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Toronto Star
18-07-2025
- Business
- Toronto Star
But all my friends have one: Why some parents say no to kids' demand for e-scooters
A man rides an E-scooter to work in front of the Old Opera in Frankfurt, Germany, early Monday, Feb. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Probst) PRO flag wire: true flag sponsored: false article_type: : sWebsitePrimaryPublication : publications/toronto_star bHasMigratedAvatar : false :
The Irish Sun
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Delays after multi-vehicle crash on Dublin's M50 as animals block busy motorway & ‘avoid' alert issued after incident
DRIVERS across Dublin are facing severe delays this morning following two separate collisions impacting two busy Irish motorways. Motorists have been impacted by delays as animals block the road on a busy route whilst drivers on Dublin's Advertisement A This incident occurred between Junction 7 Lucan and Junction 9 Red Cow, with the hard shoulder impacted for A second collision occurred this morning on the M4/N4 in Dublin on the eastbound route. This occurred between Junction 4 Newcastle and Junction 3 Lucan. Advertisement READ MORE IN MOTORS This incident has since been cleared but delays remain in place. Separately on the M4/N4, there was further disruption as This occurred between Junction 13 Correllstown and Junction 14 The Downs on the westbound route. The incident has since been cleared. Advertisement MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN Drivers are being warned that traffic at the Watch as man drives E-scooter down Dublin's M50 in shock footage They warned: "Traffic is currently being metered in the South bore of Dublin Tunnel. Be patient, queue ahead!" Transport Infrastructure Ireland issued a stark warning to all motorists today following bad weather yesterday leaving hazardous driving conditions. They said: "Visibility is key! Foggy conditions require extra attention! Advertisement "Keep yourself and others safe by turning on your fog lights, reducing speed, and maintaining a safe distance. "Be the driver you'd want beside you. Safety is in your hands!" M50 DELAYS There is currently congestion hitting the M50 in On the northbound route, there is congestion between Junction 9 (N7) Red Cow and Junction 6 M50/N3, between Junction 9 (N7) Red Cow and Junction 7 M50/N4 and between Junction 11 (N81) Advertisement On the southbound route, there is a traffic build-up between Junction 3 M1/M50 and Junction 5 M50/N2, between Junction 4 'AVOID AREA' Drivers in Co Cavan have also been urged to "avoid" a busy route leading into a town following a road incident. The incident, which involved an e-scooter, saw a child and a teenager rushed to hospital. Gardai and emergency services attended the scene on the N87 near Black Ridge roundabout in Ballyconnell at around 7:15pm. Advertisement The road remains closed for a technical examination this morning and local diversions are in place. A spokesperson for Cavan County Council said: "Following a traffic accident at the roundabout on the approach to Ballyconnell, the N87 is currently closed temporarily. "Motorists are advised to avoid the area for the present." 1 The M50 has been hit with delays Credit: Paddy Cummins - The Sun Dublin Advertisement
STV News
10-05-2025
- STV News
Man seen riding E-scooter fighting for life after being found with head injuries
A man who was seen riding an E-scooter is fighting for his life in hospital after being found with head injuries in Aberdeen. Emergency services were contacted after a 49-year-old was found badly injured on Strathmore Drive at around 3.40am on Friday. He was taken by ambulance to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary where medical staff describe his condition as critical. Police have said the man had left an address on Cairnwell Place around midnight and was riding an E-scooter in the Strathmore Drive and Gadie Crescent area. He was later seen walking with the E-scooter where he appeared to be injured. The man is described as White, wearing a blue puffer jacket, blue jeans & black trainers. Police are appealing for any witnesses in the area to come forward as they carry out enquiries. Detective Inspector Andrew Wilson, Police Scotland, said: 'From our investigation so far, we know that the man left an address on Cairnwell Place around midnight and was riding an E-scooter in the Strathmore Drive/Gadie Crescent area. 'Around 30 minutes later, he was seen walking with his E-scooter from Gadie Crescent onto Strathmore Drive where he appeared to be injured. He was later traced in Strathmore Drive and and taken to hospital. 'His E-scooter has not been found. 'Detectives have been carrying out door to door enquiries, checking CCTV, doorbell and dash-cam footage to establish exactly how the man came about his injuries. 'We'd urge anyone who may have seen the man or know what happened to him to come forward. He is described as White, wearing a blue puffer jacket, blue jeans & black trainers. 'Police remain in the area. 'If you have any information that may assist officers with their investigation, please call 101 and quote incident number 0337 of Friday, 9 May 225. Alternatively, details can be given anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Scottish Sun
06-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
I'm a cop turned vigilante who hunted down a one-man crime wave as police turned a blind eye… mum's reaction shocked me
