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BBC News
3 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Google Earth images used as evidence to reject planning appeal
A planning appeal has been thrown out after Google Earth satellite images were used to disprove claims by the company making the application. RCR Limited said the former gasworks site they had taken over in Innerleithen about three years ago had been used as storage for more than 30 this year, their plan to turn the gasholder site into a storage yard was rejected by the Scottish Borders Council, a decision which they appealed for the Scottish government to appeal has now been rejected after the Google Earth images from 2007, 2014 and 2022 showed no sign of storage on the land. RCR Limited bought the site from gas distribution company SGN on 2 November 2022. Their plans to turn the site into an "excellent storage space" was dismissed by the council on the grounds of a flood risk. The company appealed against this decision, claiming the site had been used as a storage area by the previous said SGN and other suppliers had used the Princes Street space to store waste, signs, barriers and other said that turning the site into a storage yard was just a continuation of what had gone on before. However, in documents related to application, SGN said: "While the site may have been used by the local depot as a storage area, officially, the site was classified as vacant with access for maintenance purposes only."SGN said that it would be an overstatement to say the site was used for storage. 'Heavily overgrown' In his appeal decision notice, the planning reporter appointed by Scottish ministers, Malcolm Mahony, said aerial imagery from Google Earth in July 2022, showed the site as overgrown, with blocks at the images from 2007, 2014 and 2022 do not show reasonable evidence of storage use, he containers only appear in the Google Earth search in the year three years before that, the satellite images show trees and greenery around the site area. Locals from the nearby small town in Tweeddale had also disagreed with RCR's storage claims. In a written letter to the Scottish government planning appeal, Aileen Logan who has lived near the site for about 45 years, said: "At that time there was a working gasometer on the site."This was subsequently removed and the site was locked up and abandoned becoming heavily overgrown.""At no time did the Gas Board use this site for storage."She said the street leading to the site is extremely narrow and would be unsuitable for works traffic. Ross McGinn, who has lived near the site for more than 30 years and is part of Innerleithen Community Trust, said that RCR's claims were "totally false".After reviewing the evidence, Mr Mahony said that on the balance of probability there was insufficient evidence of continuous use throughout the 10 year period required and the appeal fails.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Brit seaside towns hit with 'horrible' stench, and the French are getting blamed
A grim smell affecting residents in a number of British seaside towns is being blamed on the French - the smell of 'rotten eggs' has hit the likes of Littlehampton and Bognor Regis A sudden 'horrible smell' likened to 'rotten eggs' has hit several seaside towns, and locals are blaming the French. Residents in Chichester, Bognor and Littlehampton reported a 'strong smell of gas' on social media earlier this week. The same area in West Sussex reported a 'strong smell of gas' that was dubbed 'Le Pong' in 2013. The culprit behind the stink was a chemical plant in Rouen, France. This week, Chichester District Council said the cause of the smell reported this week is a 'a gas leak from a chemical factory in Rouen'. Some residents have even said the smell has made them feel unwell. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said it believes the smell is coming from the sea. Those affected and feeling unwell should contact 999. 'We have had a number of calls from people along the south coast concerned they can smell gas,' a spokesperson for the fire service said. 'It is believed that this might be coming from offshore, rather than a local domestic gas leak. 'We would always encourage anyone who thinks they smell gas to contact their utilities provider. If you begin to feel unwell, always dial 999 for emergency medical care.' The coastguard confirmed it was called to reports of a gas smell, but that they found no cause for concern. A spokesperson said: 'A report of the smell of gas and diesel at Selsey Bill was made to HM Coastguard at about 5.20pm on 15 July. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service was informed. Investigations found no evidence of anything untoward.' Residents expressed their displeasure in social media posts. One said they thought the smell was from a 'dirty exhaust as a van had just pulled away'. They added that it was 'horrible' and smelled 'like gas'. A second user wrote: 'Was working over wick Littlehampton Tuesday and it stank of gas/egg over there. Had to shut the windows.' Another added: 'It stinks again now over east beach side. Sort of sulphurous and gassy. Woke me up at dawn as well.' Gas company SGN has said the smell is not coming from their network. Spokesperson Dan Brown said SGN understands residents 'might be concerned'. He said: 'We've responded to dozens of reports, and our engineers have carried out investigations and safety checks at each reported location. There's nothing to suggest the smell is coming from our gas network.' Paul Wells, councillor for the Hatherleigh ward on Bognor Regis Town Council, said there was a 'very rich, potent gas smell' which was making people 'feel faint'. He said he was unsure of the cause. The Liberal Democrat councillor added: 'I've not been able to find out where the smell has originated from. There has been some suggestion it's come ashore from the Channel. I will be raising it as a question at our next Town Council meeting.' Chichester District Council said: "The smell is described as strong and unpleasant like a 'rich, potent gas smell' or similar to rotten eggs. It has been reported along the south coast of England, including Chichester, Bognor Regis and Littlehampton as well as Kent, and parts of Surrey and London. "The smell is believed to be caused by a gas leak from a chemical factory in Rouen, France, which the wind has carried across the English Channel. While the odour has caused concern and has prompted calls to emergency services, it is not considered dangerous and does not pose a health risk. "The gas contains mercaptan, an additive used to give gas a detectable odour, even though natural gas itself does not have an odour."
