Rebecca Farthing, 23, will compete at the Miss British Beauty Curve 2017 contest this summer, after being named ‘ Miss Worcester Curve’ last year. She entered the competition on the recommendation of a friend and will now compete alongside women from around the country.
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‘Danger to life flood’ warnings issued as homes in Jaywick,…
The tables from the famous Butt and Oyster floating in the River Orwell at Pin Mill after the storm surge of 2013. Photo by Anthony Cullen – photographicday.com The Environment Agency have issued several orange and red alerts for flooding along the Suffolk and Essex coastline, with 1,100 homes in Suffolk set to be evacuated during the early hours of Friday and into Saturday.
No, Trump didn’t do surprisingly well among Latino voters
Last May 5, Donald J. Trump tweeted a photo of himself seated at his desk, a big grin on his face, his left hand squeezed into a tight fist giving a thumbs up, his lunch balanced in front of him on a stack of newspapers. “Happy #CincoDeMayo,” the tweet began, “The best taco bowls are made in Trump Tower Grill.
Corby crisp manufacturer fined after worker’s fingers severed
A Corby company which makes crisps and snacks has been fined after an agency worker lost the tops of three fingers. Northampton Crown Court heard yesterday how an agency worker working at Tayto was clearing a blockage of material from a machine on the production line.
Plans approved to transformed empty sessions house into 42 room hotel
The Toft Road site was bought and earmarked for conversion into the ‘Court House Hotel’ by Flat Cap Hotels in 2016, and will now be transformed to provide 42 hotel rooms and a restaurant and bar. A full planning application, submitted in August 2016, has been hotly contested by Knutsford Town Council, which did not agree with the extension materials or design.
Schools ‘facing A 21m cuts’, say teaching unions
Schools could be forced to cut jobs and increase class sizes because of cuts to their budgets, it is feared. Academies and schools in the Wakefield District could see an overall reduction in funding of 21m between now and 2020, according to an analysis by teaching unions.
Seven schools may team up for ‘unique’ multi academy trust
PRIESTLEY College could team up with four secondary schools and two primary schools to create a ground-breaking new multi academy trust. Penketh High, Beamont Collegiate Academy, Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High, Bridgwater High, Penketh South Primary and Great Sankey Primary are all planning to join the sixth form to create one of the largest trusts in the north west and one of the first MATs to include a faith school.
Seven schools may team up for ‘unique’ multi academy trust
PRIESTLEY College could team up with four secondary schools and two primary schools to create a ground-breaking new multi academy trust. Penketh High, Beamont Collegiate Academy, Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High, Bridgwater High, Penketh South Primary and Great Sankey Primary are all planning to join the sixth form to create one of the largest trusts in the north west and one of the first MATs to include a faith school.
Oxford-bound traffic queuing for miles on A34 after three-car crash
DELAYS on the A34 are starting to clear after a crash involving a motorbike caused Oxford-bound traffic to build up. Highways England said there were delays of up to 40 minutes, with vehicles hit by long delays in both directions.
Oxford-bound traffic queuing for miles on A34 after three-car crash
DELAYS on the A34 are starting to clear after a crash involving a motorbike caused Oxford-bound traffic to build up. Highways England said there were delays of up to 40 minutes, with vehicles hit by long delays in both directions.
Widowed mother-of-nine Norma Bell was found in her terraced home in Hartlepool after a fire.
A man will go on trial today charged with murdering a 79-year-old woman who fostered dozens of children. Widowed mother-of-nine Norma Bell was found in her terraced home in Westbourne Road, Hartlepool, in April following a fire.
Tougher English tests could be introduced for cab drivers across West Yorkshire
Calderdale Council is expected next week to approve the introduction of an in-house English test for all new applications for both hackney carriage and private hire licences. A report to the authority’s licensing and regulatory committee outlines that this is set to be part of a consistent approach across the region, whereby all authorities are considering introducing a minimum standard equivalent to ESOL Level 3. But Bradford is still considering options when it comes to making changes to its current English test for cabbies, it has emerged.
Business Park plans move a step closer
A BUSINESS park and Enterprise Zone at Clifton in Brighouse , which is set to create hundreds of jobs, has moved a step closer. Calderdale Council has teamed up with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership to transform the empty site into a business park to house Calderdale’s growing firms.
Keighley Police Station, in Royd Ings Avenue. No decision has been…
NEARLY two years after it was revealed Keighley Police Station’s future was in doubt the town’s police inspector says he does not know what will happen to the property. Inspector Khalid Khan, who was appointed last year, said he would like to know just as much as anyone else what will be done with the station in Royd Ings Avenue.
