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We saw bodies as smirking ‘Terminator’ gunman who slaughtered 5 prowled our quiet street… the bloodbath still haunts us
WITH neat, well-tended gardens and neighbours chatting over their picket fences, Biddick Drive feels like a haven of peace in the heart of a bustling city.
Yet a terrible shadow has been cast over this seemingly idyllic cul-de-sac – and locals are still struggling to shake off the memories of August 12, 2021, when blood ran in the streets, leaving five dead.
It was on that hot, humid evening in Plymouth four years ago that deranged gunman Jake Davison emerged from his 51-year-old mother’s terraced house, having shot and killed her.
Thick-set, his body pumped up through steroid abuse and hours in the gym, he then strolled downhill, spraying locals with rounds from a Weatherby pump-action shotgun as he went.
Eye-witnesses told how the Ted Bundy-obsessed gunman – who had branded himself “Terminator” before the rampage – was apparently enjoying himself as he shot neighbours Michelle Parker and her son Ben Parsonage, injuring both.
Ben recalled: “He had a smirk on his face, like he didn’t care what he was doing.”
By the time Davison’s murderous 19-minute rampage came to an end, five people lay dead or dying on the streets of Plymouth’s Keyham district. It was one of the worst mass shootings in British criminal history.
Unsurprisingly, those living on the road are still haunted by that tragic day.
As one resident told The Sun: “When you’re out of the house now, you take notice of who’s around. The memories fade – they don’t leave.”
In addition to his mum Maxine, victims included three-year-old Sophie Martyn, nicknamed ‘Daddy’s Princess’, her father Lee, 43, shot three times, Stephen Washington, 59, a carer for his disabled wife who was walking his husky dog through nearby parkland, and artist Kate Shepherd, 66, blasted outside a hair salon.
Finally, confronted by unarmed PC Zach Printer, who bravely ran to within 20 metres of the killer shouting for him to stop, 22-year-old Davison turned the gun on himself.
Within days, reports emerged of his troubled state of mind. One former teacher told of Davison’s unhealthy love of guns. Another had concerns about his anger management.
His desperate mother, with whom he had a violent and volatile relationship, told relatives of his obsessive use of energy drinks and muscle-boosting supplements while his absent father said he “was in his own world”, largely devoid of emotion.
Later, an inquest jury would hear how staff at Plymouth’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service noted that Davison, diagnosed as autistic 10 years earlier, enjoyed violent computer games and used “sexual talk which was quite extreme”.
Aged 13, his ambition was to be a sniper.
Police enquiries showed that, as an adult, he became immersed in the shocking world of incels – a violent online sub-culture dominated by men unable to find love.
But apprentice crane driver Davison’s mental health background was only one factor in his victims’ fate.
In concluding that all five were unlawfully killed, an inquest jury pointed to a “catastrophic failure” by Devon and Cornwall Police.
Officers granted him a firearms licence in 2018 in the full knowledge that he had assaulted teachers and a fellow student.
And although in September 2020 he launched a “ferocious, intense and unprovoked attack” on a teenage boy and 15-year-old girl, he was placed on a “deferred change programme” called Pathfinder instead of facing a court.
Davison 'viewed women with contempt' and sympathised with incel culture
An inquest heard how Davison spent a lot of time reading and writing about “incel” culture.
The term refers to “involuntary celibates” with the movement labelled a “hate” group as many followers believe they are owed sex by women.
Incels believe they have no possibility of finding a partner to get love, validation or acceptance from.
In turn, this makes some incels want to strike out at the world because they have been rejected by girls, while others blame attractive men for their perceived problems.
The self-confessed black sheep of the family also described himself as “The Terminator” in a slew of “deeply disturbing” posts.
He shared posts referring to “violence, misogynistic views, viewing women with contempt’ and “sympathy with incel culture”, the inquest was told.
He also looked up Ted Bundy and incel serial killers, watched videos on firearms and how to reload them and posted a one minute clip from an online game called KillZone.
Jurors heard Davison branded mum Maxine a “dirty insufferable, a vile creature” who was difficult to live with.
His firearms licence was seized only in December 2020 after another Pathfinder member tipped off police that it remained valid.
