He had to have a pacemaker fitted after noticing his heart rate was not within a normal range

A headteacher from Longstanton needed surgery after being diagnosed with a dangerously slow heart rate. Now, Jonathan Newman will run the Great North Run on September 13 to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation (BHF).

The 56-year-old had planned to run the event 25 years ago, but was suffering from severe rheumatoid arthritis at the time. The headteacher of Histon and Impington Park Primary was diagnosed with bradycardia in 2023. The condition sees the resting heart rate consistently below 60 beats per minute, with additional symptoms of dizziness, palpitations, tiredness, and fainting.

Jonathan said: “It was Spring 2023 and I didn’t feel quite right and noticed on my sports watch that my heart rate was not within a normal range.” His GP referred him to Addenbrooke’s Hospital, where he underwent some tests in the cardiology department.

Jonathan was told that he would need a pacemaker to keep his heart beating at a faster, more regular rhythm. A pacemaker is a small electrical device that’s put under the skin in your chest.

The devices are used to treat some abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) that can cause your heart to beat too slowly or miss beats. Jonathan’s pacemaker sends data to a small box device in his bedroom that sends it on to his team at Papworth, so they can keep an eye on his condition.

He was also told by his cardiologist that he was safe to continue running after recovering from his pacemaker operation at the Royal Papworth Hospital in June 2023.

He said: “It does give me peace of mind and I feel very lucky that my issues were all picked up so quickly and that I made the sensible decision to seek medical help. I’m about to retire from my job as a headteacher, but I do have plans to keep working in some capacity when I’ve had a break.

“Life is precious and like many people I want to make a difference in my community. I’m heavily involved in Junior Parkrun and have taken a running coaching course and volunteer at my local athletics club Cambridge and Coleridge. Since having my pacemaker fitted, I have run over 100 Parkruns and improved my time to just over 21 minutes.”

Jonathan also ran the Madrid 10k in 2025 to raise money for the BHF, and said he feels like he is “completing the circle” by doing the GNR.

“I’m really looking forward to it and giving back to the British Heart Foundation’s research which helped develop the pacemaker,” he said. “It’s going to be a very special milestone for me and I thank my lucky stars for being able to enjoy my running.”

Lesley Birch, Deputy CEO of Meridian Trust, said: “Having worked with Jonathan for many years, I’ve seen the dedication he brings to everything he does. We are immensely proud of him as he takes on the Great North Run, though it comes as no surprise that he is turning his own health journey into a way to reassure and inspire others.

“Throughout his time at Histon & Impington Park Primary, Jonathan has championed the power of sport and physical activity, not least by driving our regional cross-country events, teaching our pupils invaluable lessons in resilience, teamwork, and perseverance. We will all be cheering him on every step of the way on September 13.”

Emma Hulland, from the BHF, said: “It’s fantastic to see Jonathan’s courage and determination to help us fund lifesaving research. Without the dedication of our team of BHF runners and the commitment of people like Jonathan we wouldn’t be able to fund research that has already broken new ground, revolutionised treatments and transformed the lives of millions of people in the UK.”

You can view Jonathan’s JustGiving page here.

Casualty star Olly Rix has teased what’s to come for Flynn Byron and Stevie Nash (Elinor Lawless) in the wake of the milestone anniversary episodes, confirming a shift in the pair’s dynamic following their near-death experience.

The long-running medical drama celebrated four decades with a bang, in episodes Olly branded a ‘very self-aware thank you’ to fans.

After a major incident was declared following an explosion at neighbouring hospital St James, it was all hands on deck at Holby ED, with the staff run off their feet like never before.

Flynn, who celebrated his own 40th birthday, was coincidentally at the site of blast at the time of the atrocity and wasted little time in jumping in to assist.

The Clinical Lead was later joined by Stevie, who left the ED after a call out for a HEMS doctor, and the duo worked together to get patient Ahmed back to Holby.

With pandemonium hitting the streets and looters making the journey a difficult one, tragedy struck as Indie (Naomi Wakszlak) was forced to swerve, with the ambulance subsequently veering off-road and left teetering on a cliffside.