Clear up of faeces, food waste and drug paraphernalia costs taxpayer A 2,000
North Lincolnshire Council was left with the big task of clearing up around five tonnes of waste from the ‘Tent Town’ site in Scunthorpe, which cost more than 2,000. Councillor Rob Waltham, cabinet member for housing, said: “Cleaning up this site was a huge task as it wasn’t just general waste that needed clearing away.
Senior Curriculum Leader of ScienceNorfolkOld Buckenham High School…
Old Buckenham High School is a comprehensive school set in rural Norfolk but with close transport links to Attleborough and Norwich. We are proud of our strong reputation for providing all our students with an inspiring and challenging learning experience based around excellent teaching, traditional student standards and values, as well as high quality pastoral care, guidance and support.
Police swoops take 80,000 of drugs off Brixham streets
DRUGS worth A 80,000 have been taken off the streets of Brixham during a police crackdown on illegal supply and production. Operation Olympic has been spearheaded by neighbourhood policing teams and has led to raids, arrests and the seizure of heroin, cocaine and cannabis.
Police say phone part has no link to Corrie McKeague inquiry
The back of a phone found close to where a missing RAF gunner’s mobile was last detected has no link to the inquiry, police have said. Corrie McKeague, 23, from Fife, vanished while on a night-out with friends on September 24 in Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk.
Natalia Wilkanowska’s body lay undiscovered under rubble for 12 years in Luton
Missing mother’s body ‘lay under garden rubble for 12 years and was only discovered after ex-husband’s brother revealed: ‘He killed her and chopped her up and she’ll never be found” The body of Natalia Wilkanowska lay undiscovered for more than 12 years after she was killed by her ex husband, a jury heard A woman’s body lay under builder’s rubble in a back garden for more than 12 years before it was discovered, a jury heard today. Natalia Wilkanowska, 50, disappeared in 2003 after visiting her ex-husband Gerald Doherty in Luton from her home Eastbourne.
Talk on Axminster Carpets’ founder
Fire crews were called to Beer after an electricity pole caught fire – causing 10 people to be without power for almost six hours. Firefighters from Sidmouth and Seaton were called to Fore Street shortly before 4.30pm to protect the surrounding area,
Citi Bike to install powerful safety lights to alert drivers :0
Citi Bike is planning to install a powerful blue safety light on some of its bikes that will project the shape of a cyclist 20 feet in front of riders to alert people that they’re coming, the company said Tuesday. The lights shine onto the road ahead of the bike.
Phone part has no link to Corrie McKeague inquiry, police say
April Oliver, girlfriend of missing 23-year-old Corrie McKeague , has revealed she is expecting his child The back of a phone found close to where a missing RAF gunner’s mobile was last detected has no link to the inquiry, police have said. Corrie McKeague, 23, from Fife, vanished while on a night-out with friends on September 24 in Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk.
Police moving in could help foot 7.5million bill for council HQ revamp
TAUNTON Deane Borough Council’s HQ, The Deane House, is in line for a major refurbishment to create office space fit for the 21st Century. The council has been considering the future of the building – now 30 years old – for the past couple of years.
Pupils warned to be ‘extra vigilant’ after ANOTHER ‘incident’ in Worksop
A text sent out to parents whose children attend Outwood Academy Post-16 Centre said: “We have been alerted to an incident involving a P16 student last night on Raymoth Lane. Please ask your son/daughter to be extra vigilant in this area.
Bewdley paddling pool set to close as council refuse to take over facility
A BEWDLEY paddling pool faces the axe in April after the town council refused to take over running the facility. Wyre Forest District Council was hoping to transfer the responsibility of running the paddling pool in Riverside North Park to Bewdley Town Council – who turned down the request.
New group researching Big Bang Theory named in memory of Kingswood eight-year-old
A NEW group formed to further research the Big Bang Theory has been named in memory of an eight-year-old who died from a rare form of cancer. Callands Community Primary School pupil Ava Scott, was diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma in 2012 and died in September 2013 at the age of eight.
Traffic News: Closures across the region due to roadworks
GOOD morning. We are here to provide any information on incidents that might crop up throughout the rush hour period this morning on our Black Country and North Worcestershire roads.
Governor Cuomo Advocates For Ride-Hailing Apps Upstate
After three years of trying to get ride hailing car services like Uber and Lyft approved in upstate New York, Governor Andrew Cuomo is putting the proposal into high gear. “Ride sharing is creating thousands of jobs.
