Belfast Zoo finally able to reopen again Belfast Zoo reopened yesterday after lockdown. Picture by Hugh Russell 30 April, 2021 17:00
The zoo is among many outdoor visitor attractions across the north allowed to reopen. Picture by Hugh Russell
AS one of the oldest visitor attractions in Northern Ireland, Belfast Zoo was finally able to reopen again today.
Lots of smiling faces could be seen passing through the gates of the popular visitor attraction in the north of the city.
It is among many outdoor visitor attractions across the north that were allowed to reopen to the public again following a relaxation of lockdown restrictions.
PEOPLE with disabilities in Bradford will benefit from an improved, state-of-the art toilet and wet-room facility which was officially opened at St Luke s Hospital yesterday.
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has part-funded the £36,000 provision to build the specially adapted ‘Changing Places’ space along with the Department of Health. The new unit, which is positioned on the ground floor of the Horton Wing close to the ambulance entrance, builds on the positive feedback the Trust has received about the one which opened at the Bradford Royal Infirmary in 2018. Samantha Hunter, Project Lead for Estates and Facilities, said: “These facilities are invaluable for many disabled people, who are unable to use standard accessible toilets as they need more space for mobility and assistance.
Council insist that the money will be found for a disabled access upgrade at a play park in Derry
Reassurance comes after funding offer of £30,000 for the project was withdrawn
The funding was to improve access for people with disabilities at Strathfoyle play park.
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Derry City and Strabane District Council has insisted that a planned disabled access upgrade for a local park will take place.
It was revealed this week that £30,000 in funding for the proposed upgrade at Strathfoyle Play Park had been withdrawn due to procurement issues.
The funding offer had been provided by the Department for Communities (DfC).
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Pontypridd Lido announces reopening date more than a year after it was devastated by floods
More than 1,000 tonnes of debris and water needed to be removed from the Lido and key infrastructure at the site was completely submerged
The Pontypridd Lido in 2015 (Image: Richard Swingler)
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