Hull Daily Mail
SCHOOL DINNERS CHANGES SLAMMED
UNION leaders have accused a Hull school trust of trying “to save money at the expense of children and low paid staff” amid plans to stop cooking fresh meals at three schools. Horizon Academy Trust, based at Biggin Hill Primary School in Bransholme,...
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‘TRUST ME, YOU ARE DYING TODAY’
Brandon Copeman has been jailed for 16 months after sending a series of shocking death threats and attacking and strangling a woman
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SEX ABUSER ‘LAUGHED ALL THE WAY THROUGH HIS TRIAL’
A SERIAL sex offender who targeted three young boys, including raping one of them, during a catalogue of “disgustingly destructive” behaviour, has been jailed for 14 years. The victims suffered “catastrophic” and “seismic” damage from the serious...
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PURR-FECT NEW HOME
AN animal rescue centre in Hull which was threatened with closure has been saved after a landowner leaped to the rescue. Amy Donoghue has spent several months in a desperate race against time searching for a new home, after her landlord announced...
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JOBS TO GO AT VITAL CHARITY
A VITAL Hull charity has announced that jobs are set to go amid a fall in funding. Hull and East Riding Citizens Advice Bureau – which has been offering free advice since 1939 – has confirmed that a number of redundancies are to be made as part of a...
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NEW LIFE FOR OLD NIGHTCLUB?
A FORMER Hull nightclub could be razed to the ground to make way for a six-storey development with swish apartments. Circus Circus called time two decades ago and has lain empty ever since, falling victim to vandalism and a number of fires over the...
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KIDNAP PLOT GANG JAILED
MEMBERS of a gang of men and women who travelled from across the country, including one man who flew over specifically from the Netherlands with the intent to carry out a tactical and disturbing kidnap plot, have been sentenced to a combined total of...
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FULL STREAM FOR KCOM SALE?
A DRIVER hurtled along a busy city centre road at “crazy” speeds just seconds before suddenly hitting a pedestrian who was crossing the road – and sending him flying into the air, causing serious injuries. The victim suffered a broken collarbone and...
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RECKLESS DRIVER WAS ‘ABOUT 16 TIMES THE LEGAL LIMIT’
A RETIRED couple suffered “devastating” injuries after their car was suddenly hit head-on by a speeding vehicle hurtling towards them – and weaving in and out of traffic before the cocaine-addled driver lost control. The other car was being driven...
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‘HOW ABOUT I COME AND STAB YOU ALL?’
A Heavy-drinking bully angrily warned that he would kill his wife – and caused serious alarm when he made the menacing threat: “How about I come and stab you all?” Ex-plasterer Andrew Malone left members of his family “greatly frightened” by his...
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GRAND PLANS FOR CRAVEN PARK
PLANS for a major retail and sporting development next to Hull Kingston Rovers’ Craven Park have been backed by Hull City Council’s planning committee. The project, which would transform much of the land near the east Hull stadium, seeks to help Hull...
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New junior school head on mission to make it ‘the best in the country’
THE new head at a Hull junior school has declared her plans to make it the best in the country. Imogen Cowan has moved more than 160 miles with her family to take up her new role as head of Hymers College Junior School. Hymers College has more than...
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CAREER GOALS
A MANAGER at a top Hull sports and entertainment venue is set to share lessons – and memorable moments – from her 20-year career at a major skills and training event. Katie West, sales manager at the MKM Stadium for Venue Catering Partner Limited, has...
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Wok & Go closes outlet at St Stephen’s centre
A LONGSTANDING noodle bar and takeaway in Hull city centre has closed its doors. Wok & Go has been a notable part of the fast food scene since it arrived in the city in 2013. St Stephen’s Shopping Centre has confirmed that the lease has been formally...
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No current plans for M&S to return to Hull city centre
A RETURN to Hull city centre is not in Marks & Spencer’s plans, a senior Hull City Councillor has revealed. The retailer left the city centre in 2019, leaving Hull without a full-range store ever since. The brand’s presence hasn’t entirely vanished...
