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The Sun
a day ago
- The Sun
Tributes to ‘beautiful' mum found unconscious in alleyway next to school as cops launch murder probe
EMOTIONAL tributes have been paid to a "beautiful" mum found unconscious in an alleyway as cops launch a murder investigation. Paris Kendall, 36, was discovered on a street near a school in Illingworth, Halifax, at 1.33pm on Wednesday. 3 3 West Yorkshire Police found the mum with "serious head injuries" in Keighley Road. Officers tragically pronounced her dead at the scene. Heartbreaking tributes have now poured in on social media. One family member said: "My beautiful cousin, more like a sister. My heart hurts." Another penned: "Fly high Paris, you are with your mum now." "Our Paris - no words at all my beautiful big cousin, you did not deserve this at all. Rest in peace," wrote a fellow mourner. Police have arrested a 40-year-old man, from Halifax, on suspicion of murder and he remains in custody. There are no other suspects being investigated according to cops. A force spokesman said: "A man remains in custody today after being arrested on suspicion of the murder of a woman in Calderdale. "Detectives are continuing to investigate and have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of the body of a woman on Keighley Road, Illingworth on Wednesday, August 13. Teen boy arrested for 'rape and murder' of 13-year-old girl after she was found unresponsive in house "Police were called by the ambulance service to the location at 1.33pm to reports a woman had been found unconscious with serious head injuries. "The victim, who is a 36-year-old local woman, was pronounced to have died from her injuries at the scene. "Following enquires officers arrested a 40-year-old man from an address in Halifax. He continues to be questioned on suspicion of murder." DCI Tom Levitt of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, who is leading the Calderdale CID investigation into the case, added: 'We continue to hold a man in custody on suspicion of murder as enquiries continue into this very serious offence. 'Clearly any such incident will cause shock in communities and officers from the Valley NPT are conducting reassurance patrols in the area today and speaking with community partners. 'I can advise officers are not looking for anyone else in connection with the case, and we continue to support the victim's relatives. "Anyone who has any information which could assist the investigation has been asked to contact Calderdale CID on 101 or online - referencing police crime number 13250463152." 3
Scoop
3 days ago
- Politics
- Scoop
Public Hearing For ‘Decision-Makers' Will No Longer Proceed: Inquiry Chair
Proceeding with a second week of public hearings is no longer justified, and won't go ahead in August 2025 as originally planned, says COVID-19 Inquiry Chair Grant Illingworth, KC. The decision by the Inquiry follows former Ministers declining an invitation to participate in the hearing. The detail of the Inquiry's decision, including concerns that the former Ministers raised about the hearing, is set out in a procedural Minute that can be accessed on the Inquiry website: A primary purpose of the Inquiry is to develop carefully considered findings and practical recommendations based on lessons learned. Mr Illingworth says the hearings were intended to enhance public confidence in the Inquiry's processes by enabling the public to see former Ministers – who have critical insights into the pandemic response – questioned in public. 'The COVID-19 pandemic was a significant event that affected every New Zealander. The government at the time, through its ministers, made decisions about how we as a nation responded to that pandemic, which had implications for all of us. 'We have been tasked with reviewing those decisions, and we thought it was important that the public see and hear for themselves important evidence about why some key decisions about the response to COVID-19 were made and for what reason.' Advertisement - scroll to continue reading The Inquiry has not changed its view that a public hearing would enhance public confidence in its processes, but there were a number of factors that contributed to the decision to no longer proceed, says Mr Illingworth. This includes that former Ministers and senior officials have provided a significant amount of information via private interviews, and all have offered to provide further information if requested; the need to use efficient processes and to avoid unnecessary cost and delay; the impact on public confidence of a 'decision-makers' hearing proceeding without the attendance of key decision-makers; and the fact that the Inquiry has other mechanisms available to obtain necessary evidence and also to increase transparency and public confidence. 'We are confident that the former Ministers declining to attend the hearing does not hamper us in our ability to obtain the information we need to be able to properly complete our task. Public hearings are only one mechanism of obtaining evidence, and their use is restricted under our terms of reference,' says Mr Illingworth. The Inquiry has given careful consideration to whether to issue a summons to the former Ministers but has decided not to proceed with that course of action. 'On balance we are of the view that a summons is undesirable given that the former Ministers continue to co-operate with the evidence-gathering of the Inquiry. It is our opinion that the use of summonses to achieve their participation at a public hearing would be legalistic and adversarial, which our terms of reference prohibit,' says Mr Illingworth. The Inquiry is giving further consideration to how it will collect evidence going forward and will provide more information about this as part of its regular communication. The Inquiry is due to report back to the Governor General at the end of February 2026. The decision not to proceed with a hearing will not impact on the Inquiry's timelines.
