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South Wales Argus
21 hours ago
- General
- South Wales Argus
Newport disabled boy failed by local services, claims mum
Sammy Holland says the stress and anxiety caused by the situation is intolerable for her child and the whole family. The Alway mum of three spoke out after she was told her eight year-old son, who is blind, autistic and has Tourette's syndrome, will have to daily travel to school in Bristol, as no Newport school can accommodate his needs and no Welsh out-of-county provision can be arranged. Eight-year-old Diego is verbal, intelligent, but impulsive. His Newport placement broke down earlier this year and alternative schools have been sought, but none were found locally. Secondary school praised for inclusive environment and strong leadership Meet the Newport volunteers fighting to protect their woodland from vandals Sammy said: 'He's bright and can talk and has spent four years in a non-verbal class, which is not suitable. He loves to talk and loves food and cooking and chatting about it.' Sammy has spoken of the lack of communication between home and the council and how that has caused stress for Diego and the family: She said: 'Diego needs routine and needs to know what's happening and we just don't know what's going on. We need to know about the changes for September and all the arrangements. I can't see him getting to Bristol without a taxi taking him. He's too impulsive and any other way could be a problem. 'Diego is fine with change, but he needs to be told ahead of time, to avoid meltdowns. He is impulsive and I have no idea what lots of taxi journeys back and fore Bristol would do. Would he get bored? Would he become a nuisance to others? Will it trigger impulsive behaviour? How would they cope with that? How will he cope?' Sammy says she needs Diego in school to learn about socialising with others and learn about routines and social rules. She also needs to know that he can go to school without change triggering anxiety or impulsive behaviour and she says that means local provision. Diego's needs are complex and he has a number of 'co-morbid' conditions, conditions existing together. Bodies like the National Autistic Society say specialist care and education is essential for children like Diego. The South Wales Argus has estimated taxi costs over an academic year to be in excess of £20,000. Newport City Council has been approached for a comment.
BBC News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Bournemouth's penguin pair to celebrate 10-year anniversary
Love is in the air for two male penguins who are about to celebrate their 10th anniversary and Zorro first locked eyes at Bournemouth Oceanarium's penguin beach in July attraction specialises in rehoming the birds and partners with conservation programmes to help endangered pair are Humboldt penguins which is a declining and vulnerable species native to South America. In a colony, they are less likely to "mate for life" and are generally only monogamous during breeding season, the oceanarium that was not the case for Diego and Zorro, as penguin keeper Amber Cookson noticed a spark between them soon after they said they were showing "courting behaviour which grew into this wonderful, long-standing partnership"."The penguins are free to choose who they want to spend quality time with and in their case, they chose each other," she said. The couple live in a custom-built enclosure that was designed to replicate the birds' natural has a deep pool, beach, rockery and nesting boxes where the colony can play, fish, and dive. More "couple time" is on the cards for Diego and Zorro as their last foster chicks have left the Cookson said they are not showing any signs of "empty nest" syndrome just yet."Diego and Zorro are such fantastic foster parents, and over the years they've dedicated huge amounts of care and attention to rearing their babies," she said."It's particularly fitting that it's now, during Pride Month, when they've got more time to invest in their own relationship and celebrate their bond."The oceanarium hopes the couple will help them rear more of Humboldt penguin species. You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X, or Instagram.
Fox Sports
5 days ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Former Seattle Pilots and Mariners righthander Diego Segui dies at 87
Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Diego Segui, a pitcher who appeared in the first game in franchise history for the Seattle Pilots and was the starter for the Seattle Mariners in their first game, has died. He was 87. The Mariners said Segui died Wednesday. No additional details were released. Segui played for the Pilots in their first game on April 8, 1969, against the California Angels. He was the starter for the Mariners in their opener on April 6, 1977, in the Kingdome against the Angels. 'Our thoughts are with the Segui family, including David, Diego's son, who the Mariners know well from his time with us in 1998 and 1999,' Mariners president of business operations Kevin Martinez said in a statement. 'Diego was always generous with his time, visiting us in Seattle to help us celebrate milestones, including his last trip here for Hispanic Heritage Day in 2012. 'I also have fond memories of Diego's grandson Cory throwing the final pitch in Kingdome history, a fitting finale for the Kingdome after Diego's historic first pitch.' Segui pitched in 15 major league seasons with the Kansas City/Oakland Athletics, Washington Senators, St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox, in addition to both Seattle franchises. The 6-foot, 190-pound right-hander from Holguin, Cuba, led the American League in ERA in 1970, and finished his career with a 92-111 record and a 3.81 ERA in 639 games. After wrapping up his major league career, Segui pitched in the Mexican Professional League until 1984. He is a member of both the Venezuelan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and the Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum Hall of Fame. In 2024, he was honored by the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum with its Negro Leagues Beisbol Lifetime Achievement Award. ___ AP MLB: recommended
