6 days agoBlogsComments Off on Man, 34, charged with ‘attempted kidnap of children’ at splash pad in popular city centre park
COPS raced to a popular splash park to arrest a 34-year-old man on suspicion of attempted kidnapping.
Officers were called after a number of reports came in expressing “concerns about a man’s behaviour in the splash park area”.
Welsh police raced to a popular park in Wales after worried parts sent in reportsAlamyA man has been arrested under suspicion of attempted kidnappingWales News Service
Authorities arrived at Victoria Park in Canton, Cardiff, after the man allegedly approached several children at the leisure centre.
Some parents were concerned the man had been taking photographs or recording children at the park.
But officers found he was not in possession of such devices after searching him.
According to South Wales Police, the 34-year-old was arrested on Thursday (July 3).
The man, of no fixed abode, has been charged with attempted kidnap and two public order offences and remanded in custody.
Police are now appealing to witness for more information.
A spokesperson for the South Wales force said: “Just before midday on Thursday, July 3, officers attended Victoria Park, Cardiff, following a number of calls which raised concerns about a man’s behaviour in the splash park area.
“Moynul Janu, 34, of no fixed abode has been charged with two counts of attempted kidnap and two counts of public order and has been remanded in police custody.
“Some people were concerned he had been taking photographs or recording children, but we can confirm when officers searched him, he was not in possession of any such devices.
“Anybody who may have information about the incident or who noticed something suspicious is urged to make contact.
“Please give reference 2500210810.”
Located in a Grade II-listed park in Canton, the Victoria Park splash pad first opened in 2016 and has since become a firm favourite with families.
Its water features are spread across three zones for toddlers, juniors, and families.
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6 days agoBlogsComments Off on Premier League clubs should fork out for police at matches, top cop says – as he slams £70million costs
FOOTBALL clubs should foot the bill for the £70million cost of policing matches, Britain’s top cop has demanded.
Met chief Sir Mark Rowley slammed the system where taxpayers pick up the tab to keep Premier League games safe.
Sir Mark Rowley said it is not fair for taxpayers to pick up the billGetty Images - GettyGettyMet chief Sir Mark Rowley[/caption]
He called for a “polluter pays approach” – warning local communities lose out on frontline policing while forces are stretched covering football.
Sir Mark told the BBC: “Policing of football matches across the country, mainly Premier League, cost policing £70 million it doesn’t get back from football clubs. In London, it’s more than a third of that.
“If you’re running a profit making event that because of the nature of it, requires security, requires policing to support your security because of the criminality that is going to be experienced, why isn’t the organiser paying for that, rather than local communities who lose their resources to go to football matches?”
The Met boss also blasted Britain’s outdated 43-force policing model – saying it’s been “not fit for purpose for at least two decades” and urgently needs ripping up.
He warned that with disappointing funding from Chancellor Rachel Reeves, forces face brutal cuts – with 3,300 cops and staff already slashed.
Sir Mark added: “We’ve cut 1,600 over the last couple of years… 1,700 officers and staff this year, that 3,300 out of an organisation just over 40,000 is a big hit.”
He’s now pushing for radical reforms and bigger regional forces, saying: “We need to reduce the number of forces by two-thirds… making better use of the limited funding available.”
And he warned unless urgent action is taken, overstretched cops will be forced to stop investigating some crimes altogether.
But it was less than convincing against a side — missing a slew of Australia players — that had lost five of their last six Super Rugby games.
Ireland lock Beirne was switched to blindside flanker after England’s Henry Pollock was pulled from the XV with a tight calf. Scott Cummings came into the second row.
And Lions skipper Beirne said: “A lot of dropped balls, a lot of turnovers, the ball was a bit slippery out there.
“It was a bit frustrating in terms of not being very clinical.
“That cohesiveness we’re looking for wasn’t probably there, so that’s the most frustrating part.
“We probably lacked physicality. That’s something we’re going to have to look at.”
After scoring 16 tries and 106 points in their opening two games, the Lions lacked invention and physical presence, missing rested playmaker Finn Russell and regular skipper Maro Itoje.
They took a 14-5 lead into the break, but it was a mediocre first half, with too many mistakes and poor decision-making.
