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BBC News
09-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Adur and Worthing councils consult on dogs protection order
Dogs could be banned from further places in West Sussex as part of proposals to extend a council protection and Worthing District Councils have said they want to extend a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) which bans dogs from certain locations and gives officers powers to tackle dog fouling and dogs off powers could exclude dogs from play areas in Lilac Way, Shoreham, and Freesia Way, Durrington, as well as Heene Cemetery in councils are asking for feedback on the plans which would also extend current powers for a further three years until December 2028. Dog-free areas Under the PSPO, council officers can issue fixed penalty notices of £100 or prosecute dog owners who fail to comply with any of the orders, which include picking up dog faeces or putting pets on leads in certain dogs are not allowed in enclosed children's play areas in Adur and Worthing, as well as Highdown Gardens in are also excluded from the beach in Worthing from Splash Point to Heene Road, and between the two boat launching ramps in Goring-by-Sea, between 1 May and 30 September each new powers under consultation include requiring dogs to be on leads on footpaths either side of the Adur Estuary, a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in Shoreham.A council spokesperson said: "These powers are not intended to disrupt dog owners but are in place to address the potential nuisance that some dogs can cause in public spaces."Without these orders, we would have limited powers to address any dog-related problems that occur."Although many of us love dogs, we think it's important to have some restrictions in place and provide some dog-free areas so that everyone can enjoy our wonderful parks and coastline."Details of the consultation can be found on the Adur and Worthing Councils website and is open until 10 August.
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Long Island family living in 'misery' in a camper after contractor gutted their house then vanished with $96K
Deanna Salentino and her family were very excited to upgrade their home on Winston Court in Shoreham, New York. Instead, Salentino, her husband and their three children are now living in a camper parked in their backyard. 'It's misery,' she told News 12. 'And I thought I was supposed to be moving into my house today. It's awful.' I'm 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don't panic. Here are 6 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don't have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here's how Want an extra $1,300,000 when you retire? Dave Ramsey says this 7-step plan 'works every single time' to kill debt, get rich in America — and that 'anyone' can do it The family had big plans to create their dream home and hired Robert Cortese of Tool Time Construction to do the work. In May, they paid him $96,200 and he began tearing out walls. Since then, the family said, no work has been done. No materials or appliances have been ordered. What's left behind are bare studs, loose wires and missing doors and railings. News 12 reporters tried to speak with Cortese, but he offered little explanation. 'They say you took $96,000 but didn't do the work. Can you explain that?' asked reporters in a visit to Cortese's home. 'That's a lie,' Cortese replied. He then asked the news crew to leave and gave no further comment. Salentino later found out that Cortese is listed on Suffolk County Consumer Affairs' 'Wall of Shame' for operating without a contractor's license. The public registry includes contractors' names, businesses, aliases, addresses and the reason they're listed. Cortese's entry includes the Tool Time Construction Group, his addresses, and states he was first listed in June of 2023 — nearly two years before the Salentinos hired him. [Consumer Affairs] Commissioner Wayne Rogers told Newsday that the agency does have a fund to reimburse homeowners up to $5,000 when licensed contractors do poor work. But there's a catch — the contractor must be licensed. "If they're not licensed, there's nothing we can do," he said. Since Cortese is unlicensed, the Salentino family is ineligible for that fund. In the meantime, they remain in their camper while a new contractor tries to complete the home. But the family is facing new delays and higher costs as that company undoes Cortese's work. Suffolk County police are investigating. Read more: No millions? No problem. With as little as $10, here's of diversified assets usually only available to major players Stories like the Salentino family's are all too common — and unfortunately, legal protections can be limited, especially when unlicensed contractors are involved. Without access to the Consumer Affairs fund, the family's only remaining option may be civil court, which is costly and time-consuming. If you're in a similar situation, here are some steps you can take: File a complaint with your local Consumer Affairs department or licensing agency. Document everything: Save contracts, receipts, photos and any communications with the contractor. Report suspected fraud to police, especially if you believe money was taken with no intent to complete the job. Consult with a lawyer if the financial loss is significant. Check for local recovery funds, which some counties or state agencies offer for licensed contractor failures. The best protection, though, starts before you make any payments. Here's how to safeguard yourself: Verify their license: In New York, contractors must be licensed through the county. Suffolk County has a searchable public registry. Check the 'Wall of Shame' or similar databases that track unlicensed or fraudulent contractors. Read online reviews: Look at Google, company websites and forums. Search the business name for complaints. Avoid large upfront payments: Reputable contractors typically ask for a deposit, with additional payments tied to project milestones. Get everything in writing: A contract should include a timeline, materials list and payment schedule. With their savings drained and their home unfinished, the Salentino family is left trying to recover emotionally and financially. As the investigation continues, they hope their story prevents another family from seeing their dream fall apart. This tiny hot Costco item has skyrocketed 74% in price in under 2 years — but now the retail giant is restricting purchases. Here's how to buy the coveted asset in bulk Robert Kiyosaki warns of a 'Greater Depression' coming to the US — with millions of Americans going poor. But he says these 2 'easy-money' assets will bring in 'great wealth'. How to get in now Rich, young Americans are ditching the stormy stock market — here are the alternative assets they're banking on instead Here are 5 'must have' items that Americans (almost) always overpay for — and very quickly regret. How many are hurting you? Money doesn't have to be complicated — sign up for the free Moneywise newsletter for actionable finance tips and news you can use. This article provides information only and should not be construed as advice. It is provided without warranty of any kind.
