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Western Telegraph
24-04-2025
- Western Telegraph
Dyfed-Powys Police: Nearly 1,000 stalking incidents in year
The force revealed this figure as it participates in Stalking Awareness Week, a national campaign aimed at highlighting the severe impact of stalking. The police said they receive about three calls every day reporting stalking behaviour. Detective Inspector Katie Cuthbertson said: "It is incredibly important that we as a force support Stalking Awareness Week, as not only is working towards the elimination of stalking one of our force priorities, but we know the overwhelming effect it can have on victims." The force has recorded 990 instances of stalking since Stalking Awareness Week 2024 and currently has 186 live stalking investigations. Six Stalking Protection Orders are in place against offenders. DI Cuthbertson added: "Anyone can become a victim of stalking, and while a significant proportion of victims are stalked by former partners, perpetrators can be acquaintances or even strangers with no connection at all to their victims. "It is still a very misunderstood crime type, and we are using this week to educate our communities about just how serious it can be." The force's social media campaign this week shares the real-life experiences of two women who have suffered at the hands of a stalker, highlighting the signs of stalking and advising on where to find help and support. One woman described feeling 'hyper vigilant' and constantly on edge following her former partner's actions, while the other feels 'like a prisoner in her own home' after a man she barely knew stalked her for 12 years. DI Cuthbertson said: "I would like to thank these two women for speaking out and sharing their experiences, which will undoubtedly help others to understand not only the signs of stalking, but how it can turn victims' lives upside down." She explained that stalking behaviours can appear innocuous, from leaving flowers and gifts to sending frequent messages, which makes it difficult for victims to explain to family and friends why they are living in fear. "The true risk to the victim is often masked by the appearance of low-level offending behaviours, however it is considered a high risk crime type," she said. "The impact of stalking often has a substantial adverse effect upon a victim's life and stalking without violence can still cause harm. "Their voice needs to be heard in every case." For more information on stalking and where to find help, visit the Dyfed-Powys Police website.
South Wales Guardian
24-04-2025
- South Wales Guardian
Dyfed-Powys Police: Nearly 1,000 stalking incidents in year
The force revealed this figure as it participates in Stalking Awareness Week, a national campaign aimed at highlighting the severe impact of stalking. The police said they receive about three calls every day reporting stalking behaviour. Detective Inspector Katie Cuthbertson said: "It is incredibly important that we as a force support Stalking Awareness Week, as not only is working towards the elimination of stalking one of our force priorities, but we know the overwhelming effect it can have on victims." The force has recorded 990 instances of stalking since Stalking Awareness Week 2024 and currently has 186 live stalking investigations. Six Stalking Protection Orders are in place against offenders. DI Cuthbertson added: "Anyone can become a victim of stalking, and while a significant proportion of victims are stalked by former partners, perpetrators can be acquaintances or even strangers with no connection at all to their victims. "It is still a very misunderstood crime type, and we are using this week to educate our communities about just how serious it can be." The force's social media campaign this week shares the real-life experiences of two women who have suffered at the hands of a stalker, highlighting the signs of stalking and advising on where to find help and support. One woman described feeling 'hyper vigilant' and constantly on edge following her former partner's actions, while the other feels 'like a prisoner in her own home' after a man she barely knew stalked her for 12 years. DI Cuthbertson said: "I would like to thank these two women for speaking out and sharing their experiences, which will undoubtedly help others to understand not only the signs of stalking, but how it can turn victims' lives upside down." She explained that stalking behaviours can appear innocuous, from leaving flowers and gifts to sending frequent messages, which makes it difficult for victims to explain to family and friends why they are living in fear. "The true risk to the victim is often masked by the appearance of low-level offending behaviours, however it is considered a high risk crime type," she said. "The impact of stalking often has a substantial adverse effect upon a victim's life and stalking without violence can still cause harm. "Their voice needs to be heard in every case." For more information on stalking and where to find help, visit the Dyfed-Powys Police website.
