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Hugh Grant Has Always Played the VillainO'Connor scores 17 as George Mason knocks off Tulane 76-64A new study links a shipwreck off the Kenyan coast of Ngomeni to be Vasco de Gama’s famed ship, the Sāo Jorge, from one of his many voyages through the Indian Ocean. The remains of the vessel were found near the Kenyan town of Malindi in 2013 – dated contemporaneously with 7 other Portuguese shipwrecks from this era and area. The Sāo Jorge sank in 1524. Once the identity is confirmed, this is going to be the earliest known European shipwreck in the Indian Ocean. Corroborating the Correct Ship “... we don't know for sure,” mused Filipe Castro, maritime archaeologist at the University of Coimbra in Portugal and lead author of the new study published in the Journal of Maritime Archaeology . Their next step is to conduct an archaeological survey of the coral reefs stretching north from Malindi to Ras Ngomeni – 15 miles (25 kilometers) long. The ship is nestled amid the corals on the seabed, with timbers from the ship’s hull and frame unearthed in two archaeological trenches at the site. "I think this is a unique shipwreck. It is a treasure,” Castro told Live Science . Epic Voyage of Vasco da Gama Connected Europe to the East A Traveler Even After Death? The Two Tombs of Vasco da Gama The wreck lies about 488 meters (1,600 feet) off the coast of Malindi, Kenya, at a depth of about 20 feet. (Filipe Castro/ Journal of Maritime Archaeology ) In 2013, underwater archaeologist Caesar Bita from the National Museums of Kenya, made the find. He is now assisting the team with the current investigation. Bita also recovered copper ingots and elephant tusks from the submerged site. Kenyan authorities are interested in converting this area into an underwater museum. “Lying at shallow depths off the coast of Kenya , this ship is protected by the local population, who are part of this community archaeology project and who we intend to train so that they can monitor the finds and participate in their recording and analysis,” reported a press release by the Centre for Functional Ecology earlier this year. Did the Portuguese Have Secret Knowledge about Brazil Before the Treaty of Tordesillas? The Age of Discovery: A New World Dawns Proposed portrait of Vasco da Gama.. (Daniel VILLAFRUELA/ Public Domain ) Vasco and European Mercantilism: Portugal Sets Sail (and the Way)! Vasco De Gama , renowned for pioneering the maritime route from Europe into the Indian Ocean in 1497 by circumnavigating the Cape of Good Hope at the southern tip of Africa, set sail on his final voyage with 20 ships. The Sāo Jorge was one of the ships; the only other ship that could have sunk, and also from the same fleet, was possibly the Nossa Senhora de Graça, which sank in 1544. The wreck lies about 1,640 feet (500 meters) from the shore, at a depth of about 20 feet (6 meters). “Seeking to divert the trade in spices, cloth, and gold to their advantage – to the detriment of western Asia, Egypt, and Venice – the Portuguese rounded the Cape of Good Hope in 1498, and the fleet, led by Vasco da Gama, using knowledge gained from Bartolomeu Dias’s expedition in 1487–1488 and maybe also Pero de Covilham’s journey in 1494, burst into the Indian Ocean,” writes ethnologist and historian Philippe Beaujard for the Cambridge University Press in 2019. The Portuguese had begun developing ships designed for war by 1518, called the galleon. The sailing ship had three or four masts, with mounted artillery having a 360o range, and build quality to create effective fortification against gales and storms. They received absolute permission from the papacy and the monarchy to set sail into the Indian and Pacific oceans. This model of shipping was quickly adopted by other mercantile powers in Europe, who added their own technological advancements to further advance colonial interests. Investigating the Wreck This groundbreaking project, led by a team of archaeologists from the HTC Maritime Archeology Laboratory, is supported by the National Museums of Kenya at the highest levels: Prof. Mary Gikungu, the Director-General, Edwin Abonyo, Chair of the Board, and Dr. Terer, Directorate of National Repository and Research, have all lent their expertise to the museum and excavation. “We will build a real model of the ship and allow people to come and learn about its history. Vasco da Gama is believed to have used this ship during his many trade missions to the East African coast. The aim of this excavation is to create a museum to illustrate the history of the East African coast as a trade route for the Romans, Chinese, Portuguese and Arabs,” explained Bita to Malindi Kenya . Top image: Vasco de Gama departing for India in 1497. Source: Roque Gameiro/ Public Domain By Sahir Pandey References Castro, F., Bita, C., Pissarra, J. et al. 2024. The Ngomeni Shipwreck and Portuguese Indian Route Ships . Journal of Maritime Archaeology. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11457-024-09431-5 . Mendoza, N. 2024. New Study Links Kenyan Shipwreck to Vasco da Gama’s Last Voyage . Available at: https://greekreporter.com/2024/11/26/vasco-da-gama-kenya-shipwreck/ . Metcalfe, T. 2024. 