A man was caught driving while over the limit for cannabis after being reported by his ex-partner, magistrates heard. The court heard Cutts gave a positive saliva sample after being stopped by police on the A47 Saddlebow slip road on November 14 last year.
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Former partner ‘reported King’s Lynn drug-driver’, court told
A man was caught driving while over the limit for cannabis after being reported by his ex-partner, magistrates heard. The court heard Cutts gave a positive saliva sample after being stopped by police on the A47 Saddlebow slip road on November 14 last year.
MP could get Aquarena plans overturned
An MP has set into motion a process which could see the government overturning plans to transform the Aquarena site. The decision to turn the former swimming pool and car park in Brighton Road into 141 apartments was approved by Worthing Borough Council’s planning committee on Thursday evening.
On this day from Monday, January 23, 2017
Mr Bernard Newman, a British agent in the First World War and author of many spy novels, told real life spy stories at a lecture, arranged by the Town Council Library, Museum, Arts and Music committee, at the Art Centre as part of the Heritage of Britain festival. 1961: The annual staff dance held by the Swindon branch of the RAF Association has just obtained another celebrity signature by enrolling Bud Flanagan as a member of the Friends of the Association.
NYC Women’s March sets more than 400G protesters upon Trump Tower
The streets of President Trump’s hometown were steeped in protesters Saturday – the masses set on showing the nation’s new commander-in-chief they won’t be silent. More than 400,000 people marched through Midtown to stand in solidarity for women’s rights and to let Trump know they want a greater voice for women in political life.
A-list celebs out in force for anti-Trump women’s marches
Actress Emma Watson sits in the crowd during the Women’s March on Washington, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 in Washington. Actress Emma Watson sits in the crowd during the Women’s March on Washington, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 in Washington.
UKIP leader to fight February election in threat to Labour
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Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott raises concerns about Worcester hospital trolley deaths
A SHADOW minister spoke of her deep concern about trolley deaths at Worcester hospital and called for urgent investment in social care when she visited the city. Thanking the people of Worcester for a warm reception on her first visit to the city, she spoke about the crisis engulfing hospitals, including the city’s Worcestershire Royal Hospital, asking people to sign the ‘care for the NHS petition’ which calls for extra Government funding for the NHS.
Women’s marches attract masses across the globe
Protesters gather for a Women’s March in Oslo, Norway, Saturday Jan. 21, 2017. The march is being held in solidarity with the Women’s March in Washington, and other cities worldwide, advocating women’s rights and opposing Donald Trump’s U.S. presidency.
Protesters rally worldwide in solidarity with Washington march
Hundreds of thousands of people in the United States and around the world are set to join marches Saturday to raise awareness of women’s rights and other civil rights they fear could be under threat under Donald Trump’s presidency. The key focus of the day will be the Women’s March on Washington, which organizers say could attract a quarter of a million participants.
New White House website strikes a different tone
Just moments after President Donald Trump took the oath of office Friday, the official White House website was transformed into a set of policy pledges that offered the broad contours of the Trump administration’s top priorities — a list that included fierce support for law enforcement bordering on vigilantism, an immediate elimination of the White House’s policy page on climate page and a notable absence of any directives involving President Obama’s Affordable Care Act. “Our job is not to make life more comfortable for the rioter, the looter, or the violent disrupter,” reads the law and order section, which calls for “more law enforcement” and “more effective policing.”
Paul Nuttall set to be Ukip candidate for Stoke-on-Trent Central by-election
Ukip leader Paul Nuttall looks set to be the party’s candidate to fight the crucial Stoke-on-Trent Central by-election. A Ukip source confirmed Mr Nuttall has “thrown his hat into the ring” and will participate in a local hustings event alongside other nominees on Friday before the candidate is confirmed on Saturday.
Emergency responders in Magdalen Road this morning. Picture: Sophie Grubb
A WOMAN has been found dead inside an East Oxford home after a ‘fear for welfare’ incident closed a street, police have confirmed. Thames Valley Police said the woman was believed to be in her 20s but investigations were expected to continue throughout the day.
7 Ways To Float Your Boat In London
St Peter’s Barge floats in the shadows of the huge glass skyscrapers around Canary Wharf. The West India Quay-based boat is part of the Parish of St Anne’s and is run by a permanent full-time Church of England minister alongside a team of four.
