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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man jailed for 'unspeakable crimes' against victim
A man has been jailed for 20 years for "unspeakable crimes" against an underage victim. Gary Ward, 69, of Ladysmith Road, in Grimsby, was sentenced at Lincoln Crown Court on Wednesday. He was found guilty of 16 sexual offences, including eight counts of rape, four counts of indecent assault, two counts of assault and two counts of gross indecency. Det Con Katherine Brennan, of Lincolnshire Police, said Ward showed "an utter disregard for his victim's humanity", who was underage when the offences took place in the Louth area. She said: "Gary Ward committed unspeakable crimes over a prolonged period of time, causing great pain and distress. "He showed an utter disregard for his victim's humanity and treated them in a way that is wholly unacceptable and shameful. "The depravity of his crimes is reflected in the sentence he has been given today, which I hope will bring his victim some closure." The detective added she could not "stress how much courage it took" for the victim to come forward, adding that "without their bravery, we would not have achieved the justice we have today". Ward was also given an unlimited sexual harm prevention order and an unlimited restraining order, in addition to the prison sentence. 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. HM Courts
BBC News
22-05-2025
- BBC News
Grimsby man Gary Ward jailed for rape and assaults in Louth
A man has been jailed for 20 years for "unspeakable crimes" against an underage Ward, 69, of Ladysmith Road, in Grimsby, was sentenced at Lincoln Crown Court on was found guilty of 16 sexual offences, including eight counts of rape, four counts of indecent assault, two counts of assault and two counts of gross Con Katherine Brennan, of Lincolnshire Police, said Ward showed "an utter disregard for his victim's humanity", who was underage when the offences took place in the Louth area. 'Great pain and distress' She said: "Gary Ward committed unspeakable crimes over a prolonged period of time, causing great pain and distress."He showed an utter disregard for his victim's humanity and treated them in a way that is wholly unacceptable and shameful."The depravity of his crimes is reflected in the sentence he has been given today, which I hope will bring his victim some closure."The detective added she could not "stress how much courage it took" for the victim to come forward, adding that "without their bravery, we would not have achieved the justice we have today".Ward was also given an unlimited sexual harm prevention order and an unlimited restraining order, in addition to the prison 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.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Big 12 baseball final regular-season power rankings and look ahead to NCAA regionals
Big 12 baseball teams are gearing up for the conference tournament this week at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The 12-team bracket — single-elimination for the first time — unfolds Wednesday, May 21, through Saturday, May 24. Then all eyes will be on the NCAA bracket reveal. The Big 12 has a lot of good, not great, teams. How many will be invited to an NCAA regional? Six have made it each of the past two years. The newest projections from The Tennessean and D1Baseball both forecast eight. Advertisement No one seems to think more than one Big 12 team will be a regional host. But which one, No. 23 West Virginia, the regular-season champion, or TCU, has the higher RPI? More: Big 12 baseball tournament bracket: TV schedule, seeds, game times for 2025 championship More: Kansas baseball wraps up regular season with 3-game sweep of Big 12's No. 17 West Virginia Here's a look at where each team stands going into conference tournament week. 1. West Virginia (40-13, 19-9 in the Big 12) Last week: 1 What to know: An Arizona State loss to Oklahoma State wrapped up the Big 12 title for West Virginia on Thursday, May 15. Still, getting swept at home by Kansas — and shut out twice — doesn't help the perception that the Mountaineers benefited from a soft schedule. 2. Arizona (36-18, 18-12) Last week: 3 Advertisement What to know: Wildcats' 10-8 record vs. Quad 1 is easily best in the Big 12. Their bumbling against bottom feeders was the problem. 3. Arizona State (35-21, 18-12) Last week: 2 What to know: Sun Devils should snap a three-year streak of missing the NCAA tournament, but were swept in Stillwater to end the regular season. More: Arizona State AD states his case for future of Olympic sports at the university 4. TCU (37-17, 19-9) Last week: 4 What to know: With 16 regional sites and TCU's No. 17 RPI, Horned Frogs are on the bubble to host. 5. Kansas (42-14, 20-10) Last week: 6 What to know: The sweep in Morgantown sends the Jayhawks into the postseason on a high note. The program's single-season wins record — 45 in 1993 — is well within reach. 6. Cincinnati (31-23, 16-14) Last week: 5 Advertisement What to know: Bearcats last made the NCAA tournament in 2019 and, before that, in 1974. At 25th in strength of schedule and 35th in RPI, they belong. More: Cincinnati Bearcats baseball helps NCAA bid chances with series win over Kansas State 7. Oklahoma State (27-22, 15-12) Last week: 8 What to know: Cowboys have finished strong, going 9-1 in their last 10 conference games. More: How former Oklahoma State baseball coach Gary Ward is sharing wisdom with Cowgirl softball 8. Kansas State (31-23, 17-13) Last week: 7 What to know: Snubbed in 2023 with a 35-24 record, K-State coach Pete Hughes beefed up the schedule. It paid off last year when the Wildcats got in and won Arkansas' regional. They've mostly done their part again this year with a No. 27 strength of schedule and No. 33 RPI. The Big 12 tournament at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, will feature a 12-team, single-elimination bracket. The tournament is scheduled from Wednesday, May 21, through Saturday, May 24. 