DURING her 14-year career as a cop, she tracked down criminals and fraudsters on a daily basis. Now, with crime at an all-time high and shop theft rife, the former police detective turned vigilante, Rebecca Mason, is on a mission to fight back. 13 Rebecca Mason is on a mission to get Britain to fight back against crime Credit: C5 13 Rebecca has 14 years of experience as a police officer Credit: Instagram 13 East Ham in Newham was being targeted by one man Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd This week a poll for the Lawless Britain season on Channel 5 found just one in five of us feel safe in our own community and only 14 per cent of people have confidence in the police. 'Our shopkeepers are on the front line as retail crime reaches record levels,' says Rebecca. 'Violent attacks against shop workers have risen 50 per cent, leaving police with tough choices about what to investigate and putting our shops under pressure.' With police seriously overstretched, there are some areas of the UK where 100 per cent of petty crimes go unsolved. Now, with Rebecca's aid, communities are taking matters into their own hands. In Vigilante & Proud: Catching the Street Thieves, showing tonight on Channel 5 at 8pm, she tracks down a man who has been single-handedly terrorising East Ham high street in Newham, East London. Linked to bicycle theft, shoplifting and vehicle theft, the brazen yob has become a one-man crime wave with many shopkeepers and locals knowing who he is but feeling powerless to tackle him, as well as giving up on the police. But former Hunted star Rebecca had put her years of experience to use to identify the perpetrator. CCTV footage has captured the thief in the act of stealing an E-scooter outside a shop. It belongs to one of the workers there. Rebecca shows the owner of the shop an image of the suspect and he is able to confirm it is the same man. When one brave shopkeeper confronted him, over stolen luggage, he admitted to the theft but made a sinister threat by forming his hand into a gun and pointing it at him, before swaggering off. But Rebecca traces his home address and prepares to confront him head on. 'First I wanted to see if I could provoke a reaction from him so we decided to write a letter, post it through his door and see if he would answer the allegations that had been made against him and whether he had any comment to make. Heroic moment vigilante diner hurls her chair at fleeing cyclist phone thief sending him hurtling to the ground 13 In the film, Rebecca traces the homes of suspected criminals to pay them a visit Credit: C5 13 She speaks to a mother who makes a heartbreaking admission about her son Credit: C5 13 She uses her years of experience as a detective to help sniff out suspects Credit: Instagram "I was surprised that within 10 minutes of delivering the letter I got a phone call from him. 'I explained that I was giving him an opportunity to answer allegations that he is a criminal and he brazenly said that none of the allegations were true and hung up.' Undeterred, Rebecca decided to pay him a visit. 'A stab vest is a necessary precaution because you just don't know what you are going to confront on the other side of the door. In the event it wasn't what I was expecting," she reveals. 'His mum answered and told me that he is no longer living there and that he knows I am looking for him. "She said it's really hard because she has always had to kind of disown him and you could see in her face just how heartbroken she was at almost having to reject her own son because of the amount of trouble he is bringing to her front door. 'Anonymity is a thief's best friend but I know our visit will get back to him and the community will spread the word. "He knows exactly what people are saying about him on that high street. It is a tight-knit community so he will know that people know who he is.' 'Gobsmacked' 13 Shoplifting crimes have reached an all time high, according to figures Credit: C5 13 Rebecca is dating policeman turned TV presenter Rav Wilding Credit: Instagram When shopkeeper Paul Carter's family-run cash & carry business was raided, and windows smashed, he was shocked by the police response. 'They said they didn't send police officers out to commercial break-ins. I was gobsmacked,' he says. But Paul was determined to find out who the thieves were and traced CCTV footage from along the street which showed three young people walking along and pointing to his premises at 4am on the morning of the robbery. Sharing the footage online he soon got results. 'We got names very quickly. Some of them the local police already knew and they went after them. One admitted to burglary and the other two admitted to handling stolen goods.' All three were referred to the youth offending team. 'It felt so positive,' says Paul 'It took us from a really low point to a real high.' Crime on the rise By Kevin Adjei-Darko According to the ONS, some crimes have seen an increase in the year ending December 2024 in England and Wales. These include theft, which has surged by by 13%, which is around 2.9million incidents and fraud, which has seen a 33% increase. Around 4.2% of people aged 16 years and over said they had experienced domestic abuse in the last year. Around 1million people (2.1%) said they had experienced sexual assault. Crimes involving knives or sharp instruments saw a 2% surge to 53,413 offences. Shoplifting offences also rose to the highest figure since current police recording practices began in 2003 - up by 20% to 516,971 incidents. 'As a former cop, I know how difficult it is for people when police say they are unable to send anyone out,' says Rebecca, who is dating former cop turned presenter Rav Wilding. 