'It is a treasure': Wreck off Kenyan coast may be from Vasco da Gama's final voyage . Available at: https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/it-is-a-treasure-wreck-off-kenyan-coast-may-be-from-vasco-da-gamas-final-voyage . Artifacts News Vasco da Gama Portuguese Indian Ocean Kenya Vasco da Gama was a Portuguese sailor and explorer who lived between the 15th and 16th centuries. Not only is da Gama a significant figure in the history of Portugal and Europe, but he is also an... The Age of Discovery (also known as the Age of Exploration) refers to an exciting era in European history when a number of extensive overseas voyages took place. This period lasted roughly from the... Vasco da Gama was a traveler and adventurer in the 15th century. However, his story did not end with his death. In fact, the afterlife of the explorer became an additional page in the history of the... A ship which was a part of the legendary Vasco da Gama’s Portuguese fleet that reached India has been found close to Al Hallaniyah island, near the coast of Oman. According to the Ministry of...

The condemnation came as the House of Lords debated regulations paving the way for a scheme which would require animal lovers on the British mainland to have documentation in order to visit Northern Ireland. Critics view the move as further evidence of Northern Ireland still having to follow EU rules post-Brexit and being treated differently from the rest of the UK – a major source of contention to the unionist community. The paperwork, which will be free to apply for, includes a declaration that the owner will not travel onwards to Ireland or another EU country with their pet or assistance dog. Animals will have to be microchipped and have their own individual pet travel document, which will be valid for its lifetime. Northern Ireland residents returning after a stay in Great Britain with their pet or assistance dog will not need a travel document. The scheme is being introduced under the Windsor Framework, a revised deal for Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit trading arrangements aimed at tackling issues caused by the protocol. Raising her concerns in Parliament, Baroness Hoey, a Northern Irish Brexit supporter and former Labour MP, said: “These regulations are in effect about a new aspect of the Irish Sea border that has not had expression until this point because of the grace periods.” She added: “The experience of visiting Northern Ireland with your pet dog or cat, or even a ferret, will be made to feel like a visit to a foreign country. Lady Hoey went on: “This could spell the end of holiday trips for pet owners from GB to NI and then on to the Republic, when they want to explore both Northern Ireland and the Republic. “If they have a pet passport, they will have renounced their right to go to the Republic. That makes the border more of an obstruction than having border control posts on it, because at least in that eventuality, you could still cross over it.” Rejecting claims it was a result of the UK leaving the EU, she said: “The reality is that this is happening precisely because Northern Ireland has not got Brexit. “As we say repeatedly, it is still subject to EU rules and the EU could change the rules overnight.” Former DUP deputy leader Lord Dodds of Duncairn said: “Every one of the statutory instruments that come forward under the Windsor Framework must be properly debated, because these laws are being brought forward to implement what a foreign jurisdiction has decided should be the law of the United Kingdom. “In the 21st century, we should not accept colonial rule. We abolished it elsewhere. We believe it should not be tolerated for one second. People should have the democratic right to decide their laws for themselves, in their interests.” He added: “The ridiculous part about this debate is that we are having to debate European laws regulating the movement of pet animals owned by British citizens between one part of the United Kingdom and another. That is an outrage.” Lord Dodds went on: “As I said, there will be hundreds, thousands more of these regulations, in all areas, affecting the daily lives of people in Northern Ireland. They all add up to a grievous assault on Northern Ireland’s constitutional position.” But former leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick said: “I support the Windsor Framework because it is a necessary legal device to deal with the complexities that were presented to us in Ireland, north and south, on the issue of Brexit. “We need a pragmatic solution rather than choosing to have political contests and duels simply for the sake of them.” Introducing the regulations, environment minister Baroness Hayman of Ulloch said: “This scheme will simplify the requirements associated with moving pet dogs, cats and ferrets from Great Britain to Northern Ireland significantly. “It replaces single-use animal health certificates with a free-of-charge lifelong travel document and removes the need for costly pet health treatments. “Pet owners who travel frequently with their pets, or those who rely on the services of an assistance dog to travel independently, will benefit substantially from this change in approach.” However, she acknowledged the concerns raised by peers and promised to continue engagement with them.How Trump's bet on voters electing him managed to silence some of his legal woes

