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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Snoring suspected drink-driver caught by police sleeping at wheel
Watch the moment that a suspected drink-driver was caught by police snoring at the wheel. Footage shared by Cambridgeshire Police on Thursday (14 August) shows officers approaching a stationary vehicle in the middle of the road, after a member of the public reported that they saw a driver stumble into a Mercedes van and drive away. Inside the van was Scott Tuite, 36, who can be heard audibly snoring before officers removed the keys from the ignition and woke him up. Tuite, of Baumgartner, Godmanchester, failed to provide a specimen of breath and was arrested. He pleaded guilty to failing to provide a specimen for analysis at Cambridge Magistrates' Court on Thursday (7 August). He was handed a community order for 12 months, ordered to complete 80 hours of unpaid work and disqualified from driving.
The Independent
3 days ago
- The Independent
Snoring suspected drink-driver caught by police sleeping at wheel
Watch the moment that a suspected drink-driver was caught by police snoring at the wheel. Footage shared by Cambridgeshire Police on Thursday (14 August) shows officers approaching a stationary vehicle in the middle of the road, after a member of the public reported that they saw a driver stumble into a Mercedes van and drive away. Inside the van was Scott Tuite, 36, who can be heard audibly snoring before officers removed the keys from the ignition and woke him up. Tuite, of Baumgartner, Godmanchester, failed to provide a specimen of breath and was arrested. He pleaded guilty to failing to provide a specimen for analysis at Cambridge Magistrates' Court on Thursday (7 August). He was handed a community order for 12 months, ordered to complete 80 hours of unpaid work and disqualified from driving.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Stray cat with 'worst case of fleas' on the mend
A stray cat with the worst case of fleas vets said they had seen "in years" is recovering after more than a month of treatment. Named Firefly by staff, the male was brought into Woodgreen Pets Charity in Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire, by a member of the public who saw the cat struggling on one of the hottest days of the year last month. Woodgreen said he was "dangerously" dehydrated, "ravenously" hungry and much of his fur was missing because the flea infestation was so severe. The charity urged people to be aware of the dangers that extreme heat poses to pets - and particularly to stray or abandoned animals. The long-haired black and white cat is about four years old and was not neutered or microchipped, so Woodgreen staff ha no idea if he ever belonged to anyone or how long he had been fending for himself. The charity said when Firefly was brought in he was so underweight that vets had to put him on fluids immediately. Vets described it as one of the worst cases of fleas they had seen in years. They said he was "slowly gaining strength" although remained underweight and "constantly hungry". Beverley Street, senior operations manager at Woodgreen, said: "If Firefly hadn't come to us when he did, he wouldn't have survived. He was in a terrible state, and it was obvious he hadn't eaten for a while. "If you find an unwell or injured stray cat during hot weather, try to move them to a shaded, well-ventilated area and offer them cool, fresh water. "Contact a local vet or rescue charity as soon as possible - it may save their life. "Always avoid leaving animals in confined spaces for long periods during high temperatures - even with the best intentions, the heat can quickly become deadly." Follow Cambridgeshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. More on this story Is summer over or is another heatwave on the way? Animal owners warned of 'huge risks' of heatwave Hot dogs and cool cats – advice for pet owners Related internet links Woodgreen Pets Charity
BBC News
7 days ago
- Health
- BBC News
Stray cat with 'worst case of fleas' on mend in Cambridgeshire
A stray cat with the worst case of fleas vets said they had seen "in years" is recovering after more than a month of Firefly by staff, the male was brought into Woodgreen Pets Charity in Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire, by a member of the public who saw the cat struggling on one of the hottest days of the year last said he was "dangerously" dehydrated, "ravenously" hungry and much of his fur was missing because the flea infestation was so charity urged people to be aware of the dangers that extreme heat poses to pets - and particularly to stray or abandoned animals. The long-haired black and white cat is about four years old and was not neutered or microchipped, so Woodgreen staff ha no idea if he ever belonged to anyone or how long he had been fending for charity said when Firefly was brought in he was so underweight that vets had to put him on fluids described it as one of the worst cases of fleas they had seen in said he was "slowly gaining strength" although remained underweight and "constantly hungry". Beverley Street, senior operations manager at Woodgreen, said: "If Firefly hadn't come to us when he did, he wouldn't have survived. He was in a terrible state, and it was obvious he hadn't eaten for a while."If you find an unwell or injured stray cat during hot weather, try to move them to a shaded, well-ventilated area and offer them cool, fresh water. "Contact a local vet or rescue charity as soon as possible - it may save their life. "Always avoid leaving animals in confined spaces for long periods during high temperatures - even with the best intentions, the heat can quickly become deadly." Follow Cambridgeshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
27-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Abandoned dog found tied up without water in Cambridgeshire
An abandoned dog has been rescued after he was spotted with a rope fastened tightly around his neck and without food or three-year-old lurcher was found on 20 July in a distressed state by a passer-by, who rushed him to Woodgreen Pets Charity in Godmanchester, Krypto, after a canine character in the new Superman film, he was weak, vomiting and riddled with fleas but is receiving charity said although the dog was microchipped, the details were not registered, but they hoped he would be adopted once ready. Woodgreen said it was not known how long the lurcher had been left outside in hot is currently in temporary quarantine at the charity's headquarters for suspected mange - a contagious skin disease caused by said he was "already winning hearts at the charity", and his distinctive curled tail had been "affectionately dubbed his very own 'cape' by his carers".Head of rehoming Helen Stapleton said: "Krypto is still receiving treatment, so he isn't quite ready to be rehomed just yet. "He's just one of many dogs in our care who deserve their own superhero ending."Despite everything he's been through, he's incredibly affectionate and full of love. "He's shown real resilience, and he just needs someone to believe in him when the time comes to find him a new home."The charity, made famous by Channel 4 series The Dog House, said 42% of all dogs admitted to its Cambridgeshire centre in the past year were strays or had been abandoned. Follow Cambridgeshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
