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BBC News
6 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
England star Lucy Bronze gives Lionesses their grit, her nan says
Lioness star Lucy Bronze provides her teammates with the "grit and determination" they need during tough matches, according to her Stapleton said she was incredibly proud of her granddaughter for helping her team win their Euro 2025 semi-final match, which saw England beat Italy in extra 89-year-old said Bronze, who is from Berwick in Northumberland, was an inspiration for her teammates and helped them to keep going during tough matches."She gives them that extra something that they need," she said, adding: "They see it in her and she passes it on to them somehow." Mrs Stapleton said she was "very tense" while watching the semi-final, which saw England take the match into extra time after scoring in the 96th minute. She said Bronze's determination was a trait she inherited from her family."We've all got that drive and determination that means you can't let things happen, you have to make them happen," she said. Bronze's brother, Jorge Bronze, has flown out to Zurich to watch the Lionesses play but said the tournament had not been an easy watch."Tournament football as a family member is not about enjoying yourself, it's always traumatic," he told BBC Radio Newcastle."I think they [England] have tried to keep that spirit of pure trauma throughout in this one."But he said after the Lionesses' turbulent run, he would not mind the tournament ending with a dramatic final."You know what, let's have penalties," he said. "Let's go through it again." Mrs Stapleton does not quite share her grandson's feelings about the final and admitted she was "terrified" for Sunday's game."But if they have a good game, play well and they play together as a team, that satisfies me," she Mrs Stapleton said she would not mind if her granddaughter's team pulled off another close win."I would like to think, that whatever the score is, England get one more," she said."That would satisfy me absolutely brilliantly."England will face Spain in Sunday's final at 17:00 BST. Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Scotsman
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Jeppesen joins Berwick Bandits
Jonas Jeppesen will make his debut for Berwick Bandits this weekend after replacing injured Danyon Hume. 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 Danish star goes straight into the side for this weekend's Cab Direct Championship clashes with Glasgow Tigers. The first match is in the West of Scotland on Friday (7.30pm) with the return in the Borders in Saturday (7pm). Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Jeppesen, who has returned to the top-flight this season for Birmingham, has joined the Bandits as a replacement for skipper Danyon Hume who will miss the remainder of the campaign having suffered two fractured vertebrae. Jonas Jeppson, a new recruit for Berwick Bandits Berwick manager Stewart Dickson said: 'Once the extent of Danyon's injuries became clear it was important to get a dynamic replacement for him, using all the room available to us within the 40-point limit. "Jonas is a great signing and I would like to put on record my thanks to (club owner) Jamie Courtney and the promotion at Berwick for backing me personally and for getting this signing over the line."
News.com.au
20-07-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Berwick home linked to Aussie Olympian Edwin Flack for sale
Originally farmed by Australia's first Olympian, Edwin Flack, the open spaces of 4 Pagebrook Rd in Berwick have given vendors, Rod and Barb, many special memories of their own. 'We moved in a week before Christmas in 2009, and hosted Christmas Day with 25 guests, and our new home lived up to expectations,' Rod explains. 'Being able to watch backyard cricket from the decking is a highlight every Christmas for the growing familyof 30-plus.' $3.75m Melb auction shocks buyers The extensive outdoors, which includes an alfresco area, garden irrigation and spa, offers unrivalled views of the surrounding greenery and has been regularly used by the family in their 15 years at the property. 'The family enjoys the outdoor spa with the built-in TV, especially under the stars; the spa can be heated with either gasor electricity,' says Rod. 'The autumn colours of the garden are stunning, as are the ornamental pear trees that line the driveway and pathways, which have white blossom that looks like snow falling in spring. 'The extensive irrigation system looks after the garden and can be controlled from your phone, no matter where you are in the world.' Rod says that after inspecting the home in 2009, he and his wife fell in love with it. 'We instantly fell in love, from entering through the electric gates, down the tree-lined driveway, the beautiful private setting with no neighbours in sight,' Rod says. 'The gallery with its 6m-high ceiling being the central part of the house, the high-end construction, the layout really worked well for us, with our children able to use a separate garage and entrance and have their own wing in the house. 'We loved the northerly aspect of the house. The main bedroom, ensuite, kitchen, meals area, entertaining room and outdoor decking are all basked in beautiful morning sun.' The private and palatial home also features a fully equipped theatre room and gym, and a large climate-controlled wine cellar as well as a kitchenette in the outdoor entertaining area. 'The kitchenette gives a second oven, dishwasher and teppanyaki plate, making Christmas even easier,' says Rod. While the home is surrounded by nature, backing onto a reserve, it is located moments from Berwick Village, close to restaurants, shops, and schools. 'This was the icing on the cake for us,' Rod says.
