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The Irish Sun
7 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Locals fury over council's plan to introduce parking charges at number of busy beaches as move branded ‘tax on nature'
A COUNTY council is facing backlash over proposed plans to charge visitors for parking at a number of Dublin beaches. Locals are furious over news that Fingal County Council may introduce a fee to "help encourage the turnaround of high-demand parking bays" at busy seaside spots. Advertisement 3 Fingal County Council is planning to introduce charges in carparks at popular beaches Credit: Getty Images - Getty 3 The move will see drivers paying €1 per hour Credit: Getty Images - Getty 3 The beaches are located in north Dublin, and include Howth Credit: Getty Images - Getty The beaches, located in North County Those impacted include Tower Bay in Portrane, Red Island in Skerries and Portmarnock Beach South on Golf Links Road. The council's draft Parking Control Byelaws 2025 mentions 15 car parks that would be included in the charges, including those in Portmarnock, Skerries, Rush and Howth. A number of other public Advertisement READ MORE IN TRAVEL The move would see The first hour would be free, and there would be a maximum fee of €5 per day. Locals are now furious over the plans, with many using the areas for daily walks, swimming or The council has opened a public consultation, and many of the submissions, of which there are 139, oppose the move. Advertisement Most read in News Travel One submission to the public consultation wondered if it was a "money-making scheme". They wrote: "We should be able to enjoy our local beaches and walks for free. 'LOCAL AMENITY' "We should not have to pay to be out in nature, running, walking, One resident of Donabate wrote: "It greatly discourages the support of local businesses at Tower Bay and from encouraging the community to appreciate the beauty of the coastline that we have." Advertisement "Families from the community use the beach and the cliff walk on a daily basis, and we shouldn't have to pay for access to a local amenity." And @love_tower_bay_beach shared a post on The "We have until the 28th of August to make a submission to the county council about these changes - make sure your voice is heard, make a submission and get onto your local county councillors!" Advertisement The comments section were full of people sharing their opinions, with one describing the move as "capitalism". 'MONEY MAD' They wrote: "Capitalism at its finest. Trying to put a tax on nature." The poster replied, saying: "We believe access to our natural amenities should always be free!" Another commented: "My God they would suck the joy out of anything, money mad." Advertisement It comes after there were concerns about the impact the move would have on community wellbeing and over Officer in Charge of the Howth unit of the He wrote to the "The Howth unit would regularly be working in the highlighted proposed areas for change." Advertisement COUNCIL STATEMENT Submissions to the public can be made online or by post to the council's Operations Department in Blanchardstown. In a comment, a spokesperson for the council said: "We are proposing these parking charge changes to help introduce parking controls in all coastal car parks. "We believe this will help encourage turn-around of high-demand parking bays, increase access to beach car parks for visitors and communities, and increase enforcement of illegal parking in the vicinity. 'These Bye-Laws are in draft format and are out on display. Once that display period is over the Council will review and consider all submissions on the Draft Bye-Laws before bringing the final draft bye-laws to Area Committee and full Council for approval by the Fingal Councillors. Advertisement 'Fingal County Council currently has the lowest parking charges across all of Dublin, and these proposals would bring it into line with other local authorities.'
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Nintendo Switch 2 Pokémon Legends Z-A bundle: Release date, price, Mega evolutions and more
Nintendo has just dropped a big surprise for holiday gamers: an October 16, 2025 global release of a new hardware-software bundle pairing the Nintendo Switch 2 with Pokémon Legends: Z‑A, priced at $499.99. The announcement came live during the latest Pokémon Presents broadcast, and it is clear this is Nintendo's play to dominate the season. Nintendo has come up with a special Switch 2 bundle featuring Pokémon Legends: Z-A(X/@NintendoAmerica) Next‑gen strategy with backward compatibility This bundle is not just about new hardware. Nintendo is leaning hard into seamless inter-generational play. The Switch 2 offers backward compatibility, so you can still use the console even if you already own the original Switch. It's smart: keep current users happy while attracting new players. The $499.99 price point sets this up as a premium offering, giving competition to other gaming systems this year. Pre-orders are now open via the My Nintendo Store and major retailers, which shows Nintendo wants this out before the Black Friday frenzy. Pokémon Legends: Z‑A revamps Kalos nostalgia Calling Lumiose City 'futuristic yet familiar' is not hyperbole. Pokémon Legends: Z‑A picks up in Kalos, but with a twist. The city switches between day and night, changing gameplay drastically. Players will hunt and capture 'alpha Pokémon," which are big, powerful versions of regular creatures, during the day. Then at night, you fight through something called Z‑A Royale, a tournament gauntlet where you face off against tough trainers and the sinister Rust Syndicate, led by Corbeau. Side content, Mega Dragonite, and new faces Expect more than just the main story. Players will meet Emma, a detective searching for missing Pokémon, and Mable, who leads field research projects with rewards you cannot ignore. Mega Evolutions return in a big way, and the debut of Mega Dragonite, which sports the elegance of Dragonair and upgraded speed, could be a game-changer for competitive battles. Market buzz At $499.99, this bundle is at Nintendo's high end, but still reasonable compared to rival hardware bundles. Analysts say the combo of fresh console and hot Pokémon title is a potent pairing, especially since bundles historically perform well with holiday shoppers. FAQs: 1. When is the Nintendo Switch 2 releasing and what's the price? The Nintendo Switch 2 launched on June 5, 2025 at $449.99. It features a larger 7.9-inch 1080p HDR screen, magnetic Joy-Con 2 controllers, 4K docked output, and 256 GB internal storage 2. Will Pokémon Scarlet and Violet run on Nintendo Switch 2? Yes! Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are playable on the Nintendo Switch 2. 3. What new Pokémon features are included in the Nintendo Switch 2? Pokémon Legends: Z‑A launches on October 16, 2025 for both Switch and Switch 2. The Switch 2 Edition boasts enhanced resolution, higher frame rates, smoother visuals, and hardware optimizations exclusive to the new console.