Winnipeg Free Press
5 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Former Seattle Pilots and Mariners righthander Diego Segui dies at 87
SEATTLE (AP) — Diego Segui, a pitcher who appeared in the first game in franchise history for the Seattle Pilots and was the starter for the Seattle Mariners in their first game, has died. He was 87. The Mariners said Segui died Wednesday. No additional details were released. Segui played for the Pilots in their first game on April 8, 1969, against the California Angels. He was the starter for the Mariners in their opener on April 6, 1977, in the Kingdome against the Angels. 'Our thoughts are with the Segui family, including David, Diego's son, who the Mariners know well from his time with us in 1998 and 1999,' Mariners president of business operations Kevin Martinez said in a statement. 'Diego was always generous with his time, visiting us in Seattle to help us celebrate milestones, including his last trip here for Hispanic Heritage Day in 2012. 'I also have fond memories of Diego's grandson Cory throwing the final pitch in Kingdome history, a fitting finale for the Kingdome after Diego's historic first pitch.' Segui pitched in 15 major league seasons with the Kansas City/Oakland Athletics, Washington Senators, St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox, in addition to both Seattle franchises. The 6-foot, 190-pound right-hander from Holguin, Cuba, led the American League in ERA in 1970, and finished his career with a 92-111 record and a 3.81 ERA in 639 games. After wrapping up his major league career, Segui pitched in the Mexican Professional League until 1984. He is a member of both the Venezuelan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and the Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum Hall of Fame. In 2024, he was honored by the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum with its Negro Leagues Beisbol Lifetime Achievement Award. ___ AP MLB:
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
California State University funding cuts threaten state's economic future
We both grew up in the Central Valley, currently raise our respective families in Fresno and serve as members of the California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees. We joined the board because we care about students who aspire to better their lives through education, and who care about our hometown and our state. It is no secret that Fresno State has long been — and continues to be — a beacon of hope for residents in the Valley, with 58% of students coming from Fresno County and 81% from the broader region, including Fresno, Madera, Kings and Tulare counties. This school year, 5,991 students graduated from California State University, Fresno. More than just a number, these graduates represent a wave of possibility: they are first-generation college students, children of farmworkers, future nurses, teachers and engineers. They are the hope and promise of the Central Valley made real. It is because of those 5,991 graduates — and the nearly 125,000 across all CSU campuses this year — that we know we cannot afford to cut funding to the CSU, as is currently being proposed in the governor's budget. To the contrary, we must invest in the CSU and institutions like CSU Fresno that provide life-changing opportunities for hundreds of thousands of students and community revitalization in regions that desperately need it, like the Central Valley. Investing in the CSU isn't just the right thing to do, it's one of the smartest economic decisions California can make: A 2021 economic impact study found that every $1 invested in the CSU generates nearly $7 in return to the state's economy. At a time when California faces big choices, protecting the CSU means betting on a stronger, more equitable economic future. The CSU is one of California's most powerful engines of social mobility and workforce development, opening doors to better jobs, higher earnings and more opportunities to achieve a better quality of life. It educates nearly half a million students annually, many of them the first in their families to attend college. California State University graduates go on to become leaders in key industries like healthcare, education, technology and public service. One in 10 workers in the state of California earned their degree from one of our 23 CSU campuses. Most recently, 15 of the 23 CSU campuses were named as Opportunity Colleges & Universities by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching (where Diego works). Additionally, CSU campuses accounted for nine of the top 10 spots on the College Futures Foundation Mobility Index and 16 of the top 50 spots on Third Way's Economic Mobility Index. Prior to the governor's May Revise, the CSU was facing a staggering 8% cut. The governor decreased that cut to a proposed 3% in the revision — an encouraging sign and acknowledgment that the CSU plays an essential role in driving California's economic vitality. But a 3% cut still amounts to a $143.8 million annual reduction, which is significant. This cut would also have long-term consequences. Cuts today don't just hurt students; they shrink the state's future talent pool, slow regional economic growth, and undermine long-term competitiveness. The cuts will lead to larger class sizes, fewer course offerings and reduced student support services, threatening student success and timely graduation rates, especially for our first-generation and low-income students. Faculty, staff and management positions are also at risk of being eliminated. Behind these layoffs are professors, teaching assistants, mental health counselors and other important individuals who students have come to know and trust for support. If we care about students, economic mobility, workforce readiness and the vibrancy of each region of our state, we must protect the CSU. Diego Arambula is vice chair of the board of trustees at the California State University and currently serves as vice president for Educational Transformation at the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Yammilette 'Yami' Rodriguez is a member of the board of trustees at the California State University and works at the Youth Leadership Institute.