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‘GENTLE JEFF’ BEHIND BARS
AN “entrenched paedophile” nicknamed “Gentle Jeff” targeted three young boys for serious sexual abuse – but later tried to talk his way out of trouble by pretending that he was the victim of a “deliberate hatchet job”. Jeffrey Prest was a “sexual...
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NEW ‘LIFELINE’ FOR HOMELESS VETERANS
VETERANS facing homelessness in East Yorkshire will benefit from safe and comfortable accommodation thanks to the Hull 4 Heroes charity, as well as a donation by BAE Systems. The property was purchased by the charity in 2024 and recently benefited...
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WHITELEY WAY
A RUGBY fan is campaigning to get a Hull road named after Hull FC legend Johnny Whiteley, pointing to his contribution to the city. Mike Pearson, from Gipsyville, says the sporting “icon”, who died in 2022, should be honoured alongside others – such as...
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ROAD CLOSURE CAUSING CHAOS
THREE Hull councillors have raised concerns over an ongoing road closure on Anlaby Road. The closure, which is due to necessary gas works, is causing “unbearable” impact on local residents, the councillors have said. Since January 5, a section of...
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‘NO EXCUSE FOR ABUSE’
A HUMBERSIDE Police officer has spoken out after being the victim of 21 hate crimes and racially-aggravated assaults in the past three years. PC Mourad Karaouani was targeted so frequently he was the number one victim of hate crime across the entire...
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SHAME OF FORMER POLICE INSPECTOR
A FORMER Humberside Police inspector who had a “long and impressive” career has “only just” avoided prison after being found with “revolting” indecent images of children on his phones. Police discovered 246 photos and videos depicting child abuse on...
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MUM PUNCHED WOMAN IN FACE AFTER SHE TRIED TO HELP HER
A Heavy-drinking woman repaid the kindness and concern of another woman by viciously attacking her during a nasty confrontation in the street after midnight. The well-meaning victim was only trying to help and she went over purely to offer support if...
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BODY FOUND IN SEARCH FOR GRACE
A BODY has been found on Withernsea beach during the search for teenager Grace Keeling, police have said. The discovery comes following the tragic disappearance of 15-year-old Grace who was swept out to sea in rough weather two weeks ago. Humberside...
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Fairy Godmother is a dream come true for sweet tooths
I HAVE enjoyed the excuse to indulge my sweet tooth thanks to a new arrival in Hull city centre. Fairy Godmothers Bakes has joined the exciting mix of independents in Paragon Arcade. The original Fairy Godmothers Bakes is still based in Spring Bank...
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Health charity welcomes Amy Gledhill as its first patron
LOCAL mental health charity Hull and East Yorkshire Mind has appointed Amy Gledhill, the Hullborn, multi-award-winning comedian and actress, as the charity’s first patron. Recognised for her warm, sharply observed humour and ability to find laughter...
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Plan for six new units at business park approved
PLANS for six new commercial units at an East Yorkshire business park have been approved by East Riding Council. The plans see the new units being constructed at Green Park Business Park, near Junction 38 of the M62. The approved plans include two...
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WOMAN SHOT DEAD BY HER ESTRANGED HUSBAND
A FORMER medal-winning Team England clay pigeon shooter was unlawfully killed by her estranged husband who then shot himself in a tragedy that rocked a northern Lincolnshire village. An inquest has heard that Robert Jobson, 84, killed his wife Rose...
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‘HEROIC EFFORTS’
PEOPLE have spoken of the “heroic efforts” and “selfless” acts of all those involved in the tragedy at Withernsea. Members of the public, politicians and the emergency services themselves have all voiced their heartfelt gratitude for the efforts made...