Indie managed to get out of the vehicle with Ahmed in tow but Stevie and Flynn weren’t so lucky, with the ambulance plummeting into the icy water below.

Stevie and Flynn – who are experts when it comes to acting swiftly in life-or-death situations – attempted to formulate a plan but, with water gushing in and little to no oxygen left, it really wasn’t looking good.

‘The characters often survive and achieve the outcome that they’re after but I like that we resisted making it easy’, said Olly of the intense underwater sequence, admitting that he found this particular scene ‘heartbreaking’.

‘My favourite part of both episodes is when Stevie says “I’m so scared”. And Flynn just says “I know”. It’s this sense that he can’t do anything about this apart from try his best. It’s such a flawed situation. There was no guarantee that they’d come out of it. That idea of complicated non-linear heroism is something this show does really well.’

After arming themselves with a plan, Stevie and Flynn made a break for the surface. In harrowingly brilliant scenes, helmed by exceptional performances from stars Elinor and Olly, Stevie waned and lost consciousness, much to the horror of Flynn.

‘Flynn has that realisation [that she might not make it] underwater when he essentially has to watch her drown, and he swims back to grab her and just races to the surface,’ said Olly, breaking down the intense moments.

”I think when he’s on the shore with her, he’s just focused on the job in hand and trying to bring her back. I don’t think he has to countenance losing her because he can’t.

‘There’s no mental space. He has to just move in that moment and try what he can, and of course he’s also bleeding out at the same time. Maybe there’s a split second but it’s snatched away from him.’

While attempting to resuscitate Stevie, Flynn too lost consciousness but the pair were ultimately located by Indie and transported back to Holby, where their colleagues and friends worked tirelessly to ensure their survival.

But with Stevie and Flynn having fought off death together, what’s next for them? There was a shift in their dynamic last season when both characters came to realise that there was something of a spark between them, though neither have yet acted upon it.

‘Part of the fun of Flynn and Stevie’s dynamic is that everybody sees it but them,’ said Olly with a smile. ‘They are the last to realise it’.

‘In this moment in the 40th – in a life or death situation where they realise that one half of this equation might not make it – perhaps that reorientates them going forward and makes them fully understand the depth of what is there.‘

‘I’m not going to give too much away, but that’s the beginning of their story, not the end of their story,’ he said.

Consider us intrigued.

Teasing what’s to come for Casualty beyond the 40th, Olly concluded: ‘The residue of what happens is left on every person who walks through those doors. It’s inevitable that it’s carried forward.

‘It’s certainly carried forward for Stevie and Flynn in the way that I just mentioned, in the sense of what it might have revealed to them about their relationship’.

Casualty’s 40th anniversary specials are now available to stream on BBC iPlayer.

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If you’ve spotted more spiders in your home over the past few weeks, you’re not alone.

As summer comes to an end and temperatures begin to fall, sightings of house spiders start to increase across the UK.

Horrified Brits have shared videos online showing eight-legged ‘monsters’ hiding in corners, lurking in the bathtub, racing across the carpet and dangling from the ceiling.

Despite the common belief that spiders suddenly move indoors to escape the cold, experts revealed that autumn is peak mating season for many of the UK’s most common house spiders.

During this time, males leave their usual hiding places in search of females.

And this increased movement, combined with doors and windows being left open during the final weeks of warmer weather, means homeowners are far more likely to notice them.

‘At this time of year, mature male spiders leave their webs and begin roaming in search of females,’ window experts at SolarFrame said.

‘A single female house spider can produce an egg sac containing around 70 young spiders. This means that the more male spiders that easily enter the home, the higher the chance that female spiders will produce egg sacs in living spaces.’

Horrified Brits have shared videos online showing eight-legged ‘monsters’ hiding in corners, lurking in the bathtub, racing across the carpet and dangling from the ceiling

Despite the widespread invasion, there are several simple steps homeowners can take to keep the eight-legged creatures out.

‘Closing your windows won’t completely stop spiders getting into your home, but it takes away one of the easiest routes in,’ Darren Coates, sales director at SolarFrame said.

‘At the minute, I’d be looking to close them by around 8pm, particularly if you’ve had them wide open all day.

