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BBC News
15 hours ago
- Business
- BBC News
Reading shop fined over 'unattractive' roller shutter
A shop has been fined and ordered to remove an "unattractive" roller shutter after failing to comply with conservation area regulations.J&B Shisha & Charcoal on Reading's Oxford Road was prosecuted after repeatedly ignoring warnings from the borough authority said it did "not want to see any local business taken to court" but that planning legislation was in place "to promote and preserve the character of our high streets".The business, which pleaded guilty to ignoring an enforcement notice, was fined £666 by Reading magistrates and ordered to pay £1,505 in prosecution costs and a £266 victim surcharge. Councillor Micky Leng, of Reading Borough Council, said: "While they have a purpose, roller shutters are an unattractive addition to conservation areas and will be strictly controlled by the council's planning enforcement team."A well designed shopfront is one of the most effective advertisements to residents and visitors."The council said it had suggested the installation of an internal shutter to reduce the risk of crime without compromising the area's character. You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook and X.
BBC News
6 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Plan to use Reading vacant office building for flats rejected
A plan to reuse vacant offices with 52 flats close to a town centre has been rejected over noise Court, in Oxford Road, Reading, has been empty since 2022 and was previously used as the Centre for Health and Disability Assessments for the Department for Work and Borough Council said it was not satisfied the proposal to use the three-storey building for the flats would not result in "significant noise impacts".A previous plan to use the site for 120 flats was rejected last year. The Royal Metrological Society's building, which sits next to Eaton Court in Oxford Road, would have been unaffected. You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Yahoo
Scene in place on Oxford Road as emergency crews rush to fears of 'hazardous substance' incident
A scene was put in place on Oxford Road in Manchester as emergency crews raced to reports of a suspected 'hazardous substance' incident on Tuesday (July 8). Police, paramedics and fire crews attended Manchester Museum at around 12.30pm following a concern for welfare regarding two people. The two people were treated at the scene after coming into contact with what they believed to be a 'potentially hazardous substance', police said. READ MORE: Dad beat up teen in Manchester United toilets after bizarre name mix-up READ MORE: Second boy, 16, who died in railway tracks tragedy named as family pay moving tribute Never miss a story with the MEN's daily Catch Up newsletter - get it in your inbox by signing up here The substance was tested and was later confirmed to not be hazardous. One of the people was taken to hospital after suffering an allergic reaction - now understood to be to peanuts and peppers. A number of emergency vehicles were seen parked along Oxford Road with a cordon also put in place around one of the entrances to the museum. A GMP spokesperson said: "At around 12.30pm today (Tuesday 8 July 2025), we were called to reports of a concern for welfare of two people at an address on Oxford Road in the city centre. "Officers attended the scene along with colleagues from the North West Ambulance Service and treated the two people after they came in contact with what was believed to be a potentially hazardous substance. Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE "The substance has been tested and it has been confirmed not to be hazardous, one of the people who came in contact with substance has been taken to hospital after suffering an allergic reaction. "The scene is contained, and it is there is no wider risk to the surrounding area. No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing." A Manchester Museum spokesperson said: "Emergency services attended an incident at Manchester Museum this afternoon. The Museum remained open while the emergency services conducted their enquiries as there was no risk to visitors. Emergency services have now concluded these enquiries and found no cause for concern." --- Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable, highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street. If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@ or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Hotspur Press 'too unsafe' to investigate cause of devastating fire
The Hotspur Press site which was ravaged by a devastating fire in the city centre last week has been deemed 'too unsafe' for investigators to probe the cause of the blaze, the Manchester Evening News understands. An inferno erupted at the building on Cambridge Street at 4.30pm on Monday (June 23), which spread to neighbouring blocks of flats and stopped railway services to and from Oxford Road station. More than 100 residents were evacuated due to the fire, with smoke masking nearby streets. The fire service later confirmed the mill will now need to be partially demolished. READ MORE: "Sometimes I want to shout move!": Life next to yellow box junction raking in thousands in fines READ MORE: 'My son made one silly mistake and paid with his life - this is my plea' Never miss a story with the MEN's daily Catch Up newsletter - get it in your inbox by signing up here It's understood that the site, which was completely ravaged from the inside with parts of the roof and wall beams crumbling to the ground, remains unsafe. Because of that, the authorities are unable to investigate the cause of the fire before a partial demolition takes place. The fire service is understood to be carrying out inspections of the site several times a day. Due to delays in starting the investigation and access issues to the site, no cause is known. It is understood the council continues to monitor the site from a building control viewpoint. Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE A spokesperson for MCR Property Group said: "We continue to work with our development partner Manner, alongside Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, Greater Manchester Police and Manchester City Council's Planning and Building Control teams, to manage the Hotspur Press site following the fire. "The immediate priority has been to make the structure safe, both for the general public and to allow investigation teams to carry out their work. This process is being undertaken carefully and in stages, with every effort made to retain as much of the building as possible, in line with structural guidance." Road closures and a large scene have remained in place since the blaze in order to keep the area safe. Manner's plans included retaining the façade and iconic 'Percy Brothers' signage at the mill, which closed as a printing press in 1996 and fell into dereliction in the intervening decades. A student tower, clad in bronze, was set to rise to a height of 36 storeys. An earlier version of the project, with the tower clad in brick, was given planning permission in May 2024. However, work could not start because an application to list the building was submitted to the government shortly after. It was rejected in January, but was re-submitted for a review. --- Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable, highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street. If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@ or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.
Malay Mail
02-06-2025
- General
- Malay Mail
Creative Primary School and Creative Primary School's Kindergarten Celebrate 40th Anniversary with Successful Open Day
Established in 1985, CPS and CPSKG have championed holistic education, aligning with Hong Kong's 2000 education reforms emphasizing critical thinking, character, and lifelong learning. The motto of Creative Schools Continuum is "Nurture Future Minds * Build Boundless Capacity", highlighting the continuum's foresights and insights of quality education and our commitments to our students and parents. highlighting the continuum's foresights and insights of quality education and our commitments to our students and parents. Creative Primary School and Creative Secondary School are award-winning "Inviting Schools". The award recognizes the schools' commitments to providing an exceptionally caring, trusting, respectful and positive learning environment for its students and staff. As International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools, Creative Primary and Creative Secondary Schools offer the IB Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) respectively. Creative Secondary School also offers the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary School Examination (HKDSE) course in parallel with the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) as pathways to university entrances. HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 2 June 2025 - On 24 May 2025, Creative Primary School (CPS) and Creative Primary School's Kindergarten (CPSKG) held a grand open day to celebrate their 40th anniversary, welcoming guests, parents, alumni, and community members. Nestled in the prestigious educational hub of Oxford Road, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, China, these two institutions have, for four decades, served as distinguished private schools, delivering exceptional education and nurturing generations of outstanding day featured the IB PYP Units of Inquiry Exhibition, student-led research presentations, workshops, and performances, reflecting the school's commitment to holistic education. Parents explored the campus guided by students, while alumni reconnected with teachers. Special guests from the International Alliance for Invitational Education (IAIE) attended, highlighting the school's "Care, Respect, and Trust" "Sky of Growth" exhibition showcased child-led learning across subjects like English, Chinese, science, robotics, and art, embodying the philosophy of "Inspiring curiosity, nurturing explorers." Teachers guided students in constructing knowledge through research, fostering critical thinking and lifelong learning. Parents admired the children's creativity, witnessing the student-centered curriculum in alumnus shared: "Returning to my alma mater let me see the school's ongoing innovation."Established in 1985, CPS and CPSKG have championed holistic education, aligning with Hong Kong's 2000 education reforms emphasizing critical thinking, character, and lifelong learning. With the later addition of Creative Secondary School (CSS), the institution now offers a seamless 3–18 education, blending Eastern and Western an IB World School, the institution emphasizes inquiry-based learning, with trilingual (English, Chinese, Putonghua) foundations in early years and English-medium secondary education. Its " Inviting School Award " from IAIE underscores its nurturing Victor Fong, Open Day Committee Chairman and School Supervisor, noted:He thanked faculty and parents for their open day celebrated past achievements while marking a new chapter. The school invites the community to join its journey—inspiring future generations of #CSS #CPS #CPSKG #CreativeSchoolsContinuum The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
