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RNZ News
6 days ago
- General
- RNZ News
How pre-schoolers can misunderstand adults - and how to help
Photo: Borba In parenting today - we've all seen a pre-schooler in full meltdown mode. Sometimes that's because they're tired or hungry - or even hangry. But it can also be because they've misunderstood what adults are saying. Wellington speech and language therapist Christian Wright says there are common ways the pre-schoolers can misunderstand what grown-ups are saying. He joins Kathryn to explain how parents can make it easier - for everyone.
BBC News
01-03-2025
- BBC News
Brookside star Philip Foster jailed for modelling fraud
A former Brookside actor who masterminded a £13.6million fraud operation that conned thousands of would-be models has been Foster, 49, who played Christian Wright in the Liverpool soap, ran a network of fake modelling agencies for more than eight years. Foster, who lived in Marbella, Spain, was given an eight and a half-year prison sentence at Sheffield Crown Court on Friday for conspiracy to other people were sentenced in relation to the fraud and an arrest warrant was issued for Foster and an associate after both failed to appear in court. More than 6,000 victims parted with money on the false promise of securing paid modelling work from Foster, whose address was given as Chermside Road, Liverpool, but who operated from his base in used a network of associates in England to operate a string of sham modelling agencies and photography studios in cities including London, Manchester, Leeds, Bristol, Coventry and scam was uncovered in a six-year investigation by National Trading Standards (NTS).After sentencing, NTS chairman Lord Bichard said Foster's "cruel exploits left thousands of victims in serious debt, causing lasting emotional distress and significant financial pressures". Payday loans Victims first received emails telling them they had potential after they responded to a social media advertising were invited to a "free" test shoot at a photographic studio where they were handed glossy brochures and told they had passed their studio test, but would need to buy a portfolio of images for the modelling agencies who were interested in victims used credit deals arranged by the fraudsters or expensive payday loans to make the upfront return, they got poor quality digital photographs which stood no real chance of landing them professional jobs and most did not get paid modelling work. The sham agencies, which paid no tax, existed for short periods before being dissolved and from the scam was laundered through UK bank accounts before being transferred to Spain, or carried in cash on commercial flights by co-conspirators, the NTS Yorkshire councillor Greg White said: "Foster and his fellow scammers cruelly exploited young hopefuls trying to break into one of the most competitive industries."In some cases, parents borrowed money or sacrificed savings believing they were investing in their children's futures."Foster bought high-end watches and cars with his share of the proceeds, while many victims told NTS investigators they had been left financially and emotionally devastated and felt humiliated and experienced lasting distress that affected their confidence, wellbeing and ability to trust others, the court heard. The other defendants sentenced for conspiracy to defraud were:Michael Foster, 27, of Florence Gardens in Hereford and who failed to turn up to court, was jailed for three and a half yearsJamie Peters, 52, of Warrington, received a suspended 24-month prison sentenceLisa Foster, 42, of Manchester Road in Astley, was given an 18-month suspended prison sentenceEmily Newall, 29, of Bolton Road, Kearsley, was handed a 10-month suspended prison sentenceAtif Qadar, 44, of Larkswood Drive in Crowthorne, got a suspended 12-month prison sentencePaul Fleury, 57, of Manchester Road, Swinton, received a suspended 18-month prison sentenceAdditionally, the following sentences were passed for charges relating to money laundering:Paul Evans, 39, of no known address, jailed for three and a half yearsAslihan Foster, 39, of Tredington Road, Coventry, received an18-month suspended prison sentence Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
Associated Press
16-02-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Mostapha El Moutaouakkil scores 23 points as Louisiana-Lafayette knocks off Marshall 79-68
The AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — Mostapha El Moutaouakkil scored 23 points and grabbed eight rebounds as Louisiana-Lafayette beat Marshall 79-68 on Saturday night. Christian Wright scored 20 points for the Ragin' Cajuns (9-18, 6-8 Sun Belt Conference). Kentrell Garnett had 11 points. The Thundering Herd (15-12, 8-6) were led by Obinna Anochili-Killen, who posted 18 points, six rebounds and nine blocks. Jalen Speer added 14 points for Marshall. Nate Martin also had 13 points and 10 rebounds. NEXT UP These two teams both play Thursday. Louisiana-Lafayette visits Troy and Marshall visits Old Dominion. ___
