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BBC News
3 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Residents concerned by dust from housing site in Devon
People living close to a new town in Devon have raised their concerns and frustrations over dust coming from the housing development. Nearby residents whose homes are not part of the Sherford development near Plymouth said they have seen high levels of dust coming from the construction site in recent said they are worried about breathing in the dust which has covered their homes, gardens and cars. Developers Sherford Consortium said work on the site was paused once it was made aware of the concerns and additional mitigation measures were introduced. It said air quality was regularly monitored and reported normal levels. Ross Taylor said the dust has covered his garden, but his major concern was about what could possibly be in the dust. "How do we know what's in this stuff, that's the biggest concern for me. How do we know if its healthy or not?" he Westgarth said she was worried about letting her two young children out in the garden during the recent hot weather as she was concerned about what they might be inhaling. Sarah Crockett said residents "cannot open our windows" because of the dust and that it was "proving quite difficult to breathe due to the amount of levels raised".The developers said air quality was "monitored routinely via seven stations around the site and have reported normal levels".It added that an experienced environmental health and safety manager was on site each day. Work on the development started in 2015 and according to the plans, the site will have 5,500 homes for about 12,000 residents when Sherford Consortium said "additional mitigation measures" have been put in place to minimise the dust which included using water bowsers to suppress dust, adjusting working methods and machinery use to limit airborne particles, and restricting its earthworks to low wind conditions."We recognise that the recent hot, dry weather has made dust more difficult to control and understand the concern this may have caused," it said in a statement. It added that it had contacted local residents to provide updates and reassurance, and is committed to managing it carefully as works continue.
India Gazette
02-07-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Jaipur to host inaugural Legen-Z T10 League from August 7
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], July 2 (ANI): The much-anticipated LEGEN-Z T10 League will be played from August 7 to August 13 at the Sawai Mansingh International Stadium in Jaipur. The League organisers have revealed the dates for its inaugural season, and it promises to be a game-changer in the world of grassroots cricket. The League will bring together international cricket icons and India's finest local talent. Former cricketers including Herschelle Gibbs, Ross Taylor, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Irfan Pathan, Yusuf Pathan, and Aaron Finch will spearhead the six franchise teams in the first-of-its-kind T10 tournament that blends global experience with local passion. Venkatesh Prasad, Chairman of The LEGEN-Z T10 League and former India pacer, said, as quoted from a press release, 'Months of hard work and planning have gone into building this league from the ground up. From scouting raw talent to onboarding international legends, everything is now in place. We are fully prepared and excited to host the inaugural season.' Chiranjeev Dubey, Founder & CEO of the League, 'The infrastructure, teams, and broadcast plans are all set. We are ready to deliver a seamless and thrilling tournament that blends the raw passion of Indian gullies with the professionalism of international cricket. Jaipur is ready, and so are we.' Speaking about the players, Meenakshi Aggarwal, Co-founder and CMO of the of The Legen-Z T10 said, 'The 74 young players selected are excited to take the field. Watching them share the field with international stars will be one of the most inspiring sights in Indian cricket.' Surender Agarwal COO of The Legen-Z T10 said, 'There couldn't have been a better venue than Jaipur to launch the LEGEN-Z T10 League. The city's love for cricket, vibrant culture, and world-class infrastructure make it the perfect backdrop for this iconic journey from 'Gali Se TV Tak.' The 74 Indian players who have been handpicked from local streets after the trials await a great opportunity to play with their favourite cricketer. From being fans and watching legends on television, they are now teammates in the same dugout. (ANI)
Perth Now
09-06-2025
- Health
- Perth Now
Family's new devastating blow after three relatives battle cancer
