Hale expected referee Ian McNabb to carry out the usual pre-spot kick ritual only to be told that a toss was not taking place on the grounds of “safety.” Dungannon went on to win the game shooting into their supporters’ end saving two of the Reds efforts as the Co Tyrone side won out 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in normal time John McGovern opened the scoring for the Swifts only for Shea Kearney to score with a dramatic 30-yard piledriver equaliser in the final minute of the 90 Although the Reds’ captain did not use the scenario as an excuse for defeat he was clearly miffed by the officials’ decision “There was no toss for a penalty shootout,” the midfieler said “I went over to do the toss for what end the penalties would be taken at and was told there would be no toss and the decision was made the penalties could have still ended up the same way so we are not using it as an excuse (for the loss) one bit “There was just one coin toss and that was for who was to go first Despite being advised in the post-match conference that Cliftonville had in fact agreed to the change in pre-shootout ritual Hale and manager Jim Magilton claimed not to be aware of this leading to the following statement being released by an IFA representative@ “The decision to hold the penalty shootout at the East Stand end was made with player safety and welfare as the top priority following concerns over the large number of missiles and projectiles thrown onto the pitch from the West Stand end.” While the conversation is sure to continue on the matter Cliftonville must reassess and regather their thoughts as they are now thrust into the European play-off process that begins with a semi-final against Glentoran on Wednesday night and it is really up to the senior players like myself (to perform),” Hale said “From the highs of winning a trophy, to the lows of losing a teammate,” Hale explained in relation to the death of Michael Newberry. “So, it is up to Jim, the staff, myself, Jonny Addis and Joe Gormley to get the boys up and ready for Wednesday. Facebook pageTwitter feedRSS feed@2025 The Irish News Ltd Timber and Calafiori train ahead of PSG trip Jorginho to join Flamengo Renee Slegers reacts to 4-2 defeat to Brighton Six changes for Arsenal against Brighton Women as big guns return Brighton & Hove Albion Women v Arsenal Preview Bukayo Saka has hailed the maturity and influence of Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri after the teenage pair stepped up to play important roles in Arsenal’s injury-hit season Nwaneri had teased fans with his talent during early-season cameos but really came to the fore as a deputy to Saka while the England international recovered from hamstring surgery Lewis-Skelly’s emergence has arguably been all the more impressive scaling the left-back pecking order to make the role his own while also earning a debut for the Three Lions under new manager Thomas Tuchel the academy graduates have demonstrated a composure well beyond their years – something Saka Reflecting on Lewis-Skelly’s performances, including both legs of the Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid, Saka told Sky Sports: he’s 18 years old and he’s playing these type of games like he’s been playing for years especially the two legs against Real Madrid how confident he was getting the ball in the midfield “I’m so proud of him and to see the steps that he’s making When asked how far he believes his young team-mate can go Saka also revealed he’s taken on something of a big brother role with Ethan Nwaneri who initially broke into the first team as a 15-year-old They’re both doing exceptionally well Ethan’s another one – a great talent and every opportunity he’s had this season “He’s scored quite a few goals as well a really impressive season from him and from Myles they’re really giving us a boost this season.” The rise of Nwaneri and Lewis-Skelly is just the latest chapter in the Hale End success story Arsenal’s academy has produced a steady stream of talent now one of Europe’s most coveted attacking talents Asked what makes the club’s academy so special Especially when you have the talent that these two guys have and the dedication Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" I have zero discernible talents and I’m still a bit of a prick How he’s fighting to be the best player in the world and is still so humble and genuine I’ll never know One thing I love is our academy players are proper academy players Certain clubs in West London rob the best 15 year old from every team south of Manchester and then 2 years later try to pass them off as “academy players” Maitland Niles etc all had real connections to the Arsenal since they were in primary school who plays LB against Madrid if MLS isn’t a thing Sterling and Tierney would’ve been starting a lot of games But is he inverting and running through the lines like MLS Arteta seems to use him basically as a defensive left winger when we are protecting a lead But what has he actually done that’s anything more than ordinary Carrying your kit in a Tesco bag to away games is not ordinary my friend It’s extraordinary in its ordinariness Jowsey was last linked to his 'Perfect Match' costar Rodriguez/WireImage;Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Lionsgate Ed Martin, President Trump's nominee for U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, is trying to distance himself from a convicted Jan. 6 Capitol rioter known for his racist and antisemitic rhetoric. Federal prosecutors have described the man, Timothy Hale-Cusanelli, as a "Nazi sympathizer." But NPR's reporting — including a direct email exchange with Martin and a review of a series of podcast interviews he conducted — casts doubt on the accuracy of Martin's sworn testimony to the U.S In written answers to the Senate Judiciary Committee Martin now claims he was unaware of Hale-Cusanelli's past comments until at least August 2024 "I am not close with him," Martin told the Senate "The statements that individual made are abhorrent deplorable and unacceptable in any context." However, in an email in September 2024 NPR wrote to Martin and made him aware of a laundry list of Hale-Cusanelli's prior antisemitic and racist statements Martin continued to praise Hale-Cusanelli as an "amazing guy" and "great friend," and they appeared at multiple events together Martin and his office did not respond to multiple requests for comment on this story Martin, a longtime conservative activist, currently serves as the interim U.S. attorney and is facing a tough confirmation fight in the Senate As NPR previously reported, Martin awarded Hale-Cusanelli the "Eagle Award" at Trump's golf club in Bedminster praising him as an "extraordinary man" and "extraordinary leader." In podcast interviews Martin has also called Hale-Cusanelli a "friend." In his testimony to the Senate Martin said that when he gave Hale-Cusanelli that award But on a podcast in July 2024 — about a month prior to giving him the award — Hale-Cusanelli and Martin discussed photos presented by prosecutors in which Hale-Cusanelli had a "Hitler mustache." "You had the mustache shaved in such a way that you looked vaguely like Hitler and making jokes about it," Martin said Hale-Cusanelli has described the photos as "satirical" and said federal prosecutors included them in court filings to "smear" him Hale-Cusanelli's case drew outsized attention among the more than 1,500 Capitol riot prosecutions, due to "Hitler mustache" photos, as well as extensive evidence of virulent racist and antisemitic comments. In one lengthy video rant he posted online he compared orthodox Jews to a "plague of locusts" and blamed Jews for spreading COVID-19 including the Anti-Defamation League and the Jewish Council for Public Affairs denounced Martin's decision to honor Hale-Cusanelli at a Trump property Senate Democrats flagged Martin's relationship to Hale-Cusanelli and vowed to block Martin's confirmation "He is disqualified, and I'm going to do everything to stop his confirmation," said Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., in a statement Only after those questions mounted did Martin denounce Hale-Cusanelli "I was not aware of his comments and views until after he received an Eagle Award," Martin wrote "I condemn his comments and views in the strongest terms possible." Separately, Martin gave an interview last month to the Forward in which he apologized and claimed ignorance about Hale-Cusanelli's past conduct "I certainly didn't know all the terrible things that he said and how he had acted and I denounced it completely," Martin said But Martin's statements contrast with his earlier response to NPR in Sept when asked about his repeated public appearances with Hale-Cusanelli In that email NPR provided explicit examples of Hale-Cusanelli's antisemitic comments and linked to evidence presented at his trial "We plan to excerpt this video [Hale-Cusanelli] posted where he attacked Orthodox Jews in New Jersey as 'unhygienic,' 'backward,' and a cause of COVID-19 comparing them to a 'plague of locusts' and attacking what he called the 'Hasidic Jewish invasion' of New Jersey," NPR wrote The email included a link to the video posted by Hale-Cusanelli "Could you address your praise of Hale-Cusanelli in light of his antisemitic remarks?" the government-funded propaganda outlet that has lied at every turn about what happened on J6 is at it again," Martin wrote Martin did not denounce or object to Hale-Cusanelli's rhetoric and as revealed in a review of podcast interviews Martin continued to publicly associate with Hale-Cusanelli Martin also did not appear to show any discomfort with Hale-Cusanelli's views in subsequent social media posts just weeks and months after NPR first reported about the events at Trump Bedminster On Sept. 24, 2024, Martin posted a podcast interview he conducted with Hale-Cusanelli where Martin described him as a "great friend." a writer and a thinker," Martin told Hale-Cusanelli during the interview On Oct. 8, 2024, Martin interviewed Hale-Cusanelli again "Our next guest is my friend Timothy Hale," Martin said "I am aware of his name and some details involving his case However, in January 2025, Hale-Cusanelli posted multiple photos of himself with Martin on social media in which the two appear to have a friendly relationship the two men are giving thumbs up to the camera In March, they both attended an event in Florida, where Martin compared the treatment of Jan. 6 riot defendants to Japanese internment during World War II, according to Mother Jones Hale-Cusanelli has denied that he is a "Nazi sympathizer," describing his past antisemitic and racist comments as trolling meant to provoke and said he has Jewish and Puerto Rican ancestry What makes Martin's sudden claims of ignorance about Hale-Cusanelli's past comments particularly striking is his long-standing involvement in efforts to support Jan 6 defendants — and the fact that Martin has been closely following his case for years In 2022, Martin joined the board of the Patriot Freedom Project Hale-Cusanelli's self-described "adoptive aunt," which was created in response to his arrest to support Jan Martin first interviewed Hale-Cusanelli on his podcast in June 2022 where Hale-Cusanelli spoke by phone from jail "This was an incredible trial," Martin said "I followed from Cynthia so many of the details." Martin's financial disclosure report shows he received a $30,000 "board stipend" from the group ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee said that he was unsatisfied with Martin's testimony about Hale-Cusanelli and a number of other issues Martin makes a number of false statements that are easily debunked and dodges at least 80 questions outright," Durbin said Become an NPR sponsor Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker It's back for a third consecutive year Hale village is preparing to welcome back its popular community street festival for a third consecutive year entertainment and residents for a day of celebration will run from 11am to 6pm and features an array of activities And visitors will be able to enjoy live music performances from Homegrown UB40 and The Innocent There will also be children's entertainment throughout the day and attendees can participate in the Hale Summer Raffle for a chance to win prizes from local businesses Entry is free but organisers are requesting a voluntary £3 donation per person with all proceeds going toward future community events including Hale's Christmas lights display and other local initiatives Visitors should note that