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Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Update on 'attractive' town centre pub seen boarded up on Google street view
A popular Warwickshire pub that was spotted boarded up on Google street view is now on the market. The Cross Keys pub in Alcester closed down five years ago after "falling victim to Covid." Since then, the Stratford Road boozer has stood empty, with auctioneers unable to gain access to the property and question marks surrounding its future. READ MORE: Willy Wonka-style Cadbury chocolate testing facility opens - with trained tasters Auctioneers Bond Wolfe confirmed this week the Victorian pub is set to go under the hammer and has the potential for redevelopment subject to planning permission. The Cross Keys sits in the heart of the historic market town of Alcester and was previously described by customers as "amazing" and "really welcoming." Shedding some light on the situation, Gurpreet Bassi, chief executive of Bond Wolfe, said: 'Like so many pubs, the Cross Keys fell victim to Covid and has been closed for the past five years. 'This attractive early 19th century building could be returned to its former use as a popular town centre pub or, potentially, redeveloped for other uses, subject to planning consent. 'We are offering the property for sale at auction on behalf of the joint receiver, and have been unable to gain access so far. 'We understand, however, that it comprises a former bar and seating area with stores, toilets and further rooms on the first floor, and there is a yard to the rear. 'We also believe the property will be in need of renovation throughout.' The pub sits within the Alcester Conservation area, and an appraisal report describes it as an 'early 19th century, two-storey building with a single-storey Stratford Road extension at the end of the north side terrace, on the corner of Stratford Road and Gas House Lane. The report said the building appeared to have been used for the sale of alcoholic beverages since around 1861 and was known as The Crosswells Inn in 1884, becoming a fully licensed public house in 1904. It closed its doors as a result of the Covid pandemic in October 2020. Mr Bassi added: 'All interested parties should make their own enquiries with Stratford-on-Avon District Council planning department to satisfy themselves as to any use they may propose.' The Cross Keys, at 14 Stratford Road, Alcester, is listed with a guide price of £225,000+. The pub will appear with a number of lots in Bond Wolfe's livestreamed auction on Thursday July 10. Interested parties can register to bid visit
USA Today
04-07-2025
- General
- USA Today
New Jersey skydiving company says plane experienced 'mechanical issues' after takeoff
A skydiving plane that went off a runway and crashed into the woods near a small New Jersey airport experienced "mechanical issues" just minutes after taking off, the skydiving company said in a statement July 3. The single-engine Cessna 208B went off the end of the runway while departing Cross Keys Airport in southern New Jersey at around 5:30 p.m. on July 2, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The aircraft was carrying 15 people, including the pilot. Skydive Cross Keys, which has operated since 1994 at Cross Keys Airport, said the aircraft developed "mechanical issues" at roughly 3,000 feet after takeoff, according to the Cherry Hill Courier-Post, part of the USA TODAY Network. The pilot, described as "highly experienced," turned back for an emergency landing, but the plane left the runway and crashed into a wooded area, the company said. The company noted that the plane was up-to-date on all scheduled maintenance and had recently undergone a routine FAA inspection. It added that it was cooperating with the FAA and local authorities "to determine the root cause of the incident." The company expressed relief that no one died in the crash, saying the outcome "could have been much worse." Authorities said 14 people were hospitalized after the incident, including three who remained in critical condition at a New Jersey hospital as of July 3. Injuries for the victims ranged from minor to serious, "though none are believed to be life-threatening," according to the company. It added that several victims who were transported to the hospital have since been discharged. "We're incredibly thankful for the skill and composure of our pilot, whose actions helped keep everyone alive," the company said. "We're also deeply grateful to the emergency responders who arrived so quickly and took such great care of everyone on board." Cross Keys Airport is a known location for skydiving outings. The airport is located in Gloucester County, about 20 miles southeast of Philadelphia. Local police chief describes chaotic scene after plane crash In an initial report posted on July 3, the FAA said the aircraft experienced engine issues after departure and "crashed while returning to the airport after a runway excursion into trees." Authorities said the plane is owned and operated by ARNE Aviation out of Virginia and was leased to Skydive Cross Keys. Andrew Halter, with Gloucester County