Yet it was returned seven months later after an officer decided Davison was “low risk” and his decision – which should have been signed off by a senior colleague – went unchallenged.
Today, many Keyham residents cannot understand how laws supposed to protect them from gun crime proved so hopelessly ineffective.
On Royal Navy Avenue – the route Davison took as he headed towards his final victim – resident Victoria White, 51, told us: “You think about those who died and their families and wonder how this could ever have happened.
“I’d known [victim] Lee for years. I worked with him when I was 16 at a local Toshiba dealer.
“My neighbour and I saw someone lying on the ground just up the road. We thought they were unconscious because of drug use. But they had been shot there in broad daylight.
“What happened was dreadful. It’s always there with you.
“When you’re out of the house now, you take notice of who’s around.
“The memories fade – they don’t leave. I never used to worry about locking my door…but I do now.”
Another neighbour, who asked to be named only as Paul, agreed. “I suffer from PTSD,” he said.
The memories fade – they don’t leave”
Resident Victoria White
“I don’t think what happened should ever be forgotten and I understand why people still have questions.
“But it affected me very badly and I can’t talk about it.”
Devon and Cornwall Police has since made major changes to its firearms licensing unit – more than doubling staffing levels to 99 by 2023, improving training procedures and appointing four senior managers instead of one to assess high-risk decisions.
On Biddick Drive itself, there is an understandable reluctance among neighbours to talk about the shootings.
The feeling was summed up by 85-year-old Arthur Beacham, out walking his springer spaniel Barney.
“It’s something that wants forgetting,” he said.
“What happened was awful, but it’s gone, it’s over, and we can’t bring anyone back. The man was off his head. How do you deal with people like that?
“Any one of us could have been a victim. I was out with my dog that evening and my usual walk would have taken me into his path.
“For some reason, I decided we’d go to St Levan’s Park instead.”
A few streets away, Manos, a gardener, said social media had made the aftermath of the tragedy worse for some residents.
What happened was awful but it’s gone, it’s over and we can’t bring anyone back. The man was off his head. How do you deal with people like that?
Arthur Beacham
He said: “Years ago, if a violent crime happened in your neighbourhood, you would chat it through with your family and friends and process it gradually in your own time.
“Social media changed all that. Now photos flash up as ‘memories’ whether you want them to or not. And even if those photos aren’t directly of the scene of the crime, they can still upset you by reminding you where you were and what you were doing at the time.
“They come up on some thread and people share them, and suddenly everyone is weighing in.”
‘Moving on’
But he added that Keyham remained a place people wanted to live.
“My customers love it here,” he said. “I don’t hear anyone saying they want to leave.”
Latest figures from the estate agents’ website Rightmove bear that out.
Average sold prices reached a peak of £167,315 in 2022 and since then have risen by a further 9% to stand at £182,817.
One young mother told how she’d moved into Biddick Drive – which comprises mostly rental properties – even though some friends couldn’t understand why.
“I wasn’t here when it all happened. I’ve just taken the road as I found it,” she said.
“The truth is, it’s a lovely community. It’s quiet, people talk to each other, it feels safe for kids.
“As far as I’m concerned, there’s no stigma. Why wouldn’t you want to live here?”
It’s the kind of spirit that has also been embraced by local businesses.
At Henderson Local Convenience Store, yards from where Davison killed himself, the owner said her family had been welcomed and supported by locals.
“This place lay mostly empty after what he did,” she said. “It was briefly a café, then a shop but maybe because everyone remembered what happened, these businesses quickly closed.
“We came in from outside. I had to ask a customer why a candle and bouquet of flowers had been left here. That was how I discovered what had happened.
“Now we have many customers and they appreciate that we’re trying to give them a good service.
“Keyham is a good place to live. This is a strong community and it is moving on.”
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Premier League stars set to be interviewed after they’re substituted next season as part of in-game TV revolution
PREMIER LEAGUE stars face being interviewed soon after they are subbed next season.
Dressing-room cameras will also be allowed but NOT during team talks.
A number of broadcasting changes were agreed by clubs at the Prem’s June annual meeting.
But extra access will only be in place for TWO home games per club.
Sky Sports will show 215 Prem games, part of a new four-year contract worth £6.7billion.