pets are not permitted at the event with the exception of assistance dogs which must be kept on leads Elgin City boss Allan Hale says his men are relaxed going into the League One play-offs as outsiders as they aim to make promotion history The fourth-placed finishers in League Two host Annan Athletic at home tomorrow night in the semi-final before Saturday’s second leg in Dumfries and Galloway Wullie Gibson’s Annan dropped into the play-offs after finishing 11th in League One It is 25 years since the Black and Whites gained entry to the Scottish leagues But while fellow north ex-Highland League clubs Peterhead and Cove Rangers have both spent seasons in the higher divisions Elgin have yet to earn promotion from the bottom rung of the national set-up Former Huntly manager Hale is relishing the chance to guide Elgin towards a historic milestone but whoever you play in the play-offs is never going to be easy “We’ve earned the right to be here through our performances over the course of this season “We’re quite relaxed going into these games – I don’t think many people are saying Elgin City are the favourites to go up “Most people expect we’re going to be the team not to be promoted from the four contenders you work hard all season to get these opportunities to gain promotion “We want to be the first team in Elgin’s history to do that “These will be two tough games against Annan – but I’m sure Annan will feel the same about us “We’re focusing on what we can do well and try to best implement our game-plan “Hopefully the atmosphere on Tuesday will be same as it has been over the last few weeks so we can get the result to keep us in contention for the next game “We’re happy with the season – our (club record which only ourselves and league winners Peterhead achieved and we reached the fourth round of the Scottish Cup “Now the objective is we want to be the first Elgin team to reach a League One play-off final Saturday’s 2-0 league-closing loss at runners-up East Fife ensured Elgin finished fourth rather than third but there were positives to take from it as Hale made eight changes from the team who beat Stranraer 3-0 Experienced defender and club captain Matthew Cooper made his first start since February last year with midfielder Rory MacEwan pitched for his first start since December 2023 the main setback for Hale was Lewis Hyde going off with a hamstring injury The Elgin manager said: “It was important to make those changes on Saturday “A lot of players have had to bide their time and be patient this season It was a good opportunity to give them their rewards for their attitudes and application we were still going to try and win the game and try to cement third place “It was also good to give Liam MacDonald his first start He’s been doing really well and he acquitted himself really well “The only disappointment was Lewis Hyde injuring his hamstring We don’t get know the extent of it yet He brings good qualities to the way we play and he’s been finding his form at the right time “I think Saturday was only Rory’s second start under us He’s been in training for some time and the sharpness is improving every week “Hopefully that is him over the worst of his issues He’s a good player who keeps the ball ticking over and is very composed in possession “It’s important we have players of that experience back “Matthew Cooper acquitted himself well having also been out for some time – he’s had a number of injuries “Even having these boys around the dressing room is important right now.” who rejoined Elgin from Montrose in January also came off the bench for his first minutes since March after being sidelined with a hip injury Comments are currently disabled as they require cookies and it appears you've opted out of cookies on this site. To participate in the conversation, please adjust your cookie preferences in order to enable comments Home   Sport   Article Give us more credit for our achievement of reaching the play-offs Elgin City manager Allan Hale is proud of his team’s efforts in securing a top four place in League 2 and taking their season into extra time He congratulated Peterhead on clinching the league title and automatic promotion by defeating East Fife 1-0 last week and hopes City can join their north rivals in the division above in 2025-26 Hale also felt that the new champions didn’t fully acknowledge Elgin’s performance in beating the Buchan outfit 4-0 at Borough Briggs a week before they won the league Peterhead manager Jordon Brown said in his post-match comments that Elgin were always fired up when they played their former Highland League foes and that his own side failed to contend with a difficult Borough Briggs pitch “I get really frustrated sometimes because we won 4-0 (against Peterhead) and the narrative was that the grass was long and we've beat them three times this season “The players deserve a bit more credit because I don't think they've got the positive exposure that the players should have had “I must say congratulations to Peterhead as well The best team in the league deserves to win it the table doesn't lie at the end of the day.” City have one more regulation season game to play tomorrow at East Fife a game that will determine who they play in the play-offs starting on Tuesday Should the Black and Whites better third-placed Edinburgh City’s result at Spartans they would jump into third themselves and face east Fife over two legs in the play-off semi-final setting up three games in a row against the Methil men Any other outcome would leave Elgin in fourth spot and they would then play Annan Athletic who finished ninth in League 1 this season The semi-finals are contested on Tuesday and Saturday with the final also over two legs on Tuesday May 13 and Friday May 16 with the lowest ranked team at home in the first leg Cliftonville captain Rory Hale is hoping to retain the Irish Cup when the Reds face Dungannon Swifts Rory Hale says he’s feeling more pressure ahead of Saturday’s Irish Cup Final than he did last year when the north Belfast side went toe-to-toe with Linfield Cliftonville managed to banish their Irish Cup ghosts in 2024 ending a 45-year drought in memorable fashion Organisers of a massive community party in North Farnham are feeling positive after securing a sponsorship deal with an energy firm Preparations for this year’s Hale Carnival are sounding great as CX Energy has agreed to sponsor the music tent at the July 5 get-together The CX Energy Music Tent will play host to a variety of acts throughout the day with the firm’s managing director enthusing about the exciting collaboration He said: “Myself and my family have been going to the carnival for the last three years as we love it “We are passionate about sustainability and community engagement and sponsoring the Hale Carnival is a fantastic way to support both.” Sponsorship plays a vital role in making the carnival financially viable as rising costs are making it increasingly challenging to host community events The generous support of CX Energy will allow organisers to “continue delivering a vibrant and inclusive celebration” for the community The sponsors have been called a leading engineering construction and management provider in the renewable energy and sustainability sectors The company specialises in helping organisations on their journey to net zero deploying cutting-edge technologies such as electric vehicle chargers and private network electrical infrastructures Their commitment to sustainability aligns perfectly with the carnival’s community-focused ethos according to committee chair She said: “The CX Energy Music Tent will be a major highlight of this year’s celebration and we can’t wait for everyone to enjoy it!” The carnival will take place from 2pm to 1pm on the recreation ground in Upper Hale and will be jam-packed with stalls More details at www.halecarnival.co.uk or look for Hale Carnival on Facebook. Comments Tel: 01252 725224[email protected]Follow us Further Links Owned or licensed to Tindle Newspapers Ltd | Independent Family-Owned Newspapers | Copyright & Trade Mark Notice & 2013 - 2025 Clearer Water Irish Cup final; Cliftonville v Dungannon Swifts(Windsor Park RORY HALE feels it has taken him until the turn of the year to come into his best form after a less than ideal beginning to the 2024-2025 campaign The Reds’ skipper was ruled out initially for 12-16 weeks after a challenge towards the end of the Charity Shield game at Inver Park at the beginning of July but rushed back sooner and made his return from injury away to Ballymena United in the middle of September Despite being able to feature for 90 minutes soon after his comeback Hale doesn’t feel he was able to influence games as much in what he admits has been a difficult campaign and I probably didn’t get up and running until January time - it was just down to myself,” he acknowledged I’d missed the European games and coming off such a high of last year - it was probably my best ever season playing football - I kind of rushed back way too much “I was meant to be out for 12-16 weeks and I came back after 10 weeks I was playing 90 minutes but I couldn’t affect the game the way I had been affecting it - that was just down to myself I’m probably finding my fitness now and my best form coming into the most crucial part of the season.” The 28-year-old has been at the club four-and-a-half years since making the move across North Belfast from Crusaders and on the cusp of a second successive Irish Cup final he believes Solitude is one of the best places to be at the minute “We’re getting new fans every week and you saw how quick the tickets sold out - I think it was seven minutes “It’s a brilliant pathway at the minute for young players to look at Shea Kearney probably didn’t kick a ball for the first team coming into the start of the last season and he has cemented his place into the first team and played over 50 games but since he has come into the fold he’s played over 40 first-team games so it’s a real opportunity for these young players to come in you’ve see with young [Coran] Madden coming into the fold he’s fearless and that’s what Jim loves and if you’ve got that you have a chance of getting into the first team here.” Hale and his younger brother Ronan played an integral part in the club ending their 45-year wait for Cup success last season and he is of the opinion that there is more pressure on the club’s shoulders this time around What does it feel like to lift the @ClearerWater Irish Cup? 🏆Either @cliftonvillefc or @DgnSwifts will make 'the lift' this Saturday 3 May at the National Football Stadium at Windsor Park 🏟️⏳ pic.twitter.com/kZeI7RA3Us “It’s great to get the monkey off the back,” he explained it put us in good stead for the Cup final against Glentoran in the League Cup and hopefully both experiences from those cup finals can push us on and go for three trophies in one year “I think there is a lot more pressure riding on this one we went toe-to-toe with Larne and Linfield all the way up to the split we had already qualified for Europe before we kicked a ball in the split “We’re in a difficult situation at the minute where we really do need European football and we don’t want to be going into the playoffs you’re going into another two tough games in the playoffs if you need to go through “There is a lot more pressure riding on this one but like I’ve said over the last few weeks: this group really does step up when it matters and hopefully the same again in this Cup final.” Hale has experienced heartache at the hands of final opponents Dungannon and recalls the Swifts shattering their hopes of Cup and League success with two defeats in a matter of weeks just two seasons ago “Dungannon has been one of them teams over the last few years - they can do a number on you,” Hale warns “I think it was two years ago in the Irish Cup and the League but it was similar players and a similar style of play they’ve got pace and good ball players in the middle of the park “All around the pitch they are a really good side but it’s one we’re really looking forward to.” Sign up to the weekly sport briefing to stay up to date with everything Sport Donate to BelfastMedia.com today to ensure that this website remains free now Developed and maintained by Soundlining © Copyright 2025 Belfast Media All rights reserved Developed and maintained by Soundlining © Copyright 2025 Belfast Media All rights reserved You have reached ESPN's UK edition. Stay on current site or go to US version The plan was for Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney to win their respective fights and meet for a highly anticipated rematch later this year but Rolando "Rolly" Romero disrupted those plans by pulling off a massive upset by beating Garcia by unanimous decision in an underwhelming night of fights against the unique setting of Times Square The expectation was for Garcia and Romero to deliver fireworks without need for the ringside judges to weigh in on the fight 1 NC) found himself on his back in the second round and turned in a listless performance as Romero (17-2) cruised to a wide unanimous decision and a massive upset with scores of 115-112 That fight followed an equally subpar effort by Haney who was let off the hook by an opponent who was content simply following him around the ring Although timid and seemingly unsure of himself in his first fight since being dropped three times by Garcia last year 1 NC) was skilled enough to thwart the advances of a plodding Jose Ramirez (29-3) in a painfully sluggish fight that saw a total of 503 punches thrown Plans for a Garcia-Haney rematch may still be in place as a contract was reportedly signed ahead of Friday night due to how their respective fights played out it will be interesting to see if that fight materializes in 2025 results and round-by-round analysis from New York City You are using an outdated browser. 