Latest news with #A30
BBC News
3 days ago
- BBC News
Works starts on Cornwall's A30 dual-deck wildlife bridge
Work has started on the second green bridge in Cornwall, National Highways has part of the A30 Chiverton to Carland Cross dualling project, a dual-deck bridge has been constructed over the new carriageway to provide safe passage for Highways said top soiling work was underway to turn the bridge at Marazanvose "from grey to brown, followed by green planting in the autumn".Andrew Alcorn, National Highways' programme manager for the scheme, said he was "really proud of the environmental work being carried out" as part of the project. 'A real legacy' Mr Alcorn said: "Our green bridge will be the third for the company, one of only a handful across the country, and once completed it will provide a safe crossing for various species of wildlife, as well as for walkers and horse riders."Along with other environmental measures, we've built a total of 33 multi-species crossing points as part of the project, and we look forward to seeing the bridge bloom for many years to come, providing a real legacy for the scheme and for Cornwall."The Marazanvose bridge, which is 49.3m (161ft) long and 12.5m (41ft) wide, spans four lanes of the new dual carriageway and two lanes of the old A30, now the is hoped the green bridge will cater for species including badgers, voles and other small animals, insects and birds. National Highways said landscaping will involve the planting of two native hedgerows with species including hazel, hawthorn, holly, dog rose, elder and wych said: "Planting work will take place in the autumn, along with seeding, and after all planting work across the scheme, a five-year maintenance period will follow to ensure the successful bedding in and growth of all new trees and shrubs."As part of the road scheme, a total of 87,000 trees are being planted across the landscape in addition to the green bridge planting, and with over 40,000 already in the ground, the remainder will be installed in suitable conditions later this year."The A30 Chiverton to Carland Cross dual carriageway was opened to traffic last June.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
Anker Launches Sleep Earbuds With Active Noise Cancellation and 'Snore Masking'
Anker has brought a new version of its wireless sleep earbuds, called the Soundcore Sleep A30, to the market. The company says the Sleep A30 could be even more effective at helping users achieve a peaceful night's sleep by blocking disruptive noises through active noise cancellation (ANC). Previous models, like the Sleep A20, relied on a snug fit inside the ear to passively block sound, but the A30 adds active noise cancellation for the first time, all while keeping enough battery life to last through the night, as reported by The Verge. The Sleep A30 has a slimmer and smaller design compared with earlier models. Anker says this helps make the earbuds more comfortable to wear overnight, especially for side sleepers, as there is less pressure when resting on a pillow. Anker includes four sizes of silicone eartips, three sizes of memory foam tips, and three sizes of ear wings. Anker says the new Sleep A30 can block up to 30dB of external noise, and the addition of ANC, which uses two microphones inside and outside the ear. But it comes at the cost of lower battery life. The A20 could run for up to 14 hours on a single charge, but the A30 tops out at nine hours on its own or up to 45 hours with the charging case when playing stored sleep sounds. When streaming music or podcasts from a phone, battery life drops to 6.5 hours per charge or 35 hours with the case. The charging case uses unique technology that Anker calls "Adaptive Snore Masking technology." If the case detects snoring from someone nearby, it analyzes the sound and generates audio to mask it, sending this to the earbuds to help block out the noise. The Sleep A30 also features sleep monitoring and position tracking, which lets users see how restful their night was through the Soundcore mobile app. Other functions include a private repeatable alarm with snooze and a "Find My Earbud" feature to help locate earbuds lost in bed. The A30 uses Bluetooth 5.3 for connectivity.
BBC News
5 days ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Teenage biker in serious condition after crash near Scorrier
A teenage motorcyclist has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after a crash in Cornwall.A collision between a red Kawasaki motorcycle and a gold Range Rover took place between Scorrier and Blackwater at about 15:00 BST on and Cornwall Police said the incident occurred "on the old A30 road".The 19-year-old motorcycle rider was taken to Derriford Hospital. Police said emergency services, Cornwall Air Ambulance and officers from the Devon and Cornwall Roads Policing Team attended the incident, with the latter carrying out a detailed force has asked anyone with any relevant information or dash-cam footage to contact them.
West Australian
10-06-2025
- Business
- West Australian
UK to invest in nuclear project for energy 'golden age'
Britain will invest 14.2 billion pounds ($A30 billion) to build a nuclear plant in southeast England, the government says, as part of its wider spending review that will define its priorities over the next four years. Britain is seeking to build new nuclear plants to replace its ageing fleet to help boost its energy security and also reach its climate targets. The Sizewell C plant in Suffolk is expected to create around 10,000 jobs during the peak of construction and produce enough electricity to power around six million homes when built. "We need new nuclear to deliver a golden age of clean energy abundance, because that is the only way to protect family finances, take back control of our energy, and tackle the climate crisis," Britain's energy minister Ed Miliband said in a statement. Britain has been seeking to bring new investors into the project the announcement on Tuesday announcement did not mention any other parties. The government has not said how much the project is expected to cost in total or given a date for when it is expected to be completed. Sizewell is expected to use a regulated-asset-base (RAB) funding model where companies building new plants would be paid during the construction phase, cutting down their development risk and allowing them to secure cheaper financing. Critics of RAB say it will leave taxpayers liable for any cost over-runs and delays during construction and add costs to energy bills at a time when many people are already struggling. It would be only the second new nuclear plant built in Britain in more than two decades, after French state-owned EDF's Hinkley Point C which has had several delays and cost overruns and is currently expected to start operations in 2029, with an estimated cost of between 31 and 34 billion pounds (between $A65 billion and $A70 billion) at 2015 prices.
Perth Now
10-06-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
UK to invest in nuclear project for energy 'golden age'
Britain will invest 14.2 billion pounds ($A30 billion) to build a nuclear plant in southeast England, the government says, as part of its wider spending review that will define its priorities over the next four years. Britain is seeking to build new nuclear plants to replace its ageing fleet to help boost its energy security and also reach its climate targets. The Sizewell C plant in Suffolk is expected to create around 10,000 jobs during the peak of construction and produce enough electricity to power around six million homes when built. "We need new nuclear to deliver a golden age of clean energy abundance, because that is the only way to protect family finances, take back control of our energy, and tackle the climate crisis," Britain's energy minister Ed Miliband said in a statement. Britain has been seeking to bring new investors into the project the announcement on Tuesday announcement did not mention any other parties. The government has not said how much the project is expected to cost in total or given a date for when it is expected to be completed. Sizewell is expected to use a regulated-asset-base (RAB) funding model where companies building new plants would be paid during the construction phase, cutting down their development risk and allowing them to secure cheaper financing. Critics of RAB say it will leave taxpayers liable for any cost over-runs and delays during construction and add costs to energy bills at a time when many people are already struggling. It would be only the second new nuclear plant built in Britain in more than two decades, after French state-owned EDF's Hinkley Point C which has had several delays and cost overruns and is currently expected to start operations in 2029, with an estimated cost of between 31 and 34 billion pounds (between $A65 billion and $A70 billion) at 2015 prices.
