saints last season became the first club from Wales' domestic league to reach the Europa Conference League group was not the first time these clubs had met, having faced each other at the same stage of the competition in that occasion, after losing the first leg 5-0, Saints secured a 4-0 win in the home second leg but ultimately fell short as they were beaten on boss Craig Harrison acknowledged this was an opportunity for some revenge over the North Macedonian starting team included three new faces – goalkeeper Nathan Shepperd, defender Dominic Corness and striker Wilson. Wilson had the game's first chance, heading over from a cross by Rory Holden, who saw a shot deflect wide of the post in what was a positive start by the sides were evenly matched, with Fabrice Tamba's shot from the edge of the box gathered by Shepperd before Liridon Latifi blasted over the bar.A strong run from Corness opened up the Shkendija defence before the former Liverpool player found the advancing Jordan Williams in the area, but he fired had a let-off when Latifi failed to connect with a dangerous cross while Redmond made a crucial tackle to deny Fiton lost key midfielder Leo Smith through injury and Ryan Brobbel had a shot saved by Baboucarr Gaye before the break. Shkendija gave Saints two early scares in the second period, as Endrit Krasniqi's curling effort was turned past the post by Sheppard before Latifi flashed a header wide from the resulting was an end-to-end opening to the half as Williams and Brobbel fired over, then Wilson found himself through on goal but his shot was smothered by Gaye, who also saved Corness' long-range Vane Krstevski then chipped over Shepperd but once again Saints captain Redmond came to his side's rescue as he cleared off the line.
