Mohamed Amra, known as “The Fly,” was caught in Romania nearly a year after a deadly prison escape in France that killed two officers. French Criminal The Fly Caught After Deadly Prison Escape Last May A convict, Mohamed Amra, was caught. People called him “The Fly.” He escaped from prison nearly a year ago. The…
A look at Ardrossan harbor work, school donations, Burns contests and student trips fifteen years ago in North Ayrshire. North Ayrshire Herald Revisits Stories From Fifteen Years Ago Remember these stories from fifteen years back? Do you recognize anyone in these old photos? A big project started in Ardrossan way back in 2010. It cost…
Julia Freeman shares stories of her husband Anthony and his family’s engineering legacy. It features Ralph Freeman. Ralph Freeman’s Legacy Shared at Local History Society Meeting Julia spoke at a history meeting recently. She shared stories of her husband, Anthony Freeman. His family worked at Freeman, Fox and Partners. His father and grandfather worked there…
A local metal detectorist found a rare Roman coin from AD 270-274 near Darlington, shedding light on a turbulent era. Darlington Metal Detectorist Unearths 1800 Year Old Roman Coin Mark McMullan hunts around Darlington. He also explores County Durham fields. He searches for interesting things. He’s done this for a few years. Mark discovered cool…
Dorset veterans embark on a 1,800-mile WWII jeep tour, honoring D-Day and VE Day, raising funds for charity. Dorset Veterans’ Epic WWII Jeep Tour: 1,800 Miles to Honor Fallen Heroes The group will honor D-Day and VE Day’s 80th anniversaries. They will follow the regiment’s 1944-1945 liberation path. The journey goes through France, Belgium, and…
Childhood bike, stolen from garage, recovered. Social media helped reunite man with beloved heirloom after decades. Ghostbusters Car Restorer Gets Stolen Heirloom Bike Back in Hempstead An old bike returned home thanks to social media. Ross Hutchinson’s bike got stolen. It disappeared from his garage near his home. The Grifter was Ross’s childhood birthday gift.…
Residents and business owners implore Eurostar to restore services to Ashford after the station closure in 2020. Ashford Locals Urge Eurostar To Reinstate Train Station Services Ashford’s international train station shut down in 2020 and remains like a time capsule, with magazines from March 2020 still sitting there. Eurostar trains stopped serving Ashford, Ebbsfleet, and…
Andrew Hulbert drove 3000km through ten countries, exceeding his fundraising goal for Nai’s House by raising over £2,000. Bicester Man Drives 3000km Across Europe To Aid Mental Health Charity Andrew Hulbert, 38, planned a trip. He wanted to help Nai’s House with the money raised, as the charity aids young people’s mental health. His initial…
Bideford marks its French town link with a special Breton-themed event, seeking more community involvement. Bideford Celebrates French Twinning with Landivisiau Event Hey, Bideford has a sister city in France, which is Landivisiau, a town located in Brittany. They are celebrating their connection. Bideford Twinning Association is hosting an event on Saturday, February 22, at…
Dawn Searle made appointments just before she and her husband were found dead at their French home, adding mystery to the case. French Villa Death Riddle: Brit Made Appointments Before Tragic End Dawn Searle seemed happy before she died. A witness described her as positive and “smiley.” She and her husband, Andrew, died in France.…