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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Gen Z won't be able to tick off their summer bucket lists due to one major obstacle, research reveals
FOUR in 10 Gen Z won't be able to tick off their summer bucket lists – because they haven't got access to a car. A poll of 2,000 adults found of today's youngsters, while many have a licence, 16 per cent won't be able to 2 Insurance is creating a major roadblock for Gen Z Credit: SWNS 2 Young people will struggle to travel as much as they'd like Credit: SWNS Now plans could be in jeopardy – from In fact, 66 per cent of Gen Z had tried to shape their summer around the content they had seen on their social feeds. With 28 per cent hoping to hit up a The research was commissioned by Veygo to launch its competition offering the chance to win a 'Gig in a Limo' with pop star and Reading Festival performer Nieve Ella, as well as tickets to the festival itself, to help bring Read more in Travel The singer-songwriter Nieve Ella, whose 'But getting there – especially with your mates – isn't always simple.' The research went on to explore the top viral UK hotspots making their way onto summer bucket lists – which includes Loch Lomond, the Fairy Pools on the Isle of Skye, and Cheddar Gorge. Loch Lomond's rugged surroundings have inspired more than 630,000 Instagram posts with users showcasing paddleboarding, wild swimming, and Most read in News Travel Also making the list are the Italian-style village of Portmeirion in North Wales – which has had more than 10,000 TikToks created about it – and the striking Giant's Causeway. According to the poll conducted via OnePoll, many are desperate to check out Chatsworth House in the While others hope to check Tenby Harbour in South Wales and the idyllic village Bourton-on-the-Water, known as 'Venice of the Cotswolds'. Young driver expert James Armstrong, from the car insurer Veygo, said: ' 'But all too often, access to a car or insurance holds young people back.' 'We are putting them in the driving seat of their summer with our flexible range of insurance options, helping them unlock their bucket list plans, on their terms.' TOP 20 VIRAL HOTSPOTS BRITS WANT TO VISIT THIS SUMMER: 1. Loch Lomond, Scotland 2. Fairy Pools, Isle of Skye 3. Cheddar Gorge, Somerset 4. Portmeirion, Wales 5. Giants Causeway, Northern Ireland 6. Durdle Door, Dorset 7. Chatsworth House, Peak District 8. Tenby Harbour, Wales 9. Bourton-on-the-Water, Cotswolds 10. Lulworth Cove, Dorset 11. Stonehenge, Wiltshire 12. Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh 13. Malham Cove, North Yorkshire 14. Seven Sisters Cliffs, East Sussex 15. Pedn Vounder Beach, Cornwall 16. Brimham Rocks, North Yorkshire 17. High Force Waterfall, County Durham 18. Winnats Pass, Peak District 19. St Nectan's Glen, Cornwall 20. St Dunstan-in-the-East, London
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Gen Z won't be able to tick off their summer bucket lists due to one major obstacle, research reveals
One major obstacle is stopping Gen Z from hitting the road this summer ON THE ROAD Gen Z won't be able to tick off their summer bucket lists due to one major obstacle, research reveals Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FOUR in 10 Gen Z won't be able to tick off their summer bucket lists – because they haven't got access to a car. A poll of 2,000 adults found of today's youngsters, while many have a licence, 16 per cent won't be able to hit the open road because they aren't insured to get around. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Insurance is creating a major roadblock for Gen Z Credit: SWNS 2 Young people will struggle to travel as much as they'd like Credit: SWNS Now plans could be in jeopardy – from spontaneous road trips (71 per cent) to visiting viral foodie spots (61 per cent). In fact, 66 per cent of Gen Z had tried to shape their summer around the content they had seen on their social feeds. With 28 per cent hoping to hit up a festival over the warmer months – with Reading (29 per cent) and Leeds (42 per cent) festivals high on the dream summer agenda. The research was commissioned by Veygo to launch its competition offering the chance to win a 'Gig in a Limo' with pop star and Reading Festival performer Nieve Ella, as well as tickets to the festival itself, to help bring summer bucket list plans to life. The singer-songwriter Nieve Ella, whose Instagram page fans need to visit to enter the competition, said: 'Festivals are a rite of passage for many young people this summer. 'But getting there – especially with your mates – isn't always simple.' The research went on to explore the top viral UK hotspots making their way onto summer bucket lists – which includes Loch Lomond, the Fairy Pools on the Isle of Skye, and Cheddar Gorge. Loch Lomond's rugged surroundings have inspired more than 630,000 Instagram posts with users showcasing paddleboarding, wild swimming, and scenic hikes. Also making the list are the Italian-style village of Portmeirion in North Wales – which has had more than 10,000 TikToks created about it – and the striking Giant's Causeway. According to the poll conducted via OnePoll, many are desperate to check out Chatsworth House in the Peak District, after it racked up more than 22 million views alone on TikTok. While others hope to check Tenby Harbour in South Wales and the idyllic village Bourton-on-the-Water, known as 'Venice of the Cotswolds'. Young driver expert James Armstrong, from the car insurer Veygo, said: 'Summer should be about saying yes – to last-minute plans and unforgettable moments with friends. 'But all too often, access to a car or insurance holds young people back.' 'We are putting them in the driving seat of their summer with our flexible range of insurance options, helping them unlock their bucket list plans, on their terms.'