Waratahs captain Hugh Sinclair said: “The game was scrappy. The Lions would be disappointed by that but we showed they’re beatable.
“They’re 15 blokes on a field, put some pressure on and things can happen.”
Tadhg Beirne was left frustrated after the Lions’ sloppy win over the WaratahsSteve Christo/Sportsfile
6 days agoBlogsComments Off on Police release image of man after teenage boy ‘sexual assaulted on a train’ in horror attack
POLICE have released an image of a man they would like to speak to after a young boy was allegedly sexually assaulted on a tram.
The teenager was travelling on the Stourbridge Shuttle when a man attacked him twice.
Following the harrowing incident on June 13, the teen reported the alleged assault to the British Transport Police.
Cops have now released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the assault.
The shuttle was headed for Stourbridge, Birmingham when the assaults took place.
The boy was assaulted as the tram made its journey and then again when it arrived at the station.
The British Transport Police said: “Do you recognise this man?
“Detectives investigating a sexual assault on a train in Stourbridge have today released this image in connection.
“At around 7.30pm on Friday, June 13, a teenage boy was on board the Stourbridge Shuttle towards Stourbridge Junction railway station when he was approached by a man.
“The man sexually assaulted him before doing so again once the tram arrived at the station.
“Detectives believe the man in the image may have information which could help their investigation.
“Anyone who recognises him is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 405 040, quoting reference 661 of June 13. “
6 days agoBlogsComments Off on Major free football coverage upgrade comes to iPlayer as BBC matches up with Sky
SPORTS fans will finally be able to get around a long-running problem when streaming their favourite competitions on BBC iPlayer.
Many people are turning to streaming, especially when out and about – but there is a major downside to it.
AlamyViewers will have less lag to worry about when watching their favourite sports[/caption]
And that’s the delay.
For most programmes we watch on TV, such as soaps or the latest dramas, a slight delay isn’t an issue.
But when it comes to sport, every second matters – and the last thing you want to hear is the local pub roaring at a goal, or a friend texting you about a result, before you’ve seen it.
With Freeview’s streamed successor Freely other broadcasters will have to think about how they can address the problem on their channels.
Fortunately, it’s an issue the BBC is now tackling on iPlayer.
The corporation has started a test for some viewers, depending on the device they’re streaming from.
“The delay on iPlayer has reduced significantly in recent times but is still around 40 seconds,” the BBC explained in a blog post.
“Many streaming services today have similar delays. On our broadcast services the end to end delay is just 8-10 seconds – a significant difference.
“For some content, viewers may not notice, but for live sport and for live events with a social media following, delays can detract from the viewing experience.
“We are aiming to address these delays whilst maintaining a high quality of experience through our work on ‘low latency streaming’.”
For now, the trial will run on the iPlayer stream of BBC Two between 9am and 5pm.
For sports fans, you could notice the difference for major events like Wimbledon and the Women’s Euro 2025 tournament airing on the channel.
The first devices to receive the trial are:
Amazon Fire TV Stick (3rd generation)
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd generation)
Samsung CU8000 TV
Samsung CU8500 TV
To benefit from it, you’ll need to switch the “beta” option on in the settings, if it’s available to you.
You can check by going into the settings and looking for iPlayer Beta and selecting On.
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6 days agoBlogsComments Off on LGUs suspend classes on July 7 due to inclement weather
MANILA, Philippines — Several local government units (LGUs) have suspended classes on Monday (July 7) due to the inclement weather brought by the southwest monsoon and Typhoon Bising (international name: Danas). Classes are suspended in the following areas: Entire province of Ilocos Sur – all levels, public and private schools; work in public offices Lingayen,
6 days agoBlogsComments Off on ‘Millionaire Castaway’ David Glasheen dead at 81 after starring in Channel 5 doc as tributes paid to ‘national treasure’
Former millionaire David Glasheen, who moved to a desert island after losing his fortune, has died aged 81.
The ex-stockbroker had been living alone on the idyllic Restoration Island, located off North East Australia, since 1997 after losing his fortune in the stock exchange crash 10 years prior.
Former millionaire David Glasheen has diedDavid Glasheen had been living on a desert island for over 20 yearsThe former millionaire lived in a wooden shack and has a limited internet connection
The ex-gold mining tycoon and property magnate, who at his most successful was worth an estimated £22million, lived in a wooden beach shack with only his loyal dog Polly for company.
