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Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Islands 'epic and fun' for rowing championships
This weekend's World Pilot Gig Championships, held annually in the Isles of Scilly, is much more than a showcase for the sport. It also provides a substantial boost to the local hospitality and tourism industries at the start of the summer season. For Nick George, landlord of the Mermaid Inn beside St Mary's quay, the preparations include ordering extra supplies and making sure the drinks do not run out. Mr George called the event "phenomenal" and said he ordered 120 kegs of beer and cider for the weekend - enough for more than 10,000 pints. "I tend to over-order supplies because the next boat isn't until Tuesday," Mr George said. "It's a bit of guesswork, but it's better to have more than run out." He said the event contributes nearly 10% of the pub's annual turnover over a six-day period. About 450 crews have been in the islands, 28 miles off Cornwall, taking part in the three-day event, with between 2,000 and 3,000 spectators. The rowing is serious for many who have endured long winters of tireless training, and with highly coveted World Championship medals at stake. Rowers compete in various categories over the weekend with the main men's and women's finals on Sunday afternoon - leading to a busy night in the island's pubs. Mr George said: "The Mermaid on a Sunday night of gig weekend is unbelievable - Sunday night is epic. "Carnage is more the word I'd use, but it's a good laugh with no trouble. "It's my 11th or 12th year with the event, and I love it". Euan Rodger, executive vice chair of Visit Isles of Scilly said the championships were a "wonderful economic boost and a spectacle to enjoy". "Gig racing is worldwide now, with crews from America and Holland this year. "The reach is wide, and many gig rowers go home talking about the wonderful week they had," he said. This helps attract new visitors and puts the Isles of Scilly on the map. "We're always looking for new visitors, and we hope this event plays its part in that," he said. It also fosters a sense of community and celebration, making it a highlight of the year for both locals and visitors. "It's an incredible weekend, and everyone unwinds," he said. "It's pretty good, to be honest." Sgt Al Jordan is the resident police officer for the islands and said it was a "fantastic" event. To handle the influx of people he brings in more officers from the mainland "to ensure everything goes according to plan and everyone is safe and happy". "We just like to say, be sensible," he said. "We're out on the street all day and evening, ready to help if needed." Isles of Scilly Chaplain Elizabeth Burke said the gig championships bring a "completely different atmosphere", to the islands where physical isolation from the mainland brings benefits but also problems, from loneliness to getting hospital treatment. "It's really exciting," she said about the championships. "There's a real buzz about it. It's important for the economy and for networking and coming together." Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Rowers head to Scilly for World Gig Championships Rowers head to 'blooming marvellous' championships Gig rowers head to Scilly for world championships World Pilot Gig Championships
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Yahoo
Jennifer McCabe spars with the defense during full day of testimony in Karen Read murder retrial
Jennifer McCabe, one of the last people to see John O'Keefe alive, was on the stand for the entirety of the seventh day of testimony in Karen Read's murder retrial on Wednesday. McCabe testified for hours and at times sparred with the defense as she recounted the morning that John O'Keefe's body was found on January 29, 2022. McCabe says Read admitted to striking O'Keefe and showed damage to Lexus' taillight. The prosecution alleges O'Keefe's body was on McCabe's sister's front lawn when McCabe left that home late at night. McCabe testified that she never saw it. Read attacked McCabe's credibility after listening to a full day of her testimony. 'Another witness, another instance of perjury. Or instances I should say,' Karen Read said outside court. 'I did not tell Jen to make a Google search,' Read said of McCabe's infamous 'hos long to die in cold' search on the morning of O'Keefe's death. Read's lawyers have said that McCabe's search happened hours before O'Keefe was discovered, which could implicate her rather than Read. McCabe has said she made the search later at Read's insistence after they found O'Keefe. Jurors listened to the 911 call McCabe made upon the discovery of O'Keefe's body. 'I need someone to come immediately to 34 Fairview Road Canton, Mass,' a recording of McCabe's voice played in court. 'What's going on?' a dispatcher replied. 'There's a guy unresponsive in the snow,' McCabe said. McCabe said that Read announced that morning, 'I hit them! I hit them! I hit them!' McCabe testified that the memory was 'just as fresh today as it was three years ago.' Defense attorney Alan Jackson challenged that and argued McCabe never mentioned that Read incriminated herself in previous testimony. 'Not one time. Miss McCabe, did you utter the phrase,' Jackson said. 'We found one of my closest friends on the front lawn, and she was saying crazy things and acting crazy,' McCabe replied. McCabe also confirmed federal law enforcement agents came to her Canton home to question her in April 2023. McCabe revealed she made five phone calls, including one to her brother-in-law Brian Abert, before agreeing to speak with the FBI, but initially she told agents she only made two; one to her husband Matt and another to Kerry Roberts. 'That would be a lie by definition,' Jackson pried. 'No, it's not a lie,' McCabe said 'Is there some shade of lie that I'm not aware of?' Jackson replied. McCabe says it was an oversight and she reached out to the federal investigators by phone a short time later to tell them about the other calls. As 25 Investigates has reported, the federal investigation closed months ago with no indictments. McCabe also said she didn't hear any engine revving or yelling outside 34 Fairview at the time the prosecution says Read struck O'Keefe there. There is no court on Thursday but McCabe will be back on the stand for a couple more hours on Friday. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Care home had incontinence pads littered in garden
