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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Deputy mayor says police funding needs to increase
West Yorkshire's deputy mayor for policing says the chancellor needs to give forces across the country more money if they are to halve violence against women and girls. Labour's Alison Lowe has been answering questions on Message the Mayor on BBC Radio Leeds. She has also been talking about crossbow laws, tackling anti-social behaviour, and "unacceptable" delays into domestic abuse-related deaths. Read our takeaways from the interview below or listen to the full interview here. "Over the next three years, that is the national deficit for policing - irrespective of the money the government are giving us. And that's because of the cuts that have happened, and the underfunding." Last week, the West Yorkshire's Chief Constable John Robbins signed a letter to The Times, saying years of cuts had left forces overstretched and working in "broken" buildings with "outdated" technology. "I just don't think six months is enough. We should be saying it is a minimum of 12 months, just to manage some of those expectations of the families." The deputy mayor was asked about today's BBC News story, which suggests just 1% of reviews into domestic abuse-related deaths are being completed within six months - the target set by the government. Lowe says the government is creating a new "oversight board", to help speed up the process of reviewing these reports. "I'm hoping they (the government) equate crossbows with guns. So you can't get a crossbow unless you go through a process, you're registered, you're licensed, all the rest of it." Lowe says she doesn't know why anyone would want a crossbow and personally thinks they should be banned altogether - but recognises a "tiny number" of people use them for sport. In April, two people were injured in a crossbow attack along the route of the popular Otley Run pub crawl in Leeds. "West Yorkshire Police have got 60 courses, all age appropriate, from [school] years one to 13. "They teach children about how to stay safe, about how anti-social behaviour can impact them and about how they can become perpetrators or victims." But the deputy mayor says investing in lessons in schools today is a "long-term culture choice", and it could be 10 years before people see big benefits. "It's a huge issue and it does lead to crime in communities, because where you've got a bit of green space that's been desecrated by fly tipping it means more people dump stuff, crime happens, kids start congregating and fires get lit." Concerns have been raised recently that the closure of rubbish tips, in places such as Birstall and Bradford, will lead to more waste being dumped at the side of the road. PM warned more funding needed to halve crime against women Met chief warns anti-crime pledges need funding 'Delayed review into my daughter's killing has left me broken' Pub crawl crossbow attack raises route safety fear Tip closure blamed for rubbish-dumping spike
South Wales Guardian
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Coronation Street star gets 'exciting' new job after ITV axe
Colson Smith, who played PC Craig Tinker on the show, saw his character recently killed off after 14 years on our screens. The actor, who made his debut back in 2011, announced he was leaving Corrie back in January. Now, he has revealed his next job, and teased that he has more "exciting" things in the pipeline. "I wouldn't be the person I am today without this show" Thank you for 14 great years of Tinks, Colson ❤️ @ITV #Corrie Taking to Instagram, Smith wrote: "Thank you so much for all the love this week! I really appreciate it! "Some of you have been asking, what next for me? There's a few exciting things going off!! "BUT one thing I can tell you for now, is that I'm joining the team at BBC Radio Leeds this summer!!! Catch ya on the wireless in Yorkshire!!" Fans took to the comments to wish the Coronation Street star well. A post shared by Colson (@colsonjsmith) One said: "Good luck with everything @colsonjsmith you will be missed in Corrie T cried so much at your scenes this week. They made a mistake letting you go." Another added: "Yes Colson! You're going to go far in the presenting world, I can feel it. You've such a warmth and likability... Never change." Smith announced he was leaving Corrie in January, saying: "I feel incredibly lucky to have grown up in, on and around Coronation Street. "I've learnt pretty much everything about life from the people who call it home." The 26-year-old, who has played police officer Craig Tinker on the show for 14 years, saw his character die after being beaten with a baseball bat by Mick Michaelis (Joe Layton), after he tried to arrest him. Speaking on ITV's This Morning, Smith said of his departure: 'It literally is just working at Coronation Street (that I'll miss the most) and calling that place my work. 'And it was weird, because when I got asked about highlights, I was trying to think of some of the things we've done, and I've done some mad things, I've met the (late) Queen, and I've done all this stuff, but it's the simple stuff. 'Like, on a summer's day at Corrie, we get an ice cream van, with all your mates and sit outside in the car park and the cast, the crew, the production team, the security staff, the cleaners, we're all so tight there, so sitting out in the summer having an ice cream with your mates, they're kind of the best days. 'It's that craic, that's the stuff that I won't get at any other job, and that's the stuff that I'll miss forever.' Recommended reading: Smith was just 12 years old when he joined the soap and his memorable storylines have included him joining the police force and struggling with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). He appeared for the last time in last Friday's episode as doctors pulled a sheet over his deceased character's body. Coronation Street airs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Axed Coronation Street star reveals 'exciting' new job after leaving ITV soap