‘That’s roughly when it starts getting dark across much of the country, so rather than leaving windows open well into the night, get into the habit of shutting them as the evening draws in.’ 

Experts from Fluid Glass have also shared ways to make your home less attractive to spiders this autumn.

‘One of the biggest misconceptions is that spiders are attracted to homes because they’re warm,’ they said.

‘In reality, they’re usually following a food source. Spiders are predators, so a house full of flies, moths and other insects is effectively an all-you-can-eat buffet.

‘If fruit is left uncovered, food waste is allowed to build up, or recycling isn’t emptied regularly, you’ll often end up attracting the insects that spiders feed on.’

As summer comes to an end and temperatures begin to fall, sightings of house spiders start to increase across the UK

Moving furniture away from the walls when you’re cleaning can help to disrupt existing webs, remove egg sacs and make it far less likely that spiders will settle there long term, they said.

Tackling clutter, especially in garages, lofts and utility rooms, can also help disrupt spiders from natural hiding spots.

Meanwhile, cutting back plants growing against your property can act as a deterrent.

‘Your garden could be making it much easier for spiders to find their way indoors,’ they said.

‘Climbing plants, overgrown shrubs and dense planting around doors and windows create natural pathways between the garden and your home. They also attract the insects that spiders feed on.

‘Trimming plants away from exterior walls, moving stored firewood away from the house and clearing away garden debris can create a useful barrier between outdoor habitats and your living space.’

Damp areas such as bathrooms, kitchens and utility rooms often become spider hotspots, partly because they are humid and partly because they’re where other insects are most likely to gather.

‘Condensation around windows, poor ventilation and damp corners create the sort of environment that many household pests enjoy,’ the experts said. ‘Using extractor fans, opening windows after showering and dealing with leaks promptly can make these spaces much less inviting.’

Despite the common belief that spiders suddenly move indoors to escape the cold, experts revealed that autumn is peak mating season for many of the UK’s most common house spiders. Pictured: A house spider in Yorkshire

Finally, they urged Brits to ‘think twice about outdoor lighting’.

‘Bright lights by your front door or porch are a magnet for moths and other flying insects after dark, and where the insects gather, spiders soon follow,’ they explained.

‘If you’ve got a porch light or security light that’s on all evening, it’s worth switching to a warmer, dimmer bulb or fitting a motion sensor so it’s not left blazing all night.

‘Moving lights away from doors and windows, so the glow doesn’t spill directly onto them, can also help keep insects (and spiders) from congregating right at your entry points.’

Dale Power Solutions Limited, which celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2025, saw a significant increase in operating profit and turnover, with operating profit rising from £1.6 million to £2.5 million and turnover jumping from £32 million to £38.6 million.

The company, which manufactures, installs, and services generators, UPS (uninterruptible power supply) systems, and ancillary equipment, has also broadened its offerings to include renewable energy solutions like battery storage systems.

The firm, whose headquarters is at Salter Road, Eastfield Industrial Estate, Scarborough, completed the acquisition of Calibre Power in Aberdeen, extending its reach into Scotland and enhancing its ability to serve customers in energy-critical environments, such as offshore and remote locations.

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This move has reinforced the company’s service offering and supports its ambition to provide national coverage, continued a report published with the annual results for 2025.

The company also opened a new hub in St Albans to better support customers across the South of England.

This strategic move is part of Dale Power Solutions Limited’s commitment to investing in its national infrastructure to support future growth and improve customer service.

Dale Power Solutions has also expanded its field-based engineering workforce, deploying more service engineers across the UK.

This expanded coverage enables the business to provide faster response times, improved resilience, and enhanced service continuity for customers operating mission-critical power systems.

In addition to geographical expansion, the company continued to grow its activity in energy transition and resilience solutions during 2025.

Demand for renewable energy solutions and hybrid power solutions, including BESS (battery energy storage systems) and UPS, remained strong as customers increasingly focused on energy security, carbon reduction, and net-zero objectives.

The company’s technical expertise and ability to deliver bespoke solutions position it well to support customers as these markets continue to develop.

Dale Power Solutions Limited maintained a disciplined approach to cash management and working capital throughout the year.