Emergency Management, previously said the pilot reported "engine trouble" before the crash. The plane tried to circle back for landing but was unsuccessful in that attempt, according to Halter. During a news conference on July 3, Monroe Township Police Chief John McBride described the scene as chaotic as emergency personnel swiftly responded and provided aid. The police chief said the plane sustained "extremely extensive" damage and debris had been spread out through the entire area. "The plane was completely mangled and just beyond repair," McBride said at the news conference. "It just looked like a big pile of metal, and there was just people crawling out of it." The aircraft was elevated and stuck between several trees, according to McBride, who said fire crews had to cut down trees to get to the wreckage. McBride added that victims had been covered in jet fuel, and some were heard screaming in pain as they tried to navigate between fallen trees and debris. He said victims who sustained minor injuries assisted those who were more seriously hurt. Authorities said the official cause of the crash remains under investigation, which is being led by the Monroe Township Police Department, Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office, and the FAA. The National Transportation Safety Board is also investigating the crash and will provide additional information when available. 14 passengers recovering from the crash At the July 3 news conference, Halter said one passenger refused medical treatment at the scene and 14 were transported to hospitals for treatment. Eleven people were transported to Cooper University Hospital in Camden by medical helicopter, including three who were in critical condition when they left the scene, according to Halter. Three others were transported to Inspira Medical Center of Mullica Hill by ambulance. As of late morning on July 3, Halter said three people were listed in critical condition and eight were still receiving treatment at Cooper University Hospital. He added that many of the victims suffered various extremity injuries, such as upper or lower extremities. McBride said he told the passenger who declined treatment that he had a facial injury and needed care, but in response, the man said: "That'll be something cool to tell the ladies later." The police chief noted that the man remained at the crash scene to check that other passengers were safe.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tower Works Street Fest to return to Leeds' Mustard Wharf this weekend
A street food festival is set to return to Leeds this year. The team behind the North Leeds, Harrogate, Ilkley, and Ripley Castle Food and Drink Festivals will bring back the Tower Works Street Fest at Mustard Wharf, following a debut in 2024. The summer launch will take place in the Tower Works neighbourhood on the waterside over the bank holiday weekend from Friday (May 2) to Sunday (May 4). The towers are home to attractions like BAKE, Midnight Bell, Cross Keys, 92 Degrees Coffee, and Barrecore - as well as being situated beside the canal, and nearby to Leeds Station. Last year saw "thousands of foodies, influencers, and familiar faces" flock to the launch weekend, according to a spokesperson; and this year's event is expected to be "even better." Attendees of the free-to-attend festival can expect a line-up of street food and drink vendors, artisan markets, independent bars, "groovy tunes," and "plenty of furniture to lounge on." Tower Works Street Fest production manager Michael Johnston said: "The vibe was incredible last year and we can't wait to bring back this event at the picturesque Tower Works, making it even better than the last. "With top-notch international food and drink vendors from across the north to host the festival each month, it's shaping up to be another belter." As well as welcoming back exhibitors present at the 2024 festival, there will be new vendors at the early May bank holiday weekend launch including Pavs Dhaba Indian Street Food, Ichi Sushi, Little Somboon, and Churros UK. The opening times are 4pm to 9pm (Friday, May 2); 12pm to 9pm (Saturday, May 3); and 12pm to 9pm (Sunday, May 4). The festival will run every first weekend of the month through to September. More information is available at or on Instagram @
BBC News
04-04-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Cross Keys RFC: From flooding heartache to Premiership Cup dream
