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New playgrounds open in time for Easter

by Nicole January 30, 2025
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A new playground and an older one that was shut for refurbishment work in Jersey have opened.

The Parish of St Helier said the new playground at Parade Gardens catered for children up to the age of six, while the refurbished one was for children aged seven and above.

The parish said both spaces were designed to be inclusive and offered children of all abilities and ages the opportunity to play.

Constable Simon Crowcroft said: "Whilst we have planned a formal opening of our new parks in early May, I am delighted that our new play spaces are available for children and young people to enjoy ahead of schedule and for the remainder of the Easter break."

January 30, 2025 0 comments
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Two men jailed for roles in nightclub cannabis farm

by Ian January 29, 2025
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Two men have been jailed after a "sophisticated" £777,000 cannabis farm was discovered in a former nightclub in an Aberdeenshire town.

The production operation was found in the former Deja Vu venue in Peterhead in September last year.

Albanian nationals Iraldo Sarasellil and Ronaldo Abazi, both 26, admitted their involvement at Peterhead Sheriff Court.

Sarasellil was jailed for a total of four years, and Abazi for three-and-a-half years.

January 29, 2025 0 comments
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MP calls for action on hoarding disorder

by Addison January 27, 2025
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Hoarding disorder has become "a national emergency in America", an MP has said, "so we need to look at it here."

Paulette Hamilton, Labour MP for Birmingham Erdington, spent years as a district nurse before entering politics.

On her care rounds she would sometimes encounter patients living in hoarded homes, where their mental health had deteriorated to such an extent that they were surrounding themselves in personal possessions.

"You can't just go in and clear a house and that's what people need to understand," Hamilton said.

"As a society we have a responsibility to support them, and Heather has shown us the way".

The MP is referring to Heather Matuozzo, founder of Birmingham-based social enterprise Clouds End CIC, whose work in communities the BBC has been following for four months.

As well as offering hoarding training to professionals nationally, her group has supported more than 300 people in Birmingham who hoard or are at risk of hoarding.

It offers people help to declutter their homes while also ensuring they have access to the appropriate mental health support.

Birmingham-based social enterprise Clouds End CIC has supported more than 300 people in the city who hoard or at risk of hoarding

In a recent meeting in Westminster, Ms Matuozzo informed the MP that the numbers needing support in the city – and those being referred for help – had risen exponentially since the Covid pandemic, something which was likely to have been reflected across the country.

Earlier estimates suggested that between 2-5% of the population experienced hoarding disorder, a condition recognised by the World Health Organisation in 2018, but those with direct experience of home visits – including charities and psychologists – said the true figure was far higher, with potentially up to six million people affected in the UK.

"It needs to be a little more joined up, government, the NHS, so it's not just the voluntary sector and others that are trying to cure it," Hamilton said.

She agreed with Ms Matuozzo that new national guidelines may be needed to address a significant increase in people who hoard in the UK.

There are no national guidelines or single government policy which addresses hoarding directly

Hamilton said she planned to bring the issue up with the health and social care select committee, of which she is vice chair, "and from this we could have some very strong recommendations which we can take to the Department of Health to get into communities".

While individual local authorities such as Birmingham City Council have developed strategies to support hoarders in recent years, there are no national guidelines or single government policy which addresses hoarding directly, something psychologists have been continually pressing for.

Similarly, while NHS Integrated Care Boards manage funding for a range of mental health conditions in communities, there are no specific funding streams for hoarding, leaving voluntary groups to provide outreach work in most cases.

"A new approach must be based in empathy and compassion and putting people at the heart of these difficulties first", said Sam Wainman, from the University of Birmingham's school of psychology.

"I'm continually surprised by how much of a lack of awareness there is among professionals or wider institutions. There is not enough support out there."

Ms Matuozzo said this was now the opportunity for the UK to prepare its response.

She said: "I've come away from Westminster with a feeling of enthusiasm. It's the first step and it's not going to be overnight to change things, but neither has my whole journey to this point."

January 27, 2025 0 comments
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Ferry secures subsidy for 'vital' transport link

by Brooklyn January 26, 2025
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A ferry service will continue to offer a subsidised service between Alderney and Guernsey over the summer season.

The States of Alderney said although Alderney Ferry Services was already running daily services between the islands, the subsidy period would begin on 26 May and continue until 26 September.

Charlie Smith, Alderney Ferry Services co-director, said she was "very pleased" to have been awarded the subsidy for the service – which she said was "a vital transport link" for the island.

The States said there would be two scheduled round-trips every day, with more scheduled in August for Alderney Week.

It added fares would cost £60 one-way for adults and £45 one-way per child up to 14 – with babies under two years old travelling for free.

The States said while there was no extra charge for large luggage, dogs and bicycles would be £5 one-way.

Stuart Clark, chair of the economic development committee said: "The States of Alderney is delighted to continue its partnership with Alderney Ferry Services which is under the directorship of a young local family."