But despite having limited electricity, fresh water and facing regular battles against deadly wildlife, the bearded exile insisted he felt safe on the island in an interview a few years ago.
He said: “Here there are snakes, spiders and crocodiles but it is safer here than lots of other parts of the world when you hear about terrorist attacks.
“I love it here because I have my safety, no matter how old and how tough you are you still want to go to bed knowing you are not going to be attacked.”
Self-sufficient David, who was born in Sydney’s Northern Beaches to an Irish family, added at the time that there was nowhere he’d rather be than on his “heaven on earth” natural paradise.
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6 days agoBlogsComments Off on Dad dies after having arm ‘almost cut clean off’ while saving wife & kids as they floated on mattress in Texas floods
A HEROIC dad-of-two died after having his arm cut “almost clean off” while trying to save his family from the Texas floods that have killed more than 50 people.
Julian Ryan, 27, bled out after sustaining a horrific gash, but his actions helped his wife and kids to escape the surging water.
Julian Ryan, 27, died while trying to save his family from the floodsKHOU11KHOU11Julian’s wife Christinia and mom Marilyn tell their awful story to local reporters[/caption]
Julian and Christinia with their two kidsKHOU11GettyTrucks and other heavy machinery were left strewn around the river and surrounding area[/caption]
Julian, a restaurant dishwasher, was asleep in his trailer home alongside his mother Marilyn, fiancée Christinia and six-year-old and 13-month-old children when the floods hit.
Everyone rushed into the couple’s bedroom when they were awoken by water pouring in, Christinia told the New York Times.
It rapidly rose up to waist height and the mattress began to float – so so the kids hastily placed on it.
Christinia told KHOU 11: “It just started pouring in, and we had to fight the door to get it closed to make sure not too much got in.”
With no escape route, Julian looked to the only option: the window.
He punched through the glass, but the broken edges almost cut his arm clean off, Christinia told KHOU, and severed an artery.
As blood poured from Julian’s limb, the other two adults tried calling 911 – but nobody came.
Julian was losing consciousness from blood loss and the water had risen up to their chins.
With his dying words, Julian told his family: “I’m sorry, I’m not going to make it. I love y’all.”
Christinia said the trailer was eventually broken in half by the force of the currents – allowing the rest of the family to escape.
She said: “[Julian] was the best father, and was always such a happy person who was never above helping people, no matter what it cost.
“He died trying to save us.”
A GoFundMe has been set up to support the family after they lost Julian, and it has so far raised almost $30,000.
It reads: “Julian gave his life for his family, passing as a true hero. While his family is eternally grateful for his sacrifice, they are shattered by their loss.”
KSATPiers (left) and Ruffin (right) Boyett had to swim out of their camp cabin to higher ground[/caption]
Vehicles and heavy machinery are littered across the landscape after being picked up by the watergetty
Julian’s story is one of tragedy and sacrifice, but there have also emerged some tales of miraculous survival.
Two brave young brothers told of their gutsy escape from a fast-flooding cabin room.
Piers and Ruffin Boyett were asleep in a cabin at Camp La Junta on the bank of the Guadeloupe River when it was hit by a wall of water at 4am on Friday morning.
They awoke to find water rising rapidly around them – and were forced to make a split-second decision.
The plucky pair knew immediately that they had to swim.
Younger brother Piers told KSAT: “The flood started getting bigger.
“We had bunk beds in our cabins and [the water] was going up to the top bunk and we had one choice — and we had to swim out of our cabin.”
Ruffin, the elder one, said: “I had a first-hand view of the flood.
“The cabins were flooding and the walls, they broke down.
“All of the campers in those cabins had to go up on the rafters and wait there until they could swim out.”
The brothers fought through the water to reach another cabin on higher ground.
AFPThe heartbreaking scene in Camp Mystic, from dozens of girls went missing[/caption]
GettyA Center Point resident sits on a tree after the waters have subsided[/caption]
APCampers hug after arriving at a reunification center following the floods[/caption]
They waited there until a rescue bus arrived to take them away from the Guadeloupe River and back to safety.
Rescuers are still scouring the devastated landscape in central Texas, but hopes of finding survivors are fast dwindling.