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
One major obstacle will stop Gen Z ticking off their bucket list this summer
Research shows that Gen Z will struggle to complete their TikTok-inspired summer bucket list due to a lack of access to a car. Four in ten Gen Zers are set to miss out on completing their bucket lists – all because they lack access to a car. A survey of 2,000 adults revealed that, although many young people hold a driving license, an additional 16 percent are unable to hit the road because they do not have insurance. As a result, many young adults are missing out on summer bucket list plans such as impromptu road trips or visiting trending food destinations. A third also expressed a desire to attend a festival this summer, with Reading and Leeds topping the list of dream summer events. The study was conducted by Veygo, which has launched a competition to win a 'Gig in a Limo' experience with pop sensation and Reading Festival act Nieve Ella, including tickets to the festival, aiming to make those summer bucket list dreams come true. Nieve Ella, the singer-songwriter whose Instagram followers can enter the contest, commented: "Festivals are a rite of passage for many young people this summer. But getting there – especially with your mates – isn't always simple." Two thirds had planned their summer inspired by the content they've seen on social media. Further findings from the research highlighted the top viral UK spots featured on summer bucket lists – such as Loch Lomond, the Fairy Pools on the Isle of Skye, and Cheddar Gorge. Loch Lomond's wild beauty has sparked a social media frenzy, with over 630,000 Instagram posts featuring paddleboarding, wild dips, and picturesque treks. Portmeirion in North Wales, reminiscent of an Italian village, has also caught the attention of TikTokers, generating over 10,000 videos, while Northern Ireland's Giant's Causeway is another hot topic online. A OnePoll survey reveals a keen interest in visiting Chatsworth House in the Peak District, which has amassed over 22 million TikTok views. Meanwhile, Tenby Harbour in South Wales and Bourton-on-the-Water, dubbed the 'Venice of the Cotswolds', are also on many wish lists. James Armstrong, a young driver specialist from Veygo, commented: "Summer should be about saying yes – to last-minute plans and unforgettable moments with friends. But all too often, access to a car or insurance holds young people back." "We are putting them in the driving seat of their summer with our flexible range of insurance options, helping them unlock their bucket list plans, on their terms." TOP 20 VIRAL HOTSPOTS BRITS WANT TO VISIT THIS SUMMER: Loch Lomond, Scotland Fairy Pools, Isle of Skye Cheddar Gorge, Somerset Portmeirion, Wales Giants Causeway, Northern Ireland Durdle Door, Dorset Chatsworth House, Peak District Tenby Harbour, Wales Bourton-on-the-Water, Cotswolds Lulworth Cove, Dorset Stonehenge, Wiltshire Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh Malham Cove, North Yorkshire Seven Sisters Cliffs, East Sussex Pedn Vounder Beach, Cornwall Brimham Rocks, North Yorkshire High Force Waterfall, County Durham Winnats Pass, Peak District St Nectan's Glen, Cornwall St Dunstan-in-the-East, London
BBC News
06-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Strike held at Roedean School in East Sussex
Strike held at private all-girls school 8 minutes ago Share Save Joshua Askew BBC News, South East Share Save Getty Images The union said it was willing to negotiate Strike action has gone ahead at a private all-girls school in East Sussex. Teachers and support staff at Roedean School in Brighton walked out on Tuesday amid a continuing dispute over remuneration. James Armstrong, regional support officer at the National Education Union, said the "last thing" teachers wanted to do was go on strike, but they felt forced to take action due to "detrimental" changes to pay and pensions. A spokesperson for Roedean School said they regret "some staff were taking strike action". "The school has put in place a comprehensive plan to ensure the impact on our students is kept to an absolute minimum," they added. "We remain open to discussing our proposals further with colleagues and working together towards a constructive resolution to this matter." James Armstrong Roedean charges up to £19,350 per term for full boarding Strike action at Roedean - which charges up to £19,350 per term for full boarding - was planned in April, though it was called off after the school's management agreed to put a new union offer to its governing body. Mr Armstrong told BBC Radio Sussex the union was "really trying to come up with compromises," adding the walkout was the first in the school's 140-year history. Further strikes at the school are planned for 7, 13, 14 and 15 May, with pickets set to take place on these dates. Roedean previously said it was "currently looking at how to manage costs in a fair way that does not impact on the overall high quality of education". It added: "Roedean School has not been immune to the significant cost pressures the sector has faced in recent years." Follow BBC Sussex on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250.
