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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- General
- Daily Mirror
Pretty UK village being 'gradually wiped off map' as it crumbles into the sea
The UK coastal village of Tunstall in East Yorkshire is being washed away due to coastal erosion - with some parts of it already having been lost to the sea forever A charming little village nestled in the quintessential English countryside and bordered by the sea is slowly succumbing to the waves. Persistent coastal erosion has already claimed parts of the village, casting them into the sea, with more loss expected due to its proximity to the coast. Tunstall, a quaint village in East Yorkshire located roughly 15 miles from Hull, is cherished by residents and visitors alike, yet it faces the threat of complete disappearance. The village perches perilously close to the edge on cliffs composed of soft sediment. The scenic Tunstall, encircled by the often tempestuous North Sea, has been gradually eroded over centuries. It's estimated the relentless encroachment of the sea could be stripping away up to two metres of coastline annually, reports the Express. Composed of silt, sand, gravel, and clay, the cliffs' fragile geology makes them particularly susceptible to being washed away. Seaside Lane, once a part of the village, has already succumbed to the capricious sea, and there are fears the rest of the Yorkshire village may eventually share this fate. Over the centuries, roads, buildings, and farmland have been lost to the sea, with recent years seeing people displaced from their homes due to the ongoing erosion. In the 1800s, historian George Poulson observed the effects of coastal erosion in Tunstall, noting: "The devastations of the sea upon this coast, from Bridlington to Spurn Point, is not uniform, though constant. "The sea setting to a particular part for some time, and then leaving it and taking away another part, without any apparent cause. "Tunstal has suffered greatly - 100 acres are gone within the last 60 years". The picturesque village faces being slowly erased from existence as the merciless ocean reclaims the terrain. In 2022, winter gales left the coastal village shaking like a leaf, Yorkshire Live reported, with that year witnessing twice the usual erosion rate for settlements like Tunstall. The late Keith Dunn, who has since passed away, had called Tunstall home since 1970 - and witnessed 'the road disappear'. Speaking to Hull Live in 2022, he said: "Never in all the world did I ever think the road would disappear but now it has gone. "There used to be a breakwater here which protected the coast and kept the sand which ensured we had a lovely beach. "Over about 20 years it broke up and we pleaded for the Government to rebuild it but it said it was too expensive - that has left this area unprotected."
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Hull FC notebook as player burns sage on pitch and Aidan Sezer lauded for big moment
Hull FC got the monkey off their back with a home win at the 12th time of trying. The Black and Whites defeated Wakefield Trinity 16-10 on Thursday night, tasting victory at the MKM Stadium for the first time in 355 days. Here is the latest notebook. Advertisement Pre-match ritual Hull FC, as per John Cartwright, met at a hotel prior to last week's game against St Helens in an attempt to match the prep and feeling of an away day. They then travelled to the MKM Stadium before taking on the Saints. Ultimately, it all came to no avail, with the side beaten again. Cue Brad Fash. Hull Live has been told that the Hull FC forward literally burnt some sage on the MKM Stadium field before the Wakefield game. READ MORE: Hull FC assess hooker options after double HIA blow including Denive Balmforth recall READ MORE: 'Enormous' Hull FC talents lead way as Jordan Rapana criticism addressed Advertisement The practice is known as smudging and is primarily used for spiritual cleansing and purification but also for its potential health benefits. It's believed to clear negative energy, improve mood, and even purify the air. It certainly did that for Hull, who had a strong second half to thank for victory. And Fash, on his 200th career appearance and with his testimonial confirmed, certainly played his role – both before and during the game. Hull FC's captain stands up again Hull FC centred their 2025 recruitment on one thing: leadership. They badly needed experience, and that's what they went out and got. First came John Asiata, then Zak Hardaker, and then Aidan Sezer. And while Asiat is currently out with a hamstring injury, Sezer, skippering the side, continues to come up trumps. He, along with Hardaker, led the half-time team talk on Thursday, with Sezer setting the example just before the break. Advertisement "Aidan had a carry just on half-time," head coach John Carwright explained. "We were doing nothing with the ball; we were just coming off our try line, and that was our own fault, but he took a carry just on halftime, and he did it last week when we scored the try. He just hit it up where a front-rower would normally hit it up and broke three to four tackles. That's what leadership is—when things aren't going well, you get put there, and you change it on your own." And speaking of Hardaker... Thursday night saw another strong performance from Zak Hardaker, with the Hull FC veteran stepping into the full-back position once again and delivering a stern account. Safe as a rock at the back, Hardaker repelled all that came at him, remained safe under the high ball, and returned well. "He just gets better every week," Cartwright said. "Words don't describe what he does. Unless you've played the game, it's really hard to comprehend how he came up with such big plays time after time after time. He just looked to have more energy than anyone else on the field. It's a really rare gift." Advertisement Davy Litten's message The young Hull FC couldn't hide his delight after full-time, posting on the club's YouTube channel in a short but sweet message to the fans. He said: "Hello Old Faithful. Great result at home, and good to get that monkey off our back. We couldn't do it without your support. See you next week. Get in there!" Unbelievable, Jeff There was a well-known sports reporter in attendance at Hull FC on Thursday night: Chris Kamara. The Middlesbrough-born former footballer and Sky Sports pundit took his seat in the West Stand as Hull got a first home win in 355 days, with Lewis Martin scoring the winning try – his 20th effort of the season from 21 games played. Unbelievable, Jeff.
