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Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Yahoo
Man accused of baby murder found gaming by police
A man was found gaming on his phone by police after shaking his baby daughter so hard he caused "catastrophic" brain injuries, a court has heard. Thomas Holford, 24, is accused of murdering Everleigh Stroud, who was rushed to Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital in Margate, Kent, on 21 April 2021. She remained there in a vegetative state until she died, aged 14 months, on 27 May 2022. Holford, of Ramsgate, who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in November last year, denies murder and causing actual bodily harm. On Tuesday, jurors at Canterbury Crown Court heard that Everleigh also had bone fractures, bruising to her face, atrophy to her eyes leading to her going blind and injuries to her anus. Prosecuting, Eloise Marshall KC told the court: "There is no dispute those injuries were inflicted by Thomas Holford," adding that they had been caused deliberately. At the time of the incident, Holford was living with his then 16-year-old girlfriend and her parents at an address in Wallwood Road, Ramsgate. His partner had stayed with a friend on 20 April to celebrate her birthday, leaving Holford to care for Everleigh overnight, the court heard. The next morning Everleigh's grandmother Kelly Stroud called 999, telling the operator the five-week-old baby "looked like she was in agony" and was unresponsive and barely breathing. Police attending the scene remarked that Holford appeared to be in a "good mood" as he played games on his phone while his daughter was being rushed to hospital. They also noted a bag of herbal cannabis and a grinder next to a baby's bottle in the room where he had slept with Everleigh. Ms Marshall added Holford "showed little emotion" and did not answer the majority of police questions when interviewed, except to say that he would not do anything to hurt his daughter. The trial continues. Follow BBC Kent on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Man charged over death of child in Ramsgate HM Courts and Tribunals Service
The Sun
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Dilapidated 500-year-old cottage which once appeared in iconic 90s music video hits market – do you recognise it?
A DILAPIDATED 500-year-old cottage which once appeared in an iconic 90s music video has gone on sale. The 1.5-acre Silk Mill could be yours for £75,000 - and it once featured in a smash hit by a famous singer. 6 6 6 Bryan Adams' (Everything I Do) I Do It For You topped the charts for a record 16 weeks in 1991 and was the theme for the blockbuster film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. Adams was featured performing next to Silk Mill in the track's music video, which was directed by Julien Temple. Now the mill, built 500 years ago near the village of Holford, Somerset, is on the market for £75,000. The 1.5-acre site includes areas of mature woodland, the fast-flowing Holford River, and the atmospheric remains of the former Holford Silk Mills, as reported by Luxury Property News. The spot is so special that Sir Paul McCartney even bought the surrounding woodland and later donated it to the League Against Cruel Sports as a wildlife sanctuary. Estate agent Ross Walls said: "Not many properties have such a back story. He added: "It's a great lifestyle or conservation opportunity. "I had an inquiry from a woman who loves Bryan Adams and was interested in leaving a property that means something to her to her children. "I've tried to contact Bryan Adams too, but so far without success." In the late 1790s, the poet William Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy spent time living at nearby Alfoxton Park and frequently walked in Holford Glen. Soap stars' secret music careers revealed from EastEnders actress's 80s pop single to Corrie legend's TOTP appearance The waterfall along the river, just a short distance from the property, was one of their favourite places and is immortalised in Wordsworth's poem Lines Written in Early Spring. Mr Walls added: "It's an incredible place, truly magical." In the music video, you can see the ruin directly behind where Bryan Adams was singing. Founded by Huguenot refugees - protestants who fled France and southern Belgium from the 16th to the 18th century - the Holford Silk Mills once buzzed with industry, powered by the Holford River. But the mill fell into disrepair in 1860 after two fires destroyed it. Mr Walls said the property would not be suitable for someone trying to turn it into a home, but would be ideal for someone who wants to park up, go for a wander and escape. Adams, 62, is a Canadian guitarist, singer, composer, record producer, photographer, and philanthropist. Throughout the course of his career, he has sold over 100 million records worldwide and is responsible for the hit songs Summer of '69, Run to You, and Heaven. He is also known as one of the world's best-selling musicians and is reportedly the best-selling Canadian rock artist of all time. 6 6 6
Globe and Mail
17-05-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Berenberg Bank Remains a Hold on Novo Nordisk (0QIU)
In a report released today, from Berenberg Bank maintained a Hold rating on Novo Nordisk (0QIU – Research Report), with a price target of DKK610.00. The company's shares closed yesterday at DKK434.40. Confident Investing Starts Here: Quickly and easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks straight to you inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter According to TipRanks, Holford is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 10.8% and a 58.75% success rate. Holford covers the Healthcare sector, focusing on stocks such as Novartis, Pfizer, and Eli Lilly & Co. Novo Nordisk has an analyst consensus of Moderate Buy, with a price target consensus of DKK663.85, implying a 52.82% upside from current levels. In a report released on May 12, Morgan Stanley also maintained a Hold rating on the stock with a DKK550.00 price target. Based on Novo Nordisk's latest earnings release for the quarter ending March 31, the company reported a quarterly revenue of DKK78.09 billion and a net profit of DKK29.03 billion. In comparison, last year the company earned a revenue of DKK65.35 billion and had a net profit of DKK25.41 billion Based on the recent corporate insider activity of 31 insiders, corporate insider sentiment is negative on the stock. This means that over the past quarter there has been an increase of insiders selling their shares of 0QIU in relation to earlier this year.