Net assets increased to £8.1 million, reflecting strong profitability and retained earnings growth.

Liquidity remained robust, supported by ongoing trading performance and continued support from the company’s funding partners.

In December 2025, the group refinanced its banking facilities, moving to a new National Westminster Bank Plc (Natwest) facility.

The refinancing delivers lower financing costs, increased headroom, and greater flexibility, strengthening the group’s funding platform and supporting continued investment and growth.

Dale Power Solutions Limited entered 2026 with a record high forward order book, providing strong revenue visibility and underpinning the board’s confidence in the outlook.

At December 2025, the forward order book stood at almost £24 million, representing a 15% increase on the prior year.

Overall, 2025 represented a year of strong financial progress, strategic delivery, and national expansion, the company added.

Donald Trump‘s son-in-law Jared Kushner and special envoy Steve Witkoff spent over three hours in top-secret talks with Vladimir Putin amid the White House‘s renewed bid to end the war in Ukraine.

The US envoys landed in Moscow Saturday morning and were escorted to the Kremlin by the Russian President’s investment envoy, Kirill Dmitriev.

Putin met with Witkoff and Kushner for closed-door talks where he described the conflict as a ‘complicated situation,’ but praised his American counterpart for wanting to end the war.

‘Understanding that he is entering a difficult situation, he nevertheless does not stop his efforts to help bring about a settlement and to make his contribution to resolving the Russian-Ukrainian conflict,’ Putin said of Trump. 

Afterward, Putin’s foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov described the talks as constructive, frank, and useful to journalists, but didn’t discuss specific outcomes.

He said Moscow offered its ‘comprehensive assessment’ of the battlefield situation in Ukraine, but also that the conversation was not purely focused on Russia’s invasion.

‘Economic issues and potentially large, mutually beneficial joint projects for Russia and America were discussed in considerable detail,’ Ushakov said.

Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy both agreed to pause strikes on each other’s capitals while the talks took place.

Putin described the conflict in Ukraine as a ‘complicated situation,’ but praised Trump for wanting to end the war

Trump described Kushner and Witkoff as two ‘great negotiators’ 

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‘Putin has ordered that no strikes be carried out against Kyiv for three days, starting at midnight today,’ presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told Russia’s Tass news agency.

Zelenskyy said that Ukraine was prepared to halt strikes on Moscow until Monday. He said he spoke on Saturday afternoon with the US delegation after their arrival in Moscow.

‘From now through the end of Saturday, as well as on Sunday and Monday, Ukraine is ready to refrain from strikes on Moscow, and we expect the Russians to do the same regarding Kyiv,’ he said.

Washington’s push to end the fighting has lost momentum as US attention has been focused for the past six months on the Iran war. 

‘I sent Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, two great negotiators. They’ve done a great job, and we sent them over to see whether or not we can get something done. And there may be a good chance that we’ll do it,’ Trump said.

‘They’re bringing with them a proposal to end the war,’ he said.

Witkoff and Kushner last visited Moscow in January, when they also held talks with Putin at the Kremlin.

Both US envoys will also visit Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, for the first time as part of the peace process on Sunday, Ukrainian officials said.  

Kushner and Witkoff landed in Moscow on Saturday morning and were escorted by the Russian President’s investment envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, to the Kremlin

Firefighters work on the site of a Russian drone strike in the Kyiv region overnight

Russian forces invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022.

Ahead of the envoys’ arrival, Putin’s deputy foreign minister warned the US about how to bring the four-year war to an end.

‘The key question ​is the extent ⁠to which ⁠the US administration is prepared to invest in ‌finding a real solution to the current crisis, considering ‌the realities on the ground,’ Sergei Ryabkov said.

This, according to Ryabkov, was a situation not developing in Kyiv’s favor, Russian state news agency TASS reported.

It comes as Zelensky announced today that Russia carried out ‘deliberate’ strikes on Ukrainian airports overnight in Kyiv and Boryspil.

‘Clearly, these Russian strikes on the airports are a reaction to the discussions and preparations for the possibility of the US side using an aircraft to travel to Ukraine and land at Kyiv Airport or Boryspil Airport,’ he wrote on X.

