Appearing today at Ipswich Crown Court via a video link from prison, Lawrence was jailed by Judge Rupert Overbury for a total of two years. Lawrence, of Old Bury Lodge Lane, Stansted, Essex, had pleaded guilty to burglary with intent to steal from Home Bargains in Easlea Road, Bury St Edmunds on June 19 last year.
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REVEALED: Taxpayer hit with bill of more than 36,000 after failed judicial review over merger
TAUNTON Deane taxpayers will be charged up to 70p each to cover the costs of an argument between opposing local politicians. Taunton Deane Borough Council has been landed with a A 36,422.68 bill after 15 councillors took their own authority to court over proposals to merge with West Somerset Council – even though it won the case.
UK Royal Air Force Added to the Military Space Situational Awareness Presentation Line-Up
In the run-up to the event, SMi Group adds a new expert presenter to Military Space Situational Awareness 2017: Air Commodore Alan Gillespie, Battlespace Management Force Commander of the UK Royal Air Force. London, United Kingdom, February 03, 2017 — — Taking place in London, United Kingdom, the event will give attendees the chance to discuss key topics that affect space situational awareness; from space-borne sensors to effective information management system with leaders from around the world.
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Dealer jailed for at least 33 years for cold-blooded murder of kind foster carer
A small-time cocaine dealer who strangled a 79-year-old woman in her home and then rang sex chat lines as she lay dead or dying has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 33 years. Penniless father-of-four Gareth Dack, 33, used a ligature to kill Norma Bell, a kindly and much-loved woman who had fostered more than 50 children in Hartlepool, in April last year.
East London MPs face uncertainty after rebelling on Brexit vote
MP for Ilford South Mike Gapes and for Walthamstow Stella Creasy have defied their Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn by voting against the UK referendum decision to leave the EU. MPs voted on whether to back the UK’s decision to leave the European Union in the House of Commons yesterday after the Supreme Court ruled there must be a Parliamentary vote before Article 50 is triggered last month.
Growth pays off as turnover rises at Bruce Stevenson
Insurance brokerage Bruce Stevenson has reported a double-digit hike in turnover during a “fruitful year” for the Edinburgh-based firm. Turnover grew by 14 per cent to A 5.9 million on the back of an 18 per cent increase in gross written premiums to A 29.2m.
Ed Sheeran tickets sell out in minutes, leaving unlucky fans disappointed
Ed Sheeran performs at East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices gala dinner, at the Natural History Museum, London. Photo: John Stillwell/PA Wire Tickets for Ed Sheeran’s tour of the UK and Ireland sold out in a matter of minutes – with thousands of fans clamouring to secure a place at one of the Suffolk singer’s live shows in April and May. Many Ed Sheeran fans were initially met with a black screen while trying to buy tickets for his new tour The rush was so great that many online buyers were directed to a holding page, advising that ticket staff were dealing with the “maximum possible number of bookings”.
Could these maths boffins help you get cheaper train tickets?
FIGURE IT OUT: Jeremy Acklam has a team of maths experts crunching numbers to save rail travellers millions Picture Richard Cave. MATHS experts from Oxford say rail users will save millions with a new train-booking website which went live this week.
War veteran admits ‘stupid mistake’ after confronting drug dealer with police baton
A WAR veteran who ‘foolishly’ armed himself with a police baton before confronting a drug dealer has been handed a conditional discharge. Terence Roper, who was made an MBE for his services to the armed forces, admitted storming round to an Oxford house in search of convicted drug dealer Daniel Riley.
Melissa Mark-Viverito Declares Muslim Women Are ‘At the Forefront of the Resistance’
At the annual World Hijab Day celebration, City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito declared that Muslim women are “at the forefront of the resistance” against President Donald Trump ‘s Muslim travel ban and intolerance of others-and expressed her solidarity with the Muslim community. Last week, Trump signed an executive order temporarily barring entry to the country for people coming from seven Muslim-majority countries-Syria, Sudan, Somalia, Iraq, Iran, Libya and Yemen.
The Best Picture Winner the Year You Were Born
The best works are a reflection of the era in which they were created. With the Oscars just around the corner, everyone is abuzz about what will be named this past season’s best picture.
Keep away from cliffs warning as Dorset on flood alert due to strong winds and heavy rain
The Environment Agency tonight issued a flood alert – flooding is possible – for the whole of the west coast of Dorset from Lyme Regis to Portland Bill tomorrow. The warning says: “The forecast wind direction is veering from south easterly to south westerly through the day with gusts up to 60 mph, Force 8. “Expect spray overtopping the beaches and flooding to low lying areas.
