The Royal Ballet School’s commitment to fostering young choreographic talent was on full display at this year’s Ursula Moreton Emerging Choreographer performance the event offered an inspiring showcase of original works created by students from Years 7 and 9 as part of the Ninette de Valois Choreographic Programme.  Rooted in the School’s long tradition of encouraging creativity this programme provides students with a unique opportunity to develop their artistic voices from an early stage Under the guidance of choreographic tutor Rhian Robbins eleven young choreographers presented works they had devised drawing on their own interpretations of music The process of crafting these pieces extends beyond choreography alone Students also gained insight into the professional production process and contributing to costume and lighting design the students further enhanced their understanding of stagecraft through a dedicated lighting workshop with Production and Theatre Technician Daniel Philipson.  Students had the opportunity to introduce their works and share their inspiration and experience before showcasing their choreography to the audience. Year 9 student Filippa said of her piece: My choreography focuses on the relationship between a train and its passengers My goal was to represent the motion and mechanics of a train through the dancers’ movement and often fatalistic nature of the train and of life I was heavily inspired by the music as its unusual instruments have their own independent melodies Together,  they create a chaotic atmosphere which reminded me of the crowded aspects of a train There were four viewings of the programme with Thursday’s performance reviewed by an esteemed panel of industry professionals: Diana Cuni Mancini who provided valuable feedback to help the students refine their choreographic skills Students will continue to develop their pieces based on the feedback they received.  Panelist Andrew McNicol said of the performance:  What an inspiring afternoon and huge congratulations It’s wonderful to be back here at White Lodge to witness this performance because my whole choreographic journey started doing exactly this so it’s wonderful to see you all doing such incredible work Choreographing on your peers is a very different thing and it’s really interesting to see so many of you working with large groups as well All of the pieces were filled with so many ideas and I’m very curious to see where you will take this in the future I hope that this is just the beginning for many of you to continue more choreography It’s so important and is really the lifeblood of our art form so it’s incredibly inspiring to see you all already thinking in that way.  [email protected] © 2025 The Royal Ballet School | Registered charity no: 214364 Wirral's independent local news website The development is the supermarket chain’s first in Moreton and work began on the site off Pasture Road last month Lidl said it would create around 40 new jobs with “market-leading pay” The new supermarket will feature an in-store bakery as well as toilets and baby changing facilities Outside the store will be parking for cars and bikes as well as electric vehicle charging points just a short walk from Moreton town centre “It’s always an exciting moment to start construction of a new store and we can’t wait to bring greater shopping choice to Moreton later this year residents will gain access to our high-quality while also creating new jobs for those living in the area We look forward to sharing further updates with the community as things progress.” hoardings have been set up around the edge of the site A notice from Braithwaite Group who are carrying out the works said “The hoarding will be set up along the site boundary which incorporates the existing car parking areas between the Library and the Health Centre there will be no access to vehicles and pedestrians as it would mean access through the construction area We realise this has caused a problem for people accessing the shops and Library and we can only apologise for the inconvenience this has caused CCTV will be put in place with a direct link to a our site Security team “During this phase we expect some noisy work as we need to use some large equipment to break up the hard surfaces and also crush the material Again we can only apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.” The notice said work would take place between 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday and between 8.30am to 1pm on Saturday The notice said Braithwaite expected to hand over the site in October ahead of an opening date on November 13 2025 Lidl GB established itself in the UK in 1994 and now has over 35,000 employees and 970 stores Planning permission for the store was granted by Wirral Council in April 2023 the new store was expected to open in 2024 The new store is part of a major development initially led by Wirral Council and its joint venture firm the Wirral Growth Company in the area expected to deliver a number of new homes and apartments Originally expected to be finished by 2026 80 extra area living apartments are now expected to be delivered by 2029 45 homes as part of the development are likely to be delivered between 2026 and 2030 councillors praised the scheme for its comprehensive plan proactive engagement with the local community Only two people objected to the scheme after 14,000 residents were asked for their views on the plans Lidl has already applied for a licence for a new store The Pasture Road development also previously included plans for an outdoor area as well as improvements to Moreton Library to make room for outdoor activities and a summer house Image: An illustration of the new Lidl in Moreton as part of proposed plans for a huge development Email us at news@birkenhead.news and criminal damage following an incident at an address in Moreton on Sunday Officers were called to a report of domestic abuse at a house on Witley Avenue just before noon When they arrived the male occupant of the house could be seen at a downstairs window threatening the female occupant Officers were unable to get into the house and following discussions with force negotiators the woman and the baby came out of the address at 12.05pm but were taken to hospital as a precaution The man then barricaded himself in the property and threatened to harm police officers a baton round was used when the man came out of the house and he returned inside At 12.49pm officers were able to persuade the man to leave the address He was taken to hospital where he is being treated for self-inflicted cuts to his arm There