Larry Leitha, Kerr County sheriff, said on Saturday: “We have recovered 43 deceased individuals in Kerr County.
“Among these who are deceased we have 28 adults and 15 children.”
Multiple people lost their lives in other counties, bringing the current confirmed death toll to 50 – though this is sadly expected to rise.
The most desperate search is for a group of school-age girls who went missing from Camp Mystic – a Christian summer camp near the river.
Heartbreaking photos from the wrecked site show sodden mattresses and teddies strewn across dormitories.
On Saturday, Sheriff Leitha said 27 of the children were still missing.
A YOUNG woman was miraculously rescued after being swept 20 miles downriver in the Texas floods.
The 22-year-old was scooped up byfast-moving waterfrom her campsite in Kerr County, Texas bydeadly flash floodsat 4am, and found clinging to a tree four hours later.
A third of a year’s worth of rain fell in a few hours in the area, creating an “extraordinary disaster”, with an enormous search-and-rescue mission still underway.
A Center Point resident, Carl, heard screaming when he stepped into his yard at around 8am on Friday morning.
He spotted the woman clinging to a huge Cyprus tree near Lion’s Park Dam as the river thundered beneath her.
She had for been holding on for several hours after a terrifying 20-mile journey down dams and dodging debris.
Emergency calls weren’t connecting, so the local resident desperately flagged down a police car for help.
Tiktok/@aprilmj.journeyApril has lost 4st on Mounjaro in just four months[/caption]
Tiktok/@aprilmj.journeyShe shared the must-have buy to stop nasty side effects[/caption]
The mum-of-four revealed she was so much happier after her weight loss.
“I lost 4st and found myself again after having four babies,” she said in one clip.
In just four months, the mum had totally transformed and she shared her progress with viewers.
In the first picture, April looked sad as she covered her body in black leggings and a black long-sleeved top.
But now, with more confidence in her new body, she smiled at the camera in a cropped vest and black cycling shorts.
In the comments below the clip, April revealed that she had suffered with side effects at the start but she was able to banish them completely.
And she said it was all down to one multi-vitamin.
April revealed she used the Wellgard My Journey vitamins daily to offset the negative side effects that can come from weight loss jabs.
The tablets cost £18.99 for 60 tablets taken twice a day, meaning it costs just 60p per day.
Wellgard bosses say it helps with energy levels, sulfur burps, iron, and electrolyte absorption.
April added: “I can honestly say they have helped so much with constipation, stomach cramps, you know all the nasty side effects that comes with Monjaro.”
The clip went viral on her TikTok account @aprilmj.journey with over 253k views and 4k likes.
People were quick to congratulate her on her weight loss and thank her for the recommendation.
One person wrote: “Good on you, well done.”
Another commented: “That looks perfect.”
What are the other side effects of weight loss jabs?
Like any medication, weight loss jabs can have side effects.
Common side effects of injections such as Ozempic include:
Nausea: This is the most commonly reported side effect, especially when first starting the medication. It often decreases over time as your body adjusts.
Vomiting: Can occur, often in conjunction with nausea.
Diarrhea: Some people experience gastrointestinal upset.
Constipation: Some individuals may also experience constipation.
Stomach pain or discomfort: Some people may experience abdominal pain or discomfort.
Reduced appetite: This is often a desired effect for people using Ozempic for weight loss.
Indigestion: Can cause a feeling of bloating or discomfort after eating.
Serious side effects can also include:
Pancreatitis: In rare cases, Ozempic may increase the risk of inflammation of the pancreas, known as pancreatitis, which can cause severe stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting.
Kidney problems: There have been reports of kidney issues, including kidney failure, though this is uncommon.
Thyroid tumors: There’s a potential increased risk of thyroid cancer, although this risk is based on animal studies. It is not confirmed in humans, but people with a history of thyroid cancer should avoid Ozempic.
Vision problems: Rapid changes in blood sugar levels may affect vision, and some people have reported blurry vision when taking Ozempic.
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar): Especially if used with other medications like sulfonylureas or insulin.
“Lovely, well done, might as well jump on this for tummy sake,” penned a third.
Meanwhile a fourth said: “Congrats!!!! Thanks for the tips.”