Daily Mirror
10-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
Boy, 10, killed by delivery van as horrified witnesses 'try to pull him out'
Wiltshire Police have confirmed that a 10-year-old boy has died after being hit by a van in a collision on Oak Close, Tidworth, at around 7.05pm on Wednesday evening A 10-year-old boy has died after being hit by a delivery van, with horrified bystanders left trying to pull him out from under the vehicle. Wiltshire Police rushed to the scene in Oak Close, Tidworth on Wednesday, July 9, shortly after 7pm. A police spokesperson confirmed that the boy was pronounced dead at the location. Family members have been notified, with specialist officers providing them support. "Our thoughts are with them at this extremely difficult time," the police representative conveyed. The man behind the wheel, in his 40s, is believed to be a delivery driver and remained on-site. No arrests have followed. Authorities are now urging any eyewitnesses to come forward. Residents say the man was on delivery duty when the incident occurred. A local, shaken by the event said: "The kid was playing and ran out." They added: "I don't think anyone was to blame. Some of the families around here heard it and ran out to help get the child out from under the vehicle." Anyone with information or footage of the collision is encouraged to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Team at 01225 694597, citing log number 305 from the day prior (09/07). Should you prefer, you can email the investigative team directly at SCIT@wiltshire. police. Deaths on the road are all too common in England. According to 10 young children (aged seven or under) are killed or seriously injured on British roads every week. Last week a woman suffered fatal injuries after the person driving the car she was in "braked sharply". Police have launched an appeal for dashcam footage and witness testimony after the death of 82-year-old Patricia Eastick in Hull. Patricia - whose name was released by her family - was riding passenger in a white Mercedes at around 7.55pm when the driver hit the brakes to avoid a silver Volkswagen that was performing a manoeuvre in the road. Despite the two vehicles avoiding a collision, Patricia sustained serious injuries. She was rushed to hospital, where she was tragically pronounced dead some time later. The 82-year-old's family are now in contact with specially trained officers, according to Hull Live. A spokesperson for Humberside Police said: "At approximately 7.55pm, it is reported that a white Mercedes was travelling northbound along Beverley Road, near to the junction of Grafton Street. It is believed that the driver of the Mercedes braked sharply in response to a manoeuvre made by a silver Volkswagen travelling in the area.