is an ongoing investigation into the incident at the address A voluntary referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) and at this stage Merseyside Police is not able to comment further Image: GOOGLE  Powered by Bury Free Press, Suffolk Free Press, Newmarket Journal & Haverhill Echo Powered by Bury Free Press, Suffolk Free Press, Newmarket Journal and Haverhill Echo Home   Bury St Edmunds   News   Article A pharmacy on a Bury St Edmunds estate has announced it is reducing its opening hours due to cost pressures has told its patients it is regretfully having to adjust its opening hours to ensure they can continue serving the community The changes will mean the pharmacy will be open for 10 hours less a week The new hours will be 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm Monday to Friday vice-chair of the Moreton Hall Residents’ Association (MHRA) said: “We are extremely concerned about the continued reduction of health services provision for residents of Moreton Hall.” said the pharmacy had seen an increase in patients but the amount it was reimbursed by the Government for medicines often didn’t cover the cost of supplying them we have had to employ more staff to manage the increasing workload which has put even more financial strain on us,” the letter said It said that Government funding for pharmacies had remained stagnant while costs had risen dramatically The letter added: “With little financial support from the Government an average of seven pharmacies per week have closed since January 2023 To avoid closure and continue providing essential services “We remain committed to providing the best possible care and will reassess our hours if fair pharmacy funding is introduced.” The pharmacy said patients could consider raising this issue with their local MP Mr McGowan said: “Following the closure of the pharmacy in Sainsbury's two years ago we were already without any access to pharmacies on a Saturday in the area “These changes which the funding pressures have forced are now reducing further the limited evening provision in the area “This change follows quickly from the stopping of NHS services at the dentist in Moreton Hall earlier this year “Whilst the issues of pharmacy and dentist funding are largely national ones there needs to be a local plan for how we stop the trend of the number of houses in the area going up whilst the health infrastructure in Moreton Hall goes down “With new developments under way on Lady Miriam Way and the potential for more than 100 new homes off of Mount Road we urgently need to see more investment in health services in the area." A statement from Mr Prinsley’s office said: “Dr Prinsley completely understands residents' concerns about the reduced opening hours at the Croasdales Pharmacy on Moreton Hall particularly given rising costs and funding pressures facing community pharmacies “The Government recognises the importance of building strong foundations for pharmacy services and has recently committed an additional £215 million investment in Pharmacy First as well as plans to expand independent prescribing powers for pharmacists “These measures are specifically designed to stabilise pharmacy services addressing the challenges highlighted by Croasdales Pharmacy and ensuring local pharmacies remain accessible and sustainable for our communities." In January, NHS patients at Saxon Dental Practice, also in Lawson Place, Moreton Hall, spoke of their disappointment after being told it was privatising The practice sent letters to patients explaining that from March 31 it would no longer be an NHS practice There is also a Croasdales Chemist in Bury St Edmunds town centre Home > News By Simon Hacker | 5th February 2025 Plans to make Moreton-in-Marsh easier to reach – and leave – will soon start coming into shape with a request now before planners to begin the demolition of the town's former Royal British Legion branch the freed-up land will feature 56 new long-term car parking spaces a bus zone and a walkway into Moreton's town centre The town's council and GWR jointly own the land that the building stands upon having purchased the site in 2021 for a reported £1,125,000 in a joint deal with the rail operator The new request before Cotswold District Council from Ms Sarah Hart on behalf of town council states that the work will involve a "combination of machine demolition and demolition by hand" the project being overseen by London-based architects Fatkin Ltd an agency which has also built numerous travel hubs including for Bristol Royal Infirmary In an outline of the business and community case for the new hub the town council said: "There have been many attempts to improve the centre of Moreton-in-Marsh long-stay parking clogging spaces that would be better used for shoppers and visitors All proposals have failed to gain popular support." The council said it believed the failures were largely due to "a 'stick but no carrot' approach where parking charges and restrictions were proposed without alternatives for the people affected This could include safer pedestrian access It added: "Making our High Street safe and accessible for all and a more attractive place to spend time and money requires a reduction of non-productive parking Long-stay parkers can be 'decanted' into the Transport Hub or offered non-car ways to come into town." demolition is due to begin in March.  ● The RBL is reported to have set up the Moreton branch at the address in 1922 Registered as an industrial and provident society Opinion marks early verdict on Labour amid Shire Hall shakeup The project has been more than a decade in the making and could see 620 acres of greenbelt transformed into a new town It has revealed plans to open a branch in town as part of a rapid expansion Forest of Dean venture shares its fears amid new burden Reproduction of any content is strictly forbidden without prior permission We use cookies to help make our website better. For more information on cookies and how to block them, visit https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies/ Bury St Edmunds residents from across Moreton Hall and Eastgate are being encouraged to share their views in a new survey launched by their residents’ associations Moreton Hall Residents Association and Eastgate Ward Community Association are holding a consultation across both wards ‘The Big Listen’ gives residents the chance to say what matters to them and their families and share their priorities A short survey covers topics including concerns what they would like to see improved and what they want their elected representatives and the residents’ associations to focus on Schools and community groups are also being invited to take part by hosting consultation sessions The survey is available here and paper copies are currently available at locations including: Christ Church Moreton HallMoreton Hall Post OfficeMount Farm GP surgeryRSPCA Bury St Edmunds Charity Shop and Coffee StopQuality Eats For locations of paper surveys in Eastgate Any other businesses or venues willing to have paper copies of the survey can contact mhravicechair@gmail.com Moreton Hall Residents Association vice-chair said: “From HGVs and parking on Skyliner Way to the loss of NHS dentist provision the past few months have seen so many issues significantly impacting Moreton Hall residents This is why we want to ensure all residents feel able to have their voices heard “We’ve seen great levels of engagement at recent meetings but it’s really important we hear from people who can’t make it to meetings or who might not complete surveys This is why we are keen to work with schools and community groups so we can come to them rather than making them come to us By making sure we hear from a wide range of residents we can ensure our councillors MP and us as associations know what matters most to the people we represent.” Eastgate Ward Community Association executive member said: “When the consultation about walking and cycling first came out many Eastgate residents felt they were not being listened to and their voices didn’t matter This is why as an association we are really pleased to be part of The Big Listen – we want to know what matters most to residents so we can share that with those people making the decisions.” “This survey is a part of our efforts to encourage more people to get involved with the work of Eastgate Ward Community Association “We are really keen to have more residents join the association so we can continue to promote the voices of people in Eastgate and make it the best place possible to live.” Cotswold District Council has supported an innovative project to build 15 new affordable low-carbon homes in Moreton-in-Marsh.  The new development connects Mosedale and Davies Road in Moreton-in-Marsh.  Two vacant homes were demolished to make way for the new development two and three-bedroom houses and maisonettes - all with sustainable features including air-source heating electric vehicle charging points and enhanced insulation The properties have all achieved an Energy Performance Certificate ‘A’ rating.   The redevelopment was made possible with the support of £1.275 million grant funding from Homes England and £580,500 contribution from Cotswold District Council secured through previous Section 106 contributions as well as a loan arrangement as part of a finance agreement between the Council and Cottsway Helix Group also provided construction finance to ensure the homes were completed quickly.  Cabinet Member for Communities and Public Safety “The Davies Road site will be the first green home development of its kind here in the Cotswolds and it’s been a delight to work in partnership with Homes England and Cottsway to deliver this scheme.  “There is a housing affordability crisis here in the Cotswolds and we are committed to delivering genuinely affordable housing for our residents Not only does this scheme offer affordable houses but it is also playing a part in tackling the climate crisis which is high on the list of Council priorities.”  said: “This is our first development with 100% low-carbon homes This not only supports our commitment as a responsible organisation to reducing our environmental impact in line with the national Net-Zero strategy but also provides energy efficient homes for customers which should mean lower energy bills for them.  “It has been great to work with Cotswold District Council and Helix Partnership Homes to successfully deliver these new homes and we are very proud that they are all being provided for social rent making them as affordable as they can possibly be for the people moving into them.  “Cottsway is working hard to provide more much-needed affordable homes and we would like to thank everyone involved who supported us including Homes England for the £1.275m grant which made this achievable It is a great example of what innovative partnership working can achieve.”  Cookie Settings Powered by Onclusive PR Manager™ Victim is in a stable condition at a Brisbane hospital with abdominal and leg injuries A man is recovering in a Brisbane hospital after being bitten by a shark and airlifted for treatment from a Moreton Bay island was mauled in the waters off the bay side of Moreton Island near the Wrecks Walking Track shortly after 3pm on Saturday Paramedics treated him on the scene for abdominal and leg injuries before a rescue helicopter flew him to the Princess Alexandra hospital in a stable condition Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email It is the second shark attack in the bay in less than a month – after 17-year-old Charlize Zmuda died after being bitten by a shark off Bribie Island just north of Brisbane in early February – and the fourth shark attack in Queensland waters in recent months On 28 December last year, 40-year-old Luke Walford, 40, was killed by a shark near Humpy Island offshore from central Queensland, weeks after a man was hospitalised after a shark attack on nearby Curtis Island. Both of those men were spear fishing when they were bitten. Read moreThe Wrecks Walking Track connects the Tangalooma resort near a cluster of ships scuttled in the 1960s through to the ’80s which are a popular snorkelling spot for visitors to the sand island 0:57LED lights on surfboards or kayaks may deter shark attacks researchers say – videoAustralia is seeing a long-term increase in the number of shark bites but experts say this is largely due to the fact that the country’s growing population means more people are in the water Bond University’s Dr Daryl McPhee told Guardian Australia that the risk of a shark bite “remains extremely low Free newsletterGet the most important news as it breaks He said there were an average of 2.7 deaths from shark bites in Australia between 2014 and 2023 compared with 1.8 deaths in the previous decade the director of the Florida Museum of Natural History’s shark research program said that the ability of Australia’s beach rescue services to respond to bites was “second to none” which probably keeps the number of fatalities down Australia is a global shark attack hotspot largely due to the country’s affinity for the ocean with four of those occurring in Australia – three of them off the coast of South Australia.