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4 days ago
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School pays tribute to girl after reservoir death
A secondary school has paid tribute to one of its pupils who died after falling into a reservoir in West Yorkshire. Police confirmed on Thursday a body had been recovered from Baitings Reservoir near Ripponden, after reports a teenage girl had fallen in. In an email to parents seen by the BBC, Crossley Heath School in Halifax named the girl as Year 8 pupil Qudsiyah Mahmood, saying she was a "bright, kind and friendly young person who brought happiness to our school". Head teacher Dean Jones added: "Our thoughts and prayers are very much with her family now and always". West Yorkshire Police said it was called to the reservoir dam at 13:15 BST on Wednesday to reports of a person in the water. Fire crews and ambulances also attended the scene and underwater searches took place. In his email, Mr Jones said that fellow pupils would be offered support in school and that staff were "here to listen and help" families affected. He said: "I am ever so sorry to share this news. "However, as a school family I want you to know we are there side by side with Qudsiyah's family, all in our Crossley's school family and our community to offer the best support we can." Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. West Yorkshire Police West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
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4 days ago
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School pays tribute to girl after Baitings Reservoir death
A secondary school has paid tribute to one of its pupils who died after falling into a reservoir in West confirmed on Thursday a body had been recovered from Baitings Reservoir near Ripponden, after reports a teenage girl had fallen an email to parents seen by the BBC, Crossley Heath School in Halifax named the girl as Year 8 pupil Qudsiyah Mahmood, saying she was a "bright, kind and friendly young person who brought happiness to our school".Head teacher Dean Jones added: "Our thoughts and prayers are very much with her family now and always". West Yorkshire Police said it was called to the reservoir dam at 13:15 BST on Wednesday to reports of a person in the crews and ambulances also attended the scene and underwater searches took his email, Mr Jones said that fellow pupils would be offered support in school and that staff were "here to listen and help" families affected. He said: "I am ever so sorry to share this news."However, as a school family I want you to know we are there side by side with Qudsiyah's family, all in our Crossley's school family and our community to offer the best support we can." Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Sport
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Commanders Tied To Signing to Fan Favorite
The Washington Commanders did not match the offer that the Las Vegas Raiders gave to star safety Jeremy Chinn, so the team will be without him in the 2025 season. But they could consider bringing back a fan favorite to fill the void. Advertisement In a recent article by Dean Jones of Riggo's Rag, he proposes that the Commanders could bring back defensive back Kendall Fuller for a third stint with the team. "The league is littered with corners who switch the backend to prolong their careers... The Commanders have five starting-caliber cornerbacks as things stand. Fuller coming in would provide versatility," Jones wrote. "Moving him to the safety position brings its fair share of benefits. Whether it's something Washington or the player would contemplate is another matter." Fuller recently turned 30 years old, but still played some solid football this past season with the Miami Dolphins. He finished 2024 with 50 total tackles and seven pass deflections. He was also able to get in the backfield and record a tackle for loss, and he did all of this while appearing in just 11 games. Advertisement The Commanders allowed the third-fewest passing yards in the NFL this past season as a result of their solid secondary. But losing a player of Chinn's caliber takes a toll on a team, and they could look for someone to replace him as a result. If Washington decides they want to bring in someone through free agency, then a veteran and familiar face in Fuller could be a very intriguing option. Related: Commanders Favored To Top Eagles In NFC Related: Commanders Have 1 Glaring Roster Hole Stopping Super Bowl Charge
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02-04-2025
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Pictures from champions Winsford United's night of crowning glory
FOR Winsford United, it was a night to savour. Defeating Cheadle Heath Nomads 4-0 in front of their home fans last night confirmed Blues as champions of North West Counties Football League First Division South. The trophy lift took place immediately after the final whistle, sparking great scenes of celebration and joy. Winsford United celebrate being crowned champions. See more pictures in the gallery above (Image: Blues still have two games to play this season, but they are now so far ahead of the pack that they are uncatchable. Winsford United can take to the Barton Stadium field for one last time this season against Ashville on Saturday in celebratory mood with the pressure off, knowing the job is done. And then they will end the season on April 12 away to Alsager Town, the club where Blues co-managers Dean Jones and Dom Johnson as well as a good number of the squad were plying their trade last season. > READ: How Winsford United became champions of NWCFL First Division South What a turn around it has been since the 2023/24 campaign when Blues finished 17th. That was the season in which Winsford voluntarily resigned from the Premier Division to avoid being laterally transferred to the Midland League by the FA.
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01-04-2025
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Winsford United are champions of North West Counties League First Division South
THEY'VE done it! Winsford United are champions. Thanks to their 25th league victory of the season at home against Cheadle Heath Nomads tonight they can no longer be caught at the top of North West Counties Football League First Division South. So with two games of the campaign remaining at home to Ashville on Saturday and then away to Alsager a week later, the trophy and automatic promotion are theirs. 🏆🏆🏆 — Winsford United FC (@WinsfordUnited) April 1, 2025 In their first term under the guidance of joint managers Dean Jones and Dom Johnson, the title success is testament to the way the squad has come together and worked hard for one another. For much of 2024/25, being at the summit when it matters the most has been a two-horse race between Blues and Stafford Town. But the Barton Stadium boys have finished the strongest and shown their dominance with only two defeats since the action got going back in July, 2024. Congratulations @dmakavelib @DeanJones90 & everyone connected to your club. Fully deserved 👏🏻🙌🏻. Enjoy your night, from us all at Barnton 🖤💙. — Barnton AFC (@barntonfc) April 1, 2025 Congratulations guys! What a season!!!! 👏💙 — Vicki England (@VickiEngland74) April 1, 2025 COYBs! What a season! Well done! It's been a long time coming as a long time Winsford fan, but we couldn't be prouder! Congratulations! — Amy Whitmore (@aellistaylor) April 1, 2025 Congratulations fellas 🏆 — Middlewich Town FC (@MiddlewichFC) April 1, 2025 Over the past few weeks it has been a case of when, not if, Blues would clinch pole position. In the end it was settled in style at Barton Stadium in front of almost 500 fans, a 25th successive game unbeaten in the league. Striker Matty Birchall scored early in each half to put his side in command and Blues were never going to lose from that position. His first, after eight minutes, was an exquisite finish as he sent a lofted ball over the keeper and into the back of the net! Four minutes into the second period he flicked a header past the keeper. Ollie Pope was on hand to slot home the rebound after the visiting keeper Ford parried Kal Boyle's shot into his path in the 71st minute. And then five minutes later skipper Steve Jenyons rolled the ball into the back of the net to wrap up the 4-0 success.
