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Team take on Severn source to sea challenge

by Allison April 22, 2025
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A team from a film and media company is to travel the length of the River Severn to raise funds for charities.

The source to sea challenge will see the group from Bewdley-based DRPG kayak, run and cycle the 220-mile (354 km) route from the heights of Plynlimon to the Bristol Channel.

DRPG chief executive Dale Parmenter, who is taking part, said he was inspired by BBC Children in Need and hoped to raise £20,000 for four charities.

"Like most great ideas this one started in the pub, I wanted to do something big for our 45th [anniversary] and that seemed like a great idea," he said.

"The River Severn has played a big part in my life."

"One of my first films I ever made was on the Severn. I used to row as well. My family came up from France on the troves about 300 years ago and I went to school by it, so I thought 'this is fitting let's do the whole thing'."

DRPG supports companies with their internal and external communications and said it had worked with the likes of Tesco, Lloyds Bank and JLR, among others.

Charities set to benefit from the challenge are the River Severn Trust, award-making foundation Meeting Needs, the King's Trust, and Wheels for All, which champions inclusive cycling.

Mr Parmenter said the group had been training "a few times a week", practising a few of the disciplines.

"There's a bit of an age difference between us so I think there's going to be a bit of competition," he joked.

April 22, 2025 0 comments
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Man jailed for 14 years for stabbing in city

by Liam April 22, 2025
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A man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after he stabbed another man multiple times.

Hassan Hussain, of Nye Bevan Close, Oxford, attacked a 42-year-old man on Manzil Way in the city on 13 March 2024.

The 25-year-old was found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm with intent following a trial at Oxford Crown Court in February.

He had previously pleaded guilty to one count of possessing a knife.

The attack left Hussain's victim with "significant injuries" to his abdomen, forearm and left hand, Thames Valley Police said.

The incident happened in Manzil Way, Oxford

He went into a nearby mosque following the incident, where he received help and immediate first aid, before an ambulance took him to hospital for treatment

Det Ch Insp Krista Thompson, who led the police investigation, said it was an "utterly horrendous attack".

"Hussain committed an act of extreme violence, and it is only right that he now spends time in prison," she said.

"The ripples of serious violence and knife crime are far reaching, it affects the victims, their families, and our communities."

During his trial, Hussain was found not guilty of attempted murder and possession of a firearm.

Two other men – Shahroz Ali Khan and Bilal Khan – were also found not guilty of conspiracy to murder and conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm during the trial.

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April 22, 2025 0 comments
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Gavin and Stacey star says show will not return

by Mila April 21, 2025
written by Mila

It looks like Gavin and Stacey fans will never know what happened on that fishing trip after a star of the comedy put to bed any slim hopes of a reboot.

Larry Lamb, who played Mick Shipman on the BBC's hit show for 17 years, said filming the Christmas episode last year was an "extraordinary experience.".

He added: "At the time, we all thought it probably won't be the end, I'm sure we will be doing it again, but gradually what's happened over the months, what I've realised is that was the end."

Lamb said he would always carry a part of Mick with him, and his upcoming tour for his new book, All Wrapped Up, has a Gavin and Stacey theme.

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The final episode aired on BBC One on Christmas Day 2024

The Christmas episode of the show racked up 19.11 million views, and Lamb said while it was sad it ended, it was a "masterpiece, no doubt about it".

He added: "That scene in the wedding – that's up for the moment of the year.

"It was the way to end this story, you can't keep going on with it. Ruth and James brought it to a grand finale."

While he has moved on to a new chapter, he clearly will always have a soft spot for the show, as seen with his new book tour.

"We're starting in Billericay in the Reading Rooms and we're going to finish in Barry in Marcos' cafe at a date to be arranged," he told BBC Essex.

In between, Lamb will visit several bookshops and read extracts of his new novel.

"It's an adventure, it is all about a film crew going to a Caribbean island to make a film, and from the minute they set off, things go wrong," he revealed.

"It's letting me show people the inside story of what film and television is all about because that is something I have been asked countless times."

Listen: Larry Lamb: 'Essex is my honorary home'
April 21, 2025 0 comments
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Charity launches new dementia helpline in county

by Amy April 21, 2025
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A free dementia helpline has launched in one of England's fastest ageing counties.

Shaftesbury Suffolk Memory and Dementia Support based in Stowmarket, Suffolk, introduced the service which offers practical information and support.

In December there was an estimated 10,800 people living with dementia in Suffolk, according to the charity.

Nickie Smith, a dementia adviser at the service, said the helpline had the "potential to change lives for the better".

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The service from the Shaftesbury Suffolk Memory and Dementia Support team aims to empower people concerned with their memory

"The service we offer is vital for those living with dementia and their loved ones," she said.

'We can provide guidance and advice around memory loss and dementia; signpost to other organisations that may be able to meet specific needs; connect people to other services they may benefit from and provide emotional support and reassurance."

A report from the Suffolk Joint Strategic Needs Assessment suggested the estimated number of people living with dementia in Suffolk would increase to 23,000 by 2040.

The helpline has been funded through a five-year contract with NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Suffolk County Council.

'Quality of life'

Becky Hopfensperger, the county council's cabinet member for adult care, said she was "pleased" the service had been developed in close collaboration with those living with dementia and their families.