There will be dressing-room access, a half-time player interview or a chat with a substituted player from next season.
Last season saw half-time player interviews trialled and some fans were not receptive to the introduction.
There will also be limitations in place to prevent all the changes from occurring at the same time.
But it is expected there will be dressing-room access and player interviews at two home games for all 20 Prem clubs.
Another change sees cameramen will be allowed to enter the field of play to capture player celebrations.
Sky Sports’ expansion will see every Sunday 2pm match broadcast for the first time ever.
And six of the opening round of Prem matches will be shown on TV after Nottingham Forest vs Brentford was moved.
Zara McDermott swipes at ‘frustrating’ Sam Thompson split and reveals ‘real relationship’ after moving on with Louis
THIS time last year Zara McDermott and Sam Thompson were the golden couple of social media – making thousands off their relationship dynamic online.
But fast forward to today and the pair are no longer speaking – let alone making videos together and now for the first time, Zara has opened up on their “frustrating” break up.
The pair called time on their five-year romance just after Christmas and not long afterwards The Sun revealed the Love Island star, 28, was dating One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson, 33.
And in a pointed dig, Zara has insisted social media is no longer important to her as she stressed how focused she now is on “real” relationships – which will no doubt come as a blow for Insta star Sam, who was left blindsided by her new and very public romance.
The one-time couple built a whole brand around their social media presence and commanded huge fees to appear in unique and witty online ads together.
I’m A Celebrity winner Sam and One Direction singer Louis came face to face earlier this month when they both appeared at Soccer Aid – propelling scrutiny about Zara’s personal life to an all time high.
Addressing their awkward pitchside head-to-head, Zara insists: “The only thing in my life that’s worth writing about is the work I do.
“I see some of the things that are written and I’m like, ‘Why do we focus on the non-existent drama?’ Sometimes that can be frustrating, but I suppose it’s all part of the industry.”
Zara shot to fame on Love Island in 2018, but her career seven years on is a world away from that carefree coupling-up contest in a Mallorcan villa.
She has turned her hand to delivering important documentaries – and has already covered topics such as revenge porn, rape culture and eating disorders.
Surprisingly, it’s meant Zara no longer feels connected to social media in the same way – and despite making thousands from being an ambassador for the likes of L’Oreal Paris and Sure, she says she no longer “cares”.
She banked £4,438 per week last year at Zara Nicole McDermott Limited, the private firm into which she channels her earnings.
“I spend my day job going out and filming with really vulnerable people. And it’s shaped me so much as a person that it’s made me not sweat the small stuff any more, “ she explains.
“I don’t care about social media as much as I used to, or about the aesthetic or the image. I value so much real relationships and real support around me, and being that to other people.
“I’m a totally different person to the one I was when I was 21 years old and stepped into what appeared to be a glitzy world of showbiz. My day to day life is not at all glitz and glamour.”
There comes a point where you have to move on
Zara on Love Island
It’s hard to imagine when you look at her incredibly glossy Instagram page – filled with aesthetically pleasing bikini shots and gorgeous cooking videos.
But peppered amongst them, Zara posts about her documentaries, which boyfriend Louis has gushed about being so “proud” of.
Now, Zara is raising awareness of the horrifying facts about stalking in Britain – and the lack of justice for the victims.
The star – who’s also filmed a documentary about Thailand’s sex industry that should air this year – feels she’s found her niche, learning about film-making and creating programmes tackling crucial issues, rather than trading on her time in a bikini by a sun-drenched pool.
‘I’m a completely different person’
Zara, who worked in the Department for Education as a policy adviser before signing up for Love Island, explains: “I’m a completely different person to the one that I was when I was 20 or 21 years old.
“I’ve grown and changed beyond recognition – for the good, for sure. I’ve become so much more aware of issues and what really goes on in the world. Now I’m exploring some very deep, dark, traumatic topics.
“It was an amazing experience, Love Island. It was great fun. But I was only in for 10 days, can you believe it? It was literally blink and you’d miss me. I don’t necessarily think I was born to be in front of the camera.
“People might have misconceptions about me, think that because I went on Love Island and because of the social media work that I do, that I love being in front of the camera. I don’t think I’m a natural – that’s why I only lasted 10 days on Love Island. Because I barely said a word, I was so scared and petrified!