Cuomo: NY can show the nation an alternative to Trump
” New York state must stand as an alternative to Donald Trump, showing the nation that tolerance, progressive policies like a higher minimum wage and investments in education can create an economy that works for all, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday. Without mentioning the Republican president-elect by name, Cuomo, a Democrat, said it is up to New York to find a different way to address the middle-class angst that propelled Trump to the White House.
Corrie’s uncle says family’s experts will help police not replace them
Missing airman Corrie McKeague’s uncle has explained how the family bringing in private experts is to help the police investigation, not start their own. Speaking on a Facebook Live session on Saturday evening, Tony Ringe explained how Suffolk Police had finite resources and other cases, including murders, to investigate so they faced constraints.
Girlfriend of missing RAF serviceman Corrie McKeague reveals she is pregnant
Corrie McKeague, 23, from Fife, was last seen in the early hours of September 24 in Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk. His girlfriend April Oliver, 21, told BBC Look East she discovered she was pregnant in October – just weeks after Mr McKeague’s disappearance.
Bigger footprint for Green-Wood Cemetery visitors’ center
Cemetery officials have decided to increase the size of the footprint of a new building that will be constructed on the property, the has learned. The new building will stand alongside the landmarked Weir Greenhouse, which will serve as the nucleus of the visitors’ center.
Sister of Bury St Edmunds shooting victim tells court she was threatened
A woman has told a jury that she felt ‘constantly watched’ after her brother, who was later shot in an alleged murder plot in Bury St Edmunds, moved in with her. Sarah Spinks said she also received a hand delivered letter written in red ink which said: “This is your last chance.
Councillor Paul Clapp sends warning after knife is found in bush by litter pickers in Wisbech
UKIP Councillor Paul Clapp has warned people in Wisbech to be vigilant after a knife was discovered in a bush by litter pickers. The knife, which appears to have a blade of around three inches, was found by volunteers from the Oasis Community Centre, who were carrying out a litter-pick along Cherry Road on Monday .
Laptop, Samsung tablet, iPad, Xbox and cash stolen in Ollard Avenue,…
Do you recognise this man Police want to speak to him in relation to a burglary in Ollard Avenue, Wisbech where a laptop, Samsung tablet, iPad, Xbox and money was stolen 2. Do you recognise this man? Police want to speak to him in connection with a burglary in Ollard Avenue, Wisbech where a laptop, Samsung tablet, iPad, Xbox and money was stolen. Do you recognise this man? Police want to speak to him in relation to a burglary in Ollard Avenue, Wisbech where a laptop, Samsung tablet, iPad, Xbox and money was stolen.
Teenager appeals for return of necklace containing her mother’s ashes
A CULLINGWORTH teenager is desperately trying to find a lost necklace with close ties to her late mother and grandmother. Morgan Taylor, 18, lost the necklace on Saturday, January 7 either while travelling on buses or in Keighley town centre.
Manorlands fundraiser Andrew Wood, second from right, receives a cheque at Keighley Market Hall
A series of festive activities was staged at the Low Street site in aid of the Oxenhope Sue Ryder hospice. There was a raffle, tombola stall – with prizes donated by traders – an appearance by Santa and performances from accordionist Derek Steel.
Heineken objects to 1,200-homes proposal
ONE of the biggest employers in the county has objected to the 1,200-homes proposal in Three Elms in Hereford. Heineken, which employs 296 people at the Cider Mills in Plough Lane, Hereford and a further 350 within the local supply chain, objects to the proposal to build the homes on a site which is bordered by the A4103 Roman Road to the north and the A438 Kings Acre Road to the south.
Before the courts
Alexander Colin McDonald, aged 28, of Gibbs Road, Lye, was given a seven month community order for entering the Chequers Inn, Stourbridge, as a trespasser on September 27, 2016, and stealing cash of a value unknown. He was also sentenced for entering Customark, Dudley, as a trespasser on November 13, 2016, with intent to steal and driving without insurance in Lye on January 2. He was given six penalty points and must pay compensation of A 500, a victim surcharge of A 85, A 185 court costs and a A 100 fine.
Warning signs outside supermarket leave drivers puzzled
For signs erected outside Waitrose at the Market Place shopping centre in Burgess Hill have left people puzzling over their meaning. Driver Arnie Wilson, of Ashenground Road, Haywards Heath, spotted the signs this week.