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A COMMUNITY IN MOURNING
GRAHAM Stuart MP has issued a statement on the Withernsea tragedy. The Beverley and Holderness representative said: “On Friday, we learned of a serious incident off our coast. “Throughout the weekend, in bitter weather conditions, we could only watch...
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‘A TRUE HERO’
A MAN who died trying to help two people stuck in the sea in Withernsea, on Friday, January 2, has been named by family as 67-year-old Mark Ratcliffe. His family continue to be supported by specially trained officers. Paying tribute to Mark, his...
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DRINK-DRIVING GRAN CRASHED INTO TWO CARS ON BUSY ROAD
A Heavy-drinking grandmother crashed her car into two other vehicles during a shocking late-night “moment of madness” on a busy dual carriageway. The Vauxhall Astra suddenly hit the first car without warning and scraped along the whole length of it...
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TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK!
“THERE’S so much hope, it’s unbelievable,” the organiser of a “lifeline” youth club in Beverley told thousands of BBC viewers who watched as the DIY SOS team built the organisation a new home in just eight days. Fiona Rainforth told an emotional Nick...
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FISHERMAN PLUNDERED COMPANY’S CASH
A THIEVING fisherman betrayed the trust of a fishing company by brazenly helping himself to thousands of pounds of cash, making unauthorised purchases and selling a company van. Crafty and calculating Lewis Collinson plundered the money in a shameless...
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MENACING THUG VICIOUSLY PUNCHED WOMAN’S DOG
A CRUEL thug angrily punched a dog – causing it to “yelp in pain” – after hurling nasty abuse at a woman as she was innocently getting into her car and putting the dog in its car seat. The shocked woman told him that there was no need to hit the dog...
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Lottery winners go Christmas crackers for horse riding charity
ELAINE and Rob Leason have always been crackers about Christmas. And since winning a £1.4m share of a Lotto jackpot, they’ve been able to spread even more festive cheer for charity, in their favourite elf and Santa costumes. The couple, from...
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‘MY CHRISTMAS SINGSONG DURING SURGERY’
A MUSICIAN who almost severed his fingers in a freak accident had his own Christmas song played to him during his operation to help keep him calm. When John Dawson was rushed to hospital after an incident with an angle grinder, the operating theatre...
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1ST CLASS SERVICE FOR OVER 50 YEARS
A HULL restaurateur and his team will be repeating a festive gesture after the success of a Christmas dinner giveaway last year. Kye Ali and members of staff at Agora by The Greek, in Princes Avenue, will be pulling out the stops on Christmas morning...
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HAVE A SLICE DAY!
THE Pizza Express restaurant in Hull city centre has now moved to its new home in the revamped Burton House. The popular chain began serving up its pizzas and dough balls in the eye-catching art deco building in Whitefriargate on Sunday. Its location...
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HARVEY AND AVA MEET TIGERS HEROES
TWO young football fans who are gradually losing their sight as the result of an incurable condition have met their Hull City heroes. Brother and sister Harvey and Ava are keen Hull City supporters who have grown up in black and amber, attending as...
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THE GIFT OF CHRISTMAS
HULL’S former boxing champion Tommy Coyle took the day to share the Christmas Love with hundreds of struggling families. With a day free from his current role playing the evil King Rat, in Bridlington Spa’s Christmas pantomime, Dick Whittington he was...
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OBSESSIVE STALKER PUT TRACKER ON WOMAN’S CAR
AN obsessive stalker made a woman’s life a complete misery – and refused to leave her in peace – by constantly pestering her, turning up without warning and using trackers to keep close tabs on what she was doing. She never knew when he was going to...
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TOMMY’S GIVING THE GIFT OF CHRISTMAS
HULL’S former boxing champion Tommy Coyle hopes to share the “magic of Christmas” with hundreds of struggling families. With a day free from his current role playing the evil King Rat, in Bridlington Spa’s Christmas pantomime, Dick Whittington, Tommy...