Article content One momentary lapse of reason was a contributing factor in the Hounds 3-0 loss to the Kitchener Rangers on Friday night. Soo captain Caeden Carlisle earned a five-minute major for boarding and a game misconduct for his crosscheck into the back of Rangers d-man Alexander Bilecki at 7:56 of the first period. The hit started a minor skirmish behind the Rangers net as players from both teams arrived at the collision point. Justin Cloutier also picked up a minor for roughing. “Yeah. I think so,” said assistant coach Brendan Taylor when asked if the penalty was the turning point of the game. “I felt (the penalty) was unnecessary, and it put us in a tough spot, both because it put us down to five defencemen for 50-plus minutes, but also, because he is our captain and leader, an excellent player and we need him on the ice.” Carlisle was suspended back in October for a check from behind hit against the Sarnia Sting. The Soo captain earned a two-game suspension for his actions. All five-minute major penalties are reviewed for potential suspensions. According to the official OHL scoresheet, Carlisle is in the starting lineup for Saturday’s game in Owen Sound against the Attack. “I thought (the momentum of the game) turned from there,” Taylor said. “It zapped us of energy, and it is something that can’t happen to someone we really need on our team. He does so much for us, and we need him on the ice.” Charlie Schenkel gets the nod in the net. His last start was Nov. 22 against the Erie Otters. Puck drop is 7 p.m. from the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre. The Hounds were shutout for the third time this season. Kitchener goaltender Jackson Parsons has a 120-minute shutout streak against the Soo. He picked up a shutout on Nov. 8 as the Rangers won 4-0. Parsons stopped 20 pucks back in November and stopped 27 last night. Taylor didn’t think his club made life difficult for the soon-to-be Clarkson Golden Knight. “I don’t think we generated enough or made it hard enough on Parsons, who is an excellent goalie,” Taylor said. “I don’t think we got to the net enough and when we did have chances, it looked rushed, a lot of shots on the logo or fanning on them. There was opportunity to have more scoring chances and better, but we didn’t generate nearly enough, not nearly enough offensively in the interior or around the net.” For the second game running, Landon Miller was busy in the net. Miller earned his first shutout of the season in Wednesday night’s 2-0 victory over the Saginaw Spirit. He stopped 38 shots mid-week and turned aside 45 pucks on Friday night. “I thought it was as competitive or more competitive than I have ever seen him,” Taylor said. “Not to say that he normally isn’t, but there were a lot of goal-mouth scrambles where he didn’t give up on a single puck. He was outstanding and so competitive.” Taylor has seen tremendous growth in the young goaltender in the one-plus seasons he’s been an assistant coach with the team. Taylor is excited about Miller’s future in the league, but did warn the lanky netminder is not a finished product quite yet. “It is very difficult to become a starting goaltender in the OHL,” Taylor said. “I think there is a process with lots of ups and downs, trying to establish yourself. Miller is in the process of doing that, and there are still going to be growing pains, but I think the last two games specifically, if he is able to continue and grow from these situations. His confidence should be growing and keep.” Noel Nordh, Brady Martin, Christopher Brown and Spencer Evans were scratched ... John Dean’s two-game suspension is complete. Dean was also fined $1,000. The Soo bench boss ripped into the officials last Saturday night as an interference major assessed to Brady Martin resulted in the game-winning goal late in the third. Martin has one game remaining in his three-game suspension for his hit on Nolan Laird of the North Bay Battalion ... Greyhounds draft choice Noah Tegelaar made the Team East Canada roster for the upcoming Hockey Canada Junior A Challenge. The Hounds drafted Tegelaar in the 2023 U18 draft from the Guelph Gryphons. The Georgetown, Ont., resident is 11-2-1-1 with the Collingwood Blues of the GOJHL this season. Tegelaar played for the Blind River Beavers last year, Share this Story : Rinkside: 'We need (Caeden Carlisle) on the ice,' Hounds lose 3-0 to the Kitchener Rangers Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn TumblrPet passports for dogs, cats and ferrets to travel within UK ‘an outrage’MPs from the ruling parties in Andhra Pradesh would raise the issues of unfulfilled provisions in AP Split Act, the delay in execution of the Polavaram project, the Kadapa Steel Plant issue etc in the Winter Session of Parliament.

