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Housing plans for Hilton Treetops site hang in the balance

There’s a warning that schools, roads and health facilities will be “overwhelmed” if plans for more than 100 homes in Aberdeen’s west end are given the go ahead. Community leaders urged councillors to send Malcolm Allan Housebuilders back to the drawing board on two key sites in Craigiebuckler. And the future of former Hilton Treetops land – and the proposals for affordable housing in Braeside Place which will allow it to go ahead – hang in the balance. Aberdeen’s affordable planning committee spent nearly two hours on Thursday, dissecting the plans for 30 houses on the site of the former…Continue Reading

Former Richmond basketball player inducted into hall of fame

“I just thank the guys before me because they’re the ones that built the foundation for when I joined the sport,” said Alan Tait. One of Richmond’s most prominent basketball players has been inducted into Basketball BC’s Hall of Fame. Alan Tait, a former Richmond High School athlete, was known as one of the most prolific scorers in BC high school boys’ basketball history. Aside from receiving the award at the induction ceremony, Tait said he enjoyed talking to people he hasn’t seen in two to three decades. “It was a little emotional,” he said. “I just thank the guys…Continue Reading

The media need to ‘catch up’ with the rise in women’s sport

The number of people watching the women’s game is on the rise THE coverage of women’s sport “needs to catch up” – according to the former sports editor of Scotland on Sunday. Despite the significant increase in the broadcasting of sports such as women’s football – with BBC Scotland now showing SWPL matches – Ginny Clark feels coverage is lagging behind developments in the women’s game. The sports journalist said: “Scotland’s achievement of reaching the women’s World Cup in 2019 had the effect of almost doubling participation figures for female football players within a year. “Media coverage needs to catch…Continue Reading

Flag football moves one step closer to becoming an Olympic sport

Flag football took another step towards potentially becoming an Olympic sport when its governing association received approval from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board on Wednesday. The IOC Executive Board proposed that the International Federal of American Football (IFAF) — the association which oversees international flag football — be approved by the full IOC. IFAF will now have to wait until mid-October when the IOC holds its full session in Mumbai, India, where members will vote on the proposal. In a statement later Wednesday, IFAF said it “welcomes” the IOC board’s proposal. “We are optimistic regarding the vote of…Continue Reading

University of Alberta loses U Sports final to New Brunswick Reds

CHARLOTTETOWN – The University of New Brunswick Reds are the new golden boys of U Sports men’s hockey. The Reds defeated the Alberta Golden Bears 3-0 on Sunday in the championship final of the eight-team tourney at the Eastlink Centre. Cody Morgan, Cole Mackay and Austen Keating scored for the Reds, while Samuel Richard stopped 17 shots for the shutout. Morgan, named the game’s top star, also added an assist. Ethan Kruger stopped 29 of 32 shots for the Golden Bears. It is the ninth time the Reds have won the University Cup in its 60-year national tournament history. The…Continue Reading

West Ham transfer news: Vladimir Coufal confirms talks with Bayer Leverkusen

The German side were linked with a move for the Czech Republic international and Coufal has now confirmed talks were held. David Moyes’ side have endured a difficult season domestically and will return from the international break in the bottom three. Coufal has made 16 Premier League starts but will be out of contract at the end of the season and the arrival of German international Thilo Kehrer has pushed the 30-year-old down the pecking order. Speaking to Sport.cz, Coufal said: “There was interest, people from the club came to see, some negotiations took place. But it was a standard…Continue Reading

5 Chinese Dramas starring Yang Yang, from E-sports Fiction to Mysteries

loading… Yang Yang is a popular Chinese actor who has starred in many dramas. Photo/Yuekai Entertainment JAKARTA – Yang Yang is a popular Chinese actor who is now 31 years old. This handsome actor has been playing dramas since 2010 and has successfully explored various roles and characters. Yang Yang made his debut in the drama titled The Dream Of Red Mansions in 2010.He began to be widely known and starred in many Chinese dramas after playing Xiao Nai in a romantic comedy drama Love 020. The following Chinese drama starring Yang Yang for your viewing recommendations. 1. The King’s…Continue Reading

Arsenal FC XI vs Sporting Lisbon: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and latest injury for Europa League

Nketiah has been out since the start of this month with an ankle injury and he has not recovered yet. “He’s getting better,” said the Gunners boss. “He’s still in the boot. He’s still a few weeks away and we need to be patient. It was a nasty injury and he has a big challenge ahead of him. Thank God it could have been worse. So he’s not in a bad place.” Arsenal drew the first leg in Lisbon 2-2 last week and Mikel Arteta is expected to name a strong team to book a spot in the quarter-finals. There…Continue Reading