9. Baylor (33-21, 13-17) Last week: 9 Advertisement What to know: Bears are moving in the right direction with 11 more wins than last season, but the road ends in Arlington. 10. Texas Tech (20-32, 13-17) Last week: 10 What to know: Texas Tech's gone from hosting five regionals in a row (2016-21) to making two regionals (2022-23) to missing out two years in a row. More: What's ahead after Zane Petty's 5 no-hit innings leads Texas Tech baseball to win at BYU 11. Houston (29-24, 12-17) Last week: 11 What to know: Cougars about to miss sixth consecutive NCAA tournament after making four in a row from 2014-18. 12. Central Florida (29-26, 9-21) Last week: 12 What to know: Unexpected comedown for a team that last year won 37 games, including a regional opener against Alabama. 13. Brigham Young (27-26, 10-20) Last week: 13 Advertisement What to know: Cougars won Game 1 in seven Big 12 series, so beware, Arizona State. 14. Utah (21-29, 8-22) Last week: 14 What to know: Utes looking forward to 2026 and $35 million Charlie Monfort Field at America First Ballpark. This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Big 12 baseball power rankings: Looking ahead to NCAA regionals
USA Today
10-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Big 12 softball championship live score: Updates, highlights, how to watch
Big 12 softball championship live score: Updates, highlights, how to watch Show Caption Hide Caption Oklahoma State softball coach Kenny Gajewski preview Big 12 Tournament OSU softball coach Kenny Gajewski on the Big 12 Tournament and having Gary Ward hanging around in the batting cage. This weekend, the Big 12 will crown a softball champion. After semifinal victories on Friday, Arizona and Texas Tech will face off in the championship game of the 2025 Big 12 softball tournament at OGE Energy Field at Devon Park in Oklahoma City. The winner of the matchup will earn an automatic berth to the NCAA softball tournament, though both teams are considered to be safely in the 64-team field. The full NCAA tournament bracket will be unveiled Sunday night. REQUIRED READING: NCAA softball tournament bracket predictions: National seed, super regional host projections Regardless of who wins Saturday, it will represent a turning of the page for the conference. Four-time reigning national champion Oklahoma won the Big 12 tournament in six of the past seven years in which it was held, but the Sooners left the conference after last season and are now competing in the SEC. Follow along here for the live score, updates, highlights and more from the Big 12 softball championship between the Wildcats and Red Raiders: Big 12 softball championship live score This section will be updated live Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 F Arizona — — — — — — — — Texas Tech — — — — — — — — Big 12 softball championship live updates This section will be updated closer to first pitch Big 12 softball championship time today Time : Noon ET : Noon ET Date : Saturday, May 9 : Saturday, May 9 Location: OGE Energy Field at Devon Park (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) The first pitch of the 2025 Big 12 softball tournament championship game is scheduled for noon ET on Saturday, May 9 from OGE Energy Field at Devon Park in Oklahoma City. Watch the 2025 Big 12 softball championship live with Fubo (free trial) Where to watch Big 12 softball championship TV channel : ESPN : ESPN Live stream: ESPN app | Fubo (free trial) The 2025 Big 12 softball tournament championship game will air on ESPN. Streaming options for the show include the ESPN app and Fubo, the last of which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.
BBC News
08-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Marine ambulance returns to Guernsey after refurbishment work
Marine ambulance returns after refurbishment work Maintenance on the nearly 30-year-old vessel is being carried out in various phases throughout the year In total, the work is expected to cost about £200,000. Maintenance on the nearly 30-year-old vessel is being carried out in various phases throughout the year. Upgrades made to the St John Marine Ambulance, the Flying Christine III, could extend its life by up to 10 years, the service said. The Bailiwick's only marine ambulance has returned to Guernsey after refurbishment work in the Isle of Wight. Back for Liberation Day Ambulance and Rescue Guernsey's chief executive officer, Mark Mapp, said it was cheaper to rebuild the vessel than replace it. "We've done a lot of work on the interior cabin where the treatment area is. Essentially it looks like a normal road ambulance in the back of the Flying Christine." Mr Mapp said it was important the vessel was back in the island for Liberation Day as it was involved in some of the celebrations. "She needs a good deep clean before she goes back into service and all the clinical and medical equipment needs to be put back on her first." Phase one of the maintenance programme has now been completed with the second phase scheduled for December, avoiding the summer period when demand for the marine ambulance is normally higher. Volunteer marine operations manager, Gary Ward, said the vessel was "good to go for another 10 years or even more." Mr Ward said: "Phase one was to do all the mechanical side to the boat. Looking after the engines, the gearboxes and the electronics and now we've just done the hull, the superstructure, the clinical cabin, all the navigation system has been replaced."
