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Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Yahoo
Family 'devastated' after goats stolen from farm
A family said it has been left "absolutely devastated" after two of its hand-reared goats were stolen. Emma Johnson, who lives at a farm in Dogdyke, Lincoln, said she noticed the goats, both called Fred, were gone on Thursday morning when it was "deadly silent". She said it felt like a "violation" and questioned whether "it's worth the risk" to continue keeping goats on the farm. Lincolnshire Police said it received a report of the goats "believed to have been stolen from a field" between Wednesday night and Thursday morning. She said the goats had been left outside on the night they were stolen due to the warm weather. She discovered they had both gone at about 06:00 BST on Thursday morning. "Big Fred had a bell and it was deadly silent. We knew something was going on because we couldn't hear it. "He usually stands at the gate in the morning for his breakfast. Fred Goat was also missing," she said. Ms Johnson said they had already increased security measures at the farm after another goat was taken three weeks before. Ms Johnson said: "We've got a toddler in the family who was absolutely in love with that white goat. "These are family pets so it's absolutely devastating." She added: "It's the afterthought of thinking someone has been walking on my property at night without me knowing. "That leaves a psychological scarring on you." A spokesperson for Lincolnshire Police said: "We received a report of two goats believed to have been stolen from a field at a property in Dogdyke sometime between 23:00 BST on 18 June and 06:00 on 19 June. "We would welcome any information that may assist our inquiries." Meanwhile, police have appealed for information after the remains of a number of sheep were found in the Boston area at Hobhole Bank on 14 June. They asked farmers to check their flocks to see if they had any livestock missing, particularly ewes and black headed rams. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Lambs left orphaned after mum stolen 'for meat' Farmer condemns 'brutal' killing of stolen sheep Lincolnshire Police
BBC News
21-06-2025
- BBC News
Lincoln family 'devastated' after two goats stolen from farm
A family said it has been left "absolutely devastated" after two of its hand-reared goats were Johnson, who lives at a farm in Dogdyke, Lincoln, said she noticed the goats, both called Fred, were gone on Thursday morning when it was "deadly silent". She said it felt like a "violation" and questioned whether "it's worth the risk" to continue keeping goats on the farm. Lincolnshire Police said it received a report of the goats "believed to have been stolen from a field" between Wednesday night and Thursday morning. She said the goats had been left outside on the night they were stolen due to the warm discovered they had both gone at about 06:00 BST on Thursday morning."Big Fred had a bell and it was deadly silent. We knew something was going on because we couldn't hear it."He usually stands at the gate in the morning for his breakfast. Fred Goat was also missing," she Johnson said they had already increased security measures at the farm after another goat was taken three weeks before. 'Psychological scarring' Ms Johnson said: "We've got a toddler in the family who was absolutely in love with that white goat."These are family pets so it's absolutely devastating."She added: "It's the afterthought of thinking someone has been walking on my property at night without me knowing."That leaves a psychological scarring on you." A spokesperson for Lincolnshire Police said: "We received a report of two goats believed to have been stolen from a field at a property in Dogdyke sometime between 23:00 BST on 18 June and 06:00 on 19 June."We would welcome any information that may assist our inquiries."Meanwhile, police have appealed for information after the remains of a number of sheep were found in the Boston area at Hobhole Bank on 14 asked farmers to check their flocks to see if they had any livestock missing, particularly ewes and black headed rams. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
Pembrokeshire Herald
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pembrokeshire Herald
Pembroke Dock man jailed after defrauding vulnerable victim out of thousands
A CHILDREN'S chorus brought a packed St Davids Cathedral to life on Saturday (May 24) as this year's Cathedral Music Festival officially got underway. The performance marked the launch of the 2025 festival and was led by renowned choral director Suzzie Vango, whose energy and enthusiasm inspired dozens of young performers from across Pembrokeshire. Singing beneath the towering cathedral organ and the historic nave's vaulted ceiling, the children delivered a programme of uplifting and challenging repertoire to a captivated audience. The concert followed a lively morning performance from the choristers in the North Transept, where songs from The Lion King and Adele were among the crowd favourites during the 'Choristers Unplugged' session. Suzzie Vango, who has worked with the London Symphony Orchestra, National Youth Choirs and the AB Choir Directors, led the evening performance with warmth and precision. Under her direction, the children's voices filled the ancient building with powerful harmonies and joyful expression. Speaking to The Herald after the concert, one audience member said: 'It was incredibly moving to see so many young people singing their hearts out in such a beautiful setting. You could see how proud their families were.' The children's chorus is just one part of this year's ambitious festival programme, which continues until Wednesday (May 28). Performers include the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, The Queen's Six, clarinettist Emma Johnson, and a range of vocal and instrumental ensembles. The organisers say the aim of the festival is to celebrate musical excellence while making performances accessible to local people. Children under 18 were given free entry to the launch concert. The Cathedral Music Festival, now in its 44th year, is one of the highlights of the cultural calendar in West Wales and draws audiences from across the UK. Tickets for remaining events are available from the cathedral's website and box office.
Pembrokeshire Herald
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pembrokeshire Herald
Young voices light up cathedral as children's chorus launches 2025 music festival
A CHILDREN'S chorus brought a packed St Davids Cathedral to life on Saturday (May 24) as this year's Cathedral Music Festival officially got underway. The performance marked the launch of the 2025 festival and was led by renowned choral director Suzzie Vango, whose energy and enthusiasm inspired dozens of young performers from across Pembrokeshire. Singing beneath the towering cathedral organ and the historic nave's vaulted ceiling, the children delivered a programme of uplifting and challenging repertoire to a captivated audience. The concert followed a lively morning performance from the choristers in the North Transept, where songs from The Lion King and Adele were among the crowd favourites during the 'Choristers Unplugged' session. Suzzie Vango, who has worked with the London Symphony Orchestra, National Youth Choirs and the AB Choir Directors, led the evening performance with warmth and precision. Under her direction, the children's voices filled the ancient building with powerful harmonies and joyful expression. Speaking to The Herald after the concert, one audience member said: 'It was incredibly moving to see so many young people singing their hearts out in such a beautiful setting. You could see how proud their families were.' The children's chorus is just one part of this year's ambitious festival programme, which continues until Wednesday (May 28). Performers include the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, The Queen's Six, clarinettist Emma Johnson, and a range of vocal and instrumental ensembles. The organisers say the aim of the festival is to celebrate musical excellence while making performances accessible to local people. Children under 18 were given free entry to the launch concert. The Cathedral Music Festival, now in its 44th year, is one of the highlights of the cultural calendar in West Wales and draws audiences from across the UK. Tickets for remaining events are available from the cathedral's website and box office.