January 26, 2025 0 comments
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Juror removed from mushroom lunch murder trial

by Cameron January 22, 2025
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A juror in the trial of an Australian woman accused of killing three relatives by feeding them poisonous mushrooms has been removed for possible misconduct.

Erin Patterson – who has pleaded not guilty – is on trial for the murder of three people and the attempted murder of another, after they ate lunch at her home in July 2023.

The male juror was discharged on Thursday after the judge found there was a "reasonable possibility" he had discussed the case with family and friends.

The judge told the court there was no definitive evidence that the man had discussed the trial with outsiders, but reminded the remaining jurors they should only talk about the case "in the privacy of the jury room".

Justice Christopher Beale also told the jury that confidential juror discussions were "vital to the administration of justice".

Fifteen jurors – three more than usual – were selected for the trial, which began a fortnight ago in Victoria and was expected to last six weeks.

After the court has heard all the evidence, the jury will be reduced to a final 12 people who will deliberate over the verdict.

Prosecutors allege Ms Patterson "deliberately poisoned" her guests "with murderous intent", after inviting them for lunch "on the pretence she'd been diagnosed with cancer".

Ms Patterson's defence team says it was a "terrible accident", and that she lied to police and disposed of evidence because she "panicked" after unintentionally serving poison to family members she loved.

January 22, 2025 0 comments
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Police issue warning over thefts from cars

by Katherine January 21, 2025
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Police are warning drivers to take precautions following recent thefts from vehicles.

Between 21 March and 22 April, 48 theft from vehicles were reported across Peterborough.

Cambridgeshire Police said the eastern sector of the city had the highest number of reported incidents, with 23 crimes raised in the area.

Ten incidents took place in vehicles left unlocked, the force said. Items stolen ranged from sweets and cigarettes, to valuables such as wallets, phones and iPads.

PC Kris Scaddon said: "Looking at the reports we have received over the past month, we are seeing a mix of offences with some vehicles being left unlocked, some having a smashed window, and one had a window left open.

"I would urge drivers to ensure they are keeping their vehicles secure by making sure that all windows are shut and the vehicle is locked when leaving it, even just for a brief moment, and that any valuables or evidence of valuables are removed from the vehicle."

The city centre, Eastfield and Dogsthorpe areas reported the most incidents.

January 21, 2025 0 comments
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Town set to get new wildlife zones

by Ella January 20, 2025
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A series of "grass mazes" are set to be created in a town in a bid to create habitat for insects and other wildlife.

Bridgwater in Somerset is set to get four new grass mazes, as well as new wildflowers-rich grass areas.

A total of six areas will be introduced across the town, Bridgwater Town Council said, describing it as "a step towards a more sustainable and eco-friendly approach to grounds maintenance".

Councillor Kathy Pearce said the initiative was "significant step towards a more sustainable and environmentally friendly Bridgwater".

January 20, 2025 0 comments
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Businesses welcome town improvement works

by Scarlett January 20, 2025
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Businesses in Farnham have said they are feeling positive about a programme of improvements in the town, but there was concern about the government's changes to National Insurance and business rates.

Works which started in February include wider pavements, more pedestrian controlled crossings and changes to the gyratory, with two-way traffic introduced in parts of Downing Street and The Borough.

A Surrey County Council (SCC) spokesperson said they would continue to work to minimise disruption as much as possible.

The owner of Hamilton's Tea House, Steve Hamilton, told BBC Radio Surrey that the mood amongst retailers was "quite buoyant".

He acknowledged there were some concerns in the short term, including around pollution levels.

"Sometimes the perception on social media is that the traffic is worse than it is," he said.

"It flows. Yes, there's stagnation at certain times. That's short lived and the traffic does flow through.

"For customers, Farnham is going to be beautiful and a much nicer place to visit and shop in."

The town centre improvement programme started in February

Mr Hamilton said they were being "hit hardest" by the Chancellor Rachel Reeves' decision to raise employer National Insurance contributions and reduce business rates relief from 75% to 40%.

Michaela Martin, owner of the boutique Mulberry Silks and a Farnham Residents county councillor, agreed it was causing problems.

"I don't think Rachel Reeves even thought about that… somebody who's never been in a small business doesn't realise [the impact]."

Ms Martin said she was "quite happy" with how the works were going and that she "can't complain" about trade at the moment.

"Farnham is a destination town," she added.

"We have so many people from Marlborough, Andover, across the south coast, Dorking and everything coming [here]."

Two-way traffic is being introduced in some places as part of the works

An SCC spokesperson said: "While data shows that levels of car park use in Farnham remains the same, we will continue to work with the local community and local businesses to support Farnham, and to minimise disruption as much as possible.

"We'll also be encouraging people to consider how they travel into town, both during the works and beyond.

"Changing to walking, cycling, using public transport or parking in different car parks will all help reduce pressure on the town centre's roads."

A Treasury spokesperson said the government knew the "vital importance of small businesses" and had taken "necessary decisions on tax to stabilise public finances".

"We are now focused on creating opportunities for businesses to compete and access the finance they need to scale, export and break into new markets," added the spokesperson.

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