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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Concern over future of UK's only council-run abattoir
Concerns have been raised about the future of the UK's only local authority-run abattoir. Overall use of the Comhairle nan Eilean Siar-operated facility in Stornoway, Lewis, has fallen since 2018 and last year it failed to meet its £184,000 income target. A report to the comhairle's transport and infrastructure committee said the shortfall would need to be met from the local authority's municipal services budget. Lochs councillor Angus Morrison urged crofters to use the abattoir or risk losing it, but he also raised some concerns fees for the service were to rise by 5%. The committee heard that some crofters were slaughtering livestock at home, rather than putting the animals to the abattoir. It was told there had been a decline in sheep numbers in the isles, which could also be affecting throughput at the facility. More stories from the Highlands and Islands News from the Highlands and Islands on BBC Sounds Mr Morrison told the committee: "We have to put a message out to the users that it is either use it or lose it as far as the abattoir is concerned." He added: "I don't think we're doing much good by putting an increase of 5% on the kill charges but I do understand that that has to happen." Slaughter fees for a sheep will rise to about £44. Loch a Tuath councillor Donald Crichton said crofters were being discouraged from increasing their sheep stock due to bureaucracy around farming. Last year, the comhairle used £50,000 of Crown Estate funding to support the abattoir. A saving of about £14,000 was also achieved by opening the site later in the year. Reporting by local democracy reporter Peter Urpeth. Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
BBC News
3 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Concern over future of council-run Stornoway abattoir
Concerns have been raised about the future of the UK's only local authority-run use of the Comhairle nan Eilean Siar-operated facility in Stornoway, Lewis, has fallen since 2018 and last year it failed to meet its £184,000 income target.A report to the comhairle's transport and infrastructure committee said the shortfall would need to be met from the local authority's municipal services councillor Angus Morrison urged crofters to use the abattoir or risk losing it, but he also raised some concerns fees for the service were to rise by 5%. The committee heard that some crofters were slaughtering livestock at home, rather than putting the animals to the was told there had been a decline in sheep numbers in the isles, which could also be affecting throughput at the facility. Mr Morrison told the committee: "We have to put a message out to the users that it is either use it or lose it as far as the abattoir is concerned."He added: "I don't think we're doing much good by putting an increase of 5% on the kill charges but I do understand that that has to happen."Slaughter fees for a sheep will rise to about £ a Tuath councillor Donald Crichton said crofters were being discouraged from increasing their sheep stock due to bureaucracy around year, the comhairle used £50,000 of Crown Estate funding to support the abattoir.A saving of about £14,000 was also achieved by opening the site later in the by local democracy reporter Peter Urpeth.
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
WINSOME RESOURCES COMPANY UPDATE
HIGHLIGHTS In line with broader lithium sector capital management and investment decisions, Winsome is unlikely to exercise the Renard Option on the current terms by August 2025, unless market conditions improve. The Company continues to work collaboratively with Stornoway and engage with various Quebec and Canadian government stakeholders, and will update the market should any major developments arise in due course Winsome may revisit the Renard operation and associated infrastructure beyond August 2025 if market conditions improve, provided Stornoway chooses not to rehabilitate the site or sell it to another party. Winsome remains committed to advancing the Adina Lithium Project, continuing to invest in its development and strategically positioning both the project and the Company to capitalise on future opportunities. With A$18.7 million in cash, Winsome is well-funded to continue advancing the Adina Lithium Project cost-effectively, while also evaluating complementary opportunities within the sector. MONTREAL, June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Lithium explorer and developer Winsome Resources (ASX: WR1); "Winsome" or "the Company") provides the following update to shareholders. As the global lithium market faces volatility and broader macroeconomic uncertainties persist, Winsome is reassessing its strategic priorities. This includes evaluating ongoing and future commitments, particularly the option over the Renard operation and associated infrastructure ("Renard", the "Renard Option") and ensuring the Company's capital is deployed effectively to maximise shareholder value. The financial commitment to both acquire and maintain Renard represents a significant deployment of capital at a time when a number of industry peers are reducing or deferring capital investments. While Winsome remains committed to its key focus, developing the Adina Lithium Project ("Adina" or "the Project"), evolving market conditions have led to a necessary reassessment of capital-intensive decisions, such as exercising the Renard Option, until clearer market dynamics emerge. Winsome is closely monitoring broader market developments in the energy and battery metals sectors, assessing potential complementary opportunities aligning with its expertise and long-term objectives. This balanced approach ensures Winsome is well positioned to navigate sector uncertainties while staying focused on the development of its flagship Adina Lithium project, which remains central to its strategy. Renard Option and Engagement with Stornoway To this end, while no final decision has been made, given the current market