'The explanation that its lack of funds seems like a fob off, an excuse, but it's true. Risk to life unfortunately takes precedence on call outs but I don't think any crime should be overlooked. And it's hard that we've got to a stage in society where that is happening, to be honest. 'But I've heard from people all across Britain and many are coming together to bring criminals to justice with great results.' Car chase 13 In the film, Rebecca was left furious after a suspect's mum followed her vehicle for 20 minutes Credit: C5 13 Rebecca wears a stab vest as she confronts suspected wrong doers Credit: C5 13 Rebecca is never sure about what she might be confronted with when addressing suspects Credit: C5 In Southampton, Rebecca knocks on the door of a suspected prolific motorbike thief, after meeting a bikers' group who have been working together to film thefts and share information on social media in an attempt to recover their bikes. One victim, Dave, had identified a perpetrator, giving the police his name and address but was disappointed that no action was taken. 'The officers said that the thief was well known to the police but nothing came of it,' he says. Once more Rebecca dons a stab vest and pays the suspect a visit – and finds herself in a potentially life-threatening situation. 'He was a heavy set man who was carrying an angle grinder because he had been cutting up tyres in his garden with it,' she says. 'I asked him about Dave's bike and why his Snapchat account appeared to have put it up for sale. "I caught him off-guard and, to my surprise, he engaged with me and was quite willing to talk but said he was surprised by the allegations and dismissed them, saying he didn't know what I was talking about. 'But when we were leaving his mum arrived in a car and started following us as we drove away. When we got to traffic lights another couple of cars joined the convoy. "I stayed calm and headed towards the police station before they finally disappeared after 20 minutes. 'It was a bit of an eye opener because as a police officer, if we were followed in a police car, the reds would go on and we'd stop and get out and say, 'Excuse me, sir, would you like to discuss anything?' "We've got that bit of protection. But now, as a member of the public, it made me think twice and have a lot more respect for these groups that are forming together to stand up for people. It can be a terrifying situation to be in.' So how far should we go in fighting back? 'I think people should absolutely get involved and certainly the element of reporting crime," says Rebecca. "A lot of people nowadays don't even report it to police. A stab vest is a necessary precaution because you just don't know what you are going to confront on the other side of the door. In the event it wasn't what I was expecting Rebecca Mason "But they should be working together with the police and the community, sharing that information and the intelligence that's gathered from things like ring doorbell footage, CCTV, mobile phones. "There's a phrase of being an active bystander, which means that you're actively watching. You can be the best witness to something without actually having to put yourself in harm's way. 'We don't want people acting on behalf of the police and putting themselves in dangerous situations. "Sometimes the best thing for people to do is watch, observe and try and gather evidence if they can and, if it's safe to do so, record it. 'I hope this programme will help to give people a voice and show them that they're not alone.' Vigilante & Proud: Catching the Street Thieves, Tuesday May 6, 8pm, Part of the Lawless Britain Week, 5 13 Rebecca says recording crimes, if safe to do so, can be helpful when gathering evidence Credit: Instagram
The Irish Sun
23-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Two crashes on busy Dublin roads cause traffic delays as motorists warned tunnel used by 23k to close for 6 hours
TWO crashes on busy roads in Dublin this morning are causing traffic delays for drivers. And motorists have been warned that a busy tunnel used by an average of 23,000 vehicles every day will close for six hours tonight. 1 Two crashes in Dublin are causing delays this morning Credit: Brian Lawless/PA Wire There are delays on the The crash took place at around 8am. And those travelling in the Grand Canal Dock area will also face into some traffic following a reported collision. There has been a collision at the Bord Gais Theatre, at the junction of Misery Hill and Cardiff Lane, which is causing delays on Macken Street. READ MORE IN MOTORS The incident occurred at around 7.30am this morning. Meanwhile, congestion is causing delays on the Drivers are experiencing traffic Southbound between J05 and J07. Transport Infrastructure Ireland said: "Some delays to your journey may occur. When approaching the congestion location, reduce your speed and drive with caution." MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN Other routes approaching Watch as man drives E-scooter down Dublin's M50 in shock footage It is understood that there are currently no delays on the N40. Meanwhile, road users have been warned that the The full tunnel closure will come into place at 9:30pm this evening before reopening at 4:30am tomorrow morning. All northbound HGV and bus traffic has been asked to route via the Alfie Byrne Road and "drive with care". TRANSPORT DELAYS Some commuters relying on public transport this morning are also facing delays to their journey. A spokesperson said: "Passengers will be accommodated on the 9:27 Connolly/Drogheda." Meanwhile, Bus Eireann confirmed that some services are facing delays this morning. The 7am Route 260
