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Striking poppy display to line city's famous pier
Thousands of knitted poppies are expected to turn a city's famous pier into a striking remembrance memorial. The display will run the entire 1.33-mile (2.14km) length of Southend Pier in Essex from 5-16 November. People have been invited to donate their creations by the end of September. Labour city councillor Matt Dent said it would be a "truly memorable" commemoration. The display would culminate with a "dramatic installation at the pier's selfie signpost", Southend-on-Sea City Council said. Crafters of all skills were encouraged to get involved, with Dent hoping it would instil "a sense of civic pride". He added: "As well as being a poignant tribute, I expect the display will give a welcome boost to tourism and visitor numbers on the pier during the quieter off-peak season." Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Much-loved biker event makes comeback Rundown playgrounds will be spruced up with £1m Seafront celebrates first City Day festival Southend-on-Sea City Council
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Two arrested after armed raid on jewellers
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of armed robbery following a raid at a jewellers in Lincolnshire. Officers were called to PG Jewellery and Collectables on West End, Holbeach, shortly after midday on Friday. There was damage inside the store, and jewellery was believed to have been taken, Lincolnshire Police said. The suspects were arrested near Retford, Nottinghamshire, after police used a rolling roadblock and a stinger to stop their vehicle. Armed police took part in the arrests, the force added. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Lincolnshire Police
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Man accused of sex offences to stand trial
A man accused of 29 sex offences is due to stand trial in 2027. Malcolm Barnes, 66, appeared at Sheffield Crown Court on Friday after being charged earlier this year. Among the charges he faces, all of which are alleged to have taken place between 1980 and 2007, are rape and indecent assault against a girl under 14. Mr Barnes, of Newman Road in Rotherham, was told his trial was scheduled to start on 5 April 2027 and granted conditional bail until his next court hearing. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. HM Courts and Tribunals Service
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Woman sentenced after brothel discovered
A woman has been handed a suspended jail term for her involvement in running a brothel. Shu Choy, 68, pleaded guilty at Ipswich Crown Court in November to one count of conspiracy to corrupt public morals and another of possessing criminal property. The court heard she owned a property at 64 Upper Orwell Street, Ipswich, and had allowed a man to run the brothel from it, fronted as a Chinese medicine shop. Choy, of Lorian Close in Barnet, north London, was sentenced to two years in prison, suspended for 18 months, and ordered to carry out 200 hours of unpaid work. The offences were said to have happened between 12 June 2019 and 19 October 2021. Choy's daughter Mingzi Shi had been charged with the same offences, but after Choy changed her pleas to guilty, prosecutors decided not to offer evidence against the daughter, and she was acquitted. Choy's guilty pleas came as the trial was set to start and the jury had been sworn in. She then tried to change her pleas, arguing that she had been pressured into pleading guilty and had been "inadequately advised" by her barrister. Judge David Wilson rejected her attempts to change her pleas and said he believed she was trying to "manipulate the court process" by securing acquittal for her daughter and then trying to prove her own innocence. During the trial, prosecutors said Choy played her part in running a "large-scale prostitution business" by taking "rent" money from a man in China. The court heard police had been observing the business before two undercover officers went in to confirm the services that were being offered, without using them. The building was searched, and a wall chart showed the names of "young women" who were working there. Phone records revealed messages that had been sent out advertising services, the court heard. Documents showed that the average payment was about £120 and would be split evenly between the "masseurs" and the business. More than £20,000 was said to have been paid into a bank account linked to Choy. Judge Wilson said Choy "Knew full well sexual services were being sold on the premises" and that there was "exploitation of vulnerable individuals". Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Brothel was disguised as Chinese medicine shop
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Man jailed after 80mph police chase in 30mph zone
A drink-driver who led police on a high-speed chase through North and East Yorkshire has been jailed. Anthony Proctor, of West Lutton near Sledmere, was driving a white Vauxhall Astra van on 17 February, when police suspected he had been drinking. The 44-year-old was first spotted speeding off from Norton, before he headed towards Driffield and sped through 30mph zones at 80mph. He was stopped and a breath test in custody found him to be two-and-a-half times the legal limit. On Wednesday at York Crown Court, he was sentenced to nine months in prison, followed by a 15-month disqualification from driving. North Yorkshire Police said Proctor had led the chase for about 20 miles (32km) and only stopped when the road ran out. He was immediately arrested and returned a breath test reading of 93 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath. The legal limit in England is 35 micrograms. The driver was also found to have an expired provisional licence. The force said Proctor was asked if he would describe his driving as dangerous, to which he replied, "Yes, complete stupidity". On 6 March, he pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, drink driving and driving without a licence or insurance at Scarborough Magistrates' Court. Traffic Sergeant Ryan Lyth, who led the pursuit, said: "Proctor made the dreadful decision to drive his vehicle while drunk – then compounded that by failing to stop when police tried to pull him over. "Instead, he drove dangerously for more than 20 minutes before being caught and arrested." Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. HM Courts & Tribunals Service