STV News
2 days ago
- Politics
- STV News
Bangladesh Air Force jet crashes into a Dhaka school and kills 19
A Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft crashed into a school campus in the capital, Dhaka, shortly after take-off on Monday, killing at least 19 people including the pilot and injuring 164 others, the military said. According to the military and a fire official, the Chinese-made F-7 BGI aircraft crashed into the campus of Milestone School and College, in the Uttara neighbourhood, in the afternoon as students were attending classes. The military said the jet took off at 1.06pm local time and crashed soon after, catching fire immediately. The cause was not immediately clear. PA Media It is the deadliest plane crash in the Bangladeshi capital in recent memory. Local media indicated most of the injured were students. Relatives arrived at the scene as rescuers, using tricycle rickshaws or whatever was available, transported the injured to local hospitals. Rafiqa Taha, a student who was not present at the time of the crash, told The Associated Press by phone that the school, with some 2,000 students, offers classes from elementary to twelfth grade. 'I was terrified watching videos on TV,' the 16-year-old said. 'My God. It's my school.' Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus pledged an investigation into the crash, expressing his deep sorrow over the 'heartbreaking accident' at Milestone School and College. In a statement, he lamented the 'irreparable' loss suffered by 'Air Force personnel, students, parents, teachers, staff, and others', calling it 'a moment of deep national grief'. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
South Wales Guardian
2 days ago
- Politics
- South Wales Guardian
Bangladesh Air Force jet crashes into a Dhaka school and kills 19
According to the military and a fire official, the Chinese-made F-7 BGI aircraft crashed into the campus of Milestone School and College, in the Uttara neighbourhood, in the afternoon as students were attending classes. The military said the jet took off at 1.06pm local time and crashed soon after, catching fire immediately. The cause was not immediately clear. It is the deadliest plane crash in the Bangladeshi capital in recent memory. Local media indicated most of the injured were students. Relatives arrived at the scene as rescuers, using tricycle rickshaws or whatever was available, transported the injured to local hospitals. Rafiqa Taha, a student who was not present at the time of the crash, told The Associated Press by phone that the school, with some 2,000 students, offers classes from elementary to twelfth grade. 'I was terrified watching videos on TV,' the 16-year-old said. 'My God. It's my school.' Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus pledged an investigation into the crash, expressing his deep sorrow over the 'heartbreaking accident' at Milestone School and College. In a statement, he lamented the 'irreparable' loss suffered by 'Air Force personnel, students, parents, teachers, staff, and others', calling it 'a moment of deep national grief'.
Powys County Times
2 days ago
- Powys County Times
Bangladesh Air Force jet crashes into a Dhaka school and kills 19
A Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft crashed into a school campus in the capital, Dhaka, shortly after take-off on Monday, killing at least 19 people including the pilot and injuring 164 others, the military said. According to the military and a fire official, the Chinese-made F-7 BGI aircraft crashed into the campus of Milestone School and College, in the Uttara neighbourhood, in the afternoon as students were attending classes. The military said the jet took off at 1.06pm local time and crashed soon after, catching fire immediately. The cause was not immediately clear. It is the deadliest plane crash in the Bangladeshi capital in recent memory. Local media indicated most of the injured were students. Relatives arrived at the scene as rescuers, using tricycle rickshaws or whatever was available, transported the injured to local hospitals. Rafiqa Taha, a student who was not present at the time of the crash, told The Associated Press by phone that the school, with some 2,000 students, offers classes from elementary to twelfth grade. 'I was terrified watching videos on TV,' the 16-year-old said. 'My God. It's my school.' Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus pledged an investigation into the crash, expressing his deep sorrow over the 'heartbreaking accident' at Milestone School and College.
