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BBC News
2 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Pateley Bridge gran, 82, completes Channel swim
An 82-year-old woman has become one of the oldest people to swim across the English Channel as part of a relay Wagstaff, from Pateley Bridge in North Yorkshire, joined five others taking it in turns to swim legs of the 21-mile (34km) crossing between Dover and team set off at 01:00 BST on 18 June, swimming in dark and cold conditions with Ms Wagstaff wearing a swimming costume, goggles and cap. Despite being diverted by the French Navy, the relay group landed near Wissant beach in France 18 hours and 18 minutes later. The challenge was in aid of Cosmic, a charity that supports families, nurses and doctors treating babies and children in intensive care."It was interesting, cold, glad I've done it but relieved to get it over with," Ms Wagstaff said. "One of the challenges was that it should have taken place last September and when we went down to do it, we never got a window in the decent weather. "It was put back to this year so it meant that I've had to continue training throughout the winter, which was challenging because it meant quite a lot of cold water." Every swimmer did three hour-long legs, with one also finishing the last 18 minutes of the relay."You're given a particular order and you have to stick to that order, no matter if you get ill, you've got to do your stint," Ms Wagstaff said."It was a brilliant team. It was the first time we'd all been together but we all got on so well and the over-riding thing was we didn't want to let each other down by not doing our legs."However, the team had to swim further than intended against the tide."We'd got delayed by a French naval vessel which had put an exclusion zone on the area that we were heading to," Ms Wagstaff added."When we actually got there, the relief was amazing and there was just so much enjoyment from everybody." Ms Wagstaff is no stranger to taking on challenges, after also competing in the Ironman world championships in Hawaii when she was in her 60s."I think this one has been the longest coming," she said."It's something I wanted to do, probably very unrealistically, in my teens because I've always swum."The grandmother did both lake and pool swims as part of her joked a divorce would be on the cards if she took on another huge challenge but a reunion with her swim team, who were mostly in their 50s, would certainly be the group raised more than £25,000 for charity's chief executive, Susannah Forland, said: "We are extremely proud of Dot and the rest of the Cosmic Rays team on such a fantastic achievement. "We are enormously grateful for their amazing fundraising efforts, which will directly support essential services, including on-site-family accommodation, counselling support, specialist equipment for our intensive care units and vital research into life-threatening childhood diseases." Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Scotsman
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Scotsman
Cosmic Charging help close the Zero Emission vehicle mandate gap
Cosmic completed the largest EV installation at an apartment building anywhere in the UK signalling a change for the c.4million apartment-based households in the UK that struggle to charge electric cars at home. 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... Cosmic Charging, the UK's leading specialist in EV charging for shared residential parking, today announced the completion of a landmark project at the prestigious Britannia Quay development in Leith. The fully funded retrofit installation equips 319 individual bays with the power, data and safety provisions needed for residents to add personal EV charge points conveniently at a later date. 22kW smart chargers have been installed for all existing Electric Vehicle drivers at the property. Thanks to the new infrastructure the remaining 300+ bays can be activated conveniently, affordably and with no disruption when individual residents require them.. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Large, high-density Multi Dwelling Developments are often written off as 'too difficult' when it comes to home charging,' said James Stevens, Director of Cosmic Charging. 'We've proven that with the right funding model, technology partners and implementation, every resident can have a personal charger at an affordable price. Previously insurmountable challenges around power capacity, accurate billing, management responsibility and on site disruption have been met with Cosmic's solutions.' Home charging in Apartments 'Our residents wanted the convenience of charging at home without a costly, messy overhaul. We've been trying to get this done with no luck for 5 years. Cosmic Charging and the solution they have funded and implemented have delivered exactly that. "We now have a future-proofed facility at our property that benefits the community for the shift to electric mobility and enhances the development of amenities for occupants now and into the future.' said Martin Dey, the lead resident for the project. The installation comes just days after Cosmic Charging won the Low Carbon Transport Award at a ceremony hosted by the British Renewable Energy Association in London. Their nomination cited the importance of Cosmic's mission; to provide affordable and convenient EV infrastructure to the 4 million households across the UK living in apartments and multi-dwelling homes. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Project Highlights EV Charging in apartments Scale: 319 bays across three car parks—believed to be the largest single retrofit of its kind in the UK residential sector Smart, expandable design: Innovative cabling infrastructure + dynamic load management—ready for 100 % bay electrification Property value enhancement; research suggests that the presence of such infrastructure can increase property values by up to 2.75%. Carbon impact: Capacity to displace ~1,500 t CO₂e over the next decade (based on average UK grid factors, EV Adoption rates and mileage) Funding model: This project has been funded with private finance provided by Cosmic Charging in conjunction with the use of the OZEV grant, with residents paying only for individual charger hardware and the electricity they use. Supporting the UK & Scottish Net-Zero Targets The Scottish Government aims to phase out new petrol and diesel cars by 2030 and reach net-zero emissions by 2045. Residential charging access is critical yet almost 40 % of UK households lack a private driveway or garage. By unlocking charging in shared car parks Cosmic Charging removes a major barrier to EV adoption—especially in urban areas like Leith where on-street charging is limited and most people don't have off-street parking. Next Steps Cosmic Charging is already in discussions with housing associations, freeholders and property managers nationwide to replicate the Britannia Quay blueprint. The company expects to announce further large-scale retrofits before the end of 2025. Cosmic Charging was founded by industry experts with a combined 35 years in EV charging in 2024. The charging landscape in the UK is unfair, we believe in a world where sustainable mobility is accessible to everyone, especially for those in urban, shared-living spaces that have been left behind by the EV transition. Cosmic finance and install the underlying infrastructure first, so residents can add chargers as a service later, often with zero upfront cost to the development as a whole. Cosmic Charging benefit from a long list of enviable investors including serial entrepreneur at established electric vehicle infrastructure leader Erik Fairbairn who was recently appointed Chair Person at Cosmic.
