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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
Man, 57, appears in court accused of rape days before 'gas blast' at terraced home
A man charged in connection with an explosion that caused 'earthquake-like' shockwaves down the street and destroyed a terraced house has appeared in court via prison video-link. Paul Solway was remanded in custody when he appeared at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court in Derby on Thursday, charged with destroying property with intent to endanger life and a count of rape. The 57-year-old, of no fixed address, made a brief appearance from HMP Nottingham before District Judge Stephen Flint. Solway was ordered to appear for a further hearing at Derby Crown Court on September 11. Emergency services rushed to the scene of a suspected gas explosion in Eden Street, Alvaston at around 7.24pm on June 10. Police, fire crews and gas workers remained at the scene more than 17 hours later. The blast led to works to demolish the home and two adjoining properties which suffered structural damage. Resident Christina Harrison, who lived close by, told Daily Mail at the time: 'I've never heard anything like it before. 'We'd just had tea and I was with my daughter sorting the kitchen out - I'm so lucky she was with me at the time. The bang went off and I just didn't know where to run.' Another resident said: 'It felt like the ground was moving, it was like an earthquake. 'All our electric went off for a moment and we had to turn it back on again at the fuse board.' A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after the explosion, while a dog was also rescued by urban search-and-rescue teams and handed into the care of a vet.
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Man in court charged over house explosion in Derby
A man charged in connection with a house blast in Derby which destroyed a terraced property has appeared in court via a video link from houses were damaged and one man was taken to hospital after the blast in Eden Street, Alvaston, on 10 Thursday, Paul Solway was remanded in custody when he appeared at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court charged with destroying property with intent to endanger life and a count of 57-year-old, of no fixed address, made a brief appearance from HMP Nottingham and was ordered to appear for a further hearing at Derby Crown Court on 11 September. Mr Solway appeared at the magistrates' court earlier this summer when he was remanded in reporting by PA Media.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
House blast and rape suspect appears in court via prison video-link
A man charged in connection with an explosion which destroyed a terraced house has appeared in court via a prison video-link. Paul Solway was remanded in custody when he appeared at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court in Derby on Thursday, charged with destroying property with intent to endanger life and a count of rape. The 57-year-old, of no fixed address, made a brief appearance from HMP Nottingham before District Judge Stephen Flint and was ordered to appear for a further hearing at Derby Crown Court on September 11. Emergency services were called to reports of a suspected gas explosion in Eden Street, Alvaston, Derby, at around 7.24pm on Tuesday June 10. The blast led to works to demolish the home and two adjoining properties which suffered structural damage. A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after the explosion while a dog was also rescued by urban search-and-rescue teams and was handed into the care of a vet.
The Independent
2 days ago
- The Independent
House blast and rape suspect appears in court via prison video-link
A man charged in connection with an explosion which destroyed a terraced house has appeared in court via a prison video-link. Paul Solway was remanded in custody when he appeared at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court in Derby on Thursday, charged with destroying property with intent to endanger life and a count of rape. The 57-year-old, of no fixed address, made a brief appearance from HMP Nottingham before District Judge Stephen Flint and was ordered to appear for a further hearing at Derby Crown Court on September 11. Emergency services were called to reports of a suspected gas explosion in Eden Street, Alvaston, Derby, at around 7.24pm on Tuesday June 10. The blast led to works to demolish the home and two adjoining properties which suffered structural damage. A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after the explosion while a dog was also rescued by urban search-and-rescue teams and was handed into the care of a vet.
BBC News
07-07-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
OBE-awarded prison governor appointed in Jersey
Jersey's government has appointed a new prison governor who was awarded an Order of the British Empire (OBE) medal for his service to prisons in the UK. Paul Yates OBE, the current governor of HMP Nottingham, was to take on the role in Jersey from 1 September for a three-year term, officials Yates, who began his career in 1988, was awarded the OBE in 2021 for services to prison and probation services, reducing reoffending and public said he was looking forward to combining his skills and experience with senior staff at Jersey prison to "ensure the best outcomes for all prisoners." Previous governor Susie Richardson stepped down in July 2024. The government said Mr Yates was appointed to the role after a "detailed selection process". Mr Yates said he was very pleased to take on the role in Jersey. He said: "My priority is to build on the excellent work already in train by the team at HMP La Moye and I am looking forward serving the States of Jersey, and the people of Jersey."At HMP Nottinghamshire I have pursued a passion for building a rehabilitative culture, reducing reoffending and public protection." Minister for Justice and Home Affairs Mary Le Hegarat said Mr Yates was chosen from a "very strong field of external candidates"."I welcome Paul to the Justice and Home Affairs family in this important senior leadership role, and look forward to the skills and experience he has built in his diverse career benefitting the States of Jersey Prison Service," she said. La Moye Prison has accommodation for up to 200 prisoners, but usually had an average of 140 prisoners at one time, the government said.