‘We have taken note of this Russian move, and next week we will adjust our operation accordingly regarding Russian airspace, which has become dangerous because of our drones and missiles in the sky.

‘Of course, there are and will be no threats to diplomacy from our side. Ukraine is interested in bringing peace closer. Russia will be held accountable for what it does.’

The Ukrainian president added that four people were killed and five others injured after a Russian strike in Kamianske, in the Dnipro region.

The Daily Mail contacted the White House for comment. 

More than 10 days after a wall of ice, rock and mud tore through a Himalayan valley in Nepal, rescuers continue to find survivors.

Chandika Shrestha, a 64-year-old woman, was discovered alive on the fourth floor of her partially buried house in the Nuwakot district by Nepal’s Armed Police Force on 5 September, according to Reuters.

She was airlifted to a hospital in Kathmandu for treatment, Reuters reported.

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The affected item is the 120g Inspired to Cook by Sainsbury’s Pitted Black Olives with a few use-by dates – September 6, 2026, September 7, 2026 and September 10, 2026.

Shoppers are being warned that the item could cause flu-like symptoms or, in rare cases, cause serious complications, including meningitis.

Friday 4 September – Sainsbury’s recalls Inspired to Cook by Sainsbury’s Pitted Black Olives due to contamination with Listeria monocytogenes #FoodAlert https://t.co/pqcwnQvkb3 pic.twitter.com/64HepnEfGr

— Food Standards Agency (@foodgov) September 4, 2026

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Sainsbury’s recalls olives and issues ‘do not eat’ warning

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) says: “Symptoms caused by Listeria monocytogenes can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea.

“However, in rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications, such as meningitis.

“Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems.”

Customers are being warned “do not eat it” and instead must return the item to their local Sainsbury’s store where they will get a full refund.

If you’d like more information about this recall, you can visit the website or contact the careline on 0800 028 8303.

The supermarket has apologised “for any inconvenience caused.”

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The FSA explains: “If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be ‘withdrawn’ (taken off the shelves) or ‘recalled’ (when customers are asked to return the product).

“The FSA issues Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food.

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“In some cases, a ‘Food Alert for Action’ is issued.

“This provides local authorities with details of specific action to be taken on behalf of consumers.”

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Killers, sex attackers, and violent criminals are amongst Scotland’s longest serving prisoners.

The Record’s new series will explore the individuals and their sordid crimes that have kept them locked away from the public.

Owen Bonner had already spent time at the State Hospital in Carstairs when he was caged again for more than three decades after a notorious five-hour siege at a chicken factory.

The violent brute held two female co-workers hostage at knifepoint during the terrifying incident at Marshall’s Chunky Chicken in Coatbridge.

The incident happened only one year after he had been released from Carstairs.

He was regarded as such a danger to society that he has remained locked up for 32 years later, as one of Scotland’s longest serving prisoners.

Bonner forced his hostages to pray during the five-hour siege as he declared himself “worse than the devil”.

He slashed both women as he waited for his £10,000 ransom demand to be met and made a series of bizarre demands, saying he wanted TV cameras and a Michael Jackson album and outfit.

Police eventually intercepted the then 27-year-old and arrested him.

He was put on trial at the High Court in Glasgow in 1994.

It was heard in court that Bonner said he had been hearing his own voice outside his head telling him to do things.

It was also revealed that when he had been released from Carstairs in 1993, he was ordered to continue taking drugs which helped his schizophrenia.

His mental condition deteriorated when he stopped taking the drugs and on the night he took the women hostage he had also been sniffing glue.

He was eventually found insane by a jury and returned to Carstairs, where he was detained without limit.

Following his conviction, Helen Liddell, then-Labour MP for Monklands East, wrote to Ian Lang, the Conservative Secretary of State for Scotland at the time, demanding answers for the reasoning behind letting him out of the security hospital in the first place.

Locked up from public view in Carstairs, he was known to regularly fight with other patients, disobey basic rules, dressed bizarrely, refused to get out of bed and continued to tell people he was the devil.

During his three decades in custody, he has tried to escape from the psychiatric facility several times.

