In front of a sell-out audience at the 02 Arena in London, the sight of Taylor emerging from the tunnel produced the most raucous and spine tingling ovation of the evening. Walking to the ring to the chimes of Blur’s thumping Song 2, this felt like a Dublin crowd cheering on the girl from Bray, yet it was a London audience that have rapidly grown to love a fighter who is no longer classed as a ‘female’ boxer. Taylor is now every inch a prize fighter worthy of her billing at the top of the huge shows promoter Eddie Hearn is placing her on every few months, with the guarantee of entertainment she brings adding to her A-list status. Ireland’s double world champion may be craving the chance to fight in her homeland again, but while that option is off the table for now for a variety of reasons, she is winning a whole new army of fans in Britain. Her three-round demolition of an outclassed Kimberly Connor in her latest outing was as polished as any of her performances … [Read more...] about Katie Taylor is overwhelmed by her new ‘home’ crowd after latest stunning victory
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Fears over flooding as new homes plan is unveiled
PUBLISHED: 08:02 20 July 2018 | UPDATED: 08:02 20 July 2018 Katie Ridley The site where the houses are proposed to be Archant A public consultation has been launched on plans for more than 100 new homes in Alconbury. The proposal, which is being managed by planning consultants Deloitte Real Estate, could see 115 homes and a children’s play area built near School Lane.The site is located north of Alconbury and west of the A1. The land within the application site is owned by the Church of Commissioners for England and is made up of an agricultural field surrounded by open land.Residents attended the consultation, which was held on July 9 at Alconbury Sports and Social Club, and raised concerns over the pressure that the housing would place on traffic, school places and flooding in the area.Tom MacLennan, Alconbury resident and former Huntingdon parliamentary candidate, said: “A lack of intense farming means the field is of great importance to … [Read more...] about Fears over flooding as new homes plan is unveiled
Views sought on plan for hundreds of new homes in Stukeley
PUBLISHED: 13:57 13 July 2018 | UPDATED: 13:57 13 July 2018 Katie Ridley Residents have put posters up objecting the plan Archant A public consultation has been launched to give residents a say on a plan to build up to 1,000 homes in Stukeley. The consultation, which opened last Monday (July 9), saw about 150 people view an exhibition held at Great Stukeley Village Hall. The proposal could see the new homes built on land off Ermine Street. The exhibition provided an opportunity for members of the community to comment on the plans, which have been put forward by developer, Bloor Homes. The development will feature two, three and four-bedroom homes, with Bloor saying some 40 per cent will be affordable. It will also include a range of public open space and landscaping, such as a play space, a community centre that will include retail areas, and a primary school. Two new access points for the development are proposed, the first off Ermine Street to the sites eastern boundary, … [Read more...] about Views sought on plan for hundreds of new homes in Stukeley
Parish council hits out after plans for new homes are approved by committee
PUBLISHED: 07:54 06 July 2018 Katie Ridley HEADQUARTERS: Huntingdonshire District Council's Pathfinder House Archant Holywell-cum-Needingworth Parish Council has criticised a decision by Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) to approve plans for 120 houses in the village. The application, which was proposed by Gladman Developments, sought outline planning permission for the houses in a field off Bluntisham Road. The proposal also includes a cycle path, links to St Ives, and a proposed community wildflower and grass area to increase biodiversity. The application was approved by HDC’s development management committee on May 29 but has been criticised by the parish council for not considering infrastructure and ignoring village concerns around traffic. In a statement, Holywell-cum-Needingworth Parish Council said: “Following the public open meeting held by the parish council in September and the overwhelming opinion of our residents who attended, the parish council … [Read more...] about Parish council hits out after plans for new homes are approved by committee
Residents object to plans for up to 74 new homes
PUBLISHED: 09:46 15 June 2018 Katie Ridley The proposed plans for new homes in Warboys. Archant A proposed housing development has caused a stir in Warboys after residents raised concerns that it will look “preposterous”. Housebuilder Bellway received planning permission in March for vehicle and pedestrian access from Farriers Way, to the site, which was granted outline planning permission for up to 74 houses. Bellway has now submitted a reserved matters application for its proposed development, which will comprise three, four and five bedroom homes The proposal will also include 29 affordable dwellings as well as open green space on the site. As part of the planning agreement for the development, Bellway will make a financial contribution towards off-site recreation facilities in Warboys. However, some residents are not happy with the proposed plans, after concerns that the developers are building too many houses in a small space. Commenting on the planning … [Read more...] about Residents object to plans for up to 74 new homes