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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
$50K bond for man accused of doing donuts in stolen car downtown
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man accused of driving recklessly in downtown Memphis in a stolen car while in possession of drugs and a stolen gun was granted a $50,000 bond Monday. Gavin Robinson, 28, was arrested early Sunday morning at Union and Fourth Street, where police said he was doing donuts in a stolen black Charger near pedestrians. MPD said they received a complaint about several vehicles driving recklessly at that location. Officers said when they arrived on the scene, they saw a black 2021 Dodge Charger revving the engine and traveling in a circular motion, accelerate, lose traction, and nearly hit other vehicles. Police deployed stop sticks and said Robinson bailed out of the Charger after it became disabled. Agency 'optimistic' for new grocery north of downtown He was arrested while allegedly attempting to flee the scene on foot. The Charger came back as stolen from Atoka, Tennessee. According to police, an anonymous tipster reported seeing Robinson throw a black backpack near a dumpster. Officers located the backpack and said it contained money, cocaine, fentanyl, and a scale. Police said they also found a Glock 17 handgun next to the backpack, which was stolen. Robinson was charged with two counts of theft of property, reckless driving, possession of a controlled substance, possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony, and evading arrest. He is set to appear in court on Tuesday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Independent
4 days ago
- General
- The Independent
Tributes paid after death of former NI Civil Service chief Kenneth Bloomfield
Tributes have been paid to the former head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service Sir Kenneth Bloomfield, who has died at the age of 94. Health Minister Mike Nesbitt described Sir Kenneth as a 'great intellect' and 'one of our finest'. His career in public service began in the 1950s and he was cabinet secretary to the 1974 Stormont powersharing executive, and head of the NI Civil Service from 1984 to 1991. During this time the IRA tried to kill Sir Kenneth at his home in Co Down in 1988 but his family survived the bomb attack. Later, he took on a number of other roles including victims' commissioner and co-commissioner of the Independent Commission for the Location of Victims' Remains. He was knighted in 1987. DUP leader Gavin Robinson said he was sorry to learn of the death. He added: 'He gave many years of service to Northern Ireland and did so with thoughtfulness and dedication. 'His calm approach, even when targeted by the IRA, earned respect across the board, and his contribution to public life will not be forgotten. 'My thoughts and prayers are with his family and all who knew him at this sad time.' Alliance Party leader and Justice Minister Naomi Long said: 'Sir Kenneth had a distinguished career in public service over many years and in many roles. 'He and his wife were personally targeted in the Troubles, when their home was attacked by an IRA bomb, but he did not allow it to deter him from his enduring commitment to public service. 'In the decades since his formal retirement, he continued that commitment, offering his skills and experience in the service of the community, most particularly in his work as victims'commissioner in the early days of the Assembly, a role which he notably described as being a 'painful privilege'.' Ms Long added: 'I know that he kept in touch with political developments and was especially supportive of efforts to ensure the devolved administration was put on a firm and stable footing. 'On behalf of myself and Alliance, I would wish to extend our deepest sympathies to Lady Elizabeth and the family circle on their very personal loss.' In a statement on X, Ulster Unionist leader Mike Nesbitt said: 'Sorry to hear of the passing of Sir Kenneth Bloomfield. 'A great intellect, public servant and one of our finest. 'Among many other things he paved the way for the setting up of the Commission for Victims and Survivors where I served before politics.' Belfast Lord Lieutenant Dame Fionnuala Jay-O'Boyle wrote: 'HM Lord Lieutenant has learnt with sadness of the death of Sir Kenneth Bloomfield KCB, distinguished public servant and former head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service. 'Ken brought dignity, gravitas and humanity to public life. 'To his wife Elizabeth, daughter and son, my sincere condolences. FJOB.' A post from the Belfast office of the US consulate said: 'We offer our condolences to the family of Sir Kenneth Bloomfield KCB, a distinguished public servant who dedicated his life to others, including those injured and bereaved during NI's troubled past.' Sir Nigel Hamilton, another former head of the NI Civil Service told the BBC he would remember Sir Kenneth as the 'most important, the pre-eminent public servant of his time and of his generation'. He added: 'From the 1960s right up to 1991 he was the leader, he was the public servant extraordinaire.'