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Remove All Download Need more information about the above Barristers and Legal Expertise?Talk to one of our clerks: +44 (0)20 7842 5555 It will take place on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th July Hale Barns Carnival is to return this summer with a new location bringing together the community for a weekend of live music and entertainment Taking place on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th July this year's event will be staged differently from previous years with festivities centered around The Bulls Head on Wicker Lane rather than the traditional playing fields location will remain free to attend and promises an array of family attractions including a traditional funfair Rob's Car Fest featuring iconic movie and TV vehicles and live music showcasing the best local talent The popular evening concerts will once again be ticketed events featuring award-winning tribute performances Saturday night's entertainment includes full band tributes to Roxy Music performing classic hits like Le Freak and Good Times Sunday's line-up will bring the carnival to a close with tributes to British icons Madness and The Bee Gees alongside an award-winning Dolly Parton tribute act Carnival founder and organiser Max Eden said: "After facing issues with staging the event on the playing fields last year I am delighted that we have been able to find a way to continue to deliver the carnival for the community to enjoy and can't wait for everyone to see what we have in store this July "We've got as much fun and attractions as in previous years which has meant we've been able to ensure the return of the Carnival to Hale Barns," Eden added the Hale Barns Carnival was established to provide a large-scale local event for all ages while raising funds for community causes The event has played a significant role in making the long-awaited community hall a reality in 2023 the carnival has welcomed the likes of 10cc's Graham Gouldman Katrina & the Waves and The Real Thing This year's event is supported by Benchmark Security Manchester Airport and Full Circle Funeral Partners While daytime entry remains free from 12 noon until 4pm on both Saturday and Sunday, evening tickets and premium table seating are now available for purchase at www.halebarnscarnival.co.uk Dungannon's Steven Scott is sent off for a challenge on Rory Hale Rory Hale insisted he did not dive in the controversial Irish Cup final incident that led to a red card for Dungannon Swifts defender Steven Scott but the Cliftonville skipper admitted he ‘bought the foul’ Scott looked stunned when referee Ian McNabb handed him his second booking of the game after a challenge on Hale in the 69th minute when Dungannon were leading 1-0 at Windsor Park through John McGovern’s first half goal A total of £220,000 is available from Greater Manchester Combined Authority A successful Trafford Council scheme helping traders enhance their premises has been expanded to include more local high streets Businesses in Timperley and Hale can now apply for grants alongside those in Altrincham The Government-funded Trafford Town Centre Shop Improvement Grant Scheme offers up to £10,000 in match-funding to eligible businesses which manages the city-region's Government funding allocation New and established ground floor retail businesses can apply for grants on the condition they match the funding from their own resources The scheme aims to support both new start-ups and help existing businesses thrive creating new jobs and improving economic growth across Trafford Trafford Council's Executive Member for Economy and Regeneration said: "This is a great opportunity for traders to invest in their shop fronts more sustainable and help our high streets look and feel fantastic." The initiative has already shown impressive results helping 41 businesses create 28 new full-time equivalent jobs improving over 2,200 square meters of commercial floorspace and saving 45,000kg of carbon Previous recipients have seen significant benefits Claire Blezard of Y Not in Urmston received £10,000 for new double-glazed bifold doors which improved her venue's energy performance from an E to B rating The Northern Light Cinema in Sale used their grant for high-quality The application process has been streamlined and simplified. Interested businesses should apply as soon as possible, as the deadline is 30 June 2025, or when all funding is awarded. For more information, contact business@trafford.gov.uk Dungannon Swifts goalkeeper Declan Dunne saves Luke Conlan of Cliftonville's penalty Cliftonville manager Jim Magilton and captain Rory Hale expressed surprise at the Irish FA decision not to have a coin toss to decide which end the penalty shoot-out would take place at in their Irish Cup final loss to Dungannon Swifts Normally ahead of penalties there is a flip of a coin to decide who goes first and where the spot-kicks will be taken Cliftonville captain Rory Hale and Dungannon Swifts midfielder James Knowles join Keith Bailie Steven Beacom and David Jeffrey in the studio for BelTel Football’s Irish Cup Final special Rory reflects on last year’s final when his brother Ronan scored twice to end Cliftonville’s 45-year wait for Irish Cup glory James recalls the heartbreaking admin error the forced him to miss the 2013 Final and playing in 2020 Final during lockdown The panel also discuss Carrick’s play-off win over Annagh United the managerial situation at Coleraine and the already infamous Inver Brawl Receive today's headlines directly to your inbox every morning and evening Please check your inbox to verify your details including The Pretty Reckless' Taylor Momsen and Evanescence frontwoman Amy Lee have told her they're "proud" of her ahead of the gig Halestorm‘s Lzzy Hale has opened up about being the only woman asked to perform at Black Sabbath‘s final ever concert Among those are Halestorm, though in a new interview with Audacy Music Hale revealed that she almost ignored the invitation because she thought it was fake so we got this e-mail from Sharon Osbourne ‘Is this real?’ It’s wild,” she said “I’ve been a Black Sabbath fan since I was 11 The first riff I ever learned a guitar was ‘Heaven And Hell’ by Black Sabbath.” Hale went on to say: “To be the only woman asked to be there is an honour as well.” She also revealed that she had been speaking to fellow female singers in the rock genre, including The Pretty Reckless‘ Taylor Momsen and Evanescence frontwoman Amy Lee Taylor Momsen and Amy Lee and [In This Moment’s] Maria Brink and all of my sisters in this genre and they’re all so proud of me,” she said I’m gonna make you girls so proud.’ “And so it’s this beautiful event that everyone gets to look forward to I’m so glad they’re doing it.” Hale added that Morello was looking into organising for her and Disturbed‘s David Draiman to perform the Osbourne and Lita Ford song ‘Close My Eyes Forever’ at the event, which they previously recorded as a duet. She said: “So, according to Tom Morello, that is in the works, but he said, ‘You’re gonna have to be patient with the confirmation for that.’ “Because of Ozzy’s health and everything, we’re gonna have to see pretty much on the day how much Ozzy’s going to be singing and willing to do,” she continued. “But Halestorm is doing a set. We’re also doing a Black Sabbath cover. And I’ve been asked to sing in the supergroup with Tom Morello and everybody there.” A post shared by NME (@nmemagazine) Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan recently said it may take “modern miracles” to get Osbourne on stage adding: “I’m kinda preparing for the worst – but hoping for the best Meanwhile, Osbourne’s longtime collaborator and guitarist, Zakk Wylde, recently teased that the Prince Of Darkness may perform from a “throne that flies over the stadium” at the historic event The frontman previously revealed that he now “can’t walk” as a result of Parkinson’s but Sharon Osbourne assured fans that his illness “doesn’t affect his voice” When speaking to NME alongside Tony Iommi at Villa Park in February she said her husband was doing “really great” at the time She told us that Ozzy was feeling “very emotional” about the last Sabbath show “He wants to say thank you to everybody,” Sharon told NME “He didn’t have that chance because of his illness The world’s defining voice in music and pop culture: breaking what’s new and what’s next since 1952 2025 at 6:00am BSTAs Cliftonville and Dungannon Swifts get ready to face-off in Saturday’s Clearer Water Irish Cup final at Windsor Park Reds ace Rory Hale discusses with Brendan Crossan the highs and lows of his career and what advice he would offer to young footballers… Brendan Crossan: Who has been the biggest influence on your career Rory Hale: My parents and my Granda [Danny Hale My Da would have had Ronan and me around Alexander Park and the Waterworks playing football; my mummy drove us all around the country if it meant we were getting to training My Granda was such a big influence on my career and what he means to me Irish Cup Final- Cliftonville v Dungannon Swifts Live: Updates from Windsor Park as The Reds go for a second Irish Cup in a row against a tough Swifts side Kenny Shiels at Derry City liked me as a six My best position is eight where I feel I can affect both ends of the pitch BC: If you had to pick a five-a-side team among players you’ve played with Jack Grealish – all Aston Villa players when I was there RH: The best player I played with was – obviously Jack Grealish and Declan Rice went on to be £100m players – but Joe Cole was absolutely unbelievable and that was in the later stages of his career too at Aston Villa (2014 to 2016) I would love to have played with him when he was in his prime but he was an absolute genius with the ball at his feet BC: Who’s the best player you played against Joao Moutinho for Wolves and Santi Carzorla (at Arsenal at the time) Neither of them was over 5ft 5in and you couldn’t get near them on the ball They were smarter than anyone else on the pitch You looked at Carzorla and he looks chubby – I couldn’t get near him and I’m quite fit I’ve learnt over the last few years three things: first thought – forwards; second thought – sidewards; last resort – the ball goes backwards I see it in wee Coran Madden at Cliftonville I see it in young Chris Atherton of Glenavon.. My Granda could still be playing if the ball went from side to side The difference makers are the players who are breaking those lines I’d like to see myself as a risk taker when I play Read more: Brendan Crossan: Cliftonville’s Rory Hale and his unquenchable desire to do the hard yards I’m lying on the sofa with my partner watching the football and having a Sunday dinner with her sun and nice hotel would be nice too – but Super Sunday and a Sunday dinner are hard to beat Molineux was brilliant on a European night I remember we were playing in Dinamo Minsk for Derry City (in 2018) and it was the opening of the new national stadium in Belarus and we beat them 2-1 The game was special because Ronan got the winner BC: What’s your favourite away ground in the Irish League but the closeness of the crowd creates a good atmosphere I enjoy Windsor Park because we’ve had some enjoyable days there and the big pitch really suits us BC: When you were a full-time professional footballer in England The demands to be a Premier League footballer is just unreal I wish I had somebody there who had done it and guided me We might have gone out two weekends out of a month – but you just can’t do that If you want to be a Premier League footballer you must meet the demands of it but it still wasn’t enough because you need to be 24/7 to get to the highest level BC: You started out as a striker and now you’re a midfielder Darrach Teague (Cliftonville underage coach) was my manager for five or six years There were only two coaches that really trusted and believed in me because I was a bit of a menace when I was a kid Darrach was one of them who would have given his right arm for me Stefan saw me as like a Luis Suarez type player There weren’t many scouts in north Belfast who would take a punt on you - but those two coaches couldn’t have done any more for me I ended up doing my cruciate playing for Northern Ireland in the Victory Shield against England in a tackle with Ruben Loftus-Cheek We played England at Chesterfield and went straight to Hull and were meant to play Man United They brought me to see the first team physio at Hull City and he said but can I still play against Man United on Saturday?’ you’re not going to play for another year.’ And I thought to myself But it got to the point where the doctors said it was a miracle I was able to play on at all and I needed an operation you knew what a broken ankle or a broken leg was and that was it I was quick as a striker but with that hamstring graft I kind of lost a yard of pace which is a lot for a striker I went to England (Aston Villa) as a striker and when I got there The first months I wasn’t playing because my clearance never came through It was around January I was able to play but the centre forwards had already cemented their place All I was doing was thinking about ways of getting into the team After about six months I was up with the U23s at Aston Villa with Gordon Cowans and Stuart Taylor They had a size three ball in their office and I could only go and get it once I’d done my extra work They made me practice 100 passes with my left foot and 100 with my right before I could get lunch just learning the basics and doing them over and over Read more: Cliftonville’s Rory and Ronan Hale reflect on Irish Cup glory BC: What would your advice be to a young player? RH: Give everything. If you want to be a footballer, give it 110 percent every single day. RH: There are a couple that stand out for me. The Irish Cup final last year was great, but everyone always remembers their first trophy when Derry City beat Cobh Ramblers in the 2018 League Cup final, and Ronan scored that day too. The second moment that stands out is Ronan and me scoring for Republic of Ireland U21s against Iceland, on our debut, and we won the game 3-1. RH: I absolutely loved ‘There’s only one Jimmy Grimble’ growing up. BC: If there is one thing you could go back and change about your career, what would it be? RH: I wouldn’t change much. I think I’m quite professional in everything that I do. Sometimes you get that lucky break and sometimes you don’t. Unfortunately, I didn’t get that lucky break in England that every player needs. I would advise kids not to get to fixated on money; money comes and goes but the right decision in your career is way more important. RH: No real superstitions, I’m quite relaxed. BC: Who is your favourite all-time player and why? RH: Wayne Rooney, a street footballer who came from nothing and became one of the world’s best. BC: Who’s the better footballer: you or your brother Ronan? RH: This time last year I’d say myself! Ronan has definitely taken over now! Pollard Thomas Edwards has created a landmark development for Haringey Council that mixes homes part of the first large-scale social housing programme of its kind in a generation ‘It’s a wonderful legacy to everything Walter Tull achieved throughout his incredible life,’ says Councillor Sarah Williams deputy leader and cabinet member for housing and planning at Haringey Council a significant new addition to the rapidly changing landscape of Tottenham Hale in the North London borough of Haringey The Walter Tull in question is a local hero who became one of English football’s first black professional players when he played in Tottenham Hotspur’s inaugural top-flight match in 1909 and later became the British Army’s first black officer The development which bears his name is designed by London practice Pollard Thomas Edwards (PTE) and comprises 131 council-rent homes alongside the Welbourne Health Centre a £6.5 million multipurpose health facility housing more than 40 GPs The scheme forms part of the Heart of Hale a mixed-use masterplan designed by Allford Hall Monaghan Morris for Related Argent and approved by Haringey Council in 2018 The plan aims to transform a relentlessly urban area adjacent to Tottenham Hale transport interchange creating a new local centre and central public square surrounded by cafés Seven new buildings are proposed within the masterplan two by PTE and one each by Alison Brooks Architects and Ruff Architects with Grant Associates providing landscape architecture and public realm input Several of these are now under construction or complete and take their place alongside a plethora of other significant buildings that have recently been completed on nearby sites It makes for what may charitably be called an indistinct urban composition one which will undoubtedly be helped by the definition and activation that the ground-floor commercial units will bring The Walter Tull House plot sits slightly apart from the main masterplan grouping at a key urban junction Previously home to a small local community centre which marks a clear transition between the low-rise suburban hinterland which spreads west towards Tottenham’s stadium and the dense urban infrastructure of the masterplan area the plot is bounded to the south by Monument Way a clamorous strategic road that has not been fully tamed by a range of Transport for London-led improvements over recent years a highly valued local green space currently undergoing a £9 million investment programme a tripartite ensemble of interconnected buildings brings a welcome sense of resolution and order The tallest element – a 16-storey point block – anchors the north-east of the site addressing Down Lane Park and providing a landmark within the wider urban context To the west and north a more modest V-shaped block This block also incorporates a communal rooftop terrace a robust seven-storey linear block directly addresses Monument Way the edge softened by recent tree planting and public realm improvements This block accommodates the Welbourne Health Centre at ground and first floor level a much-needed facility which serves a patient base of over 25,000 The health centre volume is neatly articulated on the primary elevation by way of double-height openings horizontal cast stone banding and a slightly darker brick tone Primary residential access is via a colonnade linking Monument Way to the much quieter Park View Road an unexpected gesture which helps fills out the plot and promotes a certain civic presence guides users to a double-height entrance hall providing access to the landscaped courtyard and all residential cores off the busy road and opposite the entrance to the park acting as a transitional zone between public and private and offering the potential for future activity perhaps informal workspaces or community gathering space plays a critical role in unifying the development and creating a sense of residential community The central courtyard is quiet and protected and serves as both circulation zone and recreational space positioned above the low-rise L-shaped block provides additional amenity space and offers west-facing elevated views over Tottenham There is a degree of spatial generosity here that is uncommon in new housing developments housing engagement officer for LB Haringey the homes here form part of a concerted drive by the local authority to complete 3,000 new council homes in the borough by 2030 led by a specially convened multi-disciplinary council team the development management was undertaken by Related Argent working in partnership with the local authority The scheme bears the evidence of good clienting and much is being done by the council to keep it that way including a dedicated and tenant-focused aftercare and maintenance process The affordable housing tenure influences the typological range on offer and there are a higher-than-average number of larger homes In total the scheme provides 36 one-bedroom homes All homes are dual-aspect and have access to either a private balcony or terrace Circulation is via a single central core in the high-rise element and via deck access above podium level in the lower-rise elements The Chesnut Road and Fairbanks Road frontages also include duplex homes which provide residents with front doors and gardens helping to create an admirably flat elevational hierarchy with no dead edges This is particularly important for some of the surrounding transitional open spaces – one senses that this project will be an effective catalyst for further investment and more active local usage The façades are unified by a red-hued material palette including two shades of facing brick augmented by cast stone elements and textured panels which highlight horizontal components and openings On a sunny day in early spring the brickwork displayed a surprising tonal dynamism as the sun worked its way through different parts of the scheme The red-pinkish shading stands up well in these surroundings striking a pleasing midpoint between the suburban buffs and browns and the industrial reds of the adjacent buildings This industrial context finds further expression in the window frames and balustrades which are finished with metalwork featuring profiles and perforations that draw inspiration from the sawtooth roof geometry of a factory that once occupied the site The horizontal banding on the tower element is conceived as a representation of the varying footprints and spaces of Tottenham’s industrial past as seen in historic bird’s eye photographs these elements are inserted with subtlety and the overall effect is harmonious and cohesive Delivery of council housing at this scale remains relatively rare nationally and design quality is often pummelled by value engineering This imbues any significant new affordable housing completion with totemic importance ‘The very first planning meeting we had on this scheme was the day after Grenfell – it was an eerie time to be talking about new affordable housing,’ says PTE project architect Simon Whitley With its thoughtful and contextual approach to materiality social infrastructure and the tenant experience this project feels like an entirely appropriate response Colm Lacey is founder and managing director of development management consultancy Soft Cities Walter Tull House exemplifies sustainable urban development integrating environmental responsibility with community-focused design This 131-home council development prioritises operational efficiency embodied carbon reduction and whole-life sustainability aligning with London’s environmental and planning standards The building’s BREEAM Very Good rating meets energy efficiency requirements under the London Plan and Haringey’s Local Plan Operational carbon is minimised through a highly insulated envelope airtight construction (3 m³/h.m² air permeability) and mechanical ventilation with heat recovery The deck access design enhances natural ventilation and daylighting reducing reliance on artificial heating and cooling Embodied carbon considerations guided material selection inspired by Tottenham’s industrial heritage reduce construction waste and transportation emissions The whole-life carbon strategy incorporates passive design principles Blue roofs support sustainable drainage – attenuating rainwater and easing pressure on local networks Developed in collaboration with the London Borough of Haringey Greater London Authority and the local community the scheme was reviewed twice by Haringey’s Quality Review Panel and refined through public consultations in 2017 and 2018 and a double-height lobby foster social interaction The health centre and retail unit enhance local services will be remembered and honoured through this important council project Walter Tull House will give 131 individuals and families the opportunity to live in secure   It is part of the first large-scale building