In 1999, he gave his Carstairs nurses the slip on an escorted trip and briefly went on the run in Glasgow city centre. He was eventually picked up after being found semi-conscious after sniffing glue.

He was later transferred to the medium-security facility at Rowanbank Clinic near Stobhill Hospital in Springburn as part of a programme to eventually release him into the community.

However, in 2015 he sparked a major alert after going on the run during a shopping trip to Glasgow.

The following year he absconded again while on escorted leave before cops caught up with him a day later and returned him to Rowanbank.

Last year, during a trip to the dentist in Ayrshire he managed to escape again and Police Scotland warned the public not to approach him while launching an appeal for information on his whereabouts.

He was eventually traced four days later after a huge manhunt and remains in custody.

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It is scheduled to take place through part of September

A Cambridgeshire RAF base has explained why locals may see “increased activity” throughout part of September. RAF Wittering has announced that a major RAF training exercise is launching from September 9.

The training is called Exercise Auxilium Fort. It is scheduled to take place between September 9 and September 22, 2026.

A social media post, warning residents of the upcoming training, said: “You may see increased activity at RAF Wittering during 09-22 September due to Exercise AUXILIUM FORT.”

According to previous descriptions of Exercise Auxilium Fort, it is a vital RAF training event that focuses on testing and refining the capabilities of the RAF’s six Global Enablement forces. RAF Wittering, located in Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire, is the main operating base and headquarters for the RAF Support Force and is a major station for flying training.

Here is your chamber round-up for Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council for the month from the Local Democracy Reporting Service

New monitoring of CCTV operations across the council has left a councillor with ‘grave concerns’ on live crime viewing as the local authority refuses to disclose details.

The Lagan lock canal outside Lagan Valley Island could have been mistaken for a new golf putting green while the hot weather has seemingly left Dunmurry residents ‘choking’ on a ‘rotten egg’ odour.

Also in the month of August, car parking concerns will see Belfast children gain an innovative safe pathway to school, whilst a Lisburn double yellow line dispute could see a Northern Ireland change to legislation.

Here is your latest round up of Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council matters for the month of August:

Council refuses to reveal CCTV monitoring details despite ‘grave concerns’

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A Northern Ireland council has refused to disclose details of how its CCTV operations are monitored despite “grave concerns” raised following their handover to the local authority.

CityWatchNI had watched over Lisburn, Moira and Hillsborough public areas for over 25 years before being liquidated in July and a transfer of assets made to Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council.

However, councillors have now raised concerns over the extent of monitoring of the camera system now located in Lagan Valley Island civic centre.

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Investigation after ‘rotten egg’ stink leaves Dunmurry residents ‘choking’

A Stormont agency is to investigate a Dunmurry bad odour after complaints of a “rotten egg” smell in the air “choking” residents.

The council has also stepped in following reports of the stink causing local people to stay indoors as it surfaces around nearby children’s play-parks.

The NI Environment Agency has confirmed it will now use enforcement powers to inspect the Linamar Light Metals Belfast Ltd site as the identified alleged source of the stench.

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Council statement on blue green algae fears in Lisburn canal

A huge weed build up in a canal has been confirmed as not being blue green algae following a Stormont department inspection.

Visitors to Lagan Valley Island civic centre could have at a glance, easily thought a new golf putting green had opened up on the navigation canal with complete green coverage on the waterway.

The local authority will now set about removing the weed, however the unsightly plant growth will remain for another month.

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Parking row prompts calls to change NI double yellow line rules

Stormont is being urged to review its double yellow line policy amid a Lisburn residential dispute that could affect all cul-de-sacs in Northern Ireland.

Concerns have been raised over the potential for a single person being able to virtually hold road safety to ransom despite “99.9%” of residents supporting the measures.

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council is now seeking to meet with Department of Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins to resolve the parking matters.

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Belfast school kids at ‘risk’ of road dangers set for major safety pathway

A Belfast school is set for a new park and ride pathway amid road safety concerns for children.

Busy traffic and pavement parking outside St Ita’s primary just off the Purdysburn Road has brought about a multi-agency effort to protect pupils on their way to school

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council’s recent regeneration committee has now approved an agreement with said land owners Northern Ireland Water to progress the scheme.

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