BBC News
22-05-2025
- BBC News
Dundonald Ice Bowl evacuated after reports of 'suspicious object'
Dundonald International Ice Bowl has been evacuated following reports of a suspicious and emergency services are currently at the leisure complex on the Old Dundonald Road in on social media, East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson said a 200-meter cordon is in Police Service of Northern Ireland has advised members of the public to avoid the area. The Ice Bowl opened in 1986 and has more than 500,000 visitors a centre is undergoing a multi-million pound construction, the existing ice bowl has remained open for business with full access to all redeveloped complex is expected to open next will be able to enjoy an Olympic-sized ice rink, 24-lane bowling alley, 100-station gym, community rooms, restaurant and coffee shop.
Belfast Telegraph
19-05-2025
- Business
- Belfast Telegraph
Agri-food deal between UK and EU not a post-Brexit ‘silver bullet'
The DUP collapsed devolution at Stormont for two years as part of its protest against checks and barriers on the movement of goods between GB and NI, introduced in the outworking of the UK's departure from the European Union. While the SPS (sanitary and phytosanitary) agreement could significantly reduce the number of physical checks on goods required under the current post-Brexit Windsor Framework, the wider EU/UK deal announced on Monday will not remove the need for customs declarations on goods travelling from Great Britain into Northern Ireland. Gavin Robinson said his party would take time to scrutinise in detail what has been agreed. 'We will make our judgment solely through the through the prism of how it impacts Northern Ireland and our place within the United Kingdom,' he added. 'We believe the Government should be radical in moving on from the Windsor Framework and not tinkering around the edges of it. 'An SPS agreement may help ease the flow of trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, but it will not be a silver bullet to the host of problems created by the application of EU law specifically in Northern Ireland only. 'We will assess what progress has been made, but we will also assess whether architecture remains in place that puts Northern Ireland in a different position to the rest of the United Kingdom. We will continue our work to see such architecture removed. 'This agreement will not resolve issues around customs and other barriers to trade, not least in relation to product standards. 'We will continue to make the case for full restoration of Northern Ireland's place within the United Kingdom, including removing the application of EU law in our country and the internal Irish Sea border it creates.' Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O'Neill said anything that removed barriers on trade should be welcomed. 'We were dragged out of Europe against our wishes,' she said. 'There's no nothing good to come from Brexit. And all of this (EU/UK) reset comes as a direct result of trying to repair a lot of damage that has been done. 'First thing I would say is that I welcome the fact that there is a reset. I welcome an improved relationship. 'I think that can only bear fruit in terms of, you know, positive relations and actually ironing out issues when they arise, so that, in the first sense, is a good thing, anything that protects the all-island economy, anything that maximises our access to both markets in terms of trade, anything that removes barriers for trade, then that's something that we will obviously very much welcome.' Alliance Party leader Naomi Long said the deal was a 'first, positive step' in relations between the UK and the EU (Neil Harrison Photography/PA) Alliance Party leader Naomi Long said the deal was a 'first, positive step' towards a 'closer, better relationship' between the EU and UK. 'Alliance has always said the key to resolving the frictions imposed by Brexit has been closer alignment between the UK and EU, and today is proof of that,' said Ms Long. 'Despite not creating this situation, we have consistently come to the table with pragmatic solutions. 'We were the first party to propose an agreement to ease food, plant and animal movements across the Irish Sea. The deal that has been reached on agri-food will benefit not only Northern Ireland, but also the UK and EU more widely. 'While details are still emerging on today's deal, it seems to be a first, positive step in a closer and better relationship between the UK and EU. 'However, further work is clearly required to address issues around customs and veterinary medicines. 'Enormous damage has been caused by the approach of the previous UK government. 'It is vital this package is implemented in good faith and Government continues to take steps to align more closely with Europe to remove red tape, grow our economy and ensure our businesses can trade seamlessly on a north-south and east-west basis. 'Our people and businesses will only benefit if that is case.' SDLP leader Claire Hanna also welcomed the deal. 'This agreement between the UK and the EU is an important moment for all of us who want to undo the damage caused right across these islands by Brexit,' she said. 'These are commonsense proposals that deal with the world of today and tomorrow. 'There are a number of important initiatives included in this deal that will make things easier for businesses here and for many of our citizens when travelling abroad. 'A renewed warmth to UK-EU relations is also very significant, particularly at this worrying time for humanity with conflict raging around the globe.'