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HOPE FOR WOMAN WITH TERMINAL BRAIN CANCER
A HULL woman with a terminal brain tumour who is raising money for potentially life-extending treatment has been given hope by fundraising friends and businesses. After suffering a series of headaches and puzzling memory issues, doctors this summer...
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ATTACKER REPEATEDLY KICKED AND STAMPED ON MAN’S HEAD
SHOCKING drunken violence erupted in Hull city centre when a man was repeatedly kicked and stamped to the head while he was slumped on the ground “motionless” and unconscious. The victim suffered fractures to the skull and bleeding on his brain during...
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LITTLE SHOP OF HURRAHS!
A NEW store selling donated surplus items has opened in Bransholme. The North Bransholme Community Shop will offer vital support to people in the area. The shop, located within the North Bransholme Community Centre on Lothian Way, comprises of three...
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DESERTED DEBENHAMS
WE take a look inside Hull’s former Debenhams building ahead of its upcoming regeneration project. Last week Hull City Council approved plans for the former department store to be converted into 178 apartments. The mammoth city centre store closed...
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‘IT’S NO HMO!’
THE developers behind the regeneration of Hull’s Debenhams building have responded to inaccurate comments made online. A number of people have mistakenly described the plans to bring the building back to life as a HMO. On December 3, Hull City...
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HOSEPIPE BAN ENDS
THE hosepipe ban that has been in place for households in Yorkshire for the past five months is being lifted today. Restrictions were introduced on July 11 following the “driest spring in 132 years and a record-breaking warm summer”. Months of low...
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GIRL, 12, HIT BY A CAR ‘WILL BE IN HOSPITAL FOR MONTHS’
THE uncle of a 12-year-old girl hit by a car on Holderness Road is raising money to help his family with expenses while she is in hospital. Michael Redfern described his niece, Layla Redfern, as “full of life” and “always making us laugh” before the...
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IT’S AVON CALLING!
A Drug-dealing woman used her former work as an Avon catalogue representative as a crafty code for delivering tablets to a female customer – telling her each time “Your Avon is here.” The Avon connection was seemingly used as a “mask” and a “method of...
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‘BRING A SUITCASE NEXT TIME’
A HULL man who was warned “Next time, bring a suitcase with you” – when he narrowly avoided being jailed last year – has pulled off another Houdini-style escape act in again managing to dodge a prison sentence. Richard Clabby was originally given a...
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ANGRY WOMAN STALKED HER EX-HUSBAND IN ‘CAMPAIGN OF BULLYING’
A VINDICTIVE and angry woman launched a “torrent of abuse” against her ex-husband during a long-running “campaign of bullying” after their marriage fell apart. Amanda Johnson bombarded him with abusive and threatening text messages after she “lost all...
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DANGEROUS DRIVER BLEW HIS ‘GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY’
A PANICKING driver hurtled through streets at hair-raising speeds of up to 80mph and overtook on blind bends during a lengthy police chase. Banned driver Ryan Fewster reversed into a police car and caused serious damage to it during a determined bid...
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15,000 KIDS TO BENEFIT FROM TWO-CHILD CAP BEING SCRAPPED
THE lifting of the two-child benefit limit will be felt by over 15,000 children across Hull and East Yorkshire. In her Budget last week, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the policy, which she said “has pushed hundred of thousands of children into...
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‘AN UTTER COWARD’
A MAN who used a belt to strike a woman repeatedly over the head – causing her to lose consciousness – has been branded an “utter coward”. The victim later regained consciousness at hospital, where she was treated for deep cuts to her head. The woman...
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TRIBUTES TO MUCH-LOVED HULL PUB LANDLORD
A Much-loved landlord known for running one of Hull’s busiest pubs has died at the age of 59, his family have said as they paid tribute to an “amazing man”. Shaun Carpenter ran The Silver Cod for nearly 25 years, becoming a “legend” of the Anlaby Road...
