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a day ago
- Automotive
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Three key roads earmarked for upgrades in Denbighshire after £4.8m spending boost
Three key roads in Denbighshire have been identified for improvements using money accessed from the Welsh Government. A similar exercise in Gwynedd has seen more than 60 roads and footpaths earmarked for upgrades. Denbighshire Council has secured £4.8m from Cardiff's Local Government Borrowing Initiative (LGBI) to boost its road maintenance programme. The local authority is now planning 'significant investment' to resurface three roads. They are the A525 Nany Y Garth Pass near Ruthin; the A547 Abergele Road near Rhuddlan; and Ty Newydd Road, a key conduit in Rhyl. Denbighshire's Highways aims to start work 'straight away' during the 'optimum time for carriageway surfacing works'. READ MORE: Three popular beaches in North Wales where common activity now frowned upon READ MORE: Cause of sisters' death in Watkin Path pools confirmed Cllr Barry Mellor, lead member for environment and transport, said: 'We know the improvement of the county's road network is a topic that comes up regularly from our residents. The work that will be carried out on our roads over the next two years will really help improve the network and driving experience for both residents and visitors to Denbighshire.' The LGBI funding runs for two years with Denbighshire saying improvements are planned on a 'number of roads'. Details of other highways to benefit from the funding will be released in due course. Cyngor Gwynedd received £7.8m through the LGBI scheme – it has a two-year target list that extends to more than 60 roads, paths and structures such as bridges and retaining walls. The local authority said these span the entire county from 'Llanrug to Llanystumdwy and from Tudweiliog to Tywyn'. The North Wales Live Whatsapp community for top stories and breaking news is live now - here's how to sign up Council leader Cllr Nia Jeffreys said: 'The condition of the roads is of concern to a large number of local people, but due to the dire financial situation of local authorities we have not been able to invest in the network as we would have liked. 'This investment will make a huge difference and target the areas most in need in terms of potholes in roads, resurfacing, footpaths, and other structures.' The LGBI initative was announced in March by Ken Skates, cabinet secretary for transport and North Wales. It provides an extra £10m of revenue funding to enable local councils to unlock £120m of additional capital funding. A similar scheme was rolled out successfully in Wales between 2012 and 2014. Cllr June Jones, Cyngor Gwynedd's cabinet member for highways, said the extra cash will enable a broader programme of work to be carried out on the country's roads. 'It also means the council will be able to plan spending much better,' she said. Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox 'For example, this past financial year, £750,000 was spent on filling potholes on our network here in Gwynedd. This is not the best use of our road maintenance revenue funding as it is completely responsive. 'Through this investment over two years, we are confident that we will reduce our emergency spending on filling potholes in roads and spend more on programmed resurfacing work.' Find out what's happening on the roads near you
The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
Sisters, 25 & 29, who drowned in Snowdonia pools after travelling to beauty spot with pals pictured
TWO SISTERS who drowned near the Watkin Path in Snowdon have been pictured for the first time. An inquest has been opened into the sisters' deaths, after they were pulled from the waters on June 11. 4 4 Hajra Zahid, 29, and Haleema Zahid, 25, had travelled to the popular tourist site with friends. According to North Wales Police, though, officers were called to Nant Gwynant, Gwynedd, at 21.31pm. They had received reports that one woman had been pulled from the water and that there was another in one of the pools. Detective Chief Inspector Andy Gibson of North Wales Police said: "Our thoughts and sympathies remain with the families and friends of both women. "An investigation to establish what happened is now under way." An inquest into Haleema and Hajra's deaths has been opened, so that authorities can determine what happened on their trip to Wales. The coroner, Sarah Riley, said: "Hajra and Haleema had travelled to the Nant Gwynant area with friends from university. "They have entered the water and sadly both died as a result of drowning." She added: "Investigations continue in terms of how they came by their death and the inquest is therefore adjourned to allow for completion of those investigations. "I offer my sincere condolences to their family, friends and all who knew and loved them." The University of Chester's vice-chancellor, Professor Eunice Simmons, released a short statement about the pair's deaths. The statement read: "The University of Chester community is in mourning for the tragic loss. "They touched the lives of many here at Chester – their friends, the cohort on their course and the staff who taught them – and they will be deeply missed." Dr Bilal Saeed, one of Haleema's former colleagues, said that she "touched the lives of many with her warmth, professionalism and unwavering dedication". The stunning UK hiking trail lined with 'beautiful' natural pools that people can't believe aren't man made He had worked with Haleema at a telecommunications company based in Islamabad and said that she was excited to start her new life in the UK. is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun. 4