Fashion Network
12-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Kylie Cosmetics to expand India product offering following first year in the country
Kylie Cosmetics is set to expand its product portfolio in India following strong consumer demand during its first year in the market. Introduced through House of Beauty, the beauty label founded by Kylie Jenner has quickly gained traction, particularly with its Lip Kits, and now plans to roll out 50 to 60 new SKUs across lips, face, fragrance, and skincare. A key highlight in the upcoming lineup is Cosmic 2.0, the second edition of Jenner's signature fragrance, Indian Retailer Bureau reported. Since its launch, Kylie Cosmetics has established a presence in 29 Sephora stores and expanded across major metros including Delhi, Mumbai, and Chandigarh. During the festive quarter, the brand saw a twofold increase in average monthly sales and a 75% rise in store footfall during Diwali and the holiday season. The brand's first fragrance, Cosmic, and Kylie Skin Lip Oils were among the notable launches over the past year. Commenting on the performance, Vikram Vijay Kant, chief business officer at House of Beauty, said, '2024 has been pivotal for Kylie Cosmetics in India… We are additionally planning to expand our e-com presence to scale our reach and visibility in 2025," Indian Retailer Bureau reported. 'India is more than just a growth market," said Coty India's business development director Rizwan Mulla. "Our next steps involve expanding into additional channels to meet rising consumer demand.' Kylie Cosmetics launched with a range of lip kits in 2015 and changed its name to its current iteration in 2016.
Fashion Network
11-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Kylie Cosmetics to expand India product offering following first year in the country
Kylie Cosmetics is set to expand its product portfolio in India following strong consumer demand during its first year in the market. Introduced through House of Beauty, the beauty label founded by Kylie Jenner has quickly gained traction, particularly with its Lip Kits, and now plans to roll out 50 to 60 new SKUs across lips, face, fragrance, and skincare. A key highlight in the upcoming lineup is Cosmic 2.0, the second edition of Jenner's signature fragrance, Indian Retailer Bureau reported. Since its launch, Kylie Cosmetics has established a presence in 29 Sephora stores and expanded across major metros including Delhi, Mumbai, and Chandigarh. During the festive quarter, the brand saw a twofold increase in average monthly sales and a 75% rise in store footfall during Diwali and the holiday season. The brand's first fragrance, Cosmic, and Kylie Skin Lip Oils were among the notable launches over the past year. Commenting on the performance, Vikram Vijay Kant, chief business officer at House of Beauty, said, '2024 has been pivotal for Kylie Cosmetics in India… We are additionally planning to expand our e-com presence to scale our reach and visibility in 2025," Indian Retailer Bureau reported. 'India is more than just a growth market," said Coty India's business development director Rizwan Mulla. "Our next steps involve expanding into additional channels to meet rising consumer demand.' Kylie Cosmetics launched with a range of lip kits in 2015 and changed its name to its current iteration in 2016.
Fashion Network
11-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Kylie Cosmetics to expand India product offering following first year in the country
Kylie Cosmetics is set to expand its product portfolio in India following strong consumer demand during its first year in the market. Introduced through House of Beauty, the beauty label founded by Kylie Jenner has quickly gained traction, particularly with its Lip Kits, and now plans to roll out 50 to 60 new SKUs across lips, face, fragrance, and skincare. A key highlight in the upcoming lineup is Cosmic 2.0, the second edition of Jenner's signature fragrance, Indian Retailer Bureau reported. Since its launch, Kylie Cosmetics has established a presence in 29 Sephora stores and expanded across major metros including Delhi, Mumbai, and Chandigarh. During the festive quarter, the brand saw a twofold increase in average monthly sales and a 75% rise in store footfall during Diwali and the holiday season. The brand's first fragrance, Cosmic, and Kylie Skin Lip Oils were among the notable launches over the past year. Commenting on the performance, Vikram Vijay Kant, chief business officer at House of Beauty, said, '2024 has been pivotal for Kylie Cosmetics in India… We are additionally planning to expand our e-com presence to scale our reach and visibility in 2025," Indian Retailer Bureau reported. 'India is more than just a growth market," said Coty India's business development director Rizwan Mulla. "Our next steps involve expanding into additional channels to meet rising consumer demand.' Kylie Cosmetics launched with a range of lip kits in 2015 and changed its name to its current iteration in 2016.