Ademola: It’s Amazing At Everton
Outside the English classroom at Everton Free School there is an acrostic poem taped to the wall. It reads: “Excel and achieve nothing but the best; Value the potential of team work; Enjoy new ways of thinking; Revel in learning; Tackle challenges without fear; Open new doors of opportunity; Nurture your talents and never give up.”
Your chance to take part in Norwich’s famous medieval festival
Entries for floats in this year’s Lord Mayor’s Procession have now opened and Norwich City Council is encouraging local people and businesses to get involved with the exciting event. The procession, the centre-piece of the three-day Lord Mayor’s Celebration, is expected to attract around 70 floats, 2,000 participants and 25,000 spectators on Saturday, July 8. Starting from Newmarket Road, the one-mile parade will make it’s way through the city centre, heading to St Martins at Palace Plain, via St Stephens, Castle Meadow and Tombland.
Buses queueing in Hope Street, Glasgow- the most polluted street in Scotland..
DRIVERS in Scotland face paying a costly new pollution charge next year, under Scottish Government plans to improve air quality and tackle climate change. Targeted at heavy polluting lorries, buses and 4x4s, an LEZ using number plate recognition technology has covered the whole of London since 2008, and applies 365 days a year.
No more bald head: Karen Gillan’s gift for ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2’
Karen Gillan attends the UK Premiere of ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ at Empire Leicester Square on July 24, 2014 in London, England. Actress Karen Gillan said she was relieved to learn she didn’t need to shave her head again for the Guardians of the Galaxy sequel.
Actors, mayors rally at inauguration eve Trump demonstration
Actor Alec Baldwin impersonates Donald Trump during a “We Stand United” anti-Trump rally on January 19, 2017 in New York City. Thousands of people gathered outside the Trump International Hotel in Manhattan to protest on the eve of Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 45th President of the United States.
George Street resident Basil Sujeeun
A DISABLED man and other residents who say they feel intimated by vandals are demanding the installation of CCTV cameras to combat anti-social behaviour in their streets. Basil Sujeeun, who has lived in Newport since 2010, has spoken out over “constant” anti-social behaviour taking place along George Street.
Two appear in court over Newport golf club death
The body of Gareth Pugh, 29, of Glynneath was retrieved from a lake within the grounds of the golf club near Wentloog in February TWO men have appeared in court accused of manslaughter by gross negligence following the death of a man at Peterstone Golf Club a year ago. Jonathan Dean Pike, 47, of Sarn Helen, Ystradfellte, Aberdare and Dale Dean Pike, 25, of Chain Walk, Glynneath were present at Cardiff Crown Court.
Care workers found not guilty following Bawsey Pits drowning trial
Support workers who had been on trial accused of failing to take care of a teenager who drowned at Bawsey Pits, near King’s Lynn, have today been found not guilty. Umar Balogun, 16, drowned whilst on a trip to a former sand quarry on July 16, 2013, accompanied by support workers Vanda Cawley and Kevin Roweth.
‘Red alert’ issued and millions warned to stay at home as London is hit by toxic air from Germany
A red alert has been issued in eight London boroughs, including Kingston and Wandsworth, with millions of residents warned to stay indoors as toxic air sweeps in from Germany. The warning to stay indoors was issued by London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who has told residents to avoid busy roads in the capital.
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Historic trees cut down after disease strikes in Bedford
Bedford Borough Council began work to remove the six ailing horse chestnut trees from Rothsay Road and Rothsay Place, Bedford. The remaining trees will receive a combination of dead wood removal and pruning of lower branches for the safety of vehicles and pedestrians.
Court apology for Tunisia massacre families over ‘distressing’ inquest evidence
The families of Britons killed in a terrorist attack in Tunisia have received an apology after they had to sit through “distressing” inquest evidence with no prior warning. The hearing into the deaths of the 30 British holidaymakers in Sousse in June 2015 began on Wednesday with an apology to the relatives in court.
Court round-up: January 19-24, 2017
Daniel Geoffrey McCarthy, 26, of Friars Way, Bushey. On September 14, 2016, failed to give information relating to the identification of a driver who was alleged to have been guilty of an offence.