Only go to A&E if “absolutely necessary” urge the Queen Elizabeth …
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital at King’s Lynn has appealed for the public’s help in dealing with a spike in demand Chief operating manager Karen Croker said: “Over the last couple of days, the hospital has once again seen significant numbers of acutely ill patients arriving at A&E. “We are appealing for the public’s help in dealing with this spike in demand and would ask them to only attend A&E if absolutely necessary.
Only go to A&E if “absolutely necessary” urge the Queen Elizabeth …
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital at King’s Lynn has appealed for the public’s help in dealing with a spike in demand Chief operating manager Karen Croker said: “Over the last couple of days, the hospital has once again seen significant numbers of acutely ill patients arriving at A&E. “We are appealing for the public’s help in dealing with this spike in demand and would ask them to only attend A&E if absolutely necessary.
Glimpse of spring as first snowdrops of 2017 bloom across Suffolk
Spring has arrived near St Joseph’s College in Ipswich with the first snowdrops in bloom. By Sarah Lucy Brown The arrival of February has brought with it the first snowdrop blooms of the season across Suffolk with the flowers spotted in Ipswich, Ickworth Park and Kentwell Hall.
What you need to know when buying tickets for Ed Sheeran’s UK and European tour
Tickets for Ed Sheeran’s UK and European tour will go on sale tomorrow – with hundreds of thousands of fans hoping for a chance to see the Suffolk superstar perform live. Ed’s much-anticipated return to the limelight this year has already seen him achieve music history as the first artist to occupy the top two positions in the UK Singles Chart with Castle on the Hill, his “love song for Suffolk” and Shape of You.
RSA Insurance Invests in UK Dog Care Fintech Company, Pitpatpet
RSA Insurance has made its first external investment in a fintech company, Pitpatpet Ltd., the Cambridge, England-based creator of the PitPat dog activity monitor and dog care intelligence data platform. PitPat attaches quickly and securely to a dog’s collar where it has a battery life of over a year.
‘Plastic bag waste can be a real nuisance’: Free plastic bags given out in small shops
Save money and the environment while you have the chance to pick up a free reusable bag from your local shop. The North London Waste Authority has launched the third year of its ‘Bag It Up and Reuse It’ campaign to give away bags for life to shoppers in smaller outlets.
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Train cancellations between Ipswich and Peterborough today due to emergency repair work
The line between Bury St Edmunds and Ely will be closed between 9.30am and 3pm today while Network Rail engineers carry out emergency engineering work to repair a track defect. It means train services between Ipswich and Peterborough via Ely will be cancelled or revised during those hours, train operator Greater Anglia said.
a Apple devotees blind to MacCessories rip-off
Customers queue outside an Apple store prior to the sale of the iPhone 6S in London, England, in September 2015. I’d been resisting a high-end phone for some time.
Westbury suffers spate of mindless vandalism
The first incident happened at around 11pm, causing the outer double glazing pane to smash, and the second happened just a few minutes later at another house further down the road, also causing it to smash. During the early hours of Wednesday, January 25, a pellet was fired at a window in Eden Vale Road, leaving a hole in the outer pane of glass.
10 practical ways you can help the homeless as number of people sleeping rough goes up
The number of people sleeping rough on the streets has sharply increased – but there are practical ways you can help. Photo: Getty With figures showing the number of people sleeping rough has sharply increased, and one south London borough being among the worst in the country, we look at how you can help.
Urban Monk Pandit Dasa to Speak at World Government Summit in Dubai
Pandit Dasa, who at one point lived as a millionaire in Los Angeles, decided to become a monk in New York City, living with minimal possessions. Now he spends his time helping fast-paced, high-stressed corporate professionals remain mindful and maintain their composure during high-pressure situations.
Capita Conferences Announce Details of Their Alternative Provision…
London, United Kingdom, January 31, 2017 — — This national Alternative Provision in Education Conference discusses how to commission high quality alternative provision , ensuring that students from all backgrounds receive an education that supports their individual needs and helps them to reach their full potential. Delegates can bench mark their provision and explore successful pathways to creating a curriculum that allows access to qualifications.
Cyber criminal from Cottenham jailed for offences that included…
A cyber criminal who used malware to spy on unknowing victims has been jailed for three years for offences that included voyeurism and possession of indecent images of a child. Shaun Turner accessed his victims’ personal webcams but was caught by the Eastern Regional Operations Unit following a tip-off.
