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Wales Online
a day ago
- General
- Wales Online
Desperate attempts were made to save campervan swamped by sea at Gwynedd beach
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Desperate attempts were made by fundraising jet skiers to save a campervan stuck in the sand at a famous Gwynedd beach before it was swamped by the sea. The incident happened at Traeth y Greigddu (Black Rock Sands), near Porthmadog, on Friday. Pictures and videos have circulated of the motorhome being swallowed by the sea as the tide came in. On social media it had been claimed that efforts were not made by others to save the vehicle. But witnesses have said that a major bid was undertaken to get the van to safety. This was done by jet skiers who were on the beach as part of an event organised by Colwyn PWC Riders that raised more than £25,000 for good causes. The motorhome incident was reportedly the second time it had got stuck that day. On the first occasion the camper was towed out of the sand with help from vehicles owned by the jet ski riders. But later in the day the motorhome again found itself trapped in the sand. Once again people rallied around to help the stranded vehicle - with a witness saying there were around six jet skiers trying to help the owners. They tried to tow the van to safety with a pick-up truck along with a 4x4 Land Rover Defender. One of those helping said: "We tried to move the camper a second time but it wouldn't move, the wheels didn't spin, they were stuck. "We then tried a third time to retrieve the camper - attempting to drag it out with two vehicles but this time it was totally stuck. We were in danger of digging into the sand ourselves. Someone then called for the tractor, and the rest is history." Phil Butler, an admin on Abersoch Appreciation Page, said he wanted to set the record straight. He said: "A few people who weren't even there, are saying, why did no one attempt to help, but some people certainly did." He added: "Even using two towing vehicles the camper would not move, so eventually it had to be left exactly where it was stuck. The incoming tide won the battle." (Image: Kevin Gibson) Colwyn PWC Riders organised the event over the weekend which was attended by more than 100 riders from North Wales and further afield. A total of £25,163.97 was raised. Funds raised will go to several worthy causes, including the RNLI and Mountain Rescue – both vital organisations dedicated to saving lives at sea and on land – as well as Macca's Project and Elsie's Story, two deeply meaningful community-led initiatives. . Join the North Wales Live WhatsApp community group where you can get the latest stories delivered straight to your phone
CBS News
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Detroit liquor store doubles as art gallery, bringing creativity to the community
Tucked next to the iconic Faygo plant on Detroit's east side is a liquor store that's also a gallery, and it might just be one of the city's most creative hidden gems. Liquor Basket Gratiot is home to Push Gallery, Detroit's only art gallery housed inside a fully operational liquor store. It's the brainchild of Dominick Lemonious, an artist by trade and the store's manager. "We're bringing art to the people," Lemonious said. "We're really creating an atmosphere and an experience for people who aren't normally privy to go to art shows or know when the art shows are." Jon DeBoer Lemonious began showcasing his own work but soon expanded the idea into a full-fledged gallery space, highlighting artists from across the city. Since its launch, Push Gallery has featured dozens of pieces, each telling a piece of Detroit's story. "The community has really embraced it," Lemonious said. "I originally wanted to put some of my work up here, and then, as friends came out, they said this would be a great space to show the community what the art scene looks like in Detroit." The gallery's first exhibition debuted a year ago with local artist Elonte Davis's "Love, Appreciation, Celebration." The current showcase, titled "Community First," focuses on elevating Detroit-based artists and honoring the neighborhood that surrounds the store. Jon DeBoer "We're hoping to tell a story of a brighter Detroit," Lemonious added. "We're hoping to inspire others to be more creative, think outside the box, and really just bring people together." His mission is rooted in accessibility—bringing art into everyday spaces and ensuring residents don't have to travel far or pay a fee to experience it. "When people are born and raised here, it's a certain energy and a certain love and respect we have for the city," Lemonious said. "It's Detroit vs. Everybody. It's Detroit Hustles Harder. It's just something that's in you." Push Gallery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. inside Liquor Basket Gratiot, 3643 Gratiot Avenue in Detroit. Whether you're stopping in for a snack or staying for the art, Lemonious hopes visitors leave inspired and with a deeper appreciation for the city's creative pulse. Elonte Davis
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Integrum implements new compensation package for its CEO
MÖLNDAL, Sweden , March 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Integrum AB (publ) (Nasdaq First North Growth Market: INTEG B) today announces that the company has implemented a new compensation package for its Board Director and Acting CEO Scott Flora. "Integrum is currently undergoing a major strategic shift. As part of this work, the board has renegotiated Acting CEO Scott Flora's compensation package to increase focus on performance-based compensation. The recruitment of a permanent CEO is ongoing, and the new agreement with Scott Flora provides continued stability and growth focus in the executive management team during this transition phase," comments Kristofer Westergren, Board Director of Integrum and coordinator of the business assessment and strategic shift. The new incentive program is based on Stock Appreciation Rights ("SARs") for the Board Member and Acting CEO Scott Flora. Within the framework of the program, Scott Flora has been granted 200,000 SARs, where each vested SAR entitles to a compensation based on Integrum's share price, but not exceeding SEK 60, on the day of exercise of the vested SARs, less an exercise price (so-called Base Price) amounting to SEK 29.30 per SAR. The granted SARs will vest at a rate of 20 percent every three months starting from June 1, 2025. Unvested SARs will lapse and will not entitle the holder to any payment. A vested SAR shall be exercisable during 1 September 2026 to 31 October 2026. The SAR payment may be paid in stock or in cash, at the Integrums connection with the new incentive program taking effect, the fixed compensation to Scott Flora will be reduced. The incentive program falls within the framework of the guidelines for compensation to senior executives adopted at Integrum's most recent shareholders' meeting. For more information, please contact:Jörgen Svanström, CFOPhone: + 46 (0) 70 734 96 60E-mail: Certified AdviserCarnegie Investment Bank AB (publ) is the company's Certified Adviser. This information was brought to you by Cision The following files are available for download: Integrum implements new incentive program for CEO View original content: SOURCE Integrum AB Sign in to access your portfolio