“I was always quite a shy, nervous teenager and young person. So that was a real step out of my comfort zone. And I still think every day that being in front of the camera is a step out of my comfort zone.”
‘Born to listen and tell stories’
And she now believes she has found her calling in life – and she’s ready to put Love Island, which saw her couple up with Lothario Adam Collard, firmly behind her.
“There comes a point where you have to move on. I’m still a massive fan of the show, I still love it,” she explains.
“ But when I came out of Love Island it was always so important for me that I do something positive with it, and something that can really make a difference in society.
“I think I was born to listen and help people tell stories. It’s an absolute honour and a privilege. But I think if you’d told my 14-year-old self that I would be a presenter, I would have said, ‘No way!”
While there will be times when former Strictly star Zara may feel like her every move is being watched and scrutinised, in her new two-part documentary series, she’s focusing on the stories of women who spend every day in fear of exactly that – terrified of the next text message they’ll get and too scared to go out, because they’re being stalked.
Zara spent months working with the courageous women prepared to share their shocking stories on screen.
“I always knew how much risk the contributors are putting themselves at by going in front of the camera,” she explains.
“Their bravery, I think, was one of the things that astounded me throughout this process. And their vulnerability.
“One thing I learned about stalking is that it’s a crime that doesn’t discriminate. Any age, any gender, any ethnicity, any background. It doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from, anyone can be a victim of stalking.”
Just dance
Zara admits that competing on Strictly Come Dancing in 2023 pushed her to the limit.
“My dad has always taught me: ‘If you think you can’t do something and you say you’re not going to do it, then you won’t,’” shares Zara. “There’ll be moments where every bone in your body will be telling you: ‘Do not do this.’ It’s crazy [on Strictly] – the nerves, like you’re going to pass out, throw up… All the things that you feel before you go out on a Saturday night show and dance when you’re not a dancer!
“But there’s something so character-building about pushing through that experience and that feeling of: ‘I’m going to pass out because I’m so nervous and so petrified.’ But that feeling when you do it… It definitely builds your resilience and it built my confidence a lot in front of the camera.”
The facts around stalking make horrifying reading. One in five young people in the UK have experienced stalking or harassment, yet only six per cent of reports lead to a charge and less than two per cent end in a conviction.
“You can see why victims are scared to speak out and are scared to go to the police,” admits Zara, “because those figures are shockingly low.”
Three quarters of stalkers are the ex-partner of victims, but some people are stalked by total strangers. Zara meets women in both situations and heads out with police attempting to arrest a suspect.
And she says the relationships she builds don’t end when the cameras stop rolling.
“I can’t ever just walk away from the end of that project and think: ‘I’m done,’” she reveals.
“That relationship to me is so sacred. I think about every single contributor that I’ve ever been with for my documentaries every day.
“Something will remind me of them, because I don’t take any moment with them for granted. They have been so brave and shared their stories. I can’t ever forget that or let that go, it’s so special to me.”
Zara says she hasn’t been stalked, but feels a huge empathy for people who have been victims.
“I’ve never been through something like this, so I’ll never be able to fully understand. But I hope that this documentary gives people the ability to understand, or try to understand, in the way that I have,” she explains.
“I think one of the most incredible things about my job is that I learn every single day. It’s about just being there for them and being able to give them a voice, and being next to them and holding their hands.
“I end up absorbing a lot of that emotion, for sure. And I feel a lot of sadness for them, a lot of guilt that they have to go through this horrendous experience and that sense of injustice.”
And for now it seems Zara really has found her niche, making skits online with her boyfriend is very much a thing of the past and with the support of Louis behind her, there are no limits to her possibilities and potential.
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Two beloved TV channels are closing down on Sky in just DAYS amid fresh schedule shake-up
SKY customers are days away from the permanent closure of two beloved TV channels.
It’s part of a massive TV guide shake-up that was rolled out throughout April.
India Today, available on Satellite channel 523 will end its broadcast permanently on July 1.
And Music India, which customers can access on channel 711, will also cease operations on the same day.
The former – a popular news channel – launched in May 2023 and coincided with the general election in India.