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From a road closure to an appeal from a traveller family to keep caravans on their land, here are five public notices to be aware of in Norfolk this week. Mr Rhys Clapham, Ms Denise Clapham and Ms Gabrielle Needham have been granted an appeal hearing after Breckland Council issued an enforcement notice to order the removal of caravans at the end of Festival Road in Billingford. The appeal relates to the Breach of Planning Control and the application to Breckland Council for the change of use of land for the standing of two residential static caravans and two touring caravans to meet the accommodation needs of a local traveller family. An inspector appointed by the Secretary of State will hold the hearing at Elizabeth House in Dereham at 10am on January 14. Plans have been lodged to change the use of Downham Market Social Club in 19 Paradise Road into a healthcare facility. The former ex-servicemen's club, which was built in the 1930s, has been closed for three years after it ceased operating. The existing Willows Pharmacy and health care facility will seek to relocate to the premises if plans are approved by West Norfolk Council. Anyone having a claim against or an interest in the estate of Tina Margaret Cullum of 3 Larkman Lane in Norwich, who died on June 2, is asked to send a written notice to the address below on or before January 21. After this date, the estate will be distributed as per the notices received. This notice was issued by Simper Law Limited, 46 King Street, Norwich. Find, save and share public notice at the Public Notices Portal Donald Utting & Son Limited is applying to change an existing Operator's Licence to keep an additional goods vehicle at the operating centre at 113/115 Dereham Road, Norwich, and to keep two additional goods vehicles and one trailer at the operating centre at Units 3-4 Priory Works in Newton Street, Norwich. Owners or occupiers of land and buildings near the operating centres who believe that their use or enjoyment of that land would be affected should make written representations to the Traffic Commissioner stating their reasons by December 9. A copy of their representations should be sent to the applicant at Goldsmith Street in Norwich. Mundesley's High Street will close for five days from November 25 while £84,600 resurfacing works are carried out. During the closure, the road's old and damaged surface will be removed and replaced with a new asphalt surface. High Street will be shut from its junction with Beach Road to its junction with Heath Lane. A fully signed diversion will be in place and access to private properties will be maintained.

Labor's bid to ram through almost 40 pieces of legislation on the last day of parliamentary sittings has been slammed as "hypocritical" and lacking transparency. Login or signup to continue reading The Albanese government has been chipping away at its agenda since Monday, but with only a few more hours to go in the last sitting week of the year, Labor will have to go warp speed to tick off its remaining items. Proposals like the social media ban for children under 16, clean energy incentives known as Future Made in Australia, and migration laws that would give the government powers to deport non-citizens are among the 36 bills that will be brought before the Senate on Thursday. Firebrand senator Jacqui Lambie lashed Labor for its "absolutely shameful" attempt to rush through "undercooked" bills. She said the government had guillotined more legislation in three years - which means forcing votes - than the coalition had in its almost decade in power. "How is it safe for employees in my office, to go through 41 bills in a matter of about 12 hours," she demanded. "Bloody hypocritical. And what about the right to disconnect? "It is dangerous to shove bills down our throats. It is dangerous to shove bills down Australian throats without us probably going through and actually having a good look at it, and putting it under the microscope." One Nation senator Malcolm Roberts referenced French revolutionary Maximilien Robespierre, saying his guillotines would have needed sharpening due to the sheer number being used by Labor. But manager of government business in the senate Katy Gallagher rejected Labor was trying to circumvent scrutiny or accountability. "We just want to deal with them. Yes or no, that is the position that we are bringing," she said. "At the end of the year, it is not abnormal for the Senate to have to deal with a large number of bills." Discussions have continued giving rise to last-minute amendments and other negotiations have reached an impasse. Senator Gallagher has said the government will go to other members of the Senate to get its legislation across the line. That has become more difficult as the Senate suspended independent senator Lidia Thorpe on Wednesday night after she threw pieces of paper at Pauline Hanson over a