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Beware the Sussex stink! Families living on the south coast plagued by 'rich and potent' stench coming in from the sea
Pungent cheeses are one thing. And we've learned to put up with a whiff of garlic or onions here and there. But now the French have truly outdone themselves on the nose-wrinkling stakes after a cloud of foul-smelling gas wafted over the Channel. The stinky air - dubbed 'Le Pong' - has left exasperated Britons on the south coast retching in disgust. Emergency services in Sussex were swamped with calls from worried locals fearing some sort of environmental disaster. Things were so bad, it even saw the coastguard being scrambled on Tuesday evening. However, besieged residents have been told the stench is not due to some catastrophe - but done to the French. The 'rich and potent' gas cloud, said to smell of sweat and rotten eggs, drifted over from a factory in the northern French city of Rouen. The smell is so bad, locals have reported breathing problems and streaming eyes. It's not the first time the south coast has been plagued by 'Le Pong' - a similar incident happened in 2013, sparking outrage. As locals demand answers, West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service confirmed they believe the smell is coming from the sea. Councillor Paul Wells of Bognor Regis Town Council said: 'Can't seem to get anything out of anybody about what it might be but it seems to be spreading across the south coast. 'It's a very rich, potent gas small. It's making people feel faint. 'Shops have been contacting us looking for advice and the gas board is overloaded with calls. 'There have been reports in Chichester, Bognor and Littlehampton and more from social media. 'People want some answers.' A spokesman for West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said: 'We have had a number of calls from people along the south coast concerned they can smell gas. 'It is believed that this might be coming from offshore, rather than a local domestic gas leak. 'We would always encourage anyone who thinks they smell gas to contact their utilities provider. 'If you begin to feel unwell, always dial 999 for emergency medical care.' Last month, Bognor Regis was crowned the sunniest place in Britain by the Met Office, after receiving more than 1,900 hours of sunshine a year. Its long beach, as well as Butlins resort, are a major draw for the town. However, the stench now blighting the area could prompt tourists to turn their noses up at visiting the seaside resort. Some residents said the whiff smelled of sweat and rotten eggs, while others compared it to stale cabbage, garlic or diesel fumes. A spokesman for gas company SGN, said: 'We've received several calls this afternoon regarding a smell in the air in the Bognor Regis area. 'Our engineers are responding to individual reports, but there's nothing so far to suggest the smell is coming from our network.' The coastguard confirmed it was called at 5.20pm on Tuesday after reports of a 'gas and diesel' smell at Selsey Bill. 'Investigations found no evidence of anything untoward,' a spokesperson said. MailOnline has contacted Lubrizol - which runs the factory in Rouen - to see if there has been another leak at its facility.
BBC News
5 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Sussex residents report bad smell thought to be from France
People living along the south east coast of England are complaining about a "terrible smell" thought to be wafting in from the 2013, the same region was bothered by a smell coming from a chemical plant in Rouen, France, which was dubbed Le residents in Chichester, Bognor and Littlehampton, in West Sussex, are reporting a new stench, being described as a "rich, potent gas smell".West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service said it thought the smell was coming from the sea, and gas provider SGN said there was no evidence the smell was from its network. Councillor Paul Wells, from Bognor Regis Town Council, said: "We can't seem to get anything out of anybody about what it might be, but it seems to be spreading across the south coast."Shops have been contacting us looking for advice and the gas board is overloaded with calls."It's a very rich, potent gas smell. It's making people feel faint. People want some answers."The fire service said anyone who felt ill should dial 999 and urged anyone who thought they could smell gas to contact their utilities provider.A spokesperson for SGN said on Tuesday: "We've received several calls this afternoon regarding a smell in the air in the Bognor Regis area."Our engineers are responding to individual reports, but there's nothing so far to suggest the smell is coming from our network."Le Pong, in 2013, was caused when a cloud of gas escaped from the Lubrizol factory in northern France and was blown across BBC has contacted Lubrizol to see if there has been another leak at its coastguard confirmed it was called at 17:20 BST on Tuesday after reports of a "gas and diesel" smell at Selsey Bill."Investigations found no evidence of anything untoward," a spokesperson said.
Business Insider
12-07-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Signing Day Sport Stock (SGN) Surges 145% on Bitcoin Mining Deal
Signing Day Sports (SGN) stock surged on Friday after the athlete recruiting technology company announced a planned merger with Bitcoin (BTC) mining technology and digital infrastructure company BlockchAIn, One Blockchain LLC. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Make smarter investment decisions with TipRanks' Smart Investor Picks, delivered to your inbox every week. The combination of Signing Day Sports and One Blockchain requires approval from SGN shareholders. On top of that, it needs permission from the NYSE American to create a ticker for One Blockchain. A combination would be beneficial for both companies, bringing One Blockchain to the public market with its 2024 revenue of $26.8 million and net income of $5.7 million. Signing Day Sports stock was up 144.72% in pre-market trading on Friday, following a 9.82% rally yesterday. However, the shares have fallen 53.23% year to date and 89.59% over the past 12 months. Today's rally came alongside heavy trading, with some 68 million shares traded, compared to a three-month daily average of roughly 8.25 million units. Is Signing Day Sports Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold? Wall Street's coverage of Signing Day Sports is limited, but TipRanks' AI analyst Spark has the stock covered. Spark rates SGN a Neutral (52) with a $1 price target, suggesting a possible 18.7% downside for the shares. It cites 'significant financial challenges, including negative profitability and high leverage' as reasons for this stance.
