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Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Judge's seven-word rebuke of driver after car smash 'could have killed hundreds'
Jack Emmerson, 33, can continue driving after having eight points put on his licence despite crashing through level crossing barriers, leaving his vehicle on a busy railway line A judge scolded a reckless driver who smashed through a set of level crossing barriers before abandoning his car on the tracks. Jack Emmerson fled the scene and chose not to report the damaged vehicle on the railway line in Leicestershire in February, and was told his foolish actions "could easily have caused hundreds of deaths". Magistrates said they were horrified the 33-year-old's actions, estimated to cost £30,000 in damage and delay repayments, as he was sentenced. Police arrived to find Emmerson's Vauxhall Insignia blocking the line, with a train stopped nearby. The airbags had deployed in the car, and the front of the vehicle was badly damaged, Leicester Magistrates' Court heard. Skid marks showed the car had failed to make a bend and gone through the level crossing barriers. Prosecutor Leanne Ashcroft said Emmerson, 33, had been "driving at speed" and made "no attempt to navigate the bend in the road". The incident happened at about 5.45pm on Sunday, February 9, at the level crossing in Orston Lane near Bottesford in the north of the county, LeicestershireLive report. Ms Ashcroft said a witness had spotted Emmerson - who lives in Whatton, Nottinghamshire, three miles from the scene of the crash - get out of the car, which had "significant front end damage", and head off on foot along the railway tracks. She said there was also "significant damage" to the level crossing, valued at about £4,000. There were also further costs to Network Rail of about £26,125 due to the delays to trains on the line, which runs from Nottingham to Grantham, she said. Emmerson pleaded guilty to failing to report an accident, interfering with key infrastructure and driving without due care and attention. He was represented in court by Zara Cowan. She said: "He accepted that he took the bend at speed and he was unable to control the vehicle. This is his first accident he has ever had, so I'd ask you to take that into consideration." Ms Cowan said Emmerson lived with his father and had a 47-mile round trip to get to work every day. She said Emmerson already had three points on his licence and that anything more than eight more points for the latest offence would leave him unemployed and unable to give money to his father. The chairman of the bench, Jane Morton, told Emmerson: "I think 'horrified' is the only word for this - you could have killed hundreds of people. "You left the scene. You left your car on a level crossing. It's appalling." Emmerson was given an 18-month community order with 200 hours of unpaid work, 10 days on programmes recommended by the Probation Service and a 12-month mental health treatment requirement. He also has to pay £85 court costs and a £114 victim surcharge. He had eight points put on his licence, meaning he can still drive. Mrs Morton said: "You retain your licence on a thread. "If you do anything else, you know that no other bench will give you this opportunity. You will be banned and it will be lengthy."
Daily Mirror
28-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
This white bedding set is £85 less than The White Company
"Not only does the sheets look good on, but they help aid a good night's sleep" The right bedding can completely transform your space, whether you're aiming to create a tranquil haven to retreat to at night or freshen up your bedroom without needing a paintbrush. When in doubt, white bedding can be a timeless choice. It matches everything, always appears clean and crisp, and exudes that dreamy boutique-hotel vibe. I'm currently on the hunt for new luxury white bedding sets to spruce up my sleep space, and The White Company is a great place to start. I'm particularly fond of its Emmerson bedding set, with its woven jacquard stripes and soft sateen finish - but with a £110 price tag for a double duvet and £28 per pillowcase, it was beginning to feel more like a payday indulgence than a spontaneous buy. Which is where I spotted one for much less at the affordable bedding brand, Dusk. Its Hotel Stripe bedding set looks strikingly similar, featuring the same soft white finish and subtle striped detail, but comes at a fraction of the cost. A double duvet cover is priced at £41, while a pair of matching pillowcases will set you back £10. That means shoppers can save over £85 compared to The White Company's version, reports Yorkshire Live. The Hotel Stripe set, crafted from 200-thread-count combed cotton, is the perfect blend of softness, crispness, and breathability. Just what you need for those warmer nights to keep things fresh all year round. It's available in three sizes: double, king and super king. Shoppers might also like this similar style from Soak & Sleep, made from luxurious Egyptian cotton, with prices starting from £19.20. Alternatively, Christy's scalloped set oozes luxury and wouldn't look out of place in a posh hotel. Dusk customers are raving about the Hotel Stripe set, which boasts an impressive 4.83-star rating. One satisfied customer said: "Possibly the softest, most comfortable pillowcases I have ever slept on. Not only do they look good on the bed, but they also help aid a good night's sleep. I would highly recommend it to anyone." A second added their praise: "Excellent quality and will be back for more." While another piped up: "I bought these pillowcases for the extra pillows on my bed to match my existing duvet set. Matches perfectly. "It arrived quickly, too. Happy with my purchase." However, there was a minor niggle regarding size, as one customer pointed out: "Looks quite nice and feels soft, good value for money, but I wish the pillowcases were sold with duvet." Meanwhile, another satisfied Dusk customer chimed in, saying: "Perfect feel, smooth, great quality. Ordered for our guest bedroom, and it's perfect."