India Today’s sister channel, Aaj Tak, will continue to be available on Sky, channel 710.
BOLD PREDICTION
It comes after one TV expert said it is “unlikely” Sky will ever release a new satellite product.
Paolo Pescatore, an expert for PP Foresight, told The Sun it is “highly unlikely” Sky will ever release a new satellite box “given the investment and timescales with the TV switch off that’s around the corner”.
Last year, Sky signed a contract extension with satellite operator SES that takes the service up to 2029.
“Ultimately Sky would prefer to migrate all users onto its IP based products which in turn will lead to the end of Sky Q,” Paolo said.
“It is reliable, robust and serves customers needs.
“They do not want to buy another telly with Sky inside for now.”
SKY CHANNEL SWAPS IN APRIL SO FAR
Here’s the full list of Sky channel swaps in April so far…
Tuesday, April 1
- U&W HD ROI closes on satellite only – the SD remains at 132
- U&W HD closes on satellite only – the SD remains at 132
- U&Yesterday HD closes on satellite only – the SD remains at 155 – 161 in ROI
- U&Alibi HD moves from 130 to 120 on Glass and Stream only in England, NI and Wales. They remain unchanged in Scotland and ROI
- U&Gold HD moves from 131 to 121 on Glass and Stream only in England, NI and Wales. They remain unchanged in Scotland and ROI
- U&Dave HD moves from 132 to 130 on Glass and Stream only in England, NI and Wales. They remain unchanged in Scotland and ROI
- U&W HD moves from 133 to 131 on Glass and Stream only in England, NI and Wales. They remain unchanged in Scotland and ROI
- U&Drama moves from 134 to 132 on Glass and Stream only in England, NI and Wales. They remain unchanged in Scotland and ROI
- U&Yesterday HD moves from 161 to 133 on Glass and Stream only in England, NI and Wales. They remain unchanged in Scotland and ROI
- U&Eden moves from 162 to 134 on Glass and Stream only in England, NI and Wales. They remain unchanged in Scotland and ROI
- GINX TV HD moves from 419 to 417 on Glass/Stream only in the UK
- MUTV HD moves from 420 to 418 on Glass/Stream only in the UK
- LFCTV HD moves from 421 to 419 on Glass/Stream only in the UK
- Premier Sports 1 HD moves from 419 to 417 on Glass/Stream only in ROI
- Premier Sports 2 HD moves from 420 to 418 on Glass/Stream only in ROI
- GINX TV HD moves from 421 to 419 on Glass/Stream only in ROI
- MUTV HD moves from 422 to 420 on Glass/Stream only in ROI
- LFCTV HD moves from 423 to 421 on Glass/Stream only in ROI
Wednesday, April 2
- TV Warehouse moves from 676 to 673 on satellite only
- Cruise1st.tv moves from 681 to 675 on satellite only
- Sky History 2 HD closes on satellite – the SD moves to 163 in the UK and 168 in ROI and NI – HD channel remains on Glass/Stream
Thursday, April 3
- Sky Gangsters (Satellite 309 – Glass/Stream 309) changes name to renames to Sky Thriller HD (reverting from a temporary change)
- Sky Books To Screen (Satellite 302 – Glass/Stream 302) renames to Sky Adventure/ SkyAdventureHD (temporary change)
Friday, April 4
- Sky Family (Satellite 306/850 – Glass/Stream 306) renames to SkyHarryPotter / HarryPotterHD (Temp)
- Sky Hits (Satellite 303 – Glass/Stream 303) changes name to The Hobbit HD (Temporary change)
Monday, April 7
- Sky The Hobbit (Satellite 303 – Sky Glass/Stream 303) changes name to Sky Hits / Sky Hits HD (reverting from temporary change)
Thursday, April 10
- Sky History+1 (Satellite 223 (224 Scotland)) closes permanently
Humiliation for Putin as £37m jets destroyed in strike before vengeful tyrant kills two in blitz on Ukraine tower block
UKRAINE has successfully blitzed a pair of Russia’s prized Su-34 fighter jets – costing a humiliated Vladimir Putin £74million.
Russia’s despot hit back with a terrifying revenge strike which killed a married couple in a deadly attack on a Ukrainian tower block.
