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BBC News
14 hours ago
- General
- BBC News
Project offers 'extended family' to Plymouth foster carers
A project offering support for foster families has been described as being like an "extended family".Foster for Plymouth, a service run by the city council, said its mockingbird programme provided families with peer support, social activities and respite care in the form of parent and project leader Lydia Oliver said she had been fostering for 14 years and met up with other foster carers regularly to allow them to get to know and trust one said fostering was rewarding but also hard work. "I think to have someone else come alongside you on that journey is just amazing," said Ms Oliver."I have good friends and support who have loved us through that, which is why we have been able to do it for 14 years; and to be able to offer that to someone else is a real privilege and honour."Duncan and Joe Sargent, who have been fostering for 23 years, have also signed up to be leaders in the project. Mr Sargent said: "It has grown into our extended family. "We are there to support, not only the children, but the foster carers as well who can often struggle and find themselves on their own."The project was launched last year and, one year on, it has been extended and now involves 20 families. Jemima Laing, council cabinet member for children's services, said: "The success of the first mockingbird constellation has been astounding."It's clear that it has had real benefits for both our foster carers and our children and young people."I'm delighted that we're launching our second constellation so that even more of our fostering families can benefit from being part of a tight-knit community."Foster for Plymouth said only local authority foster carers could benefit from the programme and, to be a foster carer, people must be over the age of 21, have a spare room and be genuinely interested in the welfare of children and young people.
Toronto Sun
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Police say man accidentally fell over a railing at PNC Park
Published May 02, 2025 • 3 minute read A fan is carted off the field after falling from the stands during the seventh inning of the game between the Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on April 30, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Photo by Joe Sargent / Getty Images PITTSBURGH (AP) — A man who fell from the 21-foot-high Clemente Wall in right field at PNC Park during Wednesday night's game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs remained in critical condition on Thursday morning. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Pittsburgh Public Safety, which includes Pittsburgh Police and EMS, posted on X Thursday that the 'incident is being treated as accidental in nature.' The man who fell was identified Thursday as Kavan Markwood, according to information supplied by the Southern Alleghany School District. District Workforce Development Coordinator Laura Thomson said in a statement that the district is keeping the 'former student and standout athlete' in its thoughts and prayers. She identified Markwood was a 2022 graduate who 'made a lasting impact' on the district community as an athlete and a 'man of character,' and said he was MVP of the football team during his senior year. Thomson's statement said Markwood 'is best known for his resilience, strength and kindness. He is a friend to all — someone who lifts others up and faces challenges with courage and grace.' Markwood fell onto the warning track in right field just as Pirates star Andrew McCutchen hit a two-run double in the seventh inning to put Pittsburgh ahead 4-3. Players began waving frantically for medical personnel and pointing to the man. Markwood was tended to for approximately five minutes by members of both the Pirates and Cubs training staffs as well as PNC personnel, before being removed from the field on a cart. He was taken to the trauma center at Allegheny General Hospital, where he remained on Thursday. WARNING: Disturbing content Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Pirates fan falls — Bobby K (@Bobbk_) May 1, 2025 Pittsburgh owner Bob Nutting said the club was 'deeply saddened' and 'truly heartbroken' over what he called a 'terrible accident.' 'In times like these, we must come together, support one another, and keep him and his loved ones in our prayers,' Nutting said in a statement. 'We also want to thank and appreciate the efforts of the first responders who rushed to his attention and provided him with compassionate care.' The railing that runs along the Clemente Wall in right field is three feet (36 inches) in height, which exceeds the building code requirements of 26 inches, according to Pirates vice president of communications Brian Warecki. Fans were sitting in the front row above the Clemente Wall on Thursday ahead of the series finale between the two teams. McCutchen, a five-time All-Star and franchise icon, said Thursday that the team was 'devastated,' adding that they prayed together after the game. Asked to describe his viewpoint of the sequence, McCutchen declined, saying he is trying not to think about it and is more focused on the man's health. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'We're just hoping for the best for him,' he said. 'I hope he pulls through because he's the reason why we are here. He's the reason why we play the game. People that show their support so we can do something we love, partly because of him and because of fans. So, I just pray that he's all right.' Pirates manager Derek Shelton and Cubs manager Craig Counsell both alerted the umpire crew of the situation immediately after the play. 'Even though it's 350 feet away or whatever it is, I mean the fact of how it went down and then laying motionless while the play is going on, I mean Craig saw it, I saw it. We both got out there,' Shelton said. 'I think the umpires saw it because of the way it kicked. It's extremely unfortunate. That's an understatement.' Players from both teams could be seen praying and McCutchen held a cross that hung from his neck while Markwood was taken off the field. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The game was paused for several minutes while he received medical attention but there was no official stoppage in play. Police said any medical update on the fan will be provided by medical personnel in conjunction with the man's family. Fans have died from steep falls at baseball stadiums in the past. In 2015, Atlanta Braves season ticket holder Gregory K. Murrey flipped over guard rails from the upper deck at Turner Field. That was four years after Shannon Stone, a firefighter attending a game with his 6-year-old son, fell about 20 feet after reaching out for a foul ball tossed into the stands at the Texas Rangers' former stadium. Both incidents prompted scrutiny over the height of guard rails at stadiums. The Rangers raised theirs, while the Braves settled a lawsuit with Murrey's family. A spectator at a 2022 NFL game at Pittsburgh's Acrisure Stadium died following a fall on an escalator. Sunshine Girls Toronto & GTA Toronto & GTA Toronto Maple Leafs NHL
CBS News
01-05-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Pittsburgh Police treating fan falling from stands at Pirates game as "accidental in nature"
