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Daily Mirror
24-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
'Void' opens up in middle of UK city and archaeologists find sinister discovery
The void was opened after workers tried to repair a sinkhole on St Leonard's Place in York and is said to contain what is believed to be part of a 12th-13th century hospital A remarkable discovery has been made at the site of a former Roman legionary fortress, prompting archaeologists to investigate. The find was located in the middle of the road outside York Theatre Royal. The void was revealed when workers attempted to mend a sinkhole on St Leonard's Place and is thought to contain remnants of a hospital from the 12th-13th century. The site extended from what is now Museum Gardens to the Theatre Royal and after the reformation, it served as the Royal Mint. The location was given the medieval moniker of Mint Yard and was razed several centuries ago before a road was constructed over it. The area was secured prior to contractors and archaeological teams commencing their investigative work. To ensure the safety of workers, traffic and the public, a lane closure was implemented, reports the Express. York Council confirmed findings have been documented in accordance with CIFA standards and photographs have been taken for further analysis. Councillor Kate Ravilious, Executive Member for Transport, expressed her gratitude for the public's patience, acknowledging that these emergency works have caused disruption to residents, visitors and bus operators. She said: "We knew that there is a lot of complex archaeology in the area dating back to the Roman legionary fortress. Throughout the works, we have been live to this while doing all we can to get off-site as quickly as possible. However these finds, while fascinating, have set our timescales back a bit. "We will continue to share updates as the work progresses. At peak times the inner ring road is very busy so we're asking people to plan ahead, use the outer ring road to traverse the city where possible and consider other ways to travel to the city centre. That includes getting the bus, walking or cycling. While some buses are being diverted they will continue to serve communities across the city." The area became a new Georgian streetscape in 1836 and was soon one of the most fashionable parts of the city at the time. The demolished parts of the city walls were then used to create a base for their new road, which is now known as St Leonard's Place. Nowadays, the road which sits atop of the former St Leonard's Hospital is a major thoroughfare for commuters and is known for its elegant architecture.


United News of India
13-05-2025
- Science
- United News of India
Body of Padma Shri recipient scientist found in Cauvery
Mysuru, May 13 (UNI) Well-known agricultural scientist and Padma Shri awardee Dr Subbanna Ayyappan, who had been missing since May 7, was found dead under mysterious circumstances in the Cauvery river near Sai Ashram here on Saturday evening, police said. The 70-year-old scientist, a resident of Vishweshwara Nagar industrial area in Mysuru, was last seen leaving his home earlier last week. According to police, his scooter was discovered abandoned on the riverbank, prompting a search operation. The police received information about the presence of an unidentified body in the river and, upon retrieval, it was confirmed that it was of Dr Ayyappan. He is survived by his wife and two daughters. A case has been registered, and investigations are underway to ascertain the cause of death. Dr Subbanna Ayyappan, born on December 10, 1955, in Yelandur, Karnataka, was a pioneering fisheries scientist known as a key architect of India's 'Blue Revolution'. After receiving degrees in fisheries science and a PhD from the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru, he introduced transformative aquaculture practices that enhanced food security and rural livelihoods. He held prominent roles including Director of CIFA and CIFE, founding CEO of NFDB, and Secretary of DARE. Honoured with the Padma Shri in 2022, he later served as Vice-Chancellor of CAU, Imphal, and chaired the NABL, continuing his contributions to science and agriculture. UNI BDN PRS