conditions and broader sector uncertainty, including delays in capital investment decisions, Winsome's present position is it is unlikely it will exercise the Renard Option in its current form unless there is a significant improvement in the context. Any final decision on the exercise of the Renard Option will be made by Winsome by the end of August 2025. Winsome is actively engaging with Stornoway, the Quebec and Canadian governments and other key stakeholders and remains committed to collaborating in good faith to exploring opportunities to work together in a collaborative manner. Winsome believes as long as the Renard site is not sold or rehabilitated, the Renard opportunity is expected to remain available to the Company and may be revisited in the future. Winsome will keep shareholders updated with respect to the Renard Option in accordance with its disclosure obligations. "While we face challenging market conditions, Winsome remains committed to delivering value for our shareholders. Winsome's Directors have successfully navigated previous lithium market cycles to deliver lithium projects into production, and we see huge upside for Winsome through advancing the Adina Lithium Project towards development and production in a timeframe aligned with lithium market recovery. While the Renard Option remains on the table, we are realistic about current market dynamics and as a result it is unlikely Winsome will exercise the option unless conditions improve." Chris Evans, Managing Director. Adina Lithium Project Progression Winsome's primary focus remains developing the lithium resource at Adina, which continues to progress towards key development milestones. Winsome is focused on maintaining flexibility in the Project's development approach, allowing for adaptations based on the prevailing market conditions and available capital. The near surface, high grade nature of mineralisation at Adina ensures the project remains an attractive development opportunity. The Company continues to explore potential partnerships and funding avenues to advance Adina and maximise its long-term potential. To learn more about Winsome Resources, follow the link to the ASX release of June 17th 2025, This press release has been authorized for issue by the Managing Director of Winsome Resources Ltd, Chris Evans. ABOUT WINSOME RESOURCES Winsome Resources (ASX:WR1) is a lithium focused exploration and development company with several projects in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region of Quebec, Canada. Our flagship project is Adina - a 100%-owned lithium resource considered a tier-one asset in a low-risk mining jurisdiction and one of the most capital efficient projects in North America with competitive operating costs. The hard rock spodumene lithium deposit is near surface with a +20-year project life and a NI 43-101 compliant Mineral Resource Estimate comprising a tonnage of 60.5 million tonnes at a grade of 1.14% Li2O in the Indicated category and 15.9 million tonnes at a grade of 1.17% Li2O in the Inferred category. The Company acquired an exclusive option to purchase the Renard Operation in April 2024; a mining and processing site located approximately 60 kilometres south (in a straight line) of Adina. The Renard Operation has an established airport, power station, water treatment plant, workshops, processed mineralised material storage and a substantial camp. It also has several mineral processing and operating permits which may advance Winsome's pathway to lithium production. Importantly Renard already includes extensive production facilities which consists of a primary jaw crusher, secondary cone crusher, high-pressure grinding rolls, ore sorting, and DMS circuits necessary for lithium processing and spodumene concentrate production. In addition to its impressive portfolio of lithium projects in Quebec, Winsome Resources owns 100% of the offtake rights for lithium, caesium and tantalum from Power Metals Corp (TSXV:PWM) Case Lake Project in Eastern Ontario, as well as an equity stake in PWM (together with a right to be issued a further 17,650,000 common shares in PWM on completion of the sale of the Decelles and Mazerac projects). Winsome is led by a highly qualified team with strong experience in lithium exploration and development as well as leading ASX listed companies. More details: CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION This document contains forward-looking statements concerning Winsome. Forward-looking statements are not statements of historical fact and actual events and results may differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of risks, uncertainties and other factors. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties and contingencies. Many factors could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking information provided by the Company, or on behalf of, the Company. Such factors include, among other things, risks relating to additional funding requirements, metal prices, exploration, development and operating risks, competition, production risks, regulatory, including environmental regulation and liability and potential title disputes. Forward-looking statements in this document are based on the Company's beliefs, opinions and estimates of Winsome as of the dates the forward-looking statements are made, and no obligation is assumed to update forward-looking statements if these beliefs, opinions and estimates should change or to reflect other future developments. View original content: SOURCE Winsome Resources 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
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Scotsman
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
I tried Dublin Street Social and had the best brunch I've had in a long time
