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Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Three people were killed on Tuesday morning in a shooting near a pool in Spalding, Lincolnshire, UK, the gunman thought to be among the dead. The police said there is no evidence the incident is terror related.
Location of Lincolnshire within the UK.
Image: Nilfanion.
The police were called to the scene at 9:00 in the morning local time, where two women and a man, including the gunman, were shot dead. Several police cars and ambulances were sent to the site. Local schools were put into lockdown for security reasons, which was lifted later that day, and the leisure centre was closed. The police appealed for witnesses.
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn gave his condolences to the families of the deceased, describing the events as “shocking”. The local councillor Gary Taylor also said he was “shocked”, describing the area as “quiet” and saying “gun crime does not exist in the area at all”.
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- Guy Faulconbridge. “Three shot dead in Lincolnshire, police say” — Reuters, July 19, 2016
- “Spalding shooting: Three shot dead near swimming pool” — BBC News Online, July 19, 2016
- Samuel Osborne. “Spalding shooting latest: Three dead after shooting outside swimming pool in Lincolnshire” — The Independent, July 19, 2016
- Alex Rhodes. “Spalding shootings: Our Live coverage closing” — BBC News Online, July 19, 2016
December 7, 2010
One dead after car and truck crash in North Lincolnshire, England
One dead after car and truck crash in North Lincolnshire, England
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
A 55-year-old unidentified male died Saturday after his silver Peugeot motor vehicle collided with a red and white articulated truck and tanker on the A15 road.
According to the Humberside Police, the road traffic accident happened on the A15 near the small village of Hibaldstow, North Lincolnshire at approximately 0739 UTC on Saturday. Although the sole occupant of the Peugeot was fatally injured, the occupant of the lorry was uninjured.
A spokesperson stated: “Officers would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision or the vehicles prior to the collision.” An investigation has begun to try to establish whether the icy and snowy weather conditions were a factor in this collision. The police have commented that it is too early to know whether the weather conditions were a factor in this crash.
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Sources
- “Man dies after collision with tanker” — Todmorden News, December 6, 2010
- “Man, 55, dies after Peugeot and truck crash” — BBC News Online, December 6, 2010
- “Police appeal following fatal road traffic collision on A15” — This Is Scunthorpe, December 6, 2010
- December 7, 2010
March 1, 2010
UK Wikinews Shorts: March 1, 2010
UK Wikinews Shorts: March 1, 2010
A compilation of brief news reports for Monday, March 1, 2010.
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Contribute to Wikinews by One killed, three injured after car crash in Lincolnshire, England
One person has been killed and three people have been injured as the result of a car crash in Lincolnshire, England. According to Humberside Police, a Vauxhall Corsa with four male occupents was travelling on Yarborough Road in the village of Grimsby at approximately 0230 GMT when the vehicle collided with a tree. The four male occupents came from the area. The police force refused to reveal more information about the crash. It is thought that the man who was killed was a passenger of the Vauxhall. Humberside Police also stated that the other three men are not suspected to be suffering from life-threatening injuries.
Sources
- “Local man killed in crash” — This is Grimsby, February 28, 2010
- “One killed after car strikes tree” — BBC News Online, February 28, 2010
Man found dead in toilet area of bus station in Galashiels, Scotland
A gentleman’s dead body has been discovered in the toilet area of a bus station in the burgh of Galashiels in Scotland. Lothian and Borders Police sealed off the area after discovering his body on Saturday. An ambulance was alerted to the scene at around 1500 GMT, however the individual, who is currently remaining unidentified, was determined to be dead on arrival. A spokesperson for the police force stated that inquiries in relation to the incident were taking place but there did not appear to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the incident.
Sources
- “Man found dead in station toilets” — STV News, February 28, 2010
- “Man found dead in station toilets” — BBC News Online, February 28, 2010
Woman dies after being rescued from house fire in west London, England
A woman has died after a house fire occurred in the area of Chiswick, in the west of , England. Members of the emergency services were alerted to the scene of the house fire on Esmond Road at approximately 2345 GMT on Friday. Fire service workers found the woman, who is currently remaining unidentified, in an unconscious state on the first floor of the building. She was transported to the Charing Cross Hospital where she later died.
The house fire was considered to be controllable by 0526 GMT on Saturday. An investigation was launched later that day to try and determine what the cause of the fire was. The Metropolitian Police have said that it is currently too early to suggest that there were any suspicious circumstances surrounding the fire.
Sources
- “Woman dies after fire at house in Esmond Road, Chiswick” — Richmond and Twickenham Times, February 27, 2010
- “Woman dies after Chiswick house fire rescue” — BBC News Online, February 27, 2010
- March 1, 2010
December 17, 2009
UK experiences first widespread snow of 2009
UK experiences first widespread snow of 2009
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Gresley Way Herts today.
Image: David Precious.
As of 23:56 GMT, many parts of the United Kingdom are experiencing heavy snowfall, with many other parts bracing themselves for the first widespread cold snap and heavy snow falls of the winter. During the afternoon of the 17th snow had already started to fall across parts of Northern and Eastern England. In London the Met Office issued the warnings, for the following areas. Gale force winds are also predicted areas of heavy snow fall could lead to drifting.