It will be a cold start but with sun in the afternoon
It will be a cold start today but the frost will clear and there will be sun for most of the day. Highs of 5 degrees.
Travel Update
M27 – Two lanes are closed on between junctions 11 and 12 on the eastbound carriageway due to a vehicle fire. Delays are expected to last until 8am, Highways England has said.
Thursday morning’s traffic and travel
Roads are looking generally clear this Thursday morning with just a few minor incidents to look out for across the Black Country and North Worcestershire, including: Water main work and temporary traffic lights on A442 Franche Road in Kidderminster at the Woodland Avenue junction, so expect delays. Some delays again on A451 Stourbridge Road in Kidderminster at the Springfield Lane junction due to gas main work and temporary traffic lights.
Uber: 50,000 Upstate residents signed up to drive for us; 10,000 in Syracuse
Tens of thousands of Upstate New York residents have told the ride-booking app Uber that they are interested in becoming paid drivers if the app becomes legal here, the company said Wednesday. More than 50,000 would-be drivers in the state outside New York City went through the initial steps on Uber’s website.
Stab attack victim Leonne ‘our beautiful daughter and sister’, family says
The family of a 16-year-old girl whose body was found on a path in Dinnington on Monday have said they are “devastated by the loss of our beautiful daughter and sister”. The teenager, who has now been formally identified as Leonne Weeks, died from multiple stab wounds, South Yorkshire Police said.
How much more council tax will Taunton Deane Borough Council charge you next year?
YOU’LL probably have to pay an extra A 5 next year to have your bins emptied, to finance the work of environmental health officers and planning decisions and to help prevent flooding. Taunton Deane Borough Council plans to put up its share of the council tax demand by 3.5 per cent, raising the average Band D property annual levy by A 5 to A 149.62 for the year from April.
Africa’s Biggest Company Seeks Partnerships With Phone Companies 28 minutes ago
Naspers Ltd. , Africa’s biggest company by market value, is seeking partnerships with mobile-phone operators on the continent to boost its video-on-demand business and help compete with U.S. giant The owner of Africa’s biggest pay-TV provider is planning to build on a joint venture agreed to last year with Kenya’s largest company, Safaricom Ltd. , to roll out online service Showmax at more affordable data prices. Safaricom is 40 percent owned by Newbury, England-based Vodafone Group Plc.
The Latest: British Supreme Court to rule on Brexit Tuesday
Britain’s Supreme Court says it will give its highly anticipated judgment in a legal battle over Brexit next week. Britain’s highest court will deliver its judgment on Jan. 24 on whether Prime Minister Theresa May can formally begin the process of leaving the European Union without Parliament’s approval.
Parish council declares interest in Upper Stratton Library takeover
COUNCILLORS in Stratton have surmounted the first major hurdle as they consider the possibility of taking over the running of Upper Stratton Library. On Tuesday night councillors agreed to submit an Expression Of Interest form to Swindon Borough Council stating their desire for a potential takeover.
Delays expected on A50 in Uttoxeter due to ‘abnormal load’
Motorists have been warned to expect significant delays on the A50 as a huge tanker carrying an ‘abnormal load’ makes its way through the dual carriageway in town. The huge HGV is set to pass through Uttoxeter and delays are expected in and around the Derby Road roundabout on the A50.
Goosedale go-ahead for A 1.5 million luxury holiday lodges
About 30 jobs are to be created after planning permission was granted for nine luxury holiday lodges in a 1.5 million project at Papplewick. The rural lodges will be a new attraction at the Goosedale events venue, which is part of a 130-acre site at Goosedale Lane, off Moor Road.
Charity launches new carers service
Carers juggling a job and the demands of looking after someone are the special focus of a Harrogate charity’s new service. Carers’ Resource, based in North Park Road, has been awarded Big Lottery Reaching Communities funding for the four-year CReate programme – Carers’ Resource Employment and Training Enterprise.
JAILED: Teenager had regular sex with 12-year-old girl he met on Facebook
Burnley Crown Court heard how 18-year-old Jack Simpson was fully aware of the girl’s age at the time of the interactions and only stopped when he was warned off by her social worker. The court was told that Simpson, who was between the ages of 16 and 17 during the four-month period of offending, was in a relationship with the girl and that the sex was consensual.