racism row. This means Senator Thorpe has been barred from the chamber and will be unable to vote on any legislation. Members of the Senate have also raised concerns that the compressed timeline will not allow bills to be properly considered, with Nationals senator Matt Canavan arguing that each piece of legislation would only receive 15 minutes of debate assuming the chamber sat for its usual nine-hour day. "What other workplace gets to knock off in November and not back until February?" he wrote on X. A federal election must be held by May 17, but if the government opts for an earlier contest, politicians may not return to Parliament House before Australians go to the polls. Australian Associated Press DAILY Today's top stories curated by our news team. Also includes evening update. WEEKDAYS Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation. WEEKLY The latest news, results & expert analysis. WEEKDAYS Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening. WEEKLY Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters. WEEKLY Love footy? We've got all the action covered. WEEKLY Every Saturday and Tuesday, explore destinations deals, tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe. WEEKLY Get the latest property and development news here. WEEKLY Going out or staying in? Find out what's on. WEEKDAYS Sharp. Close to the ground. Digging deep. Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs, politics and more. WEEKLY Follow the Newcastle Knights in the NRL? Don't miss your weekly Knights update. TWICE WEEKLY Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday. WEEKLY Get news, reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert, ACM's exclusive motoring partner. TWICE WEEKLY Get real, Australia! Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over. AS IT HAPPENS Be the first to know when news breaks. DAILY Your digital replica of Today's Paper. Ready to read from 5am! DAILY Test your skills with interactive crosswords, sudoku & trivia. Fresh daily!Fidelity Precious Metals IRA Reviews, Complaints And Fees Analysis 2025 Released On Iraempire

JuJu Watkins scores 21, No. 6 USC downs Oregon 66-53 in Big Ten openerAdemola Lookman was left on the bench for 90 minutes in Atalanta’s 6-1 rout of Young Boys at the Stadion Wankdorf, Bern on Tuesday night. Lookman was expected to feature in the UEFA Champions League clash but manager Gian Piero Gasperini opted to rest the Nigeria international. Matteo Retegui and Charles De Ketelaere scored a brace each for La Dea. Former Arsenal defender Saed Kolasinac and Lazar Samardzic were also on target for the visitors. Young Boys got their only goal of the game through Silvere Ganvoula. At the Bay Arena, Nathan Tella featured as a substitute in Bayer Leverkusen’s 5-0 rout of Austrian club Salzburg. Tella took the place of Jeremie Frimpong in the 68th minute.Syria: Rebels Capture Homs, Celebrate At Famous Clock Tower | WATCH

By GABRIELA SÁ PESSOA and MAURICIO SAVARESE, Associated Press SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s federal police said Thursday they indicted former President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 other people for allegedly attempting a coup to keep him in office after his defeat in the 2022 elections. Police said their findings were being delivered Thursday to Brazil’s Supreme Court, which must decide whether to refer them to Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet, who will either formally charge Bolsonaro and put him on trial, or toss the investigation. The former right-wing president has denied all claims he tried to stay in office after his narrow electoral defeat in 2022 to his rival, leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Bolsonaro has faced a series of legal threats since then. Police said in a brief statement that the Supreme Court had agreed to reveal the names of all 37 people who were indicted “to avoid the dissemination of incorrect news.” The 700-page police document likely will take several days for the court to review, Supreme Court justice Alexandre de Moraes said. Dozens of former and current Bolsonaro aides also were indicted, including Gen. Walter Braga Netto, who was his running mate in the 2022 campaign; former Army commander Gen. Paulo Sérgio Nogueira de Oliveira; Valdemar Costa Neto, the chairman of Bolsonaro’s Liberal Party; and his veteran former adviser, Gen. Augusto Heleno. The investigation started last year. On Tuesday, four military men and one federal police agent were arrested as part of the same probe . Other investigations focus on Bolosnaro’s potential roles in smuggling diamond jewelry into Brazil without properly declaring them, and in directing a subordinate to falsify his and others’ COVID-19 vaccination statuses. Bolsonaro has denied any involvement in either. Another probe found that he had abused his authority to cast doubt on the country’s voting system, and judges barred him from