Graham Trinder, armed with an air rifle, was fatally shot by police. An inquest concluded the shooting was lawful. Inquest Finds Police Shooting of Graham Trinder Lawful Killing Graham Trinder, age 57, died in a shooting that occurred on Summers Street in Rodbourne on November 8, 2020. He was holding an air rifle outside his…
Large amount of rubbish dumped near Leeds Road forces Council probe. Ownership of land needs establishing. Fly Tipping Investigation on Leeds Road Underway by Bradford Council Hey, guess what I just read? The Telegraph & Argus saw dumped trash near Leeds Road and Thryberg Street. They asked Bradford Council about it. The Council needs to…
An 81-year-old man from Flintshire has been jailed for eight years for historic child sex offences committed in the 1980s. Flintshire Man Jailed for Historic Child Sex Offences A man from Flintshire went to jail and will spend eight years there after the court found him guilty of child sex crimes, which happened a long…
Human remains found near A19. Believed to be Rania Alayed, missing since 2013, wife of convicted killer, Ahmed Al-Khatib. Police at A19 After Body Discovery in Rania Alayed Case The area near A19 is fenced off. Police vehicles are present, following a recent discovery where human remains were found. Police have been searching this area…
New sculptures honoring Spalding’s farm history will be unveiled on March 15th with a celebration at Hall Place. Spalding Celebrates New Sheep and Cattle Sculptures Unveiling Next month, sculptures will honor the town’s farm history. The sculptures are part of the MARK-IT trail in Spalding. The Spalding and District Civic Society leads this. They got…
Councillors are told not to oppose Teviot Wind Farm bid. The project has fewer turbines and no solar panels. Council Advised Against Objecting to Borders Wind Farm Proposal The council committee meets next Monday, March 3rd. They will discuss a wind farm by Hawick. It’s near Priesthaugh on eastern land. Muirhall Energy wants to build…
Blenheim gold toilet was used by theft-accused, court hears
Final Dandie Dinmont Terrier heritage trail board unveiled
A man on trial has testified he used a golden toilet at Blenheim Palace before it was stolen in a 2019 burglary. Man Admits Using Blenheim Palace Gold Toilet Before its Theft Michael Jones, age 39, testified in court. He described something as “splendid”. A golden toilet was stolen. It happened at Winston Churchill’s birthplace.…
Carriages removed for Leas Lift restoration. The Folkestone landmark closed in 2017 due to braking problems. Leas Lift Carriages Removed in Folkestone for Restoration Project The Leas Lift restoration made progress. They lifted two carriages off the track, using a big crane to hoist the coaches. Each one weighed 4.5 tonnes. The Folkestone landmark closed…