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HOSPITAL UNDER ‘INTENSE PRESSURE’
People are being warned of long waits at Hull’s Emergency Department unless they are a genuine medical emergency
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‘IT MEANS WE NEED TO MAKE MORE MONEY’
BUSINESSES and local leaders have reacted to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget. Rachel Reeves, yesterday delivered her second Budget since becoming Chancellor of the Exchequer after the 2024 General Election. Ms Reeves told the House of Commons the...
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GO FOR 109-BED HOTEL HMO?
HUMBERSIDE Police have confirmed they have withdrawn an objection against plans to turn the former Portland Hotel into a 109-bed HMO. The plans for the site on Paragon Street in Hull city centre have proved to be highly controversial with some local...
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BULLY SUFFOCATED HIS ‘TERRIFIED’ GIRLFRIEND WITH PILLOW
NEW Year celebrations turned nasty when a heavy-drinking bully angrily suffocated his “terrified” girlfriend with a pillow before dragging her out of the house and slamming the door shut behind her. The woman fled to a garden shed but her shocking...
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BANNED DRIVER IS CAUGHT BY DOG AFTER A POLICE CHASE
A PANICKING banned driver hurtled through streets at high speed in the early hours of the morning during a hair-raising police chase before suddenly abandoning his car, trying to run off and being caught by a police dog. Darren Stovin had a string of...
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‘I LOOKED LIKE I HAD BEEN PUT IN A VAT OF ACID’
AN east Hull dad left unable to cuddle his newborn baby daughter because of a severe skin condition is hoping to raise awareness by sharing his story. Callum Hobson, 25, says he has “more or less lost” the past two years of his young life because of...
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FLY-TIPPING FIGHTBACK
HULL City Council is teaming up with Keep Britain Tidy for ‘Fight Fly-tipping Fortnight.’ The new campaign aims to crack down on rogue operators. According to the council, fly-tipping costs councils across England millions of pounds every year in...
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CONTROLLING BOYFRIEND INSTALLED CAMERAS TO ‘MONITOR’ GIRLFRIEND
A CONTROLLING bully made his girlfriend’s life a “misery” during a two-year “campaign of domestic abuse” involving a series of determined attempts to “humiliate and degrade” her. Obsessed and aggressive Andrew Robson installed cameras to “monitor her...
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HULL REMEMBERS
CROWDS gathered in central Hull yesterday to show their respect for servicemen and women who lost their lives in conflict. A military parade left Queen Victoria Square before moving down Carr Lane and turning north at the Ferensway junction to arrive...
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Proudly flying the flag for Hull
STANDARD bearers who proudly represent Hull when they carry their flags at events such as Remembrance Sunday received the Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull and Admiral of the Humber Award. A total of 20 standard bearers were granted the courtesy title...
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‘TRAFFIC IS AN ABSOLUTE NIGHTMARE’
EAST Riding Council is considering a review of traffic issues around Anlaby Retail Park. Drivers have raised concerns about occasional traffic “nightmares” on Springfield Way and other roads close to the shopping area. Members of the Hull Daily...
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178 FLATS SET FOR ICONIC BUILDING?
HULL’S former Debenhams building - which spans from Prospect Street to Ferensway - could soon be brought back to life as a major accommodation block if plans are approved by Hull City Council. The mammoth 180,000 sq ft site has been vacant since May...
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‘ANGLO JIHADI’ GUILTY OF PLOTTING TERROR ATTACK
A Self-styled “Anglo Jihadi” from East Yorkshire who made jokes about entering a synagogue wearing a suicide vest has been found guilty of plotting a terrorist attack. Jordan Richardson, 21, began planning an “atrocity” after developing an interest in...
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POPPIES OF PRIDE
POPPY seller Denis Scaife, a wellknown face on the East Coast Main Line, has completed his biggest fundraising challenge to date. Denis, 74, and his wife, Barbara, are celebrating ten years of their “Poppy Express” initiative with rail operators Lumo...
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