running again until 2030. The far-reaching investigations have weakened Bolsonaro’s status as a leader of Brazil’s right wing, said Carlos Melo, a political science professor at Insper University in Sao Paulo. “Bolsonaro is already barred from running in the 2026 elections,” Melo told the The Associated Press. “And if he is convicted he could also be jailed by then. To avoid being behind bars, he will have to convince Supreme Court justices that he has nothing to do with a plot that involves dozens of his aids. That’s a very tall order,” Melo said. On Tuesday, the federal police arrested four military and a federal police officer accused of plotting to overthrow the government following the 2022 elections, including alleged plans to kill Lula and other top officials.SEOUL, South Korea , Nov. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation have unveiled a reliable companion for industrial work, the wearable robot 'X-ble Shoulder.' This device, just by being worn, can increase workers' efficiency and reduce musculoskeletal injuries. Two videos released on Hyundai Motor Group's YouTube channel show the X-ble Shoulder in action, including product features and the development story . Hyundai Motor and Kia unveiled the X-ble Shoulder at Wearable Robot Tech Day held at the Hyundai Motorstudio Goyang near Seoul . The X-ble brand — a combination of 'X,' symbolizing infinite potential, and 'able,' indicating that anything can be realized — heralds a new era in wearable technology. The X-ble Shoulder, the first product in the X-ble line, is an industrial wearable robot developed by Hyundai Motor and Kia's Robotics LAB. When used in 'overhead work' where the arm is raised, it can assist the user's upper arm muscle strength and reduce the burden on the upper extremity musculoskeletal system. The X-ble Shoulder will find use in various industries, including construction, shipbuilding, aviation and agriculture, not just automobiles. Following its domestic launch, the companies plan to gradually expand sales to overseas markets. In addition to the X-ble Shoulder, Hyundai Motor and Kia plan to develop an industrial wearable robot 'X-ble Waist' to assist the waist when lifting heavy loads, and a medical wearable robot 'X-ble MEX' for the rehabilitation of the walking impaired. "The X-ble Shoulder is a wearable robot that leverages the technical capabilities of the Robotics LAB and implements feedback from actual users," said Dong Jin Hyun , Vice President and Head of Robotics LAB at Hyundai Motor and Kia. "Going forward, we aim to expand the availability of wearable robots, creating products that work naturally with users to enhance their daily lives. By pushing technological boundaries, we will make these beneficial products accessible to more people." View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hyundai-motor-and-kias-robotics-lab-announce-plans-to-launch-x-ble-shoulder-at-wearable-robot-tech-day-302317253.html SOURCE Hyundai Motor Company; Kia CorporationCaerphilly County Borough Council has celebrated the official ‘groundbreaking’ on the former Oakdale Comprehensive School site. The development will be the first of its kind for the council offering affordable housing alongside homes available on the open market. Willmott Dixon will build 92 'eco' homes on the ‘Oakdale Place’ site. The development is being part funded by Welsh Government and work is due to finish in 2026. CCBC leader Cllr Sean Morgan said: “As well as providing high-quality homes that are affordable to run, our vision for Oakdale Place is to create a sustainable community where people choose to live. "We’re also committed to ensuring the significant investment being made delivers much wider benefits and leaves a legacy for local communities; our partnership with Willmott Dixon is vital to achieving this.” Cllr Shayne Cook, cabinet member for housing, said: “As the national housing crisis continues, there is a struggle to build homes quickly enough to meet demand. So we recognise that we need to think differently as a Council and find innovative ways to provide homes for those that need them. “Oakdale Place is an excellent example of this, by taking an unused brownfield site and transforming it into a community of energy efficient homes that, as well as helping meet increasing demand for social housing, will also offer opportunities for first time buyers get onto the property ladder through low-cost home ownership, in addition to open market sales.” Ian Jones, director at Willmott Dixon, said: “We are once again pleased to be working with local manufacturer ‘Caledan’ to Design and Construct the properties using a cutting-edge steel-frame panelised solution. "The construction standards at Oakdale promise modern, comfortable housing that prioritises resident comfort and environmental sustainability. We are proud to deliver this project, which will continue to benefit and serve the Caerphilly community.”