Some of the ugliest moments were when the two sides hurled missiles at each other at either end of Effingham Street and protesters invaded Dover Discovery Centre. Crown Court Judge Adele Williams, who has viewed hours of CCTV footage when later sentencing some of those involved, summed up: “It was clear both sides were spoiling for a fight that day.”
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NY bets big on aging nuke plants, balancing jobs, safety
When the Nine Mile Point reactor first went online, Richard Nixon was president, the Beatles were still a band and Three Mile Island, Chernobyl and Fukushima weren’t yet bywords for the hazards of nuclear power. Almost 50 years later, New York state is betting big on the future of Nine Mile Point, one of the nation’s two oldest nuclear plants.
Kind donation gives activities centre a helping hand
The George Hurd Activities Centre, in Audley Way, Basildon , was in need of a new water boiler and steamer so the Rotary Club of Basildon stepped in with a cheque for A 250.
The man wanted in connection with series of sexual assaults on buses
Scotland Yard has said a man is wanted for questioning over a series of “despicable” sexual assaults on buses, including on a 13-year-old girl Six young women have made complaints over a man matching the same description on buses in Lewisham and Southwark, south-east London, but officers warned many more could exist. The Metropolitan Police said a string of attacks took place on January 27, starting with a girl, 17, boarding a 176 bus at 3.15pm.
Hampshire festival to return with biggest ever event
ONE of the county’s most popular events will return later this year, and is set to be the biggest yet. Taking place from July 1 to 16, the Romsey Festival, held every three years, will put on scores of exciting events including exhibitions, concerts, recitals and even gastronomy for its 11th instalment.
Police hunt man over bus sex attacks
Scotland Yard has said a man is wanted for questioning over a series of “despicable” sexual assaults on buses, including on a 13-year-old girl Scotland Yard has said a man is wanted for questioning over a series of “despicable” sexual assaults on buses, including on a 13-year-old girl Six young women have made complaints over a man matching the same description on buses in Lewisham and Southwark, south-east London, but officers warned many more could exist. The Metropolitan Police said a string of attacks took place on January 27, starting with a girl, 17, boarding a 176 bus at 3.15pm.
Your chance to be a firefighter as station hosts open day
Residents from across West Sussex will have the chance to experience what it is like to be a firefighter as the service hosts a ‘Have a Go Day’ day in Storrington. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is currently recruiting for new retained firefighters at Storrington, Partridge Green, Henfield, Billingshurst and Horsham.
Suspect sparks 100mph chase driving off in police car – ” while STILL …
At times on the chase that lasted 39 miles the police car crossed on to the wrong side of the A414 dual carriageway, St Albans Crown Court heard. He had been handcuffed at the front of his body, so he was able to operate the vehicle after making his move.
Paramedic had belongings stolen by shameless thief in Northampton
A student paramedic on call in Northampton had her personal belongings stolen by a thief while she was tending to a patient in their home. The student who was attending a house with another paramedic in Ecton left her belongings in the fast response car, which was broken into on Thursday night .
‘Bring on the bling’ at this year’s Crazy Hats walk in Kettering
People of all ages are invited to sign up for the walk, which starts at 10.30am and will help raise thousands of pounds to go towards improving breast cancer care at both Kettering and Northampton general hospitals. Crazy Hats founder Glennis Hooper said: “We are just as excited about organising our 15th walk as we were for the first – the adrenalin rush has started and it’s lovely that it is now a very prominent point of discussion and people are talking about it, telling me they want to get a team together, telling me why they want to do it, telling me our work is so, so needed.
Wes Morgan rescues Leicester City in FA Cup draw with Derby
Leicester City’s English-born Jamaican defender Wes Morgan celebrates with Leicester City’s English midfielder Demarai Gray and Leicester City’s English midfielder Danny Drinkwater after scoring their second goal during the English FA Cup fourth round football match between Derby County and Leicester City at Pride Park Stadium in Derby, central England on January 27, 2017. / AFP / Oli SCARFF Leicester City’s Wes Morgan scored a late header as the Premier League champions rescued a 2-2 FA Cup draw against Derby County having been five minutes from an embarrassing fourth round exit to their second tier opponents on Friday.
Ukip leader Paul Nuttall to launch Stoke-on-Trent by-election campaign
The party is bidding to take its second seat in Westminster, in the poll called following the resignation of Labour MP Tristram Hunt. Gareth Snell will attempt to hold Stoke-on-Trent Central for Labour as Ukip’s leader hopes to capitalise on a strong Brexit vote in last year’s EU referendum to secure himself a place in the Commons.