An "inadequate" care home where people in pain did not have call bells answered and discarded incontinence pads littered its garden areas is to remain in special measures. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has again rated Stonedale Lodge in Croxteth, Liverpool, inadequate and taken "further action to protect people" after an unannounced inspection in November. CQC said the follow-up inspection was checking if improvements the care home was told to make in July 2024 had taken place and to assess risks such as having no registered manager. A statement from Advinia Care Homes Limited said: "The safety and wellbeing of our residents is – and always will be – our highest priority." The CQC report said relatives reported their loved ones' personal belongings had gone missing and "Stonedale's own processes highlighted concerns around this and people's finances, but this wasn't investigated or referred onto other relevant agencies for investigation at the time of the inspection." Its inspectors identified four breaches of regulations relating to person-centred care, safe care and treatment, safeguarding, and how well the service was being managed. The commission said it has begun the process of taking regulatory action to address the concerns if rapid and widespread improvements did not happen. Karen Knapton, CQC deputy director of operations in the north, said: "It's disappointing that despite our previous inspection of Stonedale Lodge highlighting exactly where improvements were needed, leaders had not done this, and in fact we found areas of deterioration. "People told us they didn't always feel safe at the home, and both leaders and staff failed to recognise potential safeguarding concerns exposing people to the risk of neglect and abuse. "This was reflected in what relatives told us about them not being informed about incidents that had ended up with people in hospital or sustaining an injury." Stonedale's communication with people was poor and relatives said they frequently heard important information about their loved one from outside agencies, such as hospitals or the local authority, rather than the home. Staff had incorrectly fitted bedrail protectors, and did not respond to call bells "when people were in pain and distressed". Among the issues, inspectors also found that staff did not always "store, record or administer medicines safely", while garden areas were unsafe and unclean, with discarded cigarette butts, incontinence pads and used personal protective equipment scattered around. Advinia said it was "disappointed" the CQC published a report based on an inspection "carried out more than five months ago". It added: "Since that time, we have implemented a comprehensive improvement plan with the support of our dedicated staff and local authority partners. These efforts have already delivered significant and sustainable progress across Stonedale Lodge." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230. Failing care home to remain in special measures Care home left residents looking unkempt - report Advinia Health Care Care Quality Commission
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Care home had incontinence pads littered in garden
An "inadequate" care home where people in pain did not have call bells answered and discarded incontinence pads littered its garden areas is to remain in special measures. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has again rated Stonedale Lodge in Croxteth, Liverpool, inadequate and taken "further action to protect people" after an unannounced inspection in November. CQC said the follow-up inspection was checking if improvements the care home was told to make in July 2024 had taken place and to assess risks such as having no registered manager. A statement from Advinia Care Homes Limited said: "The safety and wellbeing of our residents is – and always will be – our highest priority." The CQC report said relatives reported their loved ones' personal belongings had gone missing and "Stonedale's own processes highlighted concerns around this and people's finances, but this wasn't investigated or referred onto other relevant agencies for investigation at the time of the inspection." Its inspectors identified four breaches of regulations relating to person-centred care, safe care and treatment, safeguarding, and how well the service was being managed. The commission said it has begun the process of taking regulatory action to address the concerns if rapid and widespread improvements did not happen. Karen Knapton, CQC deputy director of operations in the north, said: "It's disappointing that despite our previous inspection of Stonedale Lodge highlighting exactly where improvements were needed, leaders had not done this, and in fact we found areas of deterioration. "People told us they didn't always feel safe at the home, and both leaders and staff failed to recognise potential safeguarding concerns exposing people to the risk of neglect and abuse. "This was reflected in what relatives told us about them not being informed about incidents that had ended up with people in hospital or sustaining an injury." Stonedale's communication with people was poor and relatives said they frequently heard important information about their loved one from outside agencies, such as hospitals or the local authority, rather than the home. Staff had incorrectly fitted bedrail protectors, and did not respond to call bells "when people were in pain and distressed". Among the issues, inspectors also found that staff did not always "store, record or administer medicines safely", while garden areas were unsafe and unclean, with discarded cigarette butts, incontinence pads and used personal protective equipment scattered around. Advinia said it was "disappointed" the CQC published a report based on an inspection "carried out more than five months ago". It added: "Since that time, we have implemented a comprehensive improvement plan with the support of our dedicated staff and local authority partners. These efforts have already delivered significant and sustainable progress across Stonedale Lodge." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230. Failing care home to remain in special measures Care home left residents looking unkempt - report Advinia Health Care Care Quality Commission