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Long Island family living in 'misery' in a camper after contractor gutted their house then vanished with $96K
Deanna Salentino and her family were very excited to upgrade their home on Winston Court in Shoreham, New York. Instead, Salentino, her husband and their three children are now living in a camper parked in their backyard. 'It's misery,' she told News 12. 'And I thought I was supposed to be moving into my house today. It's awful.' I'm 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don't panic. Here are 6 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don't have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here's how Want an extra $1,300,000 when you retire? Dave Ramsey says this 7-step plan 'works every single time' to kill debt, get rich in America — and that 'anyone' can do it The family had big plans to create their dream home and hired Robert Cortese of Tool Time Construction to do the work. In May, they paid him $96,200 and he began tearing out walls. Since then, the family said, no work has been done. No materials or appliances have been ordered. What's left behind are bare studs, loose wires and missing doors and railings. News 12 reporters tried to speak with Cortese, but he offered little explanation. 'They say you took $96,000 but didn't do the work. Can you explain that?' asked reporters in a visit to Cortese's home. 'That's a lie,' Cortese replied. He then asked the news crew to leave and gave no further comment. Salentino later found out that Cortese is listed on Suffolk County Consumer Affairs' 'Wall of Shame' for operating without a contractor's license. The public registry includes contractors' names, businesses, aliases, addresses and the reason they're listed. Cortese's entry includes the Tool Time Construction Group, his addresses, and states he was first listed in June of 2023 — nearly two years before the Salentinos hired him. [Consumer Affairs] Commissioner Wayne Rogers told Newsday that the agency does have a fund to reimburse homeowners up to $5,000 when licensed contractors do poor work. But there's a catch — the contractor must be licensed. "If they're not licensed, there's nothing we can do," he said. Since Cortese is unlicensed, the Salentino family is ineligible for that fund. In the meantime, they remain in their camper while a new contractor tries to complete the home. But the family is facing new delays and higher costs as that company undoes Cortese's work. Suffolk County police are investigating. Read more: No millions? No problem. With as little as $10, here's of diversified assets usually only available to major players Stories like the Salentino family's are all too common — and unfortunately, legal protections can be limited, especially when unlicensed contractors are involved. Without access to the Consumer Affairs fund, the family's only remaining option may be civil court, which is costly and time-consuming. If you're in a similar situation, here are some steps you can take: File a complaint with your local Consumer Affairs department or licensing agency. Document everything: Save contracts, receipts, photos and any communications with the contractor. Report suspected fraud to police, especially if you believe money was taken with no intent to complete the job. Consult with a lawyer if the financial loss is significant. Check for local recovery funds, which some counties or state agencies offer for licensed contractor failures. The best protection, though, starts before you make any payments. Here's how to safeguard yourself: Verify their license: In New York, contractors must be licensed through the county. Suffolk County has a searchable public registry. Check the 'Wall of Shame' or similar databases that track unlicensed or fraudulent contractors. Read online reviews: Look at Google, company websites and forums. Search the business name for complaints. Avoid large upfront payments: Reputable contractors typically ask for a deposit, with additional payments tied to project milestones. Get everything in writing: A contract should include a timeline, materials list and payment schedule. With their savings drained and their home unfinished, the Salentino family is left trying to recover emotionally and financially. As the investigation continues, they hope their story prevents another family from seeing their dream fall apart. This tiny hot Costco item has skyrocketed 74% in price in under 2 years — but now the retail giant is restricting purchases. Here's how to buy the coveted asset in bulk Robert Kiyosaki warns of a 'Greater Depression' coming to the US — with millions of Americans going poor. But he says these 2 'easy-money' assets will bring in 'great wealth'. How to get in now Rich, young Americans are ditching the stormy stock market — here are the alternative assets they're banking on instead Here are 5 'must have' items that Americans (almost) always overpay for — and very quickly regret. How many are hurting you? Money doesn't have to be complicated — sign up for the free Moneywise newsletter for actionable finance tips and news you can use. This article provides information only and should not be construed as advice. It is provided without warranty of any kind.