Boston Globe
20-07-2025
- Business
- Boston Globe
Massachusetts braces for clean energy layoffs amid Trump's cuts
The cuts could hit Massachusetts particularly hard. Massachusetts has developed one of the nation's leading clean energy sectors, supporting the industry with money and policies. For example, the state in 2020 set a legally binding goal to slash the state's greenhouse gas emissions in half (compared with 1990 levels) by 2030 and achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Advertisement The number of people working in the clean energy industry has doubled since 2010, to an estimated 115,000, according to the Advertisement Some companies are already feeling the impact. New Leaf Energy, a renewable energy developer based in Lowell, recently laid off 41 workers, or about 20 percent of its employees, blaming the federal government's decision to end the investment tax credit for solar and wind energy. Dan Berwick, the company's chief executive, said in a statement that the layoffs were a necessary step to remain stable in the face of federal cutbacks. He said the company's projects will continue to be marketed and sold on schedule. 'The pathway to developing clean energy projects has narrowed,' Berwick said, 'but it has not vanished.' Wind turbine technicians and solar installers will grow faster than any other occupation from 2023 to 2033 nationally, according to US Labor Department projections. James Estrin/NYT In addition to losses in jobs and wages, the report by the research firm C2ES estimates that the cutbacks in federal clean energy incentives will shave about $6 billion, or 1 percent, from overall economic activity in Massachusetts. Rebecca Tepper, secretary of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, said in an interview that the timing of the bill couldn't be worse. The federal government is withdrawing its support as the 'We need all the megawatt hours that we can get from solar and wind,' she said. 'Solar is the cheapest and fastest way for us to bring energy into the state. It's bipartisan and extremely popular with customers.' Nationally, the Frank Callahan, president of the Massachusetts Building Trade Union, said the 'big, beautiful' bill will eliminate thousands of job opportunities. Some offshore wind projects have already stalled, and more may be shelved, he said. Advertisement 'This seems to be the biggest job-killing bill in American history,' Callahan said. But state and industry officials say they are confident that Massachusetts and New England will find a way to continue the transition to clean energy. 'This is a resilient industry and economy,' said Joe Curtatone, the president of the Alliance for Climate Transition advocacy group and former mayor of Somerville. 'It has put billions of dollars into the Massachusetts economy for more than a decade.' The Solar Energy Industries Association estimates that phasing out federal clean energy incentives will result in the loss of approximately 300,000 solar energy jobs, including 6,100 in Massachusetts over the next few years. David Paul Morris/Bloomberg Without federal support, Massachusetts will rely on state programs sponsored by utility companies, such as net metering, which allows people to sell excess energy back to the grid, and Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources Commissioner Elizabeth Mahony said policymakers had taken the federal government's hostile approach to clean energy into account when creating state-funded programs. 'There will be some hard times, but [the industry] is going to come back,' Mahony said. 'We want to do everything we can for the next couple of years to be there for them.' Yogev Toby can be reached at
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Outgoing superintendent runs last Shikellamy school board meeting
SUNBURY — Shikellamy Superintendent Jason Bendle will continue his day-to-day duties until Aug. 5 but served his last school board meeting in the district Thursday night. Bendle officially announced his resignation from the district on June 5 and agreed to remain the district's leader until Aug. 5 when he takes over as superintendent of Berwick Area School District. Bendle previously said he will miss the district and working with the administration, teachers, staff and school board. 'I am proud of the work that was accomplished together here at Shikellamy,' he said. 'I wish the district nothing but the best moving forward.' The Berwick Area School District board of directors held a special meeting in June, hiring Bendle by an 8-1 count and giving him a five-year contract. Bendle still had more than two years remaining on his Shikellamy contract. Bendle was hired by Shikellamy in 2019 following his departure from Danville. Shikellamy board President Wendy Wiest thanked Bendle for his service to the district. 'I would like to personally thank Dr. Bendle for his fiscal responsibility, vision, leadership and professionalism to put Shikellamy in a strong financial and educational position,' she said. 'I wish him much success in his next endeavor.' Bendle touted the district's financial situation and said he was proud the district did not raise taxes in the past three years. 'It has been a privilege to lead this district and I will never forget the accomplishments we did together,' Bendle said. Shikellamy continues to search for a new superintendent while also waiting for at least three new school directors to join the board after the general election. The November ballot will feature five candidates for four open seats. Political newcomers Tara Sprenkel and Chris Bucher and incumbent Jenna Eister-Whitaker all won dual nominations. Political newcomer Dennis Deitrich won in the Republican primary. Community activist Victoria Rosancrans won in the Democratic primary, but withdrew from the race. The Northumberland County Democratic Party is interviewing potential candidates to fill Rosancrans' spot on the ballot.