Calgary Herald
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Calgary Herald
"It's like an instant antidepressant" - Massive dog festival comes to East Village this weekend
More than 10,000 people and their dogs will be gathering in Calgary's East Village for the Day of the Dog, a massive, free-to-attend pet festival that features dog races, a puppy pool party, photo booths, contests and vendors. Article content 'It's like an instant antidepressant,' said Jordan Illingworth, the event coordinator. 'It just brings so much joy to people. Even if you don't have a dog and you just love dogs, it's definitely an event that you want to attend.' Article content Article content Article content The festival, which was formerly known as Pet-A-Palooza, takes place Saturday and Sunday on 8 Avenue SE between 4 and 6 Street. Originating in Victoria, the event has expanded to six cities across North America. This year marks the event's 11th year in Calgary. Article content Article content 'We normally see anywhere from 10 to 15 thousand people over the weekend,' she said. 'The weather, I think, is going to be great for dogs – a little bit cooler, which is really nice.' Article content Seeing the growth of some of the festival's partner organizations over the last 13 year, she said, has been a major highlight. Article content Article content 'When we started, a lot of people were doing certain businesses as a side-hustle,' she said. 'Watching them grow and make this their full time job, and, and then travel with us around the country … It's just a really nice feeling seeing how successful they've become.' Article content Those who have attended in the past will find new and exciting things to do and see at this year's festival, including several seven-foot balloon dog installations throughout the area, and a variety of new contests for dogs to take part in. Article content 'We've got a pie eating contest, so it's essentially a pup cup on a plate, and dogs will compete to see who can finish that the fastest,' Illingworth said. 'We also have the most impressive snaggletooth contest – we'll be crowning Calgary's most impressive snaggle tooth.' Article content The wiener dog races, which are a staple of the festival, will also feature the crowning of Calgary's 'biggest, smallest and hairiest wiener' this year, she said.
Scoop
04-07-2025
- Health
- Scoop
Pandemic Perspectives Focus Of COVID-19 Inquiry Public Hearing Next Week
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19 Lessons Learned will next week hear a range of perspectives on the pandemic as the Inquiry's first public hearing begins. The Inquiry's 'Pandemic Perspectives' public hearing will take place between Monday 7 July and Friday 11 July. This hearing will allow Commissioners to hear from groups, organisations, and individuals from around Aotearoa New Zealand about their experiences of the pandemic and the Government's response to COVID-19. 'The Pandemic Perspectives public hearing will allow us, in the open, to hear a range of experiences as well as suggestions for future pandemic responses. It is important we listen to these voices and ask key questions, so we can develop robust findings and recommendations,' says Grant Illingworth KC, Chair of the Inquiry. Individuals, organisations and experts will talk about the effects of key public health decisions, including social division and isolation, health and education, and business activity. Commissioners are focusing the hearing on three key areas of the Inquiry's terms of reference and that have been key themes raised in public submissions already received by the Inquiry: · Lockdowns in 2021, in particular the extended lockdown in Auckland and Northland from September 2021. · Vaccine approvals and safety. · Introduction and use of vaccine mandates throughout 2021 and 2022. The hearing schedule and list of witnesses is available on the Inquiry's website: A second and final public hearing will take place from 20 August to 27 August in Pōneke Wellington, where Commissioners will hear from key decision makers who led the Government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and from senior public servants. 'As Commissioners, our job is to identify lessons from the country's COVID-19 response to ensure that as a nation, we can be better prepared for future pandemics,' says Mr Illingworth. 'Our goal is to provide recommendations – that can be understood by all New Zealanders – to help build a strong response for the future. 'We need a well-organised, resilient, robust defence, and we need to be able to come together as a country to face future pandemics.' Alongside the public hearings, the Inquiry has also held interviews with key decision makers, met with individuals and organisations who experienced the pandemic and the response to it, gathered 31,000 public submissions, and sought extensive written evidence from Government departments and other organisations. 'We are encouraged by and thank the 31,000 of you who shared your experiences through our recent public submissions process. I also thank the huge number of people and organisations we've met in engagements up and down the country. Your experiences and perspectives are vital to our work,' says Mr Illingworth. The 'Pandemic Perspectives' public hearing will be streamed on the Inquiry's website so it can be watched live by the public. Registered media will be able to attend the hearing for reporting purposes. A range of accessible resources will also be available during and after the hearings. Due to physical limitations, the Inquiry cannot accommodate members of the public.
USA Today
20-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Massive halibut caught in Alaska could have been a derby contender
Fishing derbies are like the lottery in that you can't win unless you enter. Lorna Illingworth, for example, caught a 158-pound halibut last weekend while fishing during the 'Halibut Hullabaloo' out of Valdez, Alaska. The fish measured 6-plus feet and dwarfed all catches made during the June 6-15 competition, which was part of the ongoing Valdez Halibut Derby, which boasts a $10,000 top prize. But Illingworth did not purchase a $10 entry ticket, so she missed out on the $1,000 prize for the Hullabaloo, and her catch does not qualify for the Valdez Halibut Derby. ALSO: Tense moments in Yellowstone as dog leaps from vehicle to chase wolf Alaska News Source quoted Laurie Prax, owner and manager of KVAK Radio, as saying: 'She just didn't think she was going to catch a big halibut. And then lo and behold, she and her husband caught 158-pounder.' The largest 'ticketed' fish caught during the Halibut Hullabaloo weighed 98.4 pounds. As of Friday, the top catch of the Valdez Halibut Derby is a 140-pound halibut landed by Robert Hubert II on May 25. The derby began May 24 and runs through Aug. 31, and it'll be interesting to see if anyone tops Illingworth's catch. It's worth noting that the average weight of Pacific halibut caught in the Prince William Sound region weighs 30-40 pounds. But in the past, several 'barn door' halibut exceeding 300 pounds have been caught. The Valdez Halibut Derby record, set in 2017, stands at 374 pounds. For comparison, the all-tackle world record for Pacific halibut stands at 459 pounds. That behemoth was caught out of Dutch Harbor, Alaska, in 1996.