BBC News
28-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Fire breaks out on yacht carrying eight people off Shoreham coast
A fire broke out on a yacht carrying eight people three miles off the West Sussex coast earlier.A Coastguard rescue team and the RNLI were sent to assist after the vessel's engine caught fire at about 10:30 BST on Saturday, Shoreham Coastguard personnel aboard were helped onto an RNLI lifeboat, while the vessel was escorted into Shoreham Harbour to meet the fire and fire crews were also called as a precaution, but no injuries have been reported.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Engineering pioneer Ricardo joins exodus from London stock market with £281m sale
One of Britain's oldest independent engineering companies is the latest to give up its listing on the London stock market after accepting a takeover offer from a Canadian bidder. Ricardo, which was founded in 1915 by engine design pioneer Sir Harry Ricardo, is being sold to Montreal based consulting giant WSP Global in a £281 million cash deal. Ricardo shareholders will receive 430p for each share held, a 28% premium to last night's closing price and a 69% premium to the average 254p price over the last 90 days. WSP has already bought a 19.99% stake in Ricardo from shareholder Science Group. The deal is expected to complete in the fourth quarter. Ricardo issued a profit warning in January when it warned that delays in orders would hit full-year results. Ricardo's directors said they unanimously consider the WSP offer to be "fair and reasonable" and consider the terms of deal to be "in the best interests of Ricardo shareholders as a whole". Shoreham-on-Sea based Ricardo has around 2,700 employees in more than 20 countries. The company was formed as Engine Patents Limited by Sir Harry Ricardo during the First World War in February 1915. Its first innovation was a 600 brake horsepower engine for a flying boat. The share price peaked at 1075p in 2018 and was as high as 600p as recently as April 2023. WSP said that after the takeover it focus the business 'on its leading environmental and energy transition portfolio' push through previously announced costs savings of around 20% of revenues, and combine Ricardo's Automotive & Industrial, and Performance Products divisions 'to create a single simplified business unit leveraging design engineering capabilities with the ability to take design into production' A review of the divisions 'is likely to result in a sale of the A&I and PP businesses at the appropriate time.' Ricardo's chair Mark Clare said: "Ricardo has made significant progress with its strategy to transform the business into a world leading environmental and energy transition consultancy, with its prospects underpinned by global mega trends supportive of long-term growth. However, while good progress has been made, there are further steps required to complete the transformation which bring some execution risks against the background of short-term market challenges and the uncertain geopolitical and macroeconomic backdrop. 'Against this background, WSP has made a compelling offer which represents a highly attractive premium to recent average trading levels and provides certain value in cash today for Ricardo shareholders. Importantly, the Ricardo Directors believe that the acquisition will provide enhanced career opportunities for Ricardo's employees within the WSP Group as well as access for our clients to a broader service offering." Alexander L'Heureux, President and CEO of WSP Global, said:"The proposed acquisition of Ricardo perfectly aligns with WSP's vision for sustainable, compounding growth and our clear ambitions to expand in advisory, energy transition, water solutions and the rail sector over the next three years. We are poised to enhance our ability to deliver innovative solutions as we combine our global reach and resources with Ricardo's complementary expertise. 'Moreover, the shared entrepreneurial spirit and technical excellence between our teams position us to create further value for our clients. We look forward to welcoming Ricardo's talented professionals to WSP and seizing new opportunities with our broadened service offering." Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
