Speaking to the Independent.ie after Gary Watson was acquitted yesterday, Warren O’Connor’s sister Carla said: “The person who killed our brother also killed our mother. Two people died because of them.” Mr O’Connor’s heartbroken family have said they will continue to seek justice for the 24-year-old, who was only trying to act as a peacemaker when he was attacked. His relatives wept openly in court when the not guilty verdict was read out. Watson (35) was found guilty of assault causing harm to Mr O’Connor’s friend, Philip Woodcock, and producing a knife. He will be sentenced next month. Carla said her mother, Martina, died on May 23, 2012 of a broken heart, two years after Warren was killed on January 16, 2010. “Two people died from this attack, not one,” she said. “Our mother was a different woman after Warren was killed. “She withdrew into herself. She wouldn’t go out. She sat in and surrounded herself … [Read more...] about ‘He was the great light of our family’
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‘Biosphere certification’ discussion at Aljezur’s nature Tourism event this weekend
The challenge is to build a more sustainable future for the Algarve, a destination that in 2018, was host to 18.8 million overnight stays and more than 4.2 million guests in the region’s hotels. The tourist board’s stand aims to help spread the region's natural heritage to visitors and will hand out guides, brochures, gifts and information about the Algarve Walking Season project and events supported by the RTA including the Algarve Bike Challenge, the Birdwatching Festival and the Algarviana Ultra Trail. The round table discussion this time, asks, ‘What value can a Biosphere certification create for the Algarve Brand?’ "The biennial event is aligned with the strategy defined for the region, which involves the diversification of tourism through products such as nature, nautical, touring and gastronomy and wines. Only by providing this type of supply - which corresponds to the increasing demands of an increasingly sensitive demand for social, environmental and … [Read more...] about ‘Biosphere certification’ discussion at Aljezur’s nature Tourism event this weekend
‘Opportunity missed’ to make Shoreham footpath more accessible, says resident
The Environment Agency has ‘missed an opportunity’ to improve accessibility by not including a permanent ramp at a riverside footpath in Shoreham, a resident has said. The steps at the corner of Shoreham Airport, which link the footpath at the embankment level with the ground level of the airport, have been demolished and rebuilt as part of the Adur Tidal Walls scheme. While the work was being carried out, a temporary ramp was put in place – but this was taken away once the new stairs were built. Clive Andrews, of the campaign group Shoreham-by-Cycle, said not installing a permanent ramp was a ‘missed opportunity’ to ‘maximise accessibility’.He said: “Parents with young children will have a difficult time, as will people pushing bikes – and worst of all, wheelchair users will be excluded when they could have been accommodated.“This new layout really limits anyone who’s not great with steps, but wants to walk between … [Read more...] about ‘Opportunity missed’ to make Shoreham footpath more accessible, says resident
Work to rebuild historic arches at Scarborough Train Station has begun
Work to rebuild two of the historic railway arches at Scarborough train station is under way after they were damaged by a vehicle. Network Rail was granted listed building consent last month by Scarborough Council to make the repairs to the structure, which provides an entrance to the station’s car park.The wall, which faces onto Westborough, was damaged in 2017 but as Scarborough Station is a Grade II listed building any repairs have to be done sympathetically to the history of the structure.Network Rail’s application to the council noted: “In 2017 the boundary wall to Scarborough Station was damaged when a skip wagon ran into the wall on exiting the car park.“The impact caused the wall to move and requires partially rebuilding as the structure is currently unsafe. The wall is scaffolded to prevent collapse.”The station was listed in 1973. To the south of the main train station is the former excursion station designed by William Bell. This is also a Grade … [Read more...] about Work to rebuild historic arches at Scarborough Train Station has begun
Plans to open second Post Office in Scarborough town centre have been dropped
Plans to open a second Post Office in Newborough have been scrapped. At a meeting with Scarborough Borough Council last month, Post Office representatives revealed that if the main branch was to close, a new, smaller one, operating alongside the one in WH Smith, would open in the town centre.Read more: Second Post Office to open if main branch on Aberdeen Walk closesHowever, contrary to what was previously said, the company has now announced it has no intention to open any additional branches despite the confirmed relocation of services.A Post Office spokesperson said: “We continue to review our branch network for customers’ needs but currently will not be taking forward plans for any additional new Post Office branches in the Scarborough area.“If and when we identify an opportunity in the right location that complements the existing and planned provision for the area we will update our customers and stakeholders on our plans.“In the meantime, we look forward to … [Read more...] about Plans to open second Post Office in Scarborough town centre have been dropped