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BBC News
4 days ago
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- BBC News
Telford Sikh weddings for 800 guests rejected by council
A Sikh temple has said brides were being forced to marry out of town as its bid to host weddings for more than 800 guests was rejected by a of Telford Gurdwara at Abbey House, Priorslee, Shropshire, said it had held services and charity events for similar numbers on "multiple occasions" with "no disruptions".The temple, on Whitechapel Way, already has permission for up to five weddings a year with fewer guests, but requested up to 30 events, for as many as 881 officers at Telford & Wrekin Council said their opposition could change if the gurdwara was to come up with a plan to deal with overspill parking. Council planners were told there was a cultural significance in weddings being held in the town where the bride lived."Our girls are being forced to get married in Wolverhampton or Birmingham where there is no such restriction," a temple spokesperson officers said there was an "insufficient quantity of car parking to support the intensity and frequency of weddings proposed", which could lead to cars spilling out onto surrounding roads. The application stated the gurdwara had permission to use neighbouring car parks owned by the PDSA and the Learning Community Trust during larger Robert Beck of the PDSA disputed this, saying ad hoc consent had been given previously and would continue to be considered, but there was "no intention to permit the use of our car park on a more regular basis".He added he was concerned more weddings would cause problems for PDSA staff trying to access the head office site. The highways department has said its current opposition "would not prejudice any future planning applications or submission of revised information". This news was gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service, which covers councils and other public service organisations. Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Arab News
5 days ago
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- Arab News
Structural restoration of Abha's Al-Dagal Fortress completed
JEDDAH: A project to restore the structural integrity of Al-Dagal Fortress in Abha, one of the city's most prominent landmarks, has been completed. The project, undertaken by the Ministry of Culture's Heritage Commission, involved rebuilding collapsed sections of the walls and renovating internal areas. The team used erosion-resistant granite and juniper wood for the roof and applied a layer of gypsum to the external walls to protect against water infiltration and improve its aesthetic appeal. Located in the northwest of Abha, Asir Province, Al-Dagal Fortress dates back to the early 20th century. Built on a rugged peak more than 2,300 meters above sea level it measures 43.6 meters in length and 16 meters in width, with a semi-circular northern facade. The natural slopes and rock formations on the northern and western sides were incorporated into its design to enhance its strength. The fortress has three main areas: a command and control unit, the soldiers' quarters and a service unit. A long central corridor runs through the structure, dividing it into eastern and western wings. It also has a large stone oven for baking bread, a granary and a designated area for preparing haneeth — a traditional Asir dish of rice and lamb — which highlights the site's cultural and social significance. Renovation works are ongoing at the site but once completed the fortress is expected to be opened to the public.
Khaleej Times
22-05-2025
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- Khaleej Times
The Question That Confused Generations - Where Did Hummus Come From?
Hummus Origins: Explore the historical debate over the birthplace of hummus and its cultural significance.