"Although dementia is not a natural part of aging, the increasing number of older adults in our county means more people will be living with dementia, including some younger individuals diagnosed with the condition," she added.

"I am therefore pleased to welcome Shaftesbury's new service and dedicated telephone line, which will enhance the existing support available in Suffolk."

Chris Baguley, transformation programme manager at the ICB, added the helpline had the "potential to dramatically improve the quality of life of people with memory concerns of a dementia diagnosis and those who care for them".

April 21, 2025 0 comments
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Redundancies as haulage firm enters administration

by Ian April 20, 2025
written by Ian

A haulage company in Nottinghamshire has gone into administration after 50 years of trading, with the majority of its staff made redundant.

B Taylor & Sons Transport Limited, based in Sutton-in-Ashfield, filed a notice of intent on Friday, with Benjamin Peterson and Danny Dartnaill of accountancy firm BDO confirmed as joint administrators on Monday.

The company, founded in 1974, has ceased trading with "immediate effect", BDO said.

In a statement, the administrators said B Taylor & Sons had been "negatively impacted by sector-wide issues", including reduced demand and cost inflation.

'Unsustainable commercial losses'

The haulage firm, which had 91 employees, had provided logistics and storage solutions services across the UK and international freight services.

BDO confirmed a small number of staff had been retained initially to assist the administrators.

Mr Peterson, BDO business restructuring partner, said: "Unfavourable market conditions have led to unsustainable commercial losses and, unfortunately, it has not been possible to secure a future for the company.

"As joint administrators, we will be taking the necessary steps to maximise returns for the benefit of all creditors in accordance with our legal duties."

B Taylor & Sons Transport Limited has been contacted for comment.

April 20, 2025 0 comments
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Charges brought over fly-tipping that blocked road

by Max April 19, 2025
written by Max

A man and a business have been charged in relation to an enormous fly-tipping incident in Staffordshire in January.

The large-scale dumping blocked Watery Lane in Lichfield with a mound which the local authority said amounted to more than 27 tonnes of waste.

A man from Uttoxeter faces multiple charges – including depositing waste, endangering road users, dangerous driving, breaching HGV drivers' hours regulations, and obstructing the highway.

The company, based near Stafford, was charged with depositing the waste and obstructing the highway.

Lichfield District Council did not reveal the name of the man or the company charged.

In the early hours of 20 January, a huge pile of waste – estimated by the council to be more than 15m (50 ft) in length and 2m (6.5 ft) high – completely blocked access for local residents and businesses.

As part of their investigation, Lichfield District Council's environmental health officers raided a site on 21 March and seized a lorry believed to have been used in the incident.

'Zero tolerance'

The council said it had retained the vehicle and would apply for its forfeiture if the defendants are convicted.

Both the man and the company are due to appear at Cannock Magistrates' Court on 1 July.

Lichfield District Council leader Doug Pullen said the cost to the taxpayer of removing and disposing of the waste was nearly £10,000.

"We take a zero-tolerance approach to fly-tipping, because that's what our communities rightly expect," he said.

"This case is about more than prosecution. It's about protecting our environment, supporting law-abiding businesses, safeguarding local people – and sending a strong message that illegal dumping will not be tolerated."

April 19, 2025 0 comments
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Police drop rape case against ex-MP Crispin Blunt

by Cameron April 18, 2025
written by Cameron

No further action will be taken against a former government minister after he was placed under investigation on suspicion of rape.

Crispin Blunt, 64, who served as a justice minister between 2010 and 2012 and was formerly MP for Reigate in Surrey, was arrested in Horley in Surrey in October 2023.

Surrey Police said on Thursday there was "insufficient evidence to proceed" and that "no further action" would be taken.

The force said that a man in his 60s and another in his 50s will remain under investigation on suspicion of possession of controlled substances pending further inquiries.

Mr Blunt said at the time of his arrest he would "co-operate fully" with the investigation and was "confident" he would not be charged.

He was elected as Conservative MP for Reigate in the 1997 general election, defeating the incumbent Sir George Gardiner, who had switched from the Tories to the Referendum Party.

He served as a justice minister from 2010 to 2012, in the whips' office when the Conservatives were in opposition and chaired the influential Foreign Affairs Committee.

He apologised in 2022 for "significant upset and concern" caused by his defence of MP Imran Ahmad Khan, following his conviction for sexually assaulting a teenage boy.

Mr Blunt had the Tory whip withdrawn following his arrest and stood as an independent MP.

He did not contest the 2024 general election.

April 18, 2025 0 comments
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New powers to shoot ravens after livestock attacks

by Henry April 17, 2025
written by Henry

New powers to shoot young ravens in Orkney are being drawn up by Scotland's natural heritage agency following a spate of attacks on livestock.

Farmers say the birds have killed and injured lambs, sheep and calves, caused distress to both the animals and those caring for them, and significant financial losses.

In a meeting organised by farmers in the islands, NatureScot officials agreed current controls are not proving an effective deterrent.

NatureScot believes it will be possible to introduce an area licensing scheme for Orkney by this winter and will update farmers later this summer.

April 17, 2025 0 comments
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