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ex-prisoners welcome second chance at jobs fair
A jobs fair at an East Sussex prison was described as "life-changing" by a former inmate. Frazer Trought, who is on licence after serving 10 years in prison for conspiracy to supply Class A drugs, said he was offered a job after a previous event. He said: "They empowered me to prove my worth by giving me responsibility and allowing me to work hard and prove myself as a reliable employee." BBC South East was given exclusive access to the HMP Lewes Careers Day, organised by Balfour Beatty, where businesses offer career mentoring as part of wider efforts to reduce re-offending. Mr Trought said: "When I was in prison, I had a lot of time to think about my actions and the repercussions were catastrophic for my family, friends and society." He said the support he received from a previous Balfour Beatty jobs fair helped him turn his life around and secured a job with Triplex. John Burton was previously jailed for drug importation, tax evasion and money laundering, and released in 2017. He said: "Crime doesn't pay, you will get caught. While I was in prison I said to myself I must get rehabilitated because I wanted to support myself and my family." He has a company, Inside Connections, which is now managed by his children. Mr Burton said his family had never been involved in crime and he was determined to turn his life around for them. Imogen Emmerson, who is a prison employment lead for HM Prison and Probation Service, said jobs were "key to rehabilitation". "We see most offenders who go into work within the first six months don't re-offend," she added. Ms Emmerson said while there is still stigma attached to former offenders, but some employers are prepared to take the initial risk and give them a chance. "A lot of prisoners are keen to work and they are doing it for reasons other than earning a pay cheque," she added. "They want to show they have the motivation to turn their lives around. We see stable employment as a game-changer for their confidence." Ms Emmerson said there had been more than 100 job offers via career fairs. Ceri Turner, the social impact manager for Balfour Beatty Living Places, said it was beneficial for businesses to employ former prisoners as the country has an ageing workforce. "We recognise people deserve a second chance and there is commercial value in having a diverse team in the company," she added. Follow BBC Sussex on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Garden celebrates 'strong beauty' of prison project Ministry of Justice
The Age
28-05-2025
- Health
- The Age
Brisbane news live: Queensland ‘needs an extra 350 mental health beds'
Latest posts Latest posts 7.13am Queensland hospital system needs an extra 350 mental health beds: psychiatrists By The imminent closure of Toowong Private Hospital will leave Queensland with a shortfall of 350 mental health beds, according to the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. Loading Administrators called in to examine the family-owned hospital have decided to shut it down, and are now working with psychiatrists to ensure continuity of care for existing and prospective patients. Professor Brett Emmerson, chair of the college's Queensland branch, said there were not enough psychiatrists to run private hospitals, partly because the financial incentives were low and support was lacking. He said the federal government needed to increase Medicare rebates and ensure private health funds paid more, while also increasing training places for psychiatry. The state government also needed to invest in new beds, particularly when the existing beds are old and in such high demand. 'A viable private sector is essential in Queensland because we've got an already overstretched mental health system,' Emmerson said. He said the loss of 50 beds at Toowong would further reduce inpatient treatment options for private patients and increase pressure on the public system. 7.05am Cool and cloudy to close the week Another cool day is on the cards for Brisbane today, with the Bureau of Meteorology predicting a top of 23 degrees on a cloudy Thursday. And the forecast is for an even cooler Friday. Here's the seven-day outlook: 7.02am While you were sleeping Here's what's making news further afield this morning: Liberal leader Sussan Ley has broken from the Dutton era with a reshuffle that rejects Trump-like cuts, goes softer on immigration, and proactively reaches out to women in the cities. A Christian pastor who founded a drug rehab centre that once treated former game show host Andrew O'Keefe has been charged with faking reports about patients' drug use. Police dug into Erin Patterson's bank records, shopping history and phone records as part of their investigation into a lunch that killed three of her guests, a court has heard. Real estate listings companies such as the Murdoch-controlled REA Group are making off like bandits with claims that advertising rates are rising by 10 per cent or more a year. And the ACCC has started sniffing around. 