A Sydney family dealt three health blows in recent years is preparing for another cancer fight. Ross Taylor, 35, will start chemotherapy this week after he was diagnosed with stage four Hodgkin lymphoma. His diagnosis comes shortly after his cousin overcame the same rare cancer. It also follows the sad death of his father-in-law to brain cancer five years ago, while his mother-in-law is in remission following her battle with stage four follicular lymphoma. 'All I could think (when I was diagnosed) was about the future, my family, my business,' Ross, a dad to twin toddler boys and the owner of a plumbing operation that he launched, told 'You're always trying to climb and climb, but nothing can prepare you for this. 'I'm lucky to have amazing people around me.' One of his rocks, he says, is his wife Kayla, who was front and centre to the cruelty of cancer while a caregiver to her parents just a few years ago. 'She's been all over everything (in terms of planning),' Ross said. 'She looked into medications, booking appointments, on top of being a great mum and doing her work as well. 'I couldn't do it without her.' Ross Taylor, pictured with wife Kayla and their twin sons, will begin treatment on Tuesday. Credit: Taylor family The active dad first noticed something was wrong after a cross-fit competition six months ago. Credit: Ross Taylor Taylor first noticed something was wrong six months ago after pulling up from a cross-fit competition with a sore back. Scans showed a fracture in his lower spine and two bulging disks, but he was expected to have healed in about six weeks with rest. When he was still in pain and essentially 'stuck', he went back to his doctor. 'It got to the point I couldn't walk,' Taylor said. Further scans identified a 10cm-round tumour on top of his heart, with cancer also in his spine, lungs, stomach and hips. Doctors confirmed he had Hodgkin lymphoma, a disease 800 Australians are diagnosed with every year. The average age at diagnosis is 44. Kayla said it was another cruel blow so soon after other members of their family had fallen sick. 'It's really hard — you think, 'he's too young for this',' she said. 'There's a lot of stress involved, especially with the business. 'I just want him to rest up so he can get better.' Ross will begin chemotherapy — a new treatment called BrECADD — on Tuesday. '(BrECADD) has shown some promising results in clinical trials, being better tolerated and more effective than the eBEACOPP regimen in first-line treatment for adult patients with advanced stage Hodgkin lymphoma,' the Leukaemia Foundation told 'Results suggest some patients on BrECADD had fewer side effects and better progression-free survival rates.' The foundation said that while most patients with Hodgkin lymphoma can be treated, 'some face poor prognoses and long-term side effects from treatment, including secondary malignancies, cardiovascular disease and infertility'. 'Hodgkin lymphoma patients who often experience poorer outcomes are those who don't respond well to treatment or relapse,' the foundation said. 'Current treatments include ABVD and eBEACOPP, with eBEACOPP being more intensive and effective but having higher toxicity. 'It is not yet clear to us if BrECADD compares favourably with ABVD, which can be the preferred treatment over eBEACOPP for many patients. 'The Leukaemia Foundation welcomes research into safer and more effective treatments for blood cancer, including lymphoma.' Ross Taylor, pictured with his two children, will begin treatment this week. Credit: Ross Taylor Each of Ross' six cycles will cost $15,000, a financial burden he thought he would have to shoulder himself because it is not currently covered by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) or Medicare. But loved ones and strangers alike have come together to cover almost all of that $90,000 cost via a GoFundMe. 'We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the love and generosity shown to our family during the hardest time of our lives,' Ross said. 'Your support has not only eased the financial burden to help pay for my treatment, but it has lifted our spirts in ways words can't fully express. Thank you for standing with us, your kind words mean everything.' The active father, who is used to rising early to hit the gym before heading to work, spending time with his kids and then powering through late night emails, said it would be incredibly hard to take a step back. He said he would be off work for at least six months, and feared for the future of his business. 'I want to keep working through but the specialists basically said, 'nope, you will need some time to rest and recover',' he said. The Leukaemia Foundation said it would support BrECADD being listed on the PBS if the 'clinical data is strong enough'.