Daily Mirror
04-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
Passenger dies after suffering serious injuries when 'driver braked sharply'
Patricia Eastick, 82, was in the passenger seat of a white Mercedes just before 8pm on Wednesday in Hull when the driver slapped the brakes and avoided a collision with a silver Volkswagen - but Patricia was left with fatal injuries A woman suffered fatal injuries after the person driving the car she was in "braked sharply". Police have launched an appeal for dashcam footage and witness testimony after the death of 82-year-old Patricia Eastick in Hull on Wednesday night. Patricia - whose name was released by her family - was riding passenger in a white Mercedes at around 7.55pm when the driver hit the brakes to avoid a silver Volkswagen that was performing a manoeuvre in the road. Despite the two vehicles avoiding a collision, Patricia sustained serious injuries. She was rushed to hospital, where she was tragically pronounced dead some time later. The 82-year-old's family are now in contact with specially trained officers, according to Hull Live. A spokesperson for Humberside Police said: "At approximately 7.55pm, it is reported that a white Mercedes was travelling northbound along Beverley Road, near to the junction of Grafton Street. It is believed that the driver of the Mercedes braked sharply in response to a manoeuvre made by a silver Volkswagen travelling in the area. "Whilst initial lines of enquiries have been conducted and the vehicles are not thought to have collided at this stage, the passenger of the Mercedes, Patricia, sustained serious injuries as the vehicle came to a stop. Emergency services were deployed, and Patricia was taken to hospital for treatment but passed away a short time later. "Her family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers. Our thoughts are with them at this incredibly difficult time." They added: "Investigations are now underway and we are appealing directly to the driver of the silver Volkswagen to please come forward as we believe they may be able to assist with our enquiries. "If you witnessed the incident or was in the area around the time, or if you have dashcam or CCTV footage, please contact us on our non-emergency number 101, quoting log 502 of 2 July." Earlier in June, a court heard how a US tourist visiting the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland caused a fatal crash after hitting the accelerator rather than the brake, before smashing into a pedestrian sitting on a bench. US resident Cathy Stewart, 67, appeared at Coleraine Magistrates' court charged with causing death by careless driving. A police officer told the court the collision, involving a grey Ford Transit vehicle, happened at the front of the Causeway Hotel in Bushmills at around 12.15pm on Wednesday. The officer said a pedestrian who was sitting on a bench was hit during the crash. The Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) and Ambulance Service personnel rushed to the scene of the collision. The pedestrian was taken to Causeway Hospital in Coleraine but sadly died of her injuries. In court, the police officer said footage obtained from the hotel showed the vehicle being "parked in a disabled parking bay" before passengers departed, Belfast Live reports. The court heard that the footage shows the vehicle "move forward slowly" before it "suddenly bolts forward". The deceased's brother, who was also sitting on the bench, managed to "jump out of the way" of the moving car, the court heard. The officer said Ms Stewart, who was cautioned at the scene, "gave an account consistent with the CCTV."
North Wales Live
21-06-2025
- Health
- North Wales Live
Brit fighting for life in Crete after contracting Legionnaires' disease on holiday
A British woman is critically ill in a Greek hospital after becoming serioulsy ill during an all-inclusive holiday to Crete. Donna Jobling, 57, from west Hull, was rushed to intensive care at Venizeleio Hospital in Heraklion with her life hanging in the balance; her family were told it was "touch and go whether she would survive". The Hull mum had been soaking up the sun with husband Sidney and their friends Paula and Nicolas Mason when she started feeling poorly on June 5. What started as a chest infection quickly escalated into a severe illness, and within two days Donna was admitted to hospital and placed into an induced coma. Her niece Claire told Hull Live that tests confirmed Donna contracted Legionnaires' disease caused by the bacteria Legionella pneumophila, According to the NHS, Legionnaires' disease is a lung infection you can get from inhaling droplets of water from things like contaminated air conditioning systems or hot tubs. Donna's infection triggered acute respiratory failure and pneumonia, her family said, and they are now praying for her recovery. Claire, 42, said: "We are all devastated and beside ourselves." She added: "We were told it was touch and go whether she would survive. We are all praying for her. She is stable but under constant watch. We flew out there but had to come back because of work and family commitments. I'm still waiting for documents but will go back with them as soon as I have them." Husband Sidney, a former police officer, remains by Donna's bedside with Claire describing her auntie as "like a mother to us all". "It is quite strict in the intensive care unit," Claire admitted. "You only get 30 minutes to visit. But she is well looked after." Paula and Nicholas, who also went on the £1,500-per-couple holiday, returned to Hull on June 12 and said the illness came out of nowhere. "It was lovely at the start of the holiday. We all walked everywhere," Paula, 52, said. "Then it came out from nowhere. She has a lot of health problems anyway. But she became seriously ill and the doctor said she had to be taken to hospital and they have put her in an induced coma in the intensive care unit." The source of the Legionnaires' Disease has not yet been identified. Easyjet Holidays, with whom the couples travelled, are aware of the issue and have provided alternative hotel options to current and future guests. A spokesperson said: "We're so sorry to hear that Ms Jobling is unwell, and we're continuing to support her and her family in every way we can. As soon as we were made aware of reports of illness, we immediately took action and contacted customers who were already staying in the hotel, or due to travel in the next four weeks, to provide alternative hotel options. "We've also been in touch with customers who recently returned home from this hotel, to inform them of necessary guidance. Our customers' safety and wellbeing is our top priority, and we'll continue to do all we can to support them."
