East Dunbartonshire councillors have refused to allow the area’s first crematorium to operate on a 24-hour basis. The crematorium, which is to be built on a site at Crosshill Road, Bishopbriggs, was approved for planning permission in June, but applicant Blairgar Ltd subsequently asked for a condition limiting service start times to 10am-4pm, Monday to Friday, to be removed.They cited several factors as being relevant to this request, such as the requirements of certain religions, choice of service time, cheaper funerals being available at less popular times of day, and that the limitation would impact funding for the crematorium, and thus its commercial viability. Depute provost and Bishopbriggs North and Campsie councillor Gary Pews spoke against these proposals. He said: “I am not aware of any other crematorium operating on a 24 hour basis.“To claim this would mean the crematorium would no longer be commercially viable smacks of emotional … [Read more...] about 24-hour bid for crematorium service refused
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Holiday camp horror as 24 hours at Pontin’s reveals filth and squalor
A reporter's day-long stay at a Pontin's holiday camp has revealed a catalogue of horror and major cock-ups. After receiving complains from holiday-makers who spent time at the Brean Sands holiday park in Somerset, which included rat-infested rooms, human faeces on the walls and blood-stained beds, a reporter decided to find out more. The reporter did not go out of their way to pick out anything negative, instead simply observing what the average everyday experience is for guests, as our sister title Birmingham Live reports. Is it really as bad as some claim - or have the problems been exaggerated? Pontin's doesn't claim to be a five-star hotel and aims to provide a cheap and cheerful family experience. But as soon as the reporter arrived unfortunately it became clear it wasn't going to be an enjoyable stay. There was litter strewn across the floor, chewing-gum trodden into the carpet and dozens of cigarette butts discarded outside the main frontage. The allocated apartment had … [Read more...] about Holiday camp horror as 24 hours at Pontin’s reveals filth and squalor
24 hours at Pontins: Reporter’s shocking experience at resort
A day trip to a holiday park popular with Midlands families has revealed a 'hellish' experience, with filth and poor food blighting a jaunt to Somerset. Pontins Brean Sands, on the Somerset Coast near Burnham-on-Sea, is just a two-hour drive down the M5, making it an easy holiday destination of choice for families in the West Midlands. Despite its convenience, many families contacted our sister paper The Birmingham Mail to complain of filth, human waste and rats inside the holiday chalets. look for herself, in a 24 hour investigation at the camp to find out exactly what Pontins is really like. View gallery What did Stepanie find? Our stay did not aim to deliberately pick out anything bad - it was a genuine attempt to find out what the average everyday experience is for guests - is it really as bad as some claim - or have the problems been exaggerated? Pontins doesn't claim to be a five star hotel and aims to provide a cheap and cheerful family experience. But as soon as our … [Read more...] about 24 hours at Pontins: Reporter’s shocking experience at resort
Wembley could host Spurs-Man City 24 hours after NFL match, says Pochettino
Sport by Press Association 16/08/2018, 2:46 pm FacebookTwitterWhatsAppEmail Send us a story Sign up to our Daily newsletter Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino says his club will try to find a way to play their Premier League game with Manchester City at Wembley if their new stadium is not ready. With work overrunning on their 62,000-seater stadium, it is unlikely to be finished for the visit of the champions, which is scheduled for 4pm on Sunday, October 28. Spurs have moved league games against Liverpool and Cardiff, which were due to be played at their rebuilt home, to the national stadium – where they play Fulham on Saturday – but they cannot do that for the City game as there is an NFL fixture on that day. The prospect of reversing the fixture is understood to have be rebuffed, meaning, if the two clubs cannot agree to reschedule, the game may have to be played at another venue, something Pochettino is keen to avoid. With both sides involved in … [Read more...] about Wembley could host Spurs-Man City 24 hours after NFL match, says Pochettino
Cardiff City’s greatest day: The inside story of an epic 24 hours
Cardiff City's players were very much in the spotlight on Sunday as they sealed a stunning Premier League return. This was a day of celebration: from the pre-match media scrutiny, to the pressure of the game against Reading, to the post-match celebrations in front of a boisterous Cardiff City Stadium crowd. But what was also happening behind the scenes on perhaps the greatest day in the club's history? This is the incredible 24-hour story of the Bluebirds' very own super Sunday... SUNDAY MORNING, 7am - The day begins Cardiff fans everywhere are stirring themselves following a night where sleep for some didn't come easy, pre-match nerves kicking in like never before. In his blue suit, white shirt and Cardiff City tie, chief executive Ken Choo is the first person to arrive at the ground — he was also to be among the last to leave — and heads to his office to get this special day rolling. Bluebirds owner Vincent Tan arrives shortly afterwards and the two men hold a meeting to … [Read more...] about Cardiff City’s greatest day: The inside story of an epic 24 hours