CBC
27-04-2025
- Climate
- CBC
This region nearly ran out of water. Locals and experts say other Canadian towns should pay attention
It's hard to believe that having enough water is an issue at Banditry Cider in Gibsons, B.C. The craft cidery is on a rural property with rows of apple trees, a huge pond filled with ducks, and as James Armstrong surveys the place on a rainy spring day, his boots are covered in mud. "I assumed because it was Gibsons and we bought this place in the winter, I was like, 'it's always wet here.' And I grew up here and there were never water issues." Armstrong bought the property five years ago. He and his staff make the cider on site, mostly from apples grown in the Okanagan. It's also a gathering place in the summer, with a food truck, fire pits and events. While water wasn't an issue when they bought the place, it quickly became one, he says. In five of the last eight summers, the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) has implemented stage 4 watering restrictions, the highest level, which ban all outdoor water use. That means no watering lawns or gardens or washing cars. Since 2021, farms have been given a two-week grace period once those restrictions begin, after which they can't use municipal water on their crops. The most serious drought, in 2022, lasted for months. Officials were worried the region was dangerously close to running out of water for the hospital or to fight fires. That prompted the SCRD to declare a local state of emergency, the first time a Canadian municipality has done so because of drought. WATCH | British Columbia's Sunshine Coast goes without rainfall for 90 days: B.C.'s record-breaking drought shows no signs of easing 3 years ago Duration 2:39 But experts warn it's a situation that other regions will face in the coming years, particularly as the climate continues to change. Communities that are encouraging development and tourism, yet rely on one water source, might not be prepared for the increased demand for water in times of drought. In 2022, under the state of emergency, Armstrong wasn't allowed to use any water indoors or outdoors, so he had to stop producing cider altogether. He lost wholesale customers he'd been building up in the first year of his business, and trees in his orchard died because he couldn't water them. A failure to plan The Sunshine Coast is on the mainland of B.C., but the only way to get there is a 40-minute ferry ride from West Vancouver. According to census data, the region grew by 7.3 per cent between 2016 and 2021. Alton Toth is the chair of the SCRD. During the extended drought in 2022, he sat on Sechelt City Council and said it caught everyone off guard. But he also admits that previous governments didn't prepare for climate change amidst all of the development that was approved on the coast. The region was relying on one water source, Chapman Lake, and when that got too low during months without rain, the region was left without another place to get water. "I think it's easy to be frustrated. It's easy to be scared or concerned or angry. But we're here now," said Toth. "Unless somebody has developed a time machine that I don't know about, all we can do is just keep moving forward." The SCRD is installing water meters in homes and businesses in Sechelt, the largest city in the region. Toth says they've discovered and repaired significant leaks in old pipes. The Church Road Well field just outside of Gibson's started supplementing the Chapman system last summer. There's another well approved to be built near the Langdale ferry terminal, and other sites are being explored to further expand the water sources. The federal government has pledged more than $100 million dollars to upgrade the water treatment plant and fund two new reservoirs in conjunction with the shíshálh Nation. Toth says he's confident that the region won't be caught in the same dire situation again, as long as the infrastructure is all working. "We've got other jurisdictions that are coming to us looking for help on how to manage their drought, and how to communicate during their drought, and what to communicate out. So it's a terrible field to be a leader in. But we seem to have become a leader in it." Solutions carry a price tag His advice to other municipalities is simple. "It's easy to stick your head in the sand and tout and praise and brag about your zero to two per cent [property] tax increases. But the fact of the matter is, with doing that, you're just kicking the can down the road." Since 2022, water fees and taxes in the SCRD have gone up between five and 25 per cent each year. "It's not going to be easy," Toth warns. "There's going to be a lot of angst in the community about affordability. And that's OK. That's OK for that to be part of that conversation. But those conversations need to start." Deborah Curran says she hopes the experience on the Sunshine Coast has other water managers across the country taking a closer look at where their water is coming from. She's a professor in the Faculty of Law and the School of Environmental Studies at the University of Victoria. "I think it's very likely that we'll see it again. So in particular in smaller communities who rely on one water source and who have perhaps not accounted for growth over time or have an uptick in tourism, I think we will definitely see a similar thing again." Thinking differently about water Curran says the conversation around water is changing. "We're changing our sort of our cultural interaction with water, that it's not simply an unrestrained access or supply of water any more. We have to think about it more carefully that it has costs and that we need to use it more judiciously," she said. James Armstrong at Banditry Cider says the crisis forced him to think about water more carefully. He put in an irrigation system last summer so he could use water from the pond even if the regional district cuts off outdoor water use. But that wasn't enough, so now he's clearing land at the back of the property to expand an existing second pond as a backup. He says he tries to stay optimistic, but he's not sure if he'll be able to keep his cidery going with the uncertainty that climate change brings. "You do what you can. So when it happens at least you can say you've prepared as much as you could," says Armstrong. He chokes up a little talking about the future.