BBC News
2 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Sisters drowned in Eryri national park Watkins Path mountain pools
Two sisters who died in mountain pools in Eryri both drowned, an inquest has Zahid, 29, and 25-year-old Haleema Zahid were pulled from the water at the Watkin Pools in the Nant Gwynant area of Gwynedd last week.A brief hearing in Caernarfon on Wednesday was told both women had travelled to the north Wales national park, also known as Snowdonia, with university inquest was adjourned while further investigations take place. The sisters were students at the University of Chester and the institution previously said they had "touched the lives of many" since starting master's degrees in international business earlier this year.A former colleague of Haleema Zahid at a telecommunications company in Islamabad, Pakistan, said in a tribute that she was "an exceptionally compassionate, hardworking and kind individual".Dr Bilal Saeed added she had "touched the lives of many with her warmth, professionalism and unwavering dedication".Ms Zahid had left the firm to pursue higher education in the UK, he Shahnawaz, another ex-colleague, said Haleema Zahid was an "amazing lady, very lively and energetic, someone you would want in your life".He said that she became the pillar of her family after the death of her father last year and he had seen her just before she left for the UK when she told him she was "really excited for this new chapter".
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Sisters drowned in pools in Eryri National Park, inquest told
Two sisters drowned in Eryri National Park after travelling to the area with friends from university, an inquest has heard. Hajra Zahid, 29, and Haleema Zahid, 25, were pulled from pools on the Watkin Path – which leads to the summit of Yr Wyddfa, or Snowdon – in North Wales on Wednesday June 11. Inquests into the deaths of the women, who were both born in Pakistan but lived in Maltsby, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, were opened on Wednesday. Assistant coroner for north-west Wales Sarah Riley said: 'Hajra and Haleema had travelled to the Nant Gwynant area with friends from university. 'They have entered the water and sadly both died as a result of drowning.' The University of Chester students were identified by a friend, the inquest heard. Ms Riley added: 'Investigations continue in terms of how they came by their death and the inquest is therefore adjourned to allow for completion of those investigations. 'I offer my sincere condolences to their family, friends and all who knew and loved them.' The hearing, held at the Dafydd Orwig Chamber in Caernarfon, was told both women were pronounced dead shortly before 11pm on June 11. Last week, a spokesman for North Wales Police said officers were called to Nant Gwynant, Gwynedd, at about 9.30pm after a report that one woman had been pulled from the water and another was said to be in the pools. The second woman was pulled from the water but was pronounced dead at the scene. A Llanberis mountain rescue team was sent to the area along with an air ambulance and a coastguard helicopter. Vice-chancellor of the University of Chester, Professor Eunice Simmons said: 'The University of Chester community is in mourning for the tragic loss of Haleema Zahid and Hajra Zahid and our heartfelt sympathies are with their families and friends during this incredibly difficult time. 'Haleema and Hajra had joined Chester Business School earlier this year on the Master's in International Business course. 'They touched the lives of many here at Chester – their friends, the cohort on their course and the staff who taught them – and they will be deeply missed.'
BBC News
4 days ago
- BBC News
Women who died at national park beauty spot named
Two women who died after being pulled from the water in one of Wales' national parks have been Zahid, 29, and Haleema Zahid, 25, were found in pools on the Watkin Path - which leads to the summit of Yr Wyddfa - also known as Snowdon - on 11 inquest into their deaths is due to be opened on Wednesday by the coroner for north-west Wales Police said officers were called to Nant Gwynant, Gwynedd, at 21:31 BST after a report that one woman had been pulled from the water and another was said to be in one of the pools. The Watkin Path is one of the main routes to the summit of Wales' highest Ch Insp Andy Gibson of North Wales Police said: "Our thoughts and sympathies remain with the families and friends of both women."An investigation to establish what happened is now under way."Chairman of Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team Jurgen Dissmann added: "I extend our deepest sympathies to the families and friends of the two women who sadly lost their lives."
