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BBC News
04-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
York burial services face finance strain due to rise in cremations
York cemetery managers have warned they are facing "significant financial challenges" as bereaved families seek alternatives to traditional of York Council said it would take over management of Fulford Cemetery from the local parish council, which warned it faced a "challenging time".The city council said burial services were struggling due to rising costs and the popularity of low-cost no-service said it would take over the Fulford site until August 2026, to "stabilise the finances of the burials service for the city and determine future management arrangements for this vital service". Fulford Parish Council has managed burials across York under an agreement with the city council dating from to this agreement, any financial losses are a shared liability for both authorities.A spokesperson for the parish council said: "It has been a challenging time trying to establish a financially sustainable service as people have increasingly opted for alternatives to burial at our site and other cemeteries across the country."A decision that provides immediate security for the future of the service is urgently needed as Fulford Parish Council is unable to financially support this city-wide service indefinitely." Temporary management of the cemetery would stabilise the finances of the burials service, the city council would then work to develop an "alternative long-term management solution".People with loved ones buried at Fulford have been asked to share their views on the long-term future of the two councils and a volunteer group will run two action days at the cemetery this month, include grass cutting, to benefit the site. Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
The Sun
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Rock band forced to cancel huge gigs as they issue apology to gutted fans, saying ‘this is a bitter pill to swallow'
A ROCK band has been forced to cancel huge gigs, as they issued an apology to their gutted fans. They told them 'this is a bitter pill to swallow,' while revealing the news on Wednesday. 3 The Murder Capital have announced that they've cancelled their US and Canada tour dates, specifying travel and financial uncertainties as the reason. Posting on social media, the band said: 'With heavy hearts, we have to cancel our tour this autumn due to unforeseen financial challenges and the ongoing travel uncertainties. 'This is a bitter pill to swallow. We hope you know how much we wanted to be out there playing these shows for ye all.' They continued: 'Thank you to all our fans that bought tickets, we appreciate your support and can't wait to come back as soon as the time is right. Sending you all love in these strange times. 'All our summer shows are on, we look forward to seeing everyone out there.' The Murder Capital are an Irish five-piece who released their third album in February of this year. They've since been touring the UK and Europe and they will perform in Spain on September 6, which will be their last show until November. Their tour will officially finish on November 22nd in Troyes, France. Fans have been left saddened by the news of their cancellation, as one wrote beneath the post: 'absolutely heartbroken omg :( will be waiting for the future tho!! Rock star devastated as he's diagnosed with 'very aggressive' cancer and shares snap from hospital bed Someone else said: 'so heartbroken but definitely here whenever you come back,' while others shared crying emojis. One sad fan wrote: 'This is the second time in you guys had to cancel your Canada show!!!' to which the band replied: 'Both times completely out of our control. Much love.' They were scheduled to tour the US and Canada in Autumn of this year, but have since clarified that those shows won't be played. It comes after they had a string of shows cancelled during the German leg of their tour, after their set design showed a huge Palestinian flag hanging at the back. 3
BBC News
07-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Accrington Stanley close academy amid 'financial challenges'
Accrington Stanley has announced the closure of its academy, blaming "significant financial challenges" for the move. The decision comes as club owner Andy Holt stepped down from his role as chairman following the conclusion of the 2024-25 League Two season. Closing the academy also comes in the aftermath of a fallout between the club and the local council over the use of their stadium as a hospitality venue. In a statement,, external Stanley's board of directors said the closure of the club's academy was a "necessary step" needed to "protect the long-term future of the club". "In addition to the restrictions on the use of club facilities and the reduced ability to generate revenue, the imposition of significant tax increases on jobs has substantially raised costs for what is already a loss-making business," it said.