programme of its kind in a generation We are on track to deliver 3,000 high-quality council homes by 2031 built to the very best environmental and design standards with more than 2,000 under way or completed Sustainability has been central to the design of the scheme a mechanical ventilation heat recovery system and renewable energy measures to keep household bills low The state-of-the-art Welbourne Health Centre will significantly improve access to health and care services for thousands of our residents The structural brief for Walter Tull House was to find an efficient and flexible structural solution which allowed the architecture to express itself without constraint The efficiency of the reinforced concrete frame was a major driver in minimising cost and embodied carbon Core to this approach was the ability to rationalise the grid so that it worked for all the uses throughout the building – residential spaces This took a great deal of collaboration with the architect and MEP engineer but we were able to design a frame without the need for transfer structures We also incorporated a thermally broken gallery access structure into the scheme but it was felt that avoiding a mix of framing materials would lead to a simpler build This meant that we had to place the gallery columns outside the slab edge This was resolved with careful detailing to mitigate the risk located in the corner residential building on Monument Way and Park View Road have both a functional and an aesthetic remit breaking up the façade’s massing while offering residents a semi-enclosed outdoor space As well as creating a sheltered environment The use of red-hued cast stone and red brick piers encasing the structural concrete columns anchors the building’s corner while also offering a degree of privacy to the outdoor spaces A balustrade with simple vertical flat railings is crowned with a decorative metalwork pattern inspired by the original Gestetner printer The metalwork’s colour aligns with the adjacent corner window frame and spandrel panels the façade incorporates 75mm textured cast stone which features a pattern that again pays homage to the Gestetner printer rendered horizontal banding further enriches the design adding visual depth and interest from both close and distant perspectives Tags Scott Brown’s 1991 Pomo extension has… The project extensively retrofits a riverside mill building in Slaithwaite The project prioritised reuse and upcycling using low-carbon and natural materials including… Working with local architecture studio dílna London and central Europe-based Chybik +… Biereth left Arsenal for Sturm Graz in the summer spending just six months as a permanent employee at the Austrian club before completing a switch to the French side in January Netting 12 goals in 13 Ligue 1 appearances this season the Danish number nine has lit up French football since his move Never making an appearance for Arsenal’s first team, the young striker has now issued a subtle dig at the way things are conducted at the Hale End academy Many believe selling Biereth was a mistake with the Gunners cashing in on the starlet for just £4 million last summer TransferMarkt now value him at £21 million over double what Monaco paid for him in January In an interview with L’Equipe Biereth appeared to make a critical remark about the Hale End academy “The problem for a lot of children is that they are so programmed to play for Arsenal that when it doesn’t work “There are lots of big clubs that play good football “Every player that pulls on an Arsenal shirt wants to succeed there; it is natural But when you manage to get into this academy Perhaps Biereth has a point although several Hale End academy graduates have gone on to enjoy successful careers elsewhere after leaving Arsenal The likes of Omari Hutchinson, Donyell Malen and Folarin Balogun have all impressed after leaving N5 with little senior experience in recent times Biereth scored three hat-tricks in his first seven games for Monaco a feat that hasn’t been replicated by an Arsenal striker for 70 years The forward has started life at Monaco in prolific form and has received praise from the club’s CEO he has surpassed expectations,” the Brazilian said “Nobody could predict that a young player arrives and scores so many goals belongs to the way that he arrived at the club and belongs to the way that he was open to working with the process that we have “He adapted quite quickly with his teammates and the play style coming from Sturm Graz to Monaco to need some time and this is the reason why he was able to impact strongly.” Hale Wharf It was home to industrial space which over time fell into disrepair as the jobs it once supported moved elsewhere The regeneration of Hale Wharf and the creation of a new place was a unique opportunity to unlock this waterside location It was a chance to reflect on its industrial past Sitting within the Mayor of London’s Tottenham Housing Zone it was also an opportunity to deliver against the priorities of the local authority by delivering new homes and new affordable homes It’s an important contribution to the Greater London Authority’s aspiration to deliver 2,000 homes in Haringey We have curated a multi-generational community including apartments and family homes Delivered by Waterside Places – our strategic joint venture with the Canal & River Trust – in partnership with the Mayor of London and the London Borough of Haringey Hale Wharf has delivered much more than simply a place to live we used designs inspired by the factories and warehouses which would have characterised the area and weathered steel helped maintain the local character we even improved access to the water to facilitate the industrial use of the waterway once again Juxtaposed to the area’s industrial heritage the Paddock Community Nature Reserve covers 10 acres of green space adjacent to Hale Wharf Places like The Paddock Nature Reserve deliver significant value for communities The Paddock had been in a state of disrepair We had an opportunity to re-invigorate and support this vital place for nature We delivered new pedestrian bridges to connect the community at Hale Wharf to the Paddock we unlocked the opportunity for residents to spend time immersed in the natural environment Significant upgrades included the removal of Japanese Knotweed enhancements to the woodland habitat and the provision of an educational facility and volunteer’s hub Thanks to these investments, and the ongoing work of the Conservation Volunteers those attempting to access Tottenham Hale station on foot had to navigate Ferry Lane – a busy and poorly lit road With the bridge now providing a direct route residents feel safer and have easier access to the excellent connectivity of the wider area It’s all part of curating and supporting a new community at Hale Wharf The Canal & River Trust will support families make the most of the enhanced waterway by providing access to water-based activities such as canoeing and kayaking The Engine Room – which opened in 2017 – serves an ever-expanding multi-cultural community with a church Working with the North London Hospice and Wild in Art we have also brought the ‘Big Fun Art Adventure’ to Hale Wharf as part of a free art sculpture trail Hale Wharf is about much more than just homes -Donated money to pay for an after school PE teacher for a term this enabled pupils at the school to undertake sports activities after school -Employee volunteering at the nature reserve -Supported North London Hospice and Wild in Art Muse becomes newest member of the Association for Rental Living Planning permission granted for world-leading Acoustics building Planning applications submitted for new neighbourhood in Oldham Our Sustainable Future: Accelerating the delivery of Passivhaus-certified homes Our Sustainable Future: Working in partnership is the way we deliver meaningful change Bridging the Gap: meeting the viability challenge across the country Planning submitted for new St Helens transport 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The alarm had first been raised on Friday morning, with neighbouring businesses and residents told to evacuate after it became clear that the situation was rapidly worsening - and that a collapse was imminent. That became a reality on Saturday, with stunned onlookers watching as large parts of the building's roof and masonry came crashing to the ground, leaving the entire back section of the house exposed. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Altrincham Today (@altrinchamtoday) Bath Place and a section of Ashley Road surrounding the building have been completely closed to cars and pedestrians since Saturday and that situation looks set to continue for some time yet while the building remains so fragile. A spokesperson for Trafford Council has this afternoon confirmed that a full road closure will be remaining in place until a controlled demolition is able to take place. They said: “A partial building collapse in the centre of Hale has resulted in the area being cordoned off to ensure public safety. For everyone's protection, a full road closure – for both vehicles and pedestrians – will remain in effect on a section of Ashley Road until it’s safe to reopen. “We are working closely with the property owner while their surveyors conduct an assessment for a controlled demolition as soon as it is safe and feasible. "Please respect the road closure and safety cordons, and allow extra time when travelling in the area. Thank you for your continued patience and understanding.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Altrincham Today (@altrinchamtoday) The building had been most recently been occupied by Atticus bar but was sold to new owners in January 2024 for £825,000 the new owners had secured planning permission from Trafford Council to carry out building work in order that it could be reopened as a new private medical practice That work had involved the erection of a rear extension to the basement and ground floor level as the building was remodelled to include four consultation rooms The work has evidently placed a huge strain on the building and on Friday morning the appearance of several large cracks at the building's rear caused Ashley Road to be temporarily closed off and neighbouring businesses evacuated told us that police had rushed in while he was cutting a client's hair and demanded that the salon be instantly shut Drone footage showing the damage from above: A scaffolding company has attached a large amount of scaffolding to the front of the building in an attempt to at least protect that part of the building Browse over 5,400 law jobs. 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Please click here to read about how we process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) By 2025-04-04T09:14:00+01:00 Former Supreme Court heavyweights Lady Hale and Lord Sumption may not agree on everything but they were singing in harmony to the House of Lords Constitution Committee this week Appearing together as witnesses in the committee’s inquiry into the rule of law the two were in accord on the need to improve public perception the importance of the role of judges – and the perils of poor journalism Lady Hale said it would be a ‘huge improvement’ if the curriculum in schools – including primary schools – taught children the basics of the constitution She added: ‘They are not difficult as basic principles… and could be explained to children at all sorts of levels ‘It is done in a lot of other countries in the world,’ she said An understanding of the basics would counter ‘the misinformation that can come through the media whether they are social media or legacy media Sumption added: ‘People are distressingly ignorant about the basic way that all three branches of the state work.’ The media’s role ‘has been to oversimplify and therefore mislead’ The role of lawyers was also discussed during the 90-minute meeting spurred by questions from former justice minister Lord Bellamy (Christopher Bellamy KC) Our system is ‘almost wholly dependent on the integrity professionalism and competence of the legal profession’ Hale replied: ‘Any system that depends to a large extent on lawyers does depend upon the skill and integrity of the people [in] that profession but we do have regulatory bodies that do attempt to achieve that is inequality of arms in that there are quite a few situations in which one side will have a lawyer she noted ‘there is also the question that some parties can afford Lord Sumption Given that Sumption is an ‘incredibly effective advocate’ there is ‘that sort of inequality of arms as well’ A ‘national legal service to which everybody has to go’ might be one solution – but that would have its own problems Sumption said the judiciary is capable of dealing with disparities in the quality of counsel are very good at questioning the premises which have been put before them or at least trying to confirm whatever issue that troubles the judge has actually been thought through by counsel are straitjacketed by the integrity of counsel ‘I would be very surprised in any case to discover that there was some legal principle that had been entirely overlooked simply because counsel had not drawn attention to it.’ But what of the wrongful convictions in the Post Office Horizon scandal That was a ‘particular problem because the issues that were overlooked were issues of fact’ their own evidence or require parties to put in particular expert evidence It is fair to say that what essentially unlocked the Horizon problem was the decision of an extremely experienced judge with considerable expertise in IT systems in cutting through it.’ Hale revealed she had been visiting courts and tribunals ‘up and down the country’ and had been ‘incredibly impressed with what goes on there’ She added: ‘The press can do enormous damage by diminishing confidence in the rule of law and the administration of justice but my empirical observations have been pretty favourable.’ the civil service and the courts and indeed the political level of the government… we The fact we do not always succeed does not mean to say that the rule of law does not thrive.’ participants discussed how Russia can be made to pay for its war But fears were also voiced that justice could be traded away as part of any peace deal A two-year research project will explore different funding models for organisations that provide free and early legal advice ‘to move the conversation forward to an informed place’ Billing rates for senior lawyers are already 'exceptionally high' and fee inflation is rampant Browse over 3,200 law jobs. Get jobs by email As Nick Ephgrave publishes his first annual business plan after a full year in the role the SFO chief tells the Gazette that he wants to deploy his policing expertise to make investigations bolder Sarah Sackman KC has admitted to MPs that the county court has not recovered from the trauma of the pandemic Successes such as digitisation of claims are ‘nowhere near enough’ The £1.3bn plan to modernise courts and tribunals has fallen short of ambitions but ‘21st century justice’ is still a realistic aspiration Charity Explorer provides a reputable reference tool for solicitors will-writers and their clients who want to leave a legacy or charitable gift Whether you are looking for legal expert witnesses barristers chambers or any other general legal service the Legal Services Directory will provide a suitable option Site powered by Webvision Cloud July 29, 2024JPEG February 22, 2025JPEG Today’s story is the answer to the April 2025 puzzler During the Winter War of 1939-1940, Finnish troops used their skiing prowess to their advantage against Soviet troops. The U.S. Army took note and later established a division of winter-ready troops of its own The 87th Mountain Infantry conducted initial winter training on Mount Rainier in Washington but in 1942 the Army began construction on a larger high-elevation training base in Pando a small town in Colorado situated at 9,200 feet (2,800 meters) Pando consisted of only a few cabins scattered across an alpine meadow in the Eagle River Valley and received more than 20 feet (6 meters) of snow per year This division trained at Camp Hale for two years before deploying to Europe In these satellite images, the rugged terrain surrounding the historic Camp Hale site is shown in the summer and winter. The OLI (Operational Land Imager) on Landsat 8 acquired the summer image (left) on July 29 2024; the same sensor acquired the winter image (right) on February 22 The harsh environment made the site an ideal place to acclimate recruits to thin, high-elevation air and to train them for combat in snowy, inhospitable terrain. When it was in full operation, more than 15,000 men trained at Camp Hale, with recruits honing their downhill and Nordic skiing, mountain climbing, and cold-weather survival skills. In the photograph below two men who trained at Camp Hale look out from above the timberline May 8, 1943JPEG Although the 10th Mountain Division suffered heavy casualties they never lost a battle or ground during combat demand for molybdenum ballooned because it was widely used in ships The area was designated Camp Hale-Continental Divide National Monument in 2022 It honors the division’s military contributions and its role in launching U.S Veterans of the 10th Mountain Division went on to establish dozens of ski resorts across the U.S NASA Earth Observatory images by Michala Garrison, using Landsat data from the U.S. Geological Survey. Mountain troops photograph courtesy of the National Archives. Story by Adam Voiland View this area in EO Explorer A high-elevation camp in the Colorado Rockies served as a training area for specialized high mountain troops who later fought in World War II A potent storm pushed snowpack levels above normal across Colorado An aerial survey found a lower number for Denali’s maximum height but North America’s tallest peak has not shrunk geological processes push the mountain up about 1 centimeter per year and Utah is made of mostly flat-lying layers of sedimentary rock that record paleoclimate extremes ranging from oceans to widespread deserts over the last 1.8 billion years Navajo Mountain in southeastern Utah is a dome-shaped chunk of igneous rock that intruded into the sedimentary layers and lifted up the overlying layer Navajo Mountain is one of several of these rock formations in southeastern Utah’s portion of the Plateau This oblique (from-the-side) astronaut photograph highlights Navajo Mountain in the center of the image surrounded by light red-brown Navajo Sandstone (also visible in the canyon at bottom of the image) The igneous rock at the core of the mountain is wrapped in sedimentary layers at approximately 3,148 meters (10,388 feet) elevation is comprised of uplifted Dakota Sandstone deposited during the Cretaceous Period (approximately 66-138 million years ago) Dungannon Swifts players lift the Irish Cup for the first time in their history Dungannon's Andrew Mitchell celebrates his side's goal with Steven Scott Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press Dungannon's James Knowles blocks a shot by Cliftonville's Joe Gormley Cliftonville manager Jim Magilton with Cliftonville players Joe Gormley and Rory Hale pictured along with Dungannon Swifts boss Rodney McAree and Dungannon players Andrew Mitchell and John McGovern Rodney McAree’s Dungannnon Swifts wrote their own little chapter in the history books by winning the Clearer Water Irish Cup for the first time in their history following a dramatic Final against Cliftonville at Windsor Park played out in front of a 12,766 frenzied crowd – goals flying tackles and a controversial sending off The teams couldn’t be separated after 120 minutes of unmissable action Transfer magnet John McGovern headed the Swifts into a first half lead – one they held until injury time when Shea Kearney levelled with a scorching drive The game’s big talking point arrived 21 minutes from time when Swifts defender Steven Scott was dismissed for a challenge he literally didn’t make Having soaked up relentless pressure when down to 10 men in extra time the Swifts managed to take the game to a penalty shootout – and the drama continued It was goalkeeper Declan Dunne who emerged the hero brilliantly saving spot kicks from Kearney and Luke Conlon Adam Glenny and Brandon Bermingham all netted expertly for Rodney McAree’s team Jonny Addis and Jack Keaney replaying for the Reds It was 10-man Dungannon’s day – and how they enjoyed it at the finish when they took hold of the coveted trophy They can now also look forward to appearing in European football next season fitting of the showpiece fixture of the season Dungannon manager Rodney McAree and goalkeeper Declan Dunne celebrate with the Cliftonville half of the ground disappearing under a cloud of red smoke from the many pyrotechnics that were ignited when the national anthem was blasted out over the tannoy system Cliftonville fans again showed their displeasure by booing throughout Referee Ian McNabb also arrived in the centre circle without the match ball The Reds had an early let-off when Alves’ corner kick was flicked on by Andrew Mitchell and Conlon almost turned the ball into his own net at the back post It was hardly surprising because the stakes were high Magilton’s team responded with a cleverly worked free kick after Steven Scott cynically hauled down Conlon Shea Gordon and Conlon combined to set up Ryan Curran But it was the blue end of the ground that erupted with that opening goal on 23 minutes The experienced James Knowles whipped in a corner from the left and McGovern got up above everyone else to power home a header although Reds’ goalkeeper David Odumosu hardly covered himself in glory For once the Red Army was stunned into silence although they were on the edge of their seats when Danny Wallace’s poor defence header was gobbled up by Ryan Curran and he managed to cut the ball back to Joe Gormley But it was the Swifts who almost nicked another goal just after the half hour Kealan Dillon send Alves into the left channel who hammered a right-footed drive just over the top As the half-time clock ticked down McAree’s team had another sniff at goal This time Odhran Casey clumsily clipped the free-running Adam Glenney just outside the box Knowles took on the free kick responsibility that had the big former Dundalk shot-stopper at full stretch It was the Swifts who roared from the traps after the restart Cliftonville Shea Kearney celebrates his equaliser with teammate Eric McWoods Dean Curry was only inches away from heading his team’s second goal when he met a Knowles corner kick the ball creeping wide with Odumosu scampering across his line Magilton’s patience finally snapped and he made a double change 10 minutes after the break introducing Alex Parsons and Axel Piesold for Curran and Gordon the Reds at last began to show some urgency at the other end Gormley managed to knock the ball across the box to Kearney The game erupted for all the wrong reasons when Scott was dismissed when Hale went down but the Dungannon man can certainly feel hard done by Magilton brought on Eric McWoods and wonder kid Ryan Corrigan in a bid to salvage the situation they were almost back in it eight minutes from time Hale pinged over a corner from the left that was met by Conlon whose header clipped the top of the crossbar The Reds piled forward and Piesold thought he had levelled on 90 minutes when his blockbuster from the edge of the box brought an unbelievable reaction save from Dunne Bigirimana’s clearance broke to Kearney 25-yards out and his bullet fizzed into the bottom corner much to the delight of the Cliftonville masses Dunne again came to the Swifts rescue in the fifth minute of extra time the big shot-stopper was at it again in the second period when Piersold’s cross was only half cleared by Curry to Hale whose piercing shot was brilliantly beaten out by Dunne McWoods thought he had won it for the Reds when he latched on to another Hale corner only to see his effort headed off the line by Bigirimana – incredible it was down to that dramatic penalty shootout – take a bow Mr Dunne Find out who comes out top of this afternoon’s game right here on our live blog: The singer/guitarist believes that other leading women in rock and metal will “be there in spirit” The Pennsylvania-born musician will take the stage both with her band and as part of an all-star ‘supergroup’ at the Back To The Beginning concert at Birmingham’s Villa Park on 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Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson tells new bands they'll get nowhere without self-belief “We did get very wild and crazy at points ‘Why aren’t we getting arrested?’”: The violent I’m going to join them”: The man who was asked to replace James Hetfield as singer in Metallica – and turned it down Haringey Council has secured almost two acres of additional land around the edges of The Paddock as public open space The deal with Thames Water will enable the final phase of an ambitious scheme that is already transforming the nature reserve for the benefit of