- North East England Heavy Snow 1600 Thu 17 0800 Fri 18
- Yorkshire & Humber Heavy Snow 1600 Thu 17 0800 Fri 18 Heavy Snow 1930 Thu 17 0800 Fri 18
- East Midlands Heavy Snow 1930 Thu 17 0800 Fri 18
- East of England Heavy Snow 1800 Thu 17 0800 Fri 18 Heavy Snow 1930 Thu 17 0800 Fri 18
- London & South East England Heavy Snow 1800 Thu 17 0800 Fri 18
Other areas where expect to experience over night lows down as far as -4 c in rural areas. On the coast Liverpool was expecting temperatures of -2, whilst further in land -3 was expected, by Midnight on the 17th Liverpool was experiencing light snow showers.
The weather for Friday is predicted to remain cold possibly allowing any snow that remains at dawn to last throughout the day.
According to National Rail Enquires, some rail services in East Anglia were suspended, noting there was the possibility of disruption to other services.
The proximity of Christmas has caused bookmakers to reassess the odds of a White Christmas. Ladbrokes is giving odds on London at 2/1. While Glasgow is at 2/1, Aberdeen 11/8 and Birmingham, Cardiff, Dublin and Manchester are quoted at 11/4.
Sources
- BBC News Online. “Heavy snow forecast for many parts of UK” — December 17, 2009
- “UK: severe weather warnings” — Met Office, December 17, 2009
- “Heaviest snowfall of season arrives” — Liverpool Echo, December 17, 2009
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July 23, 2009
British schoolboy found guilty of racial harassment of schoolgirl
British schoolboy found guilty of racial harassment of schoolgirl
Thursday, July 23, 2009
A 15-year-old schoolboy was found guilty in Lincoln Youth Court in England yesterday of racial harrassment of a 14-year-old schoolgirl. The case is regarded as a landmark case, the first such case of its kind.
Raymond Wildsmith, prosecuting, described the events. The boy had for a period of several months taunted the girl with racial epithets including “wog, coon, nigger, gorilla, and golliwog”. He had told her to “Go back to your own country. You don’t belong here.”, and chanted “White, white, white is right, kick them out, fight, fight, fight.”
Unidentified sources told the Daily Mail that the boy had supported the British National Party, and had attempted to enlist other youths as supporters as well.
The girl, who was of mixed English and African heritage, had already changed schools once to avoid racial abuse. She initially did not report the abuse at the new school, for fear that the boy would turn violent. The girl’s parents first learned of it when she attempted to commit suicide, in January, by taking a combination of stress pills and painkillers. Her suicide note requested that people not wear black at her funeral. She ended up in hospital, and then “sectioned” (involuntarily committed under the provisions of § 4 the Mental Health Act) to a psychiatric institution for several weeks. She will now change schools again.
The boy was found guilty after a six-hour trial. He is scheduled for sentencing on August the 13th. Another 15-year-old boy charged with the same offence was found not guilty.
Under § 45 and Schedule 2 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 and § 49 of the Children and Young Persons Act 1933, it is illegal in England and Wales for news reports to identify either of the children involved in the case.
Sources
- “Teenage bully guilty of school racism” — Lincolnshire Echo, July 22, 2009
- “Racist BNP teenager pushed girl, 14, to the brink of suicide” — The Daily Mail, July 23, 2009
- Katherine Fenech. “TEENAGE RACIST BULLY CONVICTED” — The Daily Express, July 23, 2009
- “Boy, 15, guilty of racial abuse” — BBC News, July 22, 2009
- July 23, 2009
British schoolboy found guilty of racial harrassment of schoolgirl
Thursday, July 23, 2009
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A 15-year-old schoolboy was found guilty in Lincoln magistrates’ court in England yesterday of racial harrassment of a 14-year-old schoolgirl. The case is regarded as a landmark case, the first such case of its kind.
Raymond Wildsmith, prosecuting, described the events in Lincoln Youth Court. The boy had for a period of several months taunted the girl with racial epithets including “wog, coon, nigger, gorilla, and golliwog”. He had told her to “Go back to your own country. You don’t belong here.”, and chanted “White, white, white is right, kick them out, fight, fight, fight.”
Unidentified sources told the Daily Mail that the boy had supported the British National Party, and had attempted to enlist other youths as supporters as well.
The girl, who was of mixed English and African heritage, had already changed schools once to avoid racial abuse. She initially did not report the abuse at the new school, for fear that the boy would turn violent. The first that the girl’s parents learned of it was when she attempted to commit suicide, in January, by taking a combination of stress pills and painkillers. Her suicide note requested that people not wear black at her funeral. She ended up in hospital, and then “sectioned” (involuntarily committed under the provisions of § 4 the Mental Health Act) to a psychiatric institution for several weeks. She will now change schools again.
The boy was found guilty after a six-hour trial. He is scheduled for sentencing on August the 13th. Another 15-year-old boy charged with the same offence was found not guilty.
Under § 45 and Schedule 2 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 and § 49 of the Children and Young Persons Act 1933, it is illegal in England and Wales for news reports to identify either of the children involved in the case.
Source
- “Teenage bully guilty of school racism“. Lincolnshire Echo, July 22, 2009
- “Racist BNP teenager pushed girl, 14, to the brink of suicide“. The Daily Mail, July 23, 2009
- Katherine Fenech “TEENAGE RACIST BULLY CONVICTED“. The Daily Express, July 23, 2009
- “Boy, 15, guilty of racial abuse“. BBC News, July 22, 2009
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