Wisbech police car snapped with number plate ‘obscured by dirt and…
Police car spotted in Cromwell Road, Wisbech, with dirty number plates – earlier police had fined a Ely motorist A 100 for a similar offence. An eagle eyed motorist posted a photo of a police car with a number plate obscured by dirt – on the day police in Ely fined a motorist 100 for the same offence! “One rule for them, one for us?” questioned the reader who sent in the photo of the Wisbech police just hours after Cambs police released details of the Ely offender.
Seriously ill patients having urgent ops put off twice amid cancellations record
The number of urgent operations being cancelled is the highest on record, with repeat cancellations for some seriously ill patients. Data from NHS England shows 4,093 urgent operations were cancelled last year as the health service came under intense pressure – a 27% rise from 3,216 in 2014.
Council chiefs urge Rail South voice for beleaguered Southern Railway passengers
Civic leaders fed up with the misery being imposed on Southern Railway passengers are calling for a new body to be created to give commuters a say in who runs rail services. Brighton and Hove City Council leaders want to see Rail South set up to provide long-suffering passengers with a democratically-elected voice on how train services are operated and who by.
One Man Two Guvners
Brighton, England. 1963. Change is in the air, and Francis Henshall is looking to make his mark.
Comedian Joel Dommett from I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! coming to Ipswich
The theatre announced on its Instagram page last night the popular comedian, who has been selling out gigs around the country, would be coming to Ipswich on September 28. This will not be Joel’s first appearance in Suffolk this year, with tickets already selling out for him at The Apex in Bury St Edmunds, where he is scheduled to perform in June. The comedian shot to national attention last year after he took part in ITV reality show I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! Up against celebrities including Larry Lamb and Ola Jordan, he won legions of fans and was just pipped to the jungle crown by popular Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt.
Examining Finland’s tobacco-free plan
The Finnish government has set an ambitious goal for residents in a bid to benefit their health — and their bank balances. Officials plan to make the country tobacco-free by 2040, meaning they want less than 2% of their adults to consume tobacco — in any form — by that deadline.
Labour’s Stoke Central candidate launched Twitter attack on Jeremy Corbyn
The Labour candidate selected to contest the crunch Stoke Central by-election battle claimed Jeremy Corbyn was an “IRA supporting friend of Hamas”. Cllr Gareth Snell made the comments on Twitter as the party’s leadership contest between Mr Corbyn and Owen Smith was in full swing in July last year.
Cricklade Leisure Centre to spend 5k on CCTV to help crackdown on ‘intimidating’ yobs
A LEISURE Centre will spend 5,000 on CCTV to help crackdown on groups of yobs who have been hanging around outside and ‘intimidating’ members. Cricklade Leisure Centre has had a recurring problem of young people loitering outside the building, which has prompted complaints and made members feel uncomfortable.
Labour Stoke Candidate: Corbyn is “IRA Supporting Friend of Hamas”
Fair to say Labour’s anti-Brexit Stoke-on-Trent candidate is not a fan of Jeremy Corbyn. Gareth Snell backed Owen Smith in the Labour leadership election, blasting Jez as an “IRA supporting friend of Hamas” who “took money and worked at the Iranian state” .
Man jailed over acid attack in takeaway that left teen with sight loss in one eye
Michael Johnson, of Twyford Way, Canford Heath, was jailed for an acid attack on two teenagers in a takeaway in Sheffield Michael Johnson, aged 29, and Benjamin Brightmore, 26, got involved in a row with a group of teenagers in Maranto’s takeaway in Sheffield, during which acid was thrown in the shop. Two teenagers, a boy and a girl both aged 17, were sat at a table inside the takeaway when Johnson threw ammonia in their faces while Brightmore was at his side.
Man in court over robbery that left two injured
A MAN has appeared before Bournemouth magistrates charged with two separate robberies – one of which allegedly involved two people being badly injured.
Needles, drug paraphernalia and rubbish at a public footpath to Richmond Gardens car park
“DANGEROUS” drug paraphernalia, broken glass and rubbish at a car park footpath are putting people off from using a busy town centre walkway. The Richmond Gardens Car Park footpath at Dalkeith Steps, which links Richmond Gardens to Old Christchurch Road, is littered with sleeping bags, broken bottles and hypodermic needles viewable from the path.
Visitor centre closure could have serious impact on bus tour sales, fear NPA members
The visitor information centre, which forms part of the New Forest Centre in Lyndhurst , is due to close in April in a cost-cutting move by the district council. Council bosses agreed to forge ahead with the controversial plan despite receiving a protest petition signed by some 2,000 people.
AGGRESSIVE’: Residents protest the plans
PLANS spearheaded by property developer Richard Carr to demolish a close of five homes and replace them with a block of flats have been labelled “aggressive” by protestors. Almost 150 objections have been made to the Fortitudo Property scheme, which concerns The Green, off Branksome Hill Road in Bournemouth.
