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Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Cops foil ‘Lee Rigby-style' plot to behead British paratrooper as families on airbase told ‘protect your kids'
It comes twelve years after the harrowing death of Lee Rigby PLOT FOILED Cops foil 'Lee Rigby-style' plot to behead British paratrooper as families on airbase told 'protect your kids' COPS have reportedly uncovered a plot to behead a British paratrooper, with army families warned to be "vigilant". An image of the suspect was circulated by security at a base in Essex, and military personnel were told to protect their kids. Advertisement 2 Pictured is the Colchester Garrison, in Essex Credit: Archant 2 The plot comes years after the harrowing death of Lee Rigby Credit: PA:Press Association Bases in Colchester, where the two Parachute Regiment battalions are stationed, have tightened their security. According to the Mail, the instructions to gate security staff read: "Urgent. All, please disseminate to all your people in camp. "We have received warning that a man has made threats against members of the Para Regt and wants to carry out a 'Lee Rigby' style attack. "The SCC [Security Control Centre] and main gate have been informed but ensure no Para Regt/military clothing is worn outside camp and remain vigilant." Advertisement Nottinghamshire Police intercepted online messages and are looking into the threat. It is not yet known whether anyone has been detained. Military staff at the Colchester base have been warned not to wear any army uniforms or clothing. There are around 3,500 troops and 750 civilian workers at the base, and both personnel and their families have been warned to be careful. Advertisement The MOD confirmed it is aware of an "online threat". The Sun understands the plot is now being investigated by by Nottingham Police. An Army spokesperson said: "The safety and wellbeing of our personnel is our top priority. "We are aware of an online threat, which is being investigated by the civilian police. Advertisement "Personnel are always advised to remain vigilant and report anything suspicious to the Royal Military Police." Lee Rigby was beheaded outside a Royal Artillery barracks in London twelve years ago. His death in Woolwich, South East London, sent shock waves across the nation. The 25-year-old was a drummer in the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. Advertisement He was returning to Woolwich barracks after working at the Tower of London when he was spotted by his killers in Wellington Street at around 2.20pm. Michael Adebolajo and Michael Adebowale had circled the barracks in a blue Vauxhall Tigra for an hour hunting for a victim. As Lee crossed the road, the pair spotted his Help 4 Heroes hoodie and mowed him down in the car. The killers then leapt out of the vehicle and began stabbing and hacking at Lee's body with knives and a meat cleaver in an assault so fierce they almost decapitated him. Advertisement Then they dragged his body into the road, where brave passer-by Ingrid Loyau-Kennett tried to shield him from further blows. Adebolajo told onlookers to call the police and urged them to film him as he launched into a rant, his hands soaked in Lee's blood. The pair waited for armed cops to arrive, then charged at the patrol car hoping to be martyred. They were both shot and injured. His family paid tribute to him on what would have been his 30th birthday on July 4 2017. Advertisement Mum Lyn Rigby previously said she misses him "every hour, every day". She said: 'My heart still bursts with pride at every minute of his life. 'My flesh and blood and my adored and only son."
The Herald Scotland
08-05-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Supermarket chain Lidl seeks Scots voice for its self-checkouts
People who think their voice may be a good fit for phrases such as 'unexpected item in the bagging area' are being invited to send in an recording of their voice. The supermarket chain will also be hosting an 'audition booth' at stores in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, Aberdeen and Inverness. New self-checkouts are set to be installed in all Lidl stores in Scotland by October 2025. A panel of Lidl judges will review the entries, with the winning voice set to become the official sound of Lidl's Scottish self-checkouts. The investment of almost £3 million in the rollout of self-service tills across all Lidl stores in Scotland is in response to data showing that Scots value easy and convenient checkouts for their regular trips to the discounter. In a recent survey, 81% of Scots said they prefer a choice between staffed tills and self-checkouts, while 74% say they choose self-checkouts for speed and convenience. Lidl is rolling out the check-outs across its stores (Image: Archant) Want to be the voice of Lidl's checkouts? Here how to apply To audition, all budding voiceover artists need to do is text the word 'audition' to +447 4183 97936 via WhatsApp, where they will be guided through a simple audition process. Customers can enter The Lidl Audition Booth between 10am-7pm at the following locations and dates: Aberdeen, Hutcheon Street, AB25 3TB - Thursday 8th & Friday 9th May Kingsway Dundee, 19 New Craigie Rd, Dundee DD4 7FF - Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th May Inverness Telford, Inverness, Telford Street, IV3 5LU - Monday 12th & Tuesday 13th May Anniesland, 868 Crow Road, G13 1HU - Sunday 18th & Monday 19th May Corstorphine, 1-17 Glasgow Road, Edinburgh EH12 8HW - Tuesday 20th May & Wednesday 21st May The winning voice will become the voice of Lidl's Scottish self-checkouts and also scoop £500 worth of Lidl vouchers. Jassine Ouali, Chief Customer Officer, Lidl GB: 'We're committed to continually enhancing the customer experience throughout our stores and are constantly looking for ways to make the shopping experience even better. 'With around two-thirds of our customers choosing self-checkouts where already available, this investment further reinforces the steps we're taking to respond to demand from our customers. 'But this isn't about replacing one experience with another – it's about offering greater flexibility and choice. By expanding self-service alongside ongoing improvements to our staffed tills, we're ensuring customers can shop in the way that suits them best.' READ MORE: Marco Ivone, Regional Director for Scotland at Lidl GB, said: 'Our search for 'the voice of Lidl's self-checkouts' in Scotland is a fun way to celebrate the roll out. 'As the Regional Director for Scotland, I am proud that a member of our Lidl community in Scotland will become the voice of our check-outs and add a Scottish charm to our customers' daily shops.'
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Rivers Trust responds to open water swim company's closure
Henley Swim said it was forced to close due to "relentless publicity" over water quality in the River Thames causing a drop in numbers entering its swims (Image: Archant) The chief executive of a conservation charity has responded to the closure of an open water swimming events firm. Henley Swim had been running events on the River Thames for more than 20 years before it was forced to close down at the start of the month after "relentless publicity" over water quality in the river led to a drop in numbers entering its swims. Responding to the news, Mark Lloyd, chief executive of The Rivers Trust, said: "We are incredibly sorry to hear the news that Henley Swim has stopped trading and that their events this year will not go ahead. "Since we were the official charity partner for Henley Swim Festival in 2022, The Rivers Trust has attended the event every year and we were due to attend again in July 2025. ADVERTISEMENT "We have also worked year-round with their team to advocate for increased environmental awareness and safe river swimming." Mr Lloyd said the closure of Henley Swim shows there is "much more to do both to address river pollution and to help the public make informed decisions about swimming". He added: "Despite the immense challenges our rivers are facing, The Rivers Trust firmly believes that safe river swimming is possible in the UK, but swimmers must be aware of the risks and take necessary precautions when doing so. "We will continue to fight for our vision of wild, healthy, natural rivers that can be enjoyed by swimmers and river users alike."
