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BBC News
10-07-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Rules banning anti-social drinking to be extended in Dover
Rules blocking anti-social drinking across several towns in Kent have been approved, but councillors insisted it was "not a blanket ban" on drinking alcohol in District Council (DDC) said people could still "drink a glass of prosecco" on beaches in Dover, Deal and Walmer as long as they behave authority had been seeking to renew its Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO), first implemented in 2022 and set to expire later this leader Kevin Mills said it would help prevent "shocking scenes of seaside disorder and violence", such as those that occurred in Broadstairs recently. DDC's cabinet approved the PSPO extension at a meeting on Monday, the Local Democracy Reporting Service rules make it an offence to refuse to stop drinking in public or hand over alcohol bottles when requested by police or an authorised council officer.A council officer said more than 50% of respondents to the public consultation had opposed the extension, but he believed this was due to them mistakenly believing it was a total ban on drinking alcohol in public said the areas covered, such as Pencester Gardens and St James' Church ruins in Dover, were supported by Kent Police Michael Nee said at the meeting: "Social media has taken Deal beach as an area where people want to drink a glass of prosecco perhaps – but it's clearly not a blanket ban, people drinking responsibly would not be targeted." If police officers or authorised council personnel see people drinking irresponsibly and engaging in anti-social behaviour, they can demand they stop drinking or leave the punishment is a £100 fine, reduced to £75 if paid within 10 PSPO also includes provisions on dog control, dog fouling and unauthorised camping across the entire an officer said unauthorised camping provisions would not be used to target the homeless and the council would "always try to provide welfare support first".The new PSPO will come into force from 27 July, lasting three years.
CTV News
03-07-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Newmarket honours late advocate Kevin Mills with highest town award
The Town of Newmarket awards its highest honour posthumously to former advanced care paramedic Kevin Mills. The Town of Newmarket paid tribute to the legacy of Kevin Mills, a tireless accessibility advocate and former advanced care paramedic, who passed away in April. On Wednesday, the Town recognized Mills posthumously at Fairy Lake Park with the Honorary Citizen Award, which is awarded to those who make a significant impact in the community and inspire future generations. Mills was a champion of inclusivity and accessibility in Newmarket. After sustaining a catastrophic spinal cord injury in 2009, the Town says he refused to let his disability define him. Instead, he and his wife Heather founded the Walk it Off spinal recovery centre and created the non-profit Peddling Possibilities to support and inspire people with disabilities to become more active. Kevin Mills honoured in Newmarket The Honorary Citizen monument at Fairy Lake Park in Newmarket, Ont. (Town of Newmarket) In 2023, the Town says Mills hand-cycled across Canada to raise awareness and support for people with disabilities, earning him Newmarket's Key to the City. 'Kevin's strength, determination and commitment to making our community more inclusive is an inspiration to us all. His courage in overcoming adversity and his passion for advocating on behalf of those with disabilities truly makes him a remarkable role model and hero,' stated Mayor John Taylor. Mills' family unveiled a permanent plaque and accepted the Honorary Citizen Award on his behalf.
CTV News
03-07-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Town awards highest honour posthumously to former advanced care paramedic
Town awards highest honour posthumously to former advanced care paramedic The Town of Newmarket awards its highest honour posthumously to former advanced care paramedic Kevin Mills.
BBC News
22-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Underpass overhaul part of multimillion-pound Dover facelift
Renovation work has begun on a Dover underpass as part of a multimillion-pound overhaul of the town centre. Key improvements to the Townwall Street pedestrian tunnel under the A20 will help better connect the high street and the waterfront, according to Dover District facelift is part of the authority's transformative Dover Beacon project and is set to complement the building of an all-in-one creative hub, education campus and business centre on nearby Bench leader Kevin Mills called it "another exciting development for the future of the district". Work on the underpass will include new "bold and creative" visuals on the walls, resurfaced footpaths and cycleways, repainted handrails, walls and ceilings, renewed cycle lane markings, cleaned light fittings and the replacement of broken tiles and drainage Townwall Street and Bench Street developments are the result of the council securing Future High Street funding in 2021 and Levelling Up money in 2023. Enhancement of the underpass is scheduled to be completed by the end of this year."We are delighted to see these works starting," said Mills. "A lighter and brighter underpass will help to link the town centre and the seafront, and complement the landmark development of The Bench building within the Dover Beacon project."We're continuing to see major projects coming together to develop a vibrant mix of business, education, and cultural opportunities."
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Socket Mobile Strengthens Balance Sheet with a Secured Subordinated Convertible Note Financing of $1.5 Million
FREMONT, Calif., June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Socket Mobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCKT), a leading provider of data capture and delivery solutions for enhanced productivity, today announced completion of a secured subordinated convertible note financing of $1,500,000. The proceeds will be used to increase the Company's working capital balances. The notes have a three-year term and will mature on May 30, 2028. The interest rate on the notes is 10%, payable quarterly in cash. The holder of each note may require the Company to repay the principal amount of the note plus accrued interest at any time after May 30, 2026. The notes are secured by the assets of the Company and are subordinated to the Company's debts with Western Alliance Bank, its senior lender. The principal amount of each note is convertible at any time, at the option of the holder, into shares of the Company's common stock at a conversion price of $1.07 per share, the closing price of the common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market on May 30, 2025, and the most recent closing price as of the closing of the financing. Participants in the financing include: Charlie Bass, Chairman of the Company's Board of Directors; Kevin Mills, the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Board Director; Lynn Zhao, the Company's Chief Financial Officer and Board Director; Bill Parnell, a Board Director; Jason Wu, the Company's Controller; Eric Glaenzer, the Company's Chief Technical Officer; and Enrico Mills, the adult son of Kevin Mills. Additional details regarding the financing will be provided in Form 8-K to be filed by the Company with the SEC. About Socket Mobile:Socket Mobile is a leading provider of data capture and delivery solutions for enhanced productivity in workforce mobilization. Socket Mobile's revenue is primarily driven by the deployment of third-party barcode-enabled mobile applications that integrate Socket Mobile's cordless barcode scanners and contactless readers/writers. Mobile Applications servicing the specialty retailer, field service, digital ID, transportation, and manufacturing markets are the primary revenue drivers. Socket Mobile has a network of thousands of developers who use its software developer tools to add sophisticated data capture to their mobile applications. Socket Mobile is headquartered in Fremont, Calif., and can be reached at +1-510-933-3000 or Follow Socket Mobile on LinkedIn, X, and keep up with our latest News and Updates. Socket Investor Contact:Lynn ZhaoChief Financial Officer510-933-3016lynn@ Socket is a registered trademark of Socket Mobile. All other trademarks and trade names contained herein may be those of their respective owners. © 2025, Socket Mobile, Inc. All rights reserved. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Socket Mobile, Inc.