BBC News
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Mill from Bryan Adams' Robin Hood music video for sale
An old mill that features in the music video for Bryan Adams' song (Everything I Do) I Do It For You is up for sale with an asking price of £75, is featured performing the power ballad next to the silk mill, built 500 years ago near the village of Holford in Somerset, in the pop video from film maker Julien hit topped the charts for a record 16 weeks in 1990 and served as the theme for hit movie Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves."It's quite an unusual property but it's an incredible place, truly magical and it has a lot of local folklore around it," estate agent Ross Walls said. Mr Walls said the property would not be suitable for someone trying to turn it into a home, but would be ideal for someone who "wants to park up and go for a wander and escape".He added: "Within the music video, you can see the ruin directly behind where he [Adams] was singing." The main stipulation for where the music video would be filmed was that Mr Temple - who lived in the Quantocks - could "walk to work"."The producer didn't think it would be such a big hit. He lived locally and said it would need to be filmed close to where he lives," Mr Walls to the BBC in 2021, Mr Temple said: "Little did we know that it was going to be on Top of the Pops for months."I was kind of embarrassed by the length it [the video] went on, because it's not my finest hour as a film-maker."Founded by Huguenot refugees - protestants who fled France and Wallonia (southern Belgium) from the 16th to the 18th century - Holford's silk mills once buzzed with industry, powered by the Holford nestled in the Quantock Hills, the mill fell into disrepair in 1860 after two fires destroyed is now ivy-clad and close to woodlands purchased by Paul McCartney - donated to League against Cruel Sports - as a sanctuary for wildlife.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Life Expectancy Has Barely Changed in Some US States For More Than a Century
A new study highlights worrying differences in life expectancy trends across the United States, showing that states are far from equal when it comes to implementing public health measures and extending the lifespans of the people living within them. Researchers from institutions in the US and Canada looked at records covering more than 179 million deaths between 1969 and 2020, using a birth cohort approach to the data – so figuring out how long people of each generation lived for. The statistics were extrapolated to cover life expectancy changes between 1900 and 2000. "Looking at mortality trends by cohort gives us a more accurate reflection of the lived experiences of populations," says Theodore Holford, a biostatistician from the Yale School of Public Health (YSPH). "It shows the long-term impact of policies and social conditions affecting the life course of populations that might otherwise be invisible in year-by-year comparisons of mortality rates from different generations." While average life expectancy rose across the board for the years included in this study, there were major discrepancies between locations. For some states, especially in the South, there was little progress across a century of statistics. The biggest gains in life expectancy were in the northeastern and western states, and the District of Columbia (DC). In fact, DC showed remarkable improvements: life expectancy rose by 30 years for women and 38 years for men, from the lowest level across any of the states in 1900. These gaps are indicators of multiple factors, the researchers say, including socioeconomic conditions, access to healthcare, changing (or unchanging) demographics, and policies put in place by local governments. "For females born in some Southern states, life expectancy increased by less than three years from 1900 to 2000," says Holford. "That's a staggering contrast when you consider that in states like New York and California, life expectancy rose by more than 20 years over the same period." There were stark differences too in mortality increases: how quickly your risk of death rises each year after 35. New York, DC, and Florida came out on top here, with Oklahoma, Iowa, and Kansas at the opposite end of the table. The research team hopes that the study could inform policymakers to tailor interventions that boost life expectancy, such as healthcare access and environmental protections, based on the specific needs of different regions. Unfortunately, massive cuts to US government funding for healthcare and health research could set that goal back dramatically. Of course it's very difficult to pick out specific influences on life expectancy from such a broad collection of data, but it's clear that for now, where you live in the US goes a long way to determining how long you live. "This research highlights the importance of viewing health through a generational lens," says Jamie Tam, a health policy expert at YSPH. "The benefits of health interventions ripple across lifetimes. A failure to act early and invest in public health harms future generations as well." The research has been published in JAMA Network Open. These 3 Common Spices Could Be Interfering With Your Medication Is Matcha The New Morning Brew? Here's What to Know About This Ancient Superfood. Controversial New Study Links Parkinson's With Living Near a Golf Course