India Gazette
27-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
From Head's counter-attack to Jamieson's pace masterclass, top moments in World Test Championship finals history
New Delhi [India], May 27 (ANI): The ICC World Test Championship final clash between Australia, the defending champions and South Africa will take place at the 'Home of Cricket', the Lord's from June 11 onwards, marking the end of third cycle of an exciting competition which has given the format a new lease of life and provided each match with plenty of context and meaning. Few events in cricket ignite both passion and prestige quite like the World Test Championship Final, the Ultimate Test for supremacy in the game's purest format. Since its announcement in 2019, followed by a dramatic debut in 2021, the World Test Championship Final has delivered edge-of-the-seat thrillers, career-defining performances, and moments that have reverberated across the cricketing world. As the world inches closer to the 2025 Final, it is only right to look back at some of the magical moments from the previous editions. -Kyle Jamieson's fiery 5/31 v India, 2021 The Kiwi quick was in incredible form at Southampton, exploiting the English conditions masterfully as he struck the first blow to India's batting effort on Day 2, outfoxing Rohit Sharma with a full-length delivery which the India batter nicked to third slip. Jamieson followed this up with the prized wicket of the Indian skipper Virat Kohli, trapping him LBW and denting India's batting effort, as per the ICC. He went on to pick up the wickets of Rishabh Pant, Ishant Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah as he cleared out the India batting unit, putting New Zealand in a commanding position as India were bowled out for 217 in the first innings. -Ross Taylor and Kane Williamson's stand v India, 2021 After years of heartbreak in global finals, New Zealand's 2021 team stood on the brink of history. The Kiwis were chasing down a modest target of 139, though on a wearing pitch facing the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and seasoned spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja. After losing openers Tom Latham and Devon Conway to Ashwin's spin, Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor found themselves at the crease still with 95 runs to get on the final day. Williamson and Taylor played measured innings of 52* (89) and 47* (100), as Taylor's iconic whip through mid-wicket for four sparked emotional celebrations. It was a moment of redemption, resilience, and reward for New Zealand cricket as they were crowned Test champions. -Travis Head's superb century v India, 2023 A complete contrast to the overcast skies at the 2021 Final, the 2023 Final at The Oval witnessed one of the best counter-attacking batting performances from Travis Head. The left-hander walked in at 76/3 as the Aussies had lost David Warner, Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne relatively quickly. Along with Steve Smith, Head put on a show of aggressive batting as he powered his way through the Indian bowling unit. His knock of 163 off 174 deliveries consisted of 25 fours and a six as he brought his side back into the game and into the ascendancy, putting up 285 runs for the fourth wicket. His century was the first ever in a WTC Final and ultimately proved match-defining, giving Australia a commanding first-innings total that India struggled to recover from. -Composed Rahane leads fightback v Australia, 2023 While Australia held the upper hand, Ajinkya Rahane stood tall amidst the ruins in India's first innings. Rahane entered the fray with India at 50-3, and soon witnessed Virat Kohli's dismissal as India were left stranded at 71-4. Having returned to the India Test side after 18 months out of the team, Rahane displayed immense grit and resilience as he stood tall to Australia's devastating pace attack of Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Scott Boland. His knock of 89 off 129 deliveries consisted of 11 fours and a solitary six that brought up his half century. His composed knock was filled with classical strokes and steely temperament, and kept India in the contest. It was a reminder of Rahane's big-match temperament and a symbol of resistance in the face of scoreboard pressure and world-class bowling. -Scott Boland's incredible spell of 3/46 v India, 2023 Had Josh Hazlewood been fit, Scott Boland may not have had the opportunity to shine on the biggest stage. Boland didn't just take the opportunity, he grabbed it with both of his hands. Boland knocked over Gill in the first innings and followed it up in the second innings as well, as Cameron Green took an absolute blinder to his left to remove the top-order batter. He then claimed Virat Kohli as he fired it in full and wide as an uncertain Kohli edged to Steve Smith at second slip. Boland then had Ravindra Jadeja caught behind by Alex Carey as India found themselves in no man's land at 179/5 in their chase of 444. His wickets with a ball moving enough off the seam proved the turning point. Boland's precision and control underlined the depth in Australia's pace attack and helped seal Australia's victory as Test Champions of the World. (ANI)