6.35am The top stories this morning Good morning, and welcome to Brisbane Times' live news coverage for Thursday, May 29. Today we can expect a partly cloudy day and a top temperature of 23 degrees. In this morning's local headlines: There was an eerie sense of deja vu in the way the Maroons were blown off the park at Suncorp Stadium in the opening 40 minutes of the first State of Origin match last night, and it is a matter coach Billy Slater urgently needs to address. Here's how the players rated. The federal government is yet to recommit to its $3.44 billion contribution to Brisbane 2032 Olympic infrastructure after an inner-city arena was removed from the Games plan. And on his second visit to Brisbane, the international Paralympics chief says he has no intention of combining the Paralympics with the Olympics in 2032. More than 80 days after the Story Bridge's footpaths were closed, the saga has taken a dramatic turn, with police taking protesters to court over plans to close traffic lanes for a peak-hour march. When reporter Courtney Kruk recently found herself questioning a 4.8-star rating, she wondered whether we're all becoming too hooked on online reviews.
Sydney Morning Herald
28-05-2025
- Health
- Sydney Morning Herald
Brisbane news live: Queensland ‘needs an extra 350 mental health beds'
Latest posts Latest posts 7.13am Queensland hospital system needs an extra 350 mental health beds: psychiatrists By The imminent closure of Toowong Private Hospital will leave Queensland with a shortfall of 350 mental health beds, according to the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. Loading Administrators called in to examine the family-owned hospital have decided to shut it down, and are now working with psychiatrists to ensure continuity of care for existing and prospective patients. Professor Brett Emmerson, chair of the college's Queensland branch, said there were not enough psychiatrists to run private hospitals, partly because the financial incentives were low and support was lacking. He said the federal government needed to increase Medicare rebates and ensure private health funds paid more, while also increasing training places for psychiatry. The state government also needed to invest in new beds, particularly when the existing beds are old and in such high demand. 'A viable private sector is essential in Queensland because we've got an already overstretched mental health system,' Emmerson said. He said the loss of 50 beds at Toowong would further reduce inpatient treatment options for private patients and increase pressure on the public system. 7.05am Cool and cloudy to close the week Another cool day is on the cards for Brisbane today, with the Bureau of Meteorology predicting a top of 23 degrees on a cloudy Thursday. And the forecast is for an even cooler Friday. Here's the seven-day outlook: 7.02am While you were sleeping Here's what's making news further afield this morning: Liberal leader Sussan Ley has broken from the Dutton era with a reshuffle that rejects Trump-like cuts, goes softer on immigration, and proactively reaches out to women in the cities. A Christian pastor who founded a drug rehab centre that once treated former game show host Andrew O'Keefe has been charged with faking reports about patients' drug use. Police dug into Erin Patterson's bank records, shopping history and phone records as part of their investigation into a lunch that killed three of her guests, a court has heard. Real estate listings companies such as the Murdoch-controlled REA Group are making off like bandits with claims that advertising rates are rising by 10 per cent or more a year. And the ACCC has started sniffing around. 6.35am The top stories this morning Good morning, and welcome to Brisbane Times' live news coverage for Thursday, May 29. Today we can expect a partly cloudy day and a top temperature of 23 degrees. In this morning's local headlines: There was an eerie sense of deja vu in the way the Maroons were blown off the park at Suncorp Stadium in the opening 40 minutes of the first State of Origin match last night, and it is a matter coach Billy Slater urgently needs to address. Here's how the players rated. The federal government is yet to recommit to its $3.44 billion contribution to Brisbane 2032 Olympic infrastructure after an inner-city arena was removed from the Games plan. And on his second visit to Brisbane, the international Paralympics chief says he has no intention of combining the Paralympics with the Olympics in 2032. More than 80 days after the Story Bridge's footpaths were closed, the saga has taken a dramatic turn, with police taking protesters to court over plans to close traffic lanes for a peak-hour march. When reporter Courtney Kruk recently found herself questioning a 4.8-star rating, she wondered whether we're all becoming too hooked on online reviews.