In The Dock: 14 people from Bournemouth who have appeared in court
LOUIS PATRICK NEWBY aged 38 of no fixed abode, admits to asking a member of the public for money without good reason at Charminster Road, Bournemouth on 17/12/16 which he was prohibited from doing by a criminal behaviour order made by East Dorset Magistrates on 1/9/16. Also admits to commission of a further offence while on conditional discharge for 12 months imposed on 16/8/16 at Dorset Magistrates for two begging offences and a failure to surrender to bail.
Global markets race ahead as investors cheer potential boost from Trump policies
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After 26 years, Nancy nears retirement
The sound of fingers tapping on a keyboard echoed through Community Centre 55’s front hall as a cheery voice rang out, greeting visitors as they entered the building. Sitting quietly at her desk, Nancy Culver turned and smiled warmly as she motioned for me to take a seat in front of her.
Can You Help? Daughter of Ilminster Home Guard tracking down comrades
BROTHERS IN ARMS: STC Home Guard of Ilminster, with Geoffrey Ford in the back row, fifth from the left, and below, some of the guards’ equipment A CANADIAN woman whose father was evacuated to Ilminster during the Second World War and served in the town’s Home Guard is appealing to the public to help track down his brothers in arms. Geoffrey Ford previously lived in Orpington, London, and was evacuated to Ilminster in November 1940 as an employee for Standard Telephone and Cables .
Call for more music venues and cultural spaces for young people in Ipswich
Ipswich has been dubbed a “cultural wasteland” that needs to improve its music scene and offer more for young people. Nearly 1,000 people have signed a petition launched by Suffolk Young Labour Party calling for new, modern venues in the town that can fill the void left by the closure of Pump & Grind.
Call for more music venues and cultural spaces for young people in Ipswich
Ipswich has been dubbed a “cultural wasteland” that needs to improve its music scene and offer more for young people. Nearly 1,000 people have signed a petition launched by Suffolk Young Labour Party calling for new, modern venues in the town that can fill the void left by the closure of Pump & Grind.
Ten arrested as part of anti-drugs operation in Great Yarmouth and Norwich
Operation Gravity launched last month to tackle drug dealing and drug-related violence as part of a Norfolk-wide strategy. Norfolk’s county policing commander Ch Supt Dave Marshall welcomed the arrests, adding: “Drug dealing can impact on a community in many ways and the work with our partners undertaken by Operation Gravity over the past weeks and in the future will go some way to reducing this.
Service cuts number of ‘NEET’ teenagers in Blackburn with Darwen
THE number of teens classed as not in education, employment and training in Blackburn with Darwen is falling thanks to a new team, figures show. Council-run service New Directions, which launched earlier this year, offers programmes and careers advice to youngsters who are at risk of falling out of education or training when they finish their GCSEs.
Donation will allow charity to help more vulnerable children
A CHARITY which works with children who have experienced domestic abuse has been given a big helping hand by the Masonic Charitable Foundation. Splitz, which supports children in Trowbridge, Westbury and Melksham, has been given A 36,313 so it can help even more of the county’s most vulnerable youngsters find their feet.
Mayor Offers Preview of Tuesday’s Budget Address, Including…
Mayor de Blasio’s budget proposal Tuesday will include money for bulletproof windows on all police cars and thousands of new school seats. He offered a preview of his plan in his weekly “Mondays with the Mayor” segment on NY1.
Resident labels armed robbery unsurprising following string of attacks
Four men, armed with a crowbar and hammer, targeted the Co-op, on Abels Road, Halstead, last Tuesday at around 8pm. The assailants, all covered with scarves and wearing black forced staff to open the office safe and stole thousands of pounds before making off on foot.
Resident labels armed robbery unsurprising following string of attacks
Four men, armed with a crowbar and hammer, targeted the Co-op, on Abels Road, Halstead, last Tuesday at around 8pm. The assailants, all covered with scarves and wearing black forced staff to open the office safe and stole thousands of pounds before making off on foot.
London issued with first ‘very high’ pollution alert under new warning system
The cold, still air is causing a rise in air pollution in the capital and many other parts of the country The first “very high” pollution alert has been issued for London by mayor Sadiq Khan, under a new system for warning people about poor air quality. Warnings have been issued at bus stops, Tube stations and roadsides in the capital, and Mr Khan said everyone from the vulnerable to the physically fit may need to take protections to protect themselves from the “filthy air”.
London issued with first ‘very high’ pollution alert under new warning system
The cold, still air is causing a rise in air pollution in the capital and many other parts of the country The first “very high” pollution alert has been issued for London by mayor Sadiq Khan, under a new system for warning people about poor air quality. Warnings have been issued at bus stops, Tube stations and roadsides in the capital, and Mr Khan said everyone from the vulnerable to the physically fit may need to take protections to protect themselves from the “filthy air”.