BBC News
24-04-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Closure of Haxby post office delayed
The closure of a Haxby shop which houses the town's only post office has been delayed by four was announced on 24 March that Morrisons would close 52 cafes and 17 convenience stores, putting hundreds of jobs at Morrisons Daily branch in The Village was set to close on 16 April, but will now close on 14 and Wigginton councillor Ian Cuthbertson said the Post Office "need to get their fingers out" and find a new site. The business said they were working with Morrisons to maintain a branch in the town. Cuthbertson said: "It will be pretty detrimental. It's not just the residents of Haxby and Wigginton, but there are other people in the vicinity who use the post office."On top of that, Haxby is the leading cash deposit point for businesses on the north side of York."He said the existing staff in the post office were Morrisons employees and would lose their jobs once the branch closed - but they were prepared to move to a new post office if a site was Liberal Democrat said feared there would not be enough time for a transition."It will take four or five, maybe six weeks, to install a new computer system and get it hooked up to the internet and everything, and we are already out of that time now."He added: "We have got a dialogue going with the Post Office."They need to get their fingers out and move on this because this is quite an important facility, not just for Haxby and Wigginton, but for nearby residents and businesses." 'Inadequate' The Post Office said they recognised the "inconvenience this will cause for customers" but pointed out there were branches nearby at New Earswick, Strensall and organisation added: "We want to maintain a post office in Haxby. We are currently working with our retail partner, Morrisons who have suggested that the branch could move to their store in Oak Tree Lane."Cuthbertson said the suggestion was "inadequate from a space point of view within the store" as well as travel Post Office is now advertising a vacancy where other retailers can express interest in operating the branch. Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
DUP councillor suspended over comments on kids' GAA tournament
A Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) councillor who made comments about a kids' GAA tournament that he mistakenly believed to be named after an IRA hunger striker has been given a three-month suspension by the standards watchdog. Clement Cuthbertson, who sits on Mid Ulster District Council, faced a hearing of the Northern Ireland Local Government Commissioner (NILGC). It centred on comments he made three years ago about the Francie Hughes Memorial Tournament, named after a former chair of the club. The commissioner said the post, made on Facebook, was "inaccurate, unacceptable and offensive". Cuthbertson had posted on social media that the GAA "continues to idolise convicted terrorists", believing the tournament to be named after one of 10 men who died on hunger strike. The post was later deleted after he was informed about the mistake. In his findings, adjudication commissioner Ian Gordon said when given the opportunity to "express regret about his actions", the councillor took "no steps" to clarify his post or apologise to Mr Hughes' family or other councillors. A hearing took place on Wednesday to determine whether the councillor had breached the code and to determine a sanction. The commissioner found he had breached two parts of the code, "showing respect and consideration for others" and that he had brought his role as councillor into disrepute. However, the ruling added that Cuthbertson had "no previous history" of breaching the code and had co-operated with the investigation process. The DUP has been approached for comment.
BBC News
09-04-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
DUP councillor suspended over comments on kids' GAA tournament
A Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) councillor who made comments about a kids' GAA tournament that he mistakenly believed to be named after an IRA hunger striker has been given a three-month suspension by the standards Cuthbertson, who sits on Mid Ulster District Council, faced a hearing of the Northern Ireland Local Government Commissioner (NILGC).It centred on comments he made three years ago about the Francie Hughes Memorial Tournament, named after a former chair of the commissioner said the post, made on Facebook, was "inaccurate, unacceptable and offensive". Cuthbertson had posted on social media that the GAA "continues to idolise convicted terrorists", believing the tournament to be named after one of 10 men who died on hunger post was later deleted after he was informed about the his findings, adjudication commissioner Ian Gordon said when given the opportunity to "express regret about his actions", the councillor took "no steps" to clarify his post or apologise to Mr Hughes' family or other councillors.A hearing took place on Wednesday to determine whether the councillor had breached the code and to determine a commissioner found he had breached two parts of the code, "showing respect and consideration for others" and that he had brought his role as councillor into the ruling added that Cuthbertson had "no previous history" of breaching the code and had co-operated with the investigation DUP has been approached for comment.