The Independent
19-05-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Agri-food deal between UK and EU not a post-Brexit ‘silver bullet'
An agri-food deal between the UK and EU is not a 'silver bullet' to deal with post-Brexit arrangements that treat Northern Ireland differently from the rest of the UK, the leader of the DUP has said. The DUP collapsed devolution at Stormont for two years as part of its protest against checks and barriers on the movement of goods between GB and NI, introduced in the outworking of the UK's departure from the European Union. While the SPS (sanitary and phytosanitary) agreement could significantly reduce the number of physical checks on goods required under the current post-Brexit Windsor Framework, the wider EU/UK deal announced on Monday will not remove the need for customs declarations on goods travelling from Great Britain into Northern Ireland. Gavin Robinson said his party would take time to scrutinise in detail what has been agreed. 'We will make our judgment solely through the through the prism of how it impacts Northern Ireland and our place within the United Kingdom,' he added. 'We believe the Government should be radical in moving on from the Windsor Framework and not tinkering around the edges of it. 'An SPS agreement may help ease the flow of trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, but it will not be a silver bullet to the host of problems created by the application of EU law specifically in Northern Ireland only. 'We will assess what progress has been made, but we will also assess whether architecture remains in place that puts Northern Ireland in a different position to the rest of the United Kingdom. We will continue our work to see such architecture removed. 'This agreement will not resolve issues around customs and other barriers to trade, not least in relation to product standards. 'We will continue to make the case for full restoration of Northern Ireland's place within the United Kingdom, including removing the application of EU law in our country and the internal Irish Sea border it creates.' Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O'Neill said anything that removed barriers on trade should be welcomed. 'We were dragged out of Europe against our wishes,' she said. 'There's no nothing good to come from Brexit. And all of this (EU/UK) reset comes as a direct result of trying to repair a lot of damage that has been done. 'First thing I would say is that I welcome the fact that there is a reset. I welcome an improved relationship. 'I think that can only bear fruit in terms of, you know, positive relations and actually ironing out issues when they arise, so that, in the first sense, is a good thing, anything that protects the all-island economy, anything that maximises our access to both markets in terms of trade, anything that removes barriers for trade, then that's something that we will obviously very much welcome.' Alliance Party leader Naomi Long said the deal was a 'first, positive step' towards a 'closer, better relationship' between the EU and UK. 'Alliance has always said the key to resolving the frictions imposed by Brexit has been closer alignment between the UK and EU, and today is proof of that,' said Ms Long. 'Despite not creating this situation, we have consistently come to the table with pragmatic solutions. 'We were the first party to propose an agreement to ease food, plant and animal movements across the Irish Sea. The deal that has been reached on agri-food will benefit not only Northern Ireland, but also the UK and EU more widely. 'While details are still emerging on today's deal, it seems to be a first, positive step in a closer and better relationship between the UK and EU. 'However, further work is clearly required to address issues around customs and veterinary medicines. 'Enormous damage has been caused by the approach of the previous UK government. 'It is vital this package is implemented in good faith and Government continues to take steps to align more closely with Europe to remove red tape, grow our economy and ensure our businesses can trade seamlessly on a north-south and east-west basis. 'Our people and businesses will only benefit if that is case.' SDLP leader Claire Hanna also welcomed the deal. 'This agreement between the UK and the EU is an important moment for all of us who want to undo the damage caused right across these islands by Brexit,' she said. 'These are commonsense proposals that deal with the world of today and tomorrow. 'There are a number of important initiatives included in this deal that will make things easier for businesses here and for many of our citizens when travelling abroad. 'A renewed warmth to UK-EU relations is also very significant, particularly at this worrying time for humanity with conflict raging around the globe.'
