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BBC News
03-04-2025
- BBC News
'Hardworking mum' killed biker in Castleford Aldi crash
A "hardworking mum" killed a motorcyclist in a crash just moments after he had been to a pub to show off his new bike, a court Haines, 38, admitted causing Stephen Buttle's death by careless driving and was given a four-month prison sentence, suspended for 18 months, at Leeds Magistrates' Court on had been on her way to do a weekly Aldi shop when she turned right at a junction into the path of Mr Buttle's 56-year-old had just left The Station in Castleford when the collision happened on Enterprise Way in April 2023. Mr Buttle, known as Bucko, had only briefly visited the pub to show his Triumph Thunderbird to a friend but left soon after without drinking any Webb, Mr Buttle's partner, said "it was the worst day of my life" when she found out about the incident. "Every time I close my eyes, all I see his Bucko lying on the floor unresponsive," she told the court."I am scared of going to one of the local pubs or going out for something to eat because I'm painfully aware of the empty seat beside me."Ms Haines, of Fuchsia Croft, Woodlesford, was described in court as a hardworking and "loving mother" and cried throughout the Webb told her: "You have ripped my family apart."Michael Smith, prosecuting, said that Mr Buttle "was left with no real chance to react in time", but added that it was accepted Ms Haines immediately got out of her Nissan Juke and could be heard saying "what have I done?".She called 999 and pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity. She had been on her way home from work to do a food shop when she struck Mr Buttle near the entrance to an Aldi supermarket. She had not consumed any alcohol and there was no evidence she had been using her mobile Judge Charlotte Holland said Ms Haines should have seen Mr Buttle coming around the corner, and "if she had seen him this would not have happened".She added: "The real punishment for you is living the rest of your life knowing what you have done to this family."This is a tragedy in the real sense of the word for everybody."Ms Haines was also ordered to complete 200 hours of unpaid work, five rehabilitation activity requirement days and was disqualified from driving for 18 months. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
BBC News
10-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Sheffield football clubs ban 22 people after derby disorder
Over 20 people believed to have been involved in disorder at a match between Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday have been banned from the grounds of both broke out at Sheffield United's stadium at Bramall Lane before and after the side's derby clash with Sheffield Wednesday on 10 November.A total of 22 individuals had since been identified and banned by the clubs from attending future matches, according to South Yorkshire Police.A force spokesperson said 10 people had already been charged in connection with the disorder, while others awaited charging decisions from the Crown Prosecution Service or remained under investigation. Two of the offenders had received court-imposed football banning orders, police to comply with the requirements of such orders can lead to imprisonment of up to six months and a fine of up to £5, Supt Cherie Buttle, from South Yorkshire Police, said: "As a force, we do not tolerate any kind of disorder, whether this is at football matches or elsewhere."We work very closely with all our local football clubs to ensure anti-social behaviour or violence is dealt with effectively and efficiently."Banning orders helped police deal with people who "persistently cause issues" or committed football-related offences, Ch Supt Buttle force was continuing to work with Sheffield City Council ahead of the next Sheffield derby due to take place on 16 March at Hillsborough Stadium, she added. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