Fan falls from stands at PNC Park in Pittsburgh during Cubs-Pirates game Fan falls from stands at PNC Park in Pittsburgh during Cubs-Pirates game Fan falls from stands at PNC Park in Pittsburgh during Cubs-Pirates game Pittsburgh Public Safety has provided an update on the man who fell 20 feet over the Clemente Wall at PNC Park on Wednesday night. According to public safety, they are now treating the incident as accidental. They also are not anticipating providing any additional updates to the public. The man remains in critical condition at the hospital. Pirates-Cubs game stops after fan falls over outfield wall On Wednesday night, following an RBI double from Pirates' designated hitter Andrew McCutchen, a man fell from the right-field bleachers onto the warning track. Trainers from both clubs, police, and EMS responded immediately to tend to him and his injuries. PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 30: A fan is carted off the field after falling from the stands during the seventh inning of the game between the Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on April 30, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Joe Sargent / Getty Images After a few moments, another fan jumped down from a lower section in the outfield to help the person who had fallen. Ultimately, the man was placed on a stretcher and carted off the field. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition. The game was delayed for about 10 minutes before play resumed. Pirates players react, team issues statement "Truly hate what happened tonight," McCutchen posted to the social media platform X after the game. "Cant (sic) help but think about that guy, his family and friends. I pray tonight for him. Let us think about his loved ones and hug our families a little tighter tonight." Shortly after, the team issued a statement saying in part, "Pittsburgh EMS, as well as the Pirates and Cubs athletic training teams, and other PNC Park personnel reacted and responded immediately and administered care. He was transported to Allegheny General thoughts and prayers are with him and his family." "It's extremely unfortunate," Pirates manager Derek Shelton told reporters following the game. "That's an understatement."
CBS News
01-05-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Pittsburgh Police treating fan falling from stands at PNC Park as "accidental in nature"
Fan falls from stands at PNC Park in Pittsburgh during Cubs-Pirates game Fan falls from stands at PNC Park in Pittsburgh during Cubs-Pirates game Fan falls from stands at PNC Park in Pittsburgh during Cubs-Pirates game Pittsburgh Public Safety has provided an update on the man who fell 20 feet over the Clemente Wall at PNC Park on Wednesday night. According to public safety, they are now treating the incident as accidental. They also are not anticipating providing any additional updates to the public. The man remains in critical condition at the hospital. Pirates-Cubs game stops after fan falls over outfield wall On Wednesday night, following an RBI double from Pirates' designated hitter Andrew McCutchen, a man fell from the right-field bleachers onto the warning track. Trainers from both clubs, police, and EMS responded immediately to tend to him and his injuries. PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 30: A fan is carted off the field after falling from the stands during the seventh inning of the game between the Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on April 30, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Joe Sargent / Getty Images After a few moments, another fan jumped down from a lower section in the outfield to help the person who had fallen. Ultimately, the man was placed on a stretcher and carted off the field. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition. The game was delayed for about 10 minutes before play resumed. Pirates players react, team issues statement "Truly hate what happened tonight," McCutchen posted to the social media platform X after the game. "Cant (sic) help but think about that guy, his family and friends. I pray tonight for him. Let us think about his loved ones and hug our families a little tighter tonight." Shortly after, the team issued a statement saying in part, "Pittsburgh EMS, as well as the Pirates and Cubs athletic training teams, and other PNC Park personnel reacted and responded immediately and administered care. He was transported to Allegheny General thoughts and prayers are with him and his family." "It's extremely unfortunate," Pirates manager Derek Shelton told reporters following the game. "That's an understatement."
CBS News
01-05-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Fan falls from stands at Pirates-Cubs game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, suffers critical injuries
Fan falls from stands at PNC Park in Pittsburgh during Cubs-Pirates game Fan falls from stands at PNC Park in Pittsburgh during Cubs-Pirates game Fan falls from stands at PNC Park in Pittsburgh during Cubs-Pirates game A fan at the Pirates-Cubs game on Wednesday at PNC Park in Pittsburgh was critically injured after he fell over the outfield wall and landed on the playing field. A fan is carted off the field after falling from the stands during the seventh inning of the game between the Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on April 30, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Joe Sargent / Getty Images The man fell from the right-field bleachers above the 21-foot Clemente Wall and landed on the warning track. Trainers, police and EMS responded immediately to the field to tend to him. He was placed on a stretcher and carted off the field by first responders. The person fell moments after the Pirates' Andrew McCutchen hit an RBI double in the bottom of the seventh inning to put the Pirates up 4-3. Another fan jumped from a lower section of the outfield wall to help the person who fell. It was not immediately clear if that person was a family member or a bystander assisting. Pittsburgh Public Safety said the man was taken to the hospital in critical condition. The game was delayed for about 10 minutes before play resumed in the bottom of the seventh inning. Numerous players were seen saying prayers or taking a knee. PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 30: Andrew McCutchen #22 of the Pittsburgh Pirates looks on after a fan fell from the stands during the seventh inning against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park on April 30, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Joe Sargent / Getty Images In a statement, the Pirates said their "thoughts and prayers are with him and his family." "It's extremely unfortunate," Pirates manager Derek Shelton told reporters following the game. "That's an understatement." "Truly hate what happened tonight," McCutchen posted to the social media platform X after the game. "Cant (sic) help but think about that guy, his family and friends. I pray tonight for him. Let us think about his loved ones and hug our families a little tighter tonight." Officers with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police were seen after the game looking around the stands from where the fan fell. Pittsburgh Public Safety said detectives are investigating. The Pirates beat the Cubs 4-3.