Tottenham Hale residents Enhancements will include the creation of new pathways through previously inaccessible private land and connection to the recently installed Paddock footbridge to Hale Wharf Cabinet Member for Placemaking and Local Economy This announcement is just the latest step in making our vision of a fairer The flagship green spaces project at The Paddock is creating the borough’s first new nature reserve in more than a decade and honours our commitment to reinvest land receipts into securing long term and direct benefits for local residents It has been shaped with the community for the community with the extensive improvements rooted in what they have told us they would like to see now and in the future The Conservation Volunteers has worked in close partnership with the London Borough of Haringey for over 20 years helping us to connect thousands of people with their local green spaces supporting both nature and local residents’ health and wellbeing We are proud to continue this beneficial relationship with these exciting next steps at The Paddock which will allow us to bring Haringey residents closer to the nature on their doorsteps and contribute to its protection the council is delivering a series of significant placemaking benefits for the area including up to 600 new council homes and the Welbourne Health Centre which has been developed through extensive engagement with the community and stakeholders is comprehensively enhancing the nature reserve with upgraded entrances and new temporary accommodation to provide enhanced educational facilities The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) will take on an innovative self-financing 25-year lease of The Paddock that will see the environmental charity raise external sponsorship to steward the open space build a volunteer network and deliver a comprehensive schools and engagement programme The exciting final phase of The Paddock works will get under way shortly and is expected to be completed in late 2025 Part of the funding for the project comes from Section 106 planning obligations from the Hale Wharf development secured by the council’s planning department Enforcement action against waste dumping in Haringey is set to intensify following the government’s announcement to “seize and crush” vehicles caught fly-tipping A flagship fund to support community-led carbon cutting projects in Haringey has been extended for another four years The roll-out of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure in Haringey is set for a major boost thanks to more than £1m in new funding from the.. A transformative five-year plan will see more than £35m of investment to improve the borough’s 217-mile road network delivering on what residents have said they.. Sign up to HPX now To help us improve this website, we'd like to know more about your visit today. Unfortunately we are currently having issues connecting to our feedback service. Please try again later. and completely unhinged”: Inside Halestorm’s new album EverestIn what could be the peak of Halestorm’s already-stellar career the Pennsylvania quartet are set to release sixth album Everest in August and take to some seriously big stages and hitting the road with Iron Maiden and Sabbath… and still somehow feel shredded by self-doubt Even Lzzy Hale, one of the biggest voices in rock and one of its most inspiring figures, suffers from imposter syndrome. However great things are – and things for Halestorm are really great; they’re releasing sixth album Everest on August 8 and heading out on a UK arena tour this autumn – part of being human is to doubt yourself The title Everest is a metaphor for the band’s constant climb that battle to reach your destination irrespective of life’s negatives Lzzy says the words of friends helped her through the dark times ready to take Halestorm to ever-loftier heights “That whole lesson is something I took into the studio with me,” she nods “and it has been a huge part of making Everest.” This time it’s personal – from a small studio in Savannah Lzzy lifts the lid on their most ambitious album to date… The first taste we’ve had of the new music was the surprisingly cinematic, soft-to-hard Darkness Always Wins How typical is that of Everest?“It’s just the tip of the iceberg When you experience the album in totality it is quite the rollercoaster ride It’s full of many things that will be unexpected Darkness Always Wins is like going up the ramp at the start; the ride has begun Everest represents Halestorm’s long and steady climb – is it also time for a moment of reflection?“We’ve had the same four members for almost 23 years and we have lived many different lifetimes together We’re in what you might call the mid-life of our band; three of us are in our 40s and Arejay [Hale but we reached the point where we discussed the big ‘Why?’ Like It’s not like there’s a trophy waiting at the top we could have done that in many easier ways we could have sold out and done that in quicker ways It’s the beautiful ending of the chapter that is now our past and the beautiful opening of the chapter that will be our future.” Following up 2022’s purgative Back From The Dead was always gonna be a challenge Did you write Everest in a completely different way?“What makes this album different to anything we’ve done before is that we came in with our usual bag of tricks but our producer Dave Cobb was like: ‘Oh no we’re not doing anything you thought of earlier – throw that away!’ He got us to plug everything in and asked who’s got a fresh idea today?’ As we pulled those together On this album you hear both the execution and the inception of those ideas and you feel the excitement that comes when you don’t fully know where something is going and we were actually living there… unsupervised guitar] and I were sat out on the porch feeling a bit frustrated with life thinking about why the good seem to die first write that down!’ So that’s where Darkness Always Wins comes from – and the rest of the songs came along in a similarly instinctive way Having to create everything in the moment would make some bands wilt under pressure…“There was that fear – can we pull this off What we learned was that this very immediate approach to writing and recording took away dilemmas about whether something would work for radio or whether the label or management would be on board with it sleepy little place – they have actual bookstores and they like tea There’s Spanish moss everywhere and everything’s haunted so for us it was like being on a different planet like going back in time to when we were 19 we’d be holed up in my parents’ basement making whatever we thought was good.” What do you hope fans will take from this record?“I love the fact that our diehard fans really listen to what I have to say I am hoping they see themselves reflected in Everest When we were touring Europe for the last album I was going through a hard time – I was depressed and enveloped by imposter syndrome There were amazing things happening for me there’s this group of around 10 women in the UK who call themselves The Lzzy Birds and travel with us to all our European dates ‘You have been here for us every step of the way and we are here for you now.’ I sat backstage After the next show I explained to them about the pressure I often feel and how I sometimes don’t know what to do but the main thing that came out of this was my developing a much deeper relationship with our fans I know those fans will see themselves in it.” You’re about to tour Europe with no less an act than Iron Maiden – how does that feel?“I think I’m seeing the sun set on my imposter syndrome – and in making Everest I feel like I’m ready for these shows now All my friends in bands who have opened for Iron Maiden have said things like ‘They’re gonna love you!’ Apparently Maiden don’t like bands that mime or use tracks so I’m told they’ll love us for not doing that and also that they’re quite simply the greatest dudes We’re just some band from Pennsylvania!’ This really is quite the honour.” I’m gonna carry you with me and represent in the best way possible all of us women in metal.’ I’m so looking forward to it.” There’s a UK arena tour to follow that Sabbath date “I look at this way: the UK is the first country in which we ever felt that ‘fandemonium’ from the crowd The first time we came over we were opening a four-band bill We were signing at the merch table every night but by the halfway point in the tour security told us we couldn’t do it anymore due to the sheer numbers of people crowding around Coming back this year and headlining arenas for you guys – that’s gonna be such an amazing We’re not just gonna be showcasing the new music We’ve got so many crazy ideas; stuff we’ve never done before There’s gonna be a lot of surprises – you just have to be there!” Catch them on tour with Bloodywood and Kelsy Karter: 20 Cardiff Utilitia Arena21 Glasgow Hydro23 Birmingham RWA/BP Pulse24 Manchester AO Arena26 London The O2 with singer Lzzy Hale explaining how “our mission is to pass the torch so that those who follow have a light to fight with…” Listen to a teaser for Halestorm’s brand-new single Darkness Always Wins which the band reveal is taken from their forthcoming “beautiful album” Wrapping up this year’s Women’s History Month Halestorm and Lacuna Coil vocalists for an important roundtable discussion Black Sabbath’s original line-up will be going Back To The Beginning as they plan for an unbelievably star-studded hometown gig this summer… Just wait and see what the next 12 months have in store From returning titans Deftones and Gojira to new leaders of the pack Sleep Token and Bad Omens to the next big things in ALT BLK ERA and Scowl get ready for what could be rock’s best year ever.. Right before they head out on the road together for a co-headline tour Halestorm and I Prevail have joined forces for a new collab that was “written for our collective fanbases “We are so happy to share this amazing moment with you at last!” Check out Halestorm’s surprise new Live At Wembley album and concert movie Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale has announced that she’ll be filling in as Skid Row’s singer for a few shows this year following the departure of the band’s frontman Erik Grönwall due to health issues 29 January, 2025 By The partial collapse of a three-storey building in Hale that was undergoing a basement extension has raised questions about planning guidance Fire crews were called to reports of a dangerous building on Ashley Road at around 3.40pm on Saturday (25 January) Firefighters worked with Trafford Council and Greater Manchester Police to make the area safe and evacuated neighbouring buildings as a precaution Trafford Council cordoned off the area and a full road closure will remain in effect on a section of Ashley Road until the council deems it safe to reopen A spokesperson for the council said: “We are working closely with the property owner while their surveyors conduct an assessment for a controlled demolition as soon as it is safe and feasible.” inspected the building over the weekend to assess its condition and ensure the safety of the cordon in place Trafford Council councillor Lisa Hancock Bowdon Ward said She added that contractors acting on behalf of the building owner are currently on-site working to stabilise the structure to prevent further collapse ahead of the demolition The red-bricked corner building on Ashley Road was undergoing an extension to its basement and ground floor levels to turn it into a new private medical practice the building was most recently occupied by a bar but had stood empty for the past two years British Geological Survey records show that the site is underlaid by superficial deposits of Glacial Till and a bedrock geology of Bollin Mudstone Trafford Council last year granted planning permission for the works to transform the building and increase its basement area to 80m2 Following the building’s collapse figures across the geotechnical sector have taken to social media to question the planning process managing director of Ground Projects based in Manchester highlighted that formal policies and planning guidance on basement construction are inconsistent across different parts of the UK most Greater London boroughs require a basement impact assessment (BIA) report as part of the planning permission application This is required to review the impacts on flooding surrounding structures and the local geology to ensure any known risks are mitigated A review of planning documents submitted to Trafford Council shows that no