A Coronation Street star has revealed their "exciting" new job after leaving the ITV soap. Colson Smith, who played PC Craig Tinker on the show, saw his character recently killed off after 14 years on our screens. The actor, who made his debut back in 2011, announced he was leaving Corrie back in January. Now, he has revealed his next job, and teased that he has more "exciting" things in the pipeline. "I wouldn't be the person I am today without this show" Thank you for 14 great years of Tinks, Colson ❤️ @ITV #Corrie — Coronation Street (@itvcorrie) May 21, 2025 Taking to Instagram, Smith wrote: "Thank you so much for all the love this week! I really appreciate it! "Some of you have been asking, what next for me? There's a few exciting things going off!! "BUT one thing I can tell you for now, is that I'm joining the team at BBC Radio Leeds this summer!!! Catch ya on the wireless in Yorkshire!!" Fans took to the comments to wish the Coronation Street star well. One said: "Good luck with everything @colsonjsmith you will be missed in Corrie T cried so much at your scenes this week. They made a mistake letting you go." Another added: "Yes Colson! You're going to go far in the presenting world, I can feel it. You've such a warmth and likability... Never change." Smith announced he was leaving Corrie in January, saying: "I feel incredibly lucky to have grown up in, on and around Coronation Street. "I've learnt pretty much everything about life from the people who call it home." The 26-year-old, who has played police officer Craig Tinker on the show for 14 years, saw his character die after being beaten with a baseball bat by Mick Michaelis (Joe Layton), after he tried to arrest him. Speaking on ITV's This Morning, Smith said of his departure: 'It literally is just working at Coronation Street (that I'll miss the most) and calling that place my work. 'And it was weird, because when I got asked about highlights, I was trying to think of some of the things we've done, and I've done some mad things, I've met the (late) Queen, and I've done all this stuff, but it's the simple stuff. 'Like, on a summer's day at Corrie, we get an ice cream van, with all your mates and sit outside in the car park and the cast, the crew, the production team, the security staff, the cleaners, we're all so tight there, so sitting out in the summer having an ice cream with your mates, they're kind of the best days. 'It's that craic, that's the stuff that I won't get at any other job, and that's the stuff that I'll miss forever.' Recommended reading: Coronation Street star spotted on set 7 years after leaving the ITV show Coronation Street and Doctor Who star Michael McStay dies aged 92 Identity of Deal or No Deal's banker finally revealed as Coronation Street star Smith was just 12 years old when he joined the soap and his memorable storylines have included him joining the police force and struggling with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). He appeared for the last time in last Friday's episode as doctors pulled a sheet over his deceased character's body. Coronation Street airs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
Daily Mirror
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Former Corrie star lands job with BBC after brutal exit from ITV soap
Coronation Street star Colson Smith has announced his first job since being axed from the ITV soap just days after his onscreen death was aired It was sad week in Coronation Street this week, as Craig Tinker (Colson Smith) was killed off after a brutal assault in a tear jerking episode. It was announced earlier this year that the star would be leaving the soap - and there wasn't a dry eye in sight when he left the cobbles for good on Wednesday night. Colson was axed from the show last year, and just days after his tragic onscreen death, he's taken to Instagram to announce his new job with ITV rival, BBC. Taking to his Instagram to thank followers for all the love this week, Colson, 26, wrote: "Thank you so much for all the love this week! I really appreciate it!" He then had big news to share with his followers. Alongside a picture of him outside a BBC building, he wrote: "There's a few exciting things going off!! BUT one thing I can tell you for now, is that I'm joining the team at BBC Radio Leeds this summer!!! Catch ya on the wireless in Yorkshire!!" Colson is no stranger to speaking to a mic, as he fronts the On The Sofa with Colson, Jack and Ben podcast alongside cast mates and besties, Jack P. Shepherd and Ben Price who play David Platt and Nick Tilsley in the long running ITV soap. Fans were overjoyed at the news, as they took to the comments to congratulate the star. "Go Colson!" exclaimed one fan, while another excited follower penned: "That's exciting ekkk!" A third devastated Corrie fan penned: "The last few episodes have been amazing. So sad you're gone!! Wishing you all the best and look forward to watching your next journey." Earlier this week, Colson joined Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley on the This Morning sofa to chat about his exit, where he spoke about the "hard" moment he learnt he'd been given the axe. Recalling his meeting with producer Kate Brooks, the star said: "Getting told is hard, hearing the words - I tried really hard not to put the words into her mouth. As soon as I knew, I was at peace with what was going on." Despite asking to be killed off from the soap, Colson has also revealed he had no idea how brutal it would be." Although some actors would be gutted to hear their character was going to be killed off, Colson said if there was a way he wanted to go, that would be it. "For me to go, I would want to leave. I would want to die, I would want the door to be shut, so then I can kind of know in my head that Corrie has been this, Corrie has done that, and it is now done, and Craig's journey is over," he told Ben and Cat.
Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Axed Coronation Street star Colson Smith reveals new job after ITV soap killed off PC Craig Tinker
The 26-year-old left viewers in tears with his final scenes, which airs this week NEW CHAPTER Axed Coronation Street star Colson Smith reveals new job after ITV soap killed off PC Craig Tinker AXED Coronation Street star Colson Smith has revealed his first new job away from the soap. This week, the 26-year-old's character PC Craig Tinker was heartbreakingly killed in the line of duty - leaving viewers in floods of tears. Advertisement 2 Colson Smith's final Coronation Street scenes aired this week Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 2 PC Tinker was killed off Credit: ITV Colson, who grew up on the cobbles after joining in 2011, was told his character would die during the soap's recent cull. Revealing his next steps, Colson said he's swapping TV for radio as he joins BBC Radio Leeds as a presenter this summer. Colson told fans: "Thank you so much for all the love this week! I really appreciate it! "Some of you have been asking, what next for me? Advertisement "There's a few exciting things going off!! "BUT one thing I can tell you for now, is that I'm joining the team at BBC Radio Leeds this summer!!! "Catch ya on the wireless in Yorkshire!!" Craig's final scenes saw him try to arrest villain Mick Michaelis (Joe Layton). for driving under the influence - as well as over concerns he'd hurt wife Lou (Farrel Hegarty). Advertisement Unfortunately, Mick overpowered the young policeman and brutally attacked him with a bat - leaving Craig for dead. He succumbed to his serious injuries in hospital.
