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The Independent
16 hours ago
- The Independent
Man charged with killing 13-year-old cyclist by dangerous driving in 2023
A man has been charged with causing the death of a 13-year-old cyclist by dangerous driving almost two years after the incident. A white Ford Ranger collided with Alfie Brown, who was on a pedal cycle, in Swafield, near North Walsham, Norfolk, on August 10 2023. The teenage boy died at the scene from his injuries. James Durham, 54, of Goodwin Road, Mundesley, has now been charged with causing death by dangerous driving in connection with the incident, Norfolk Police said on Monday. A man in his 50s was previously arrested and taken into custody on the day of the incident on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop at the scene of a collision, before being released under investigation, the force said. A GoFundMe page set up by Alfie's family for his funeral raised more than £15,000. His auntie, Emma Brown, said the 'beautiful and brilliant' boy was the victim of a hit-and-run while cycling home from his friend's house, and that the driver 'did not stop nor attempt to stop'. In a tribute, she said: 'Alfie was an adventurous, intelligent, beautiful boy with his whole life ahead of him. Life will never be the same without him and he will always be in our hearts. 'Alfie loved riding his bike, playing the guitar and learning new things.' Durham will appear at Norwich Magistrates' Court on August 1.
American Military News
6 days ago
- Politics
- American Military News
Senate Republican tax bill would end federal taxes on many guns, silencers
Senate Republicans' tax bill would eliminate federal taxes and regulations on short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns and silencers as well as preempt state or local licensing requirements in a win for gun-rights advocates. The legislation unveiled by the Senate Finance Committee on Monday would expand on House legislation exempting silencers under the National Firearms Act of 1934, saving buyers from a $200 transfer tax as well as manufacturing taxes, registration and other requirements. The Gun Owners of America lauded the move, posting on X, 'This is a massive victory for the Second Amendment!' The National Rifle Association also urged its members to lobby Congress to keep the proposal in the bill. But Emma Brown, the executive director of the gun safety group GIFFORDS, led by a former congresswoman wounded in an assassination attempt, assailed the latest provision coming after shootings of lawmakers in Minnesota over the weekend. 'Voters sent lawmakers to Washington to protect their families, not make life easier for hitmen,' she said in an emailed statement. 'No one is better off if killers have silencers and sawed-off shotguns except the people who make money selling them. Americans are sick of this.' Senate Democrats have already indicated they intend to challenge the House's provision as violating the Senate's so-called Byrd Rule limitation on items that are not primarily budgetary in nature. They are sure to expand their objection to the Senate Finance text in hopes of stripping the provision from the bill. The broader tax and spending package is being crafted under special budget rules that allow it to pass with a simple majority vote, rather than the Senate's usual 60-vote threshold. Even if the Senate parliamentarian says it's comporting with the rules, it's not immediately clear if this provision can survive both the House and the Senate. Any senator can force a vote to strike any provision of the bill subject to a simple majority threshold. Machine guns and certain destructive devices would still be regulated by the National Firearms Act under the bill. ___ © 2025 Bloomberg L.P. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Richmond golfer finishes second in county-wide competition
A Richmond golfer has finished second in a county-wide competition. Richmond Golf Club's Karen Jobling reached the final of the Yorkshire Senior Ladies Golf Association Championship at Wakefield. She was one of 95 golfers who competed in the competition. In the final, she went head-to-head against Emma Brown from Malton & Norton Golf Club. Emma, a former Curtis Cup, England, and county player, ultimately claimed the victory. Despite the loss, Richmond Golf Club expressed pride in Karen's achievement. Mary Pettit, Richmond's lady captain, said: "We continue to be very proud of Karen's fantastic achievements, and we wish her all the very best for the rest of the 2025 season." More information about Richmond Golf Club can be found on their website.