A rugby team forced to play on primary school pitches because their home ground was flooded will run out at the Principality Stadium at the weekend after a rollercoaster Bert wreaked havoc at Cross Keys RFC in Caerphilly county, with the pitch and clubhouse under 6ft (2m) of the dedication of volunteers, players and coaching staff has seen "devastation" turn to dreams of silverware, as the team prepare to take on Pontypridd in the final of the Premiership Corey Nicholls said a win would "put Cross Keys back on the map". "It was absolutely heartbreaking," said club secretary, Angie Prangell, remembering the scene in November 2024."We put our heart and soul into the club - it's like your home - and when we opened the doors, we were very, very close to tears. It was so emotional."Once the water had gone, there was thick mud everywhere that had to be cleaned, filling three skips. Ms Prangell said the damage meant the clubhouse could not open for three weeks, but "everyone pulled together" to fix it, including people from the local community."The amount of work was unbelievable."We are normally open seven nights a week, so we had no income. But you still have your bills to pay."We had to have humidifiers everywhere, so the electric bill went sky-high." It was the second time the club had faced major flooding, after Storm Dennis caused extensive damage in the clubhouse back up and running was just one of the hurdles this time and, with the pitch unplayable for two months, the team had to find alternatives for training. That meant journeys of up to an hour to Cardiff, as well as sessions at local primary schools on small, 3G pitches, which was "not ideal", according to Morgan Stoddart, former Wales international and director of rugby at Cross Keys."It was up to us to motivate the boys to train away from the club - with longer travelling," he said."And to be fair all the boys got on with it, which served us good for the second part of the season. It's now about using the emotion in a positive way." The game on Saturday will be a rerun of the 2014 Swalec Cup final which saw Pontypridd beat Cross Keys 21-8, and comes after Cross Keys shocked Merthyr with a 36-31 win to reach the for players like back row Harvey Reader, 28, just having the chance to play at the Principality is a dream come true."We are probably going in as underdogs, but I don't see why we can't do it," he said."If we did, it would be incredible. To play in the stadium is a privilege, and if we were to win, that's something that would stay with me for the rest of my life." Captain Corey Nicholls, 29, said there would be a big party if they were to win."It would be great to put Cross Keys back on the map."We've had a tough couple of seasons - it would be nice to get the village behind us again."We always say, there's only one set of traffic lights in Cross Keys, it's a tiny village so it's nice to get everyone's support again." You can watch the Premiership Cup final on S4C at 17:15 BST on Saturday 5 April.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Residents raise concerns over rubbish build up
Residents living in a block of flats in a city said they were "fed-up" with "erratic refuse collections" which has caused a build up of rubbish outside their homes. Heltwate flats in Bretton, Peterborough, are managed by Cross Keys Homes. Peterborough City Council is responsible for collecting waste, which is disposed of using a chute system outside of the building. The authority said the vehicle that empties the underground waste collection unit is broken and being repaired, in the meantime two large wheelie bins have been in place since December last year. Cross Keys Homes said its estate ranger team will visit the site more regularly to collect excess waste whilst the vehicle is repaired. Gareth Lingwood, 38, has lived in the Heltwate flats since 2013. "A few weeks before Christmas last year we were supplied with two large black wheelie bins to collect our rubbish," he said. Mr Lingwood explained that residents usually used two metal chutes which were positioned just outside the flats, where bags and rubbish could be placed to end up in an underground collection point. "It is obvious the bins can't cope with the amount of rubbish and there are issues with collections, they don't always come out to empty them," said Mr Lingwood. "The rangers from our landlords Cross Keys have been out recently to clear up and previous to that they were not emptied for two weeks." Mr Lingwood said it can be frustrating as it feels like the two authorities involved were "passing the buck", he added. A spokesperson from Cross Keys Homes said: "Additional bins have been provided by the council as a temporary measure until such time as the lorry is returned to service. It seems that sadly, however, these are not adequate for the amount of refuse that is accumulating." "As a gesture of goodwill, because we understand how difficult this is for our residents and whilst [Peterborough City Council] resolves this situation, our estate ranger team will continue to visit the site regularly to collect excess waste." Angus Ellis, a councillor and cabinet member for environment and transport at Peterborough City Council, said: "We apologise to residents for the inconvenience caused by this. "The refuse vehicle we use to empty the underground units at this address is broken at the moment and currently being repaired. As soon as this vehicle is repaired we will be able to continue collections as normal. "In the interim, we are instead using the large 1100L communal bins. It appears that residents don't have enough of these. "We will be in discussions with the housing provider to see if there is space for more bins to be stored, or we can collect more frequently," he added. Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Council considers three-week bin collection rota Peterborough City Council