Musical ministry set for service at Weymouth church
Vinesong, a non-denominational team of missionaries who spread the gospel through worship, will lead the evening service at Weymouth Bay Methodist Church on Sunday, February 19. Formed under the vision of a global ministry, Vinesong lead entire worship services in 11 different languages accompanied by songs performed in more than 20 languages. Senior church steward at Weymouth Bay Methodist Church Mary Gracie said: “Vinesong got in touch with someone from Refresh, the Church of Weymouth and Portland in Action, as they are visiting Portland and thought while they were down here it would be good to do an evening service.
Controversial Grimescar housing plan takes unexpected turn
One of the most controversial housing proposals in Kirklees is closer to becoming a reality – but looks far smaller than the original scheme. A 95 home plan for Grimescar Valley in Huddersfield has been submitted and could come before councillors in the next few weeks.
Where is Croydon’s “pengest” Munch now?- Amirah Khalid, Croydon high school
Elijah Quashie, Croydon’s finest ‘Chicken Connoisseur’, has taken over the popular platform of youtube with his hilarious critiques on fried chicken.The young Londoner has said “his head is still spinning” after he shot to internet fame by recording his trips to fried chicken shops in search of the capital’s “pengest munch”.The youtube sensation “Pengest Munch” went viral on 9th December. His hilarious south London slang contributes to his major success and mass audience of 12-21 year olds.
BWW Review: Jill Kargman is the Quintessential New Yorker in her…
Jill Kargman is a pleasant singer. Her voice is lovely, in fact, but that is not why audiences joined her inside the legendary Caf Carlyle for a string of sold-out performances which began on January 17. No, patrons made their way to the Upper East Side venue on this damp winter evening to hear Kargman’s hilarious and often cringe-inducing war stories from her New York City upbringing, through her entrance into show business and Manhattan motherhood.
The burnt out van. Picture courtesy of Royal Wootton Bassett Fire Station.
Fire crews from Royal Wootton Bassett and Swindon were call to deal with a van fire on the M4 westbound between junctions 16 and 17 early this morning. One hose reel was used to put out the blaze after the alarm was raised shortly before 5am. No one was injured.
Royal Wootton Bassett man jailed for six months after threatening people in Calne
A 21-YEAR-OLD man from Royal Wootton Bassett has been jailed for six months after he threatened people with a knife in Calne town centre. Connor Kirkley of Eveleigh Road, was sentenced at Swindon Crown Court on Friday, January 27 after pleading guilty to possession of a knife and a section four public order offence.
UPDATED: Six vehicles burned out or damaged in two overnight incidents in Keighley
POLICE are investigating a suspected case of arson after a fire destroyed three cars in one Keighley street late last night. Two others were also damaged during the blaze behind Malsis Road, Keighley, just before midnight.
Million-pound plans to enhance town centre are delayed for a year
Enhancement work on Bell Street was due to have started earlier this month, but due to “contract reasons” the developers could not start the job until March or April. But this angered local residents, business owners and councillors who lobbied for the work – which would take 26 weeks to complete – to be pushed back until January 2018.
Million-pound plans to enhance town centre are delayed for a year
Enhancement work on Bell Street was due to have started earlier this month, but due to “contract reasons” the developers could not start the job until March or April. But this angered local residents, business owners and councillors who lobbied for the work – which would take 26 weeks to complete – to be pushed back until January 2018.
Tierney v Lay war of words set to go before the conduct committee of Fenland District Council
Allegations by 78-year-old UKIP councillor Alan Lay that he was threatened by the mayor of Wisbech Garry Tibbs will be considered by the conduct committee of Fenland Council following a complaint by deputy mayor Steve Tierney. Cllr Tierney claims that during a Wisbech town council meeting discussing the minutes Cllr Lay claimed that Cllr Tibbs had threatened him at the previous meeting.
Millions set to fund studies of East Anglia rail upgrade plans
A multi-million pound package has been drawn up to pay for detailed analysis of the work needed to upgrade a key bottleneck on East Anglia’s rail network. Officials estimate that improving the Ely north junction could generate more than half a billion pounds worth of economic benefits for the region.
Court round-up: Grantham area defendants brought before the courts
John Thomas Barrand, 46, of Belton Avenue, Grantham: admits assaulting a woman and a man by beating at a property on High Dyke, Woodnook, on December 5. Also admits damaging a mobile phone worth A 200. Barrand was discharged conditionally for 12 months and made subject of a restraining order to protect the female victim, preventing him from attended the property in Woodnook or Tropicana Tan in The George Centre in Grantham.
A woman is to be sentenced for killing a baby while mentally disturbed by giving birth
A woman will be sentenced later for killing her newborn baby while she was mentally disturbed by the effects of childbirth. Gintare Suminaite, 30, was at home alone in the bathroom when she gave birth to a daughter, and killed her on April 5 2016.