NDTV
27-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
From Travis Head's Counter-Attack To Kyle Jamieson's Masterclass: Top Moments In World Test Championship Finals
The ICC World Test Championship final clash between Australia, the defending champions and South Africa will take place at the 'Home of Cricket', the Lord's from June 11 onwards, marking the end of third cycle of an exciting competition which has given the format a new lease of life and provided each match with plenty of context and meaning. Few events in cricket ignite both passion and prestige quite like the World Test Championship Final, the Ultimate Test for supremacy in the game's purest format. Since its announcement in 2019, followed by a dramatic debut in 2021, the World Test Championship Final has delivered edge-of-the-seat thrillers, career-defining performances, and moments that have reverberated across the cricketing world. As the world inches closer to the 2025 Final, it is only right to look back at some of the magical moments from the previous editions. Kyle Jamieson's fiery 5/31 v India, 2021 The Kiwi quick was in incredible form at Southampton, exploiting the English conditions masterfully as he struck the first blow to India's batting effort on Day 2, outfoxing Rohit Sharma with a full-length delivery which the India batter nicked to third slip. Jamieson followed this up with the prized wicket of the Indian skipper Virat Kohli, trapping him LBW and denting India's batting effort, as per the ICC. He went on to pick up the wickets of Rishabh Pant, Ishant Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah as he cleared out the India batting unit, putting New Zealand in a commanding position as India were bowled out for 217 in the first innings. Ross Taylor and Kane Williamson 's stand v India, 2021 After years of heartbreak in global finals, New Zealand's 2021 team stood on the brink of history. The Kiwis were chasing down a modest target of 139, though on a wearing pitch facing the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and seasoned spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja. After losing openers Tom Latham and Devon Conway to Ashwin's spin, Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor found themselves at the crease still with 95 runs to get on the final day. Williamson and Taylor played measured innings of 52* (89) and 47* (100), as Taylor's iconic whip through mid-wicket for four sparked emotional celebrations. It was a moment of redemption, resilience, and reward for New Zealand cricket as they were crowned Test champions. Travis Head 's superb century v India, 2023 A complete contrast to the overcast skies at the 2021 Final, the 2023 Final at The Oval witnessed one of the best counter-attacking batting performances from Travis Head. The left-hander walked in at 76/3 as the Aussies had lost David Warner, Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne relatively quickly. Along with Steve Smith, Head put on a show of aggressive batting as he powered his way through the Indian bowling unit. His knock of 163 off 174 deliveries consisted of 25 fours and a six as he brought his side back into the game and into the ascendancy, putting up 285 runs for the fourth wicket. His century was the first ever in a WTC Final and ultimately proved match-defining, giving Australia a commanding first-innings total that India struggled to recover from. Composed Rahane leads fightback v Australia, 2023 While Australia held the upper hand, Ajinkya Rahane stood tall amidst the ruins in India's first innings. Rahane entered the fray with India at 50-3, and soon witnessed Virat Kohli's dismissal as India were left stranded at 71-4. Having returned to the India Test side after 18 months out of the team, Rahane displayed immense grit and resilience as he stood tall to Australia's devastating pace attack of Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Scott Boland. His knock of 89 off 129 deliveries consisted of 11 fours and a solitary six that brought up his half century. His composed knock was filled with classical strokes and steely temperament, and kept India in the contest. It was a reminder of Rahane's big-match temperament and a symbol of resistance in the face of scoreboard pressure and world-class bowling. Scott Boland's incredible spell of 3/46 v India, 2023 Had Josh Hazlewood been fit, Scott Boland may not have had the opportunity to shine on the biggest stage. Boland didn't just take the opportunity, he grabbed it with both of his hands. Boland knocked over Gill in the first innings and followed it up in the second innings as well, as Cameron Green took an absolute blinder to his left to remove the top-order batter. He then claimed Virat Kohli as he fired it in full and wide as an uncertain Kohli edged to Steve Smith at second slip. Boland then had Ravindra Jadeja caught behind by Alex Carey as India found themselves in no man's land at 179/5 in their chase of 444. His wickets with a ball moving enough off the seam proved the turning point. Boland's precision and control underlined the depth in Australia's pace attack and helped seal Australia's victory as Test Champions of the World.