such assessment was made for the building on Ashley Road Trafford and many boroughs outside London do not require a BIA But despite the ubiquity of BIAs in London buildings undergoing basement extensions can - and do - still collapse in the capital In September last year, two houses in south west London partially collapsed during renovation works that included basement construction The incident in Richmond prompted Cross scheme manager Paul Livesey to caution that basement construction is “specialist work” that should only be undertaken by experienced basement contractors He highlighted the importance of temporary works in basement construction through the appointment of a temporary works coordinator is essential to ensure the stability of structures during extensive renovation,” he told GE at the time Want to read more? Subscribe to GE’s enewsletters and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn Tagged with: The May 2025 issue of Ground Engineering visits ground investigation sites on the French-Swiss border for Cern’s proposed new particle accelerator tunnel A 4m deep void has formed next to a construction site in London Bridge where Mace is building a new tower block with a deep basement The January/February issue of Ground Engineering includes site reports on the exploratory programme for the Coire Glas scheme in Scotland and the construction of a basement in London's 'justice quarter' The collapse of two houses in south west London during renovation works that included basement construction could have resulted in “injury or fatality” Sign in or Register a new account to join the discussion The event will take place on Sunday 16th February Over 1,500 runners are expected to take part in the fourth edition of the Watersons Hale 10K next week the event will get underway on South Downs Road in Hale before runners pass through Hale village and into Ashley before finishing in the grounds of Ashley Hall There will be bespoke food and drink concessions rides for children and professional support from Altius Physiotherapy all hosted by Happy Radio’s Darren Proctor and Spence Macdonald A total of £1,500 in prize money is available as well as product prizes and weekend camping tickets to Britfest for the fastest team or those simply looking to enjoy a shorter distance The 3K race will start at 9am in the grounds of Ashley Hall bespoke finisher medals and trophies and prizes for age group winners of under 16 The Watersons HALE 10k will once again be raising money for The Toy Appeal which provides toys to thousands of children living in poverty at Christmas Entries for the Watersons HALE 10K cost from £26pp for the 10K race and £10pp for the 3K race. To secure your place or find out more information, visit the website. BBC Sports Editor Dan Roan, who runs the race each year, said: “The kids, Cath and I loved taking part – cracking course and atmosphere, great for Hale and the community too.” The Watersons HALE 10K is organised by leading events company Sensation Group, which also delivers events including endurance event THE ROC and the Wakestock and Glass Butter Beach festivals. Watch Teams Matches Tickets & Membership Shop St. James' Park Newcastle's youngsters won the competition, held at Arsenal's Hale End Academy, after finishing top of a group involving the Gunners as well as Blackburn Rovers, Hertha Berlin, Toulouse and Avispa Fukuoka. United kicked off the tournament with a 1-1 draw against the Japanese outfit before claiming victories against Arsenal and Blackburn Rovers, winning 1-0 and 3-1 respectively. Despite a 1-0 loss against Toulouse, Newcastle responded in positive fashion after recording a crucial 3-1 win against Hertha Berlin, resulting in the young Magpies finishing top of Group A via goal difference on 10 points. United goalkeeper Lucas Flack was also presented with the Goalkeeper of the Tournament award. Elsewhere, Newcastle's under-13s are into the National Northern final of the Premier League Cup after wins against Manchester City and Aston Villa, with a final showdown against Manchester United. The Magpies' under-12s side are competing at the National Futsal Finals this weekend while United's under-10s reached the National Futsal semi-finals before bowing out against their Manchester United counterparts. Map the MQ-9B is being pitched to Norway to fulfil its unmanned high-altitude long-endurance intelligence Two original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have responded to a request for information (RFI) to provide Norway with an unmanned high-altitude long-endurance (HALE) intelligence Gain unlimited access to Janes news and more.. Delivering trusted intelligence to warfighters to protect national interests Providing mission users with faster access to quality data to pre-empt threats and protect national security Assured interconnected OSINT to deliver informed Solutions Insights About Contact Request a demo Customer Login Store Receive the latest developments in defence and security as well as keep informed on Janes news and events Janes Intelligence SummaryA fortnightly update featuring the latest analysis Renovation work has been taking place on the site A former bar in Hale village is in danger of collapse after large cracks appeared in the building overnight has been boarded up for the last two years having most recently been occupied by Atticus bar Local residents say they first noticed cracks on the rear of the building about 48 hours ago but they significantly worsened overnight with the arrival of high winds from Storm Eowyn Police cordoned off the scene at around 8.30am this morning and local businesses including Mouse House Print Shop and The Knot hair salon Staff and structural engineers from Amey and Trafford Council have been at the scene surveying the damage and it's understood that a controlled demolition of the damaged part of the building will have to take place The building was sold in January 2024 and the new owners secured planning permission from Trafford Council the same month to carry out building work in order that it could be reopened as a new private medical practice The work has involved the erection of a rear extension to the basement and ground floor level A design and access statement lodged on the Trafford Council planning application portal states that the work would "retain the existing shop front main entrance and provide a separate staff entrance & fire exit on the side elevation facing onto Bath Place" It added: "The internal spaces should include for at least 4No The work also required the removal of the existing commercial kitchen at the rear basement floor level to provide for a lower ground floor landscaped courtyard at the rear of the property said she had been down to the scene this morning but that there was currently no time frame for the work that needed to be done to stabilise the area She said: "We've been out to assess the situation and have met with staff andstructural engineers from Amey and Trafford Council "Affected residents nearby are in the process of being contacted and evacuated where necessary Once the risks have been assessed there is the potential forone lane of traffic to reopen on Ashley Road but we do not have a timeframe Work is limited at this stage because of high winds "The council are keeping us updated and we will share more with residents as soon as we are made aware We are thankful to the emergency services and council staff for dealing with this promptly and ensuring residents are kept safe." a neighbouring business which has been shut by the incident said the drama started at around 7am this morning "I opened the window and it was a case of 'flipping 'eck'!" said Dan I phoned the police at about 7.30 because there were little kids with their parents walking past I told the police to hurry up and stood out there stopping people The Germains added that they had not been told when they might be able to regain entry to their business Trains were pulled from Seven Sisters to Walthamstow Central while emergency services attended News London’s Underground system was thrown into disarray this morning after reports of a “casualty on the tracks” at Tottenham Hale Trains were pulled from Seven Sisters to Walthamstow Central while emergency services attended the scene Transport for London Access tweeted that Tottenham Hale station had reopened following "an earlier customer incident" Although the Victoria line is now operating as normal, other disturbances are reported on the Central line, DLR, Metropolitan line, Waterloo & City line and Windrush line this morning. A spokesperson for London Ambulance Service said: “We were called at 6.33am this morning (16 March) to reports of a person hit by a train at Tottenham Hale Underground Station, Ferry Lane. “We sent a number of resources to the scene including an ambulance crew, an incident response officer and members of our Hazardous Area Response Team. “We also dispatched a trauma team in a car from London’s Air Ambulance.“Sadly a person had died at the scene.” British Transport Police has been approached for comment. VE Day 2025 fashion: best looks from the day, Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte, Lady Victoria Starmer VE Day 2025 fashion: Princess of Wales to Lady Victoria Starmer Prince Louis steals the show at VE Day parade as he keeps dad William looking sharp and mimics brother George Prince Louis steals show with sweet antics at VE parade Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in major blow for Putin ahead of Victory Day celebrations Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in blow for Putin David Beckham extends olive branch to son Brooklyn amid 'family feud' New visa crackdown as Home Office plans to restrict applications from nationalities most likely to overstay New visa crackdown as Home Office plans to restrict applications This is the astonishing sight in Hale village this afternoon after the rear of a former bar collapsed in on itself. The three-storey building on Ashley Road, which dates back to the early 1900s, had been cordoned off since early Friday morning after large cracks appeared on its rear walls. And with the situation having worsened significantly overnight, the inevitable happened this afternoon, with masonry and part of the roof falling in, with the most dramatic collapse happening at around 3.40pm. The entire rear of the building is now completely exposed and with a large section of the roof hanging by a thread a further collapse over the coming hours appears to be extremely likely The building had been most recently been occupied by Atticus bar but was sold to new owners in January 2024 for £825,000. In the same month, the new owners had secured planning permission from Trafford Council to carry out building work in order that it could be reopened as a new private medical practice. That work had involved the erection of a rear extension to the basement and ground floor level as the building was remodelled to include four consultation rooms, a reception and waiting room, counselling room, education suite and other rooms. The work has evidently placed a huge strain on the building, however, and yesterday morning the appearance of several large cracks at the building's rear caused Ashley Road to be temporarily closed off and neighbouring businesses evacuated. One hairdresser from The Knot hair salon, which adjoins the former Atticus bar, told us that police had rushed in while he was cutting a client's hair and demanded that the salon be instantly shut. The salon has this evening announced that it will be relocating its services temporarily to The Head Shed on Victoria Road in Hale. Damage to the rear of the building had noticeably worsened overnight, and this morning it appeared to be only a matter of time until a collapse followed. That came just after lunch today, when a large section of masonry holding a corner together collapsed. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Altrincham Today (@altrinchamtoday) But the most dramatic moment came at around 3.40pm when almost the entire rear section caved in in front of astonished bystanders with plumes of dust billowing into the sky Structural engineers and police have been at the scene all day but the structure has been too fragile to approach Ashley Road around the junction with Bath Place is completely cordoned off meaning that motorists are being prevented from driving through the village from the Stamford Road junction There's also a significant police presence as residents and local businesses await further developments in this moving story