Since opening last month, Dublin St Social has proven popular with customers thanks to its brunches and small plates. So we thought we'd pop along and see what all the fuss was about. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The bar-bistro is just a short walk from Princes Street, making it really handy if you want to avoid the super busy areas of the New Town. It has a great outdoor seating area that would be perfect for sitting with a drink and watching the world go by, but instead I headed inside to see how their food fared. Offering both small plates and a brunch menu, there's plenty to choose from. Because it was a solo visit, I picked the Scottish Stack from the brunch menu and I have to say it was one of the best Scottish breakfasts I've had in a long time. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad At £14, you are paying a premium for that quality, but it's worth it if you're looking to treat yourself. The stack had a good portion of bacon, black pudding, haggis, a tattie scone and a sausage patty all topped with an egg that's cooked to your liking. Inside Dublin St Social bar and bistro in Edinburgh's New Town. | Dublin St Social I'm generally quite fussy when it comes to black pudding and extremely fussy when it comes to things like a sausage patty, but on both fronts you could tell just how good the quality was. The egg, which I chose to be fried, was also cooked really well and not over done as can often be the case. I washed it down with a Staropramen, which I picked from a long list of lagers - I counted around half a dozen from the list that the waiter offered - with all of them premium lagers, except the old faithful Tennent's. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad If I'd have been choosing from the sharing plates, I'd definitely have been struggling to pick just a few. They've got a great selection, including chorizo and manchego croquettes and a cider-braised pork cheek and Stornoway black pudding bon bon. The vibe of the restaurant felt quite laid back, however it was around lunchtime when I visited and it was on the quiet side. It's easy to see how, on an evening that was full that it could have a completely different vibe. The staff inside were super friendly and helpful, which goes a long way. So I'd definitely say Dublin St Social is one to add to your list. Speaking shortly after opening, owner Anna McShane, 23, said that she hoped that the intention was to offer good food at a good price, and if my first visit was anything to go by then I'd say she has achieved that. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad She said: 'We offer nice, well-priced small plates with wines to suit the food. It's very good food at very good prices and the location is phenomenal, with outside seating for 14 people also. 'It's a nice offering here, with a great range of beers too, not just wine. All the food is Scottish produce, we try to do as much as possible to support local businesses. We are very Scottish-orientated, apart from the wine of course.' Dublin Street Social 26B Dublin St, Edinburgh EH3 6NN
CBC
15-05-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Why Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre moved out of his office, but not Stornoway
Social Sharing Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre closed his constituency and Parliament Hill offices following his election defeat in Carleton, but is expected to stay in Stornoway — Canada's residence for the leader of the Official Opposition — despite losing that title. While Poilievre remains the leader of the Conservative Party, his caucus selected Andrew Scheer last week as interim leader of the Official Opposition for the spring sitting of Parliament. By law only an MP can hold that title, and Poilievre no longer has a seat in the House of Commons for the first time in 20 years. Scheer says Poilievre's Ottawa offices are now closed but expects Poilievre, his wife and two young children to remain at Stornoway. "Given that Mr. Poilievre hopes to be re-elected as a Member of Parliament in a few months and Prime Minister Carney promised to hold the byelection quickly, it would be more costly to taxpayers to move the family out and then right back into the residence," Scheer said in a statement. "I have no intention to move into the residence and so we expect the family will just remain there through this short transition phase." The House of Commons says MPs who aren't re-elected must vacate their parliamentary and constituency offices within 21 days of losing an election. But it's up to the Conservative Party to manage who lives in Stornoway, the Privy Council Office says. The Conservative Party has faced questions since Poilievre's election loss about if he was allowed to stay in the official residence without serving as an MP. Scheer cited savings to taxpayers as a reason why Poilievre is expected to stay at the government-owned residence. The last time moving costs for an Official Opposition leader were made public was in 2022, when Conservative interim leader Candice Bergen lived in Stornoway for less than a year. The federal government paid close to $20,000 to prepare the official residence for her arrival, the Globe and Mail reported at the time. It's unclear exactly how much it could cost to move Poilievre out and back into Stornoway. CBC News asked the National Capital Commission, which manages official residences, for an average estimated cost, but has not yet received a response. A report released under the Access to Information Act said it cost more than $78,000 in public funds to maintain Stornoway during the 2023-24 fiscal year. That includes the cost of utilities, property management fees and maintenance of Stornoway's grounds. MP Damien Kurek announced he's stepping aside so Poilievre can run in his Alberta riding of Battle River-Crowfoot — a Conservative stronghold. But it could take some time before Poilievre has a chance to return to the House of Commons. Kurek can't resign his seat until 30 days after their election result is published in the federal government's official publication called the Canada Gazette, the Office of the Speaker of the House of Commons says. The average cost to hold a byelection is $1.7 million, according to Elections Canada's latest data from 2024. The costs can vary depending on the electoral district and length of the election period, Elections Canada says.