The twisted tyrant decimated a 21-storey residential block in Odesa and left it up in flames as 14 others, including a child as young as 3, were rescued and rushed to hospital.
Two other children were also among the wounded in the overnight attack, regional Governor Oleh Kiper said.
Russia has drastically increased its drone and missile strikes on Ukrainian cities in recent weeks amid growing issues around securing a lasting ceasefire.
Kyiv has continued to defend themselves valiantly against enemy attacks with them landing a humiliating blow to the Kremlin.
They launched a tactical drone attack on Russia’s Marinovka military airfield in the Volgograd region in Friday.
Ukraine used long range drones to fly 200 miles to inflict millions of pounds worth of damage to Putin’s aerial firepower.
The blitz targeted a set of four Su-34 fighter jets which are each worth a reported £37million.
Furious Russian military analysts confirmed that two of the Su-34 multi-role fighters used on the frontline for bombing missions against Ukraine were destroyed.
The two others also suffered damage.
Pro-war Russian Telegram channel Fighterbomber raged that the hit “could and should have been prevented”.
The channel expressed fury at the “multi-billion dollar” losses Putin’s forces are suffering each week to their military arsenal.
Ukraine’s SBU security service also commented on the successful strikes as they said: “The Ukrainian Special Operations Forces and the SBU used long-range drones to attack Russian fighter jets.
“The attack also caused a fire in the technical and operational part of the enemy airfield, which is a critical infrastructure for a military facility.
“This is where the enemy prepares aircraft for flights, carries out their routine maintenance and repair work.”
It came less than a month after Russia supposedly tightened its military air base security after 40-plus strategic bombers and spy planes were hit in Kyiv’s audacious Operation Spiderweb.
In Operation Spiderweb – one of the most stunning attacks of the war – drones were launched from trucks positioned close to at least four Russian airfields.
It crippled much of Putin’s doomsday bomber flee with 41 of his most prized aircraft lying in smouldering wrecks on tarmac.
Ukraine said the sneak attack was worth $7bn (£5.2bn) in damage to Russia – caused by only 117 cheaply made drones.
Putin has launched countless revenge strikes since he was embarrassed by the attack.
Last week, he unleashed the deadliest Russian strike on Kyiv in 2025 as 28 people were killed in airstrikes.
Russia blasted 27 locations in Kyiv, with 440 drones and 32 missiles hammering the city for nine hours, according to Ukrainian officials.
Buildings and critical infrastructure facilities were damaged.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called it “one of the most terrible strikes on Kyiv”.
Days earlier, Ukraine’s second largest city Kharkiv was bombarded with 48 kamikaze drones, missiles and guided bombs.
The assault killed three people and injured 21.
Inside Russia's faltering war
By Sayan Bose, Foreign News Reporter
THE Russian invasion of Ukraine has been advancing at an incredibly slow pace – with Kyiv’s “dronegrinder” warfare miring Putin’s summer offensive.
The rate at which Moscow is capturing land has been dubbed “slower than a snail” – all while the human cost of Russian casualties is sky high.
After 448 days of fighting inside Chasiv Yar in Donetsk Oblast, the Russians reportedly only managed to take control of 50 per cent of the city.
Which means the troops, on average, are only able to take 0.00629 square miles of land per day – which is a painfully low conversion rate.
Even snails, which have a speed of 0.03 miles per hour, can cover more land than what the Russians have gained in the region.
Meanwhile, Kyiv has ramped up its defences as it seeks to thwart Vladimir Putin’s final killer summer offensive, which military analysts say could start as early as July.
Ukraine’s fierce resistance forced Russian troops to stop in the Sumy region’s border area, Kyiv’s military Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky revealed.
The military boss said that the Ukrainian armed forces managed to tie down a 50,000-strong force and stabilise the frontlines “as of this week”.
But, some 125,000 Russian soldiers are reportedly now massing along the Sumy and Kharkiv frontiers, according to Ukraine’s military intelligence.
Ukrainians have tasked a special defence group to strengthen fortifications near the frontlines, build anti-drone corridors and “kill zones”
It comes amid fears that Vladimir Putin may launch a fresh summer offensive to try and take as much land as he can before agreeing to a ceasefire.
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