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Time of India
04-08-2025
- Time of India
Officials warn about this 'dangerous' social media trend in US; police say, ‘Anyone participating in this…'
Officials and safety advocacy groups have expressed fears about a new and dangerous social media trend that is spreading across the US. Experts have warned that the " door-kick challenge " could result in a tragedy. The challenge involves aggressively kicking random doors at night, sometimes to the point of breaking them, and uploading videos of the act online. This trend is an extreme version of the "ding-dong-ditch" prank. Authorities are now warning parents about the challenge after recent incidents have been reported in multiple states, including California, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Wisconsin, Texas, and Michigan. Online safety advocacy groups have also warned that participants in the trend could either lose their lives or face jail time due to the dangerous and destructive nature of the prank. What experts and officials have said about the new 'door-kick challenge' Following a recent incident in Louisville, Kentucky, the city's police described the prank as 'stupid and dangerous.' After a woman reportedly caught masked teens kicking down her door at 2:30 AM, Louisville Metro Police Department spokesperson John Bradley said: 'Anyone participating in this type of behaviour is certainly risking their own life. A resident could easily assume that resorting to deadly force against the person is the next appropriate course of action to protect themselves from what they believe may be an intruder. This type of behaviour is stupid and dangerous.' In a statement to The Independent, Florida's Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said: 'That's a good way to end up dead. Especially in Florida. You've got to think you're about to become a victim of a home invasion robbery and, under the Castle doctrine , you're gonna shoot first and ask questions later.' Titania Jordan, chief parenting officer at Bark Technologies, a parental control app, told The Independent: 'This trend has the potential to end in absolute tragedy. We're not just talking about property damage — kids are putting themselves at serious risk. If homeowners are armed or on high alert, it's not hard to imagine how a prank like this could escalate into something irreversible. What's at stake is more than just a viral moment gone wrong. It's a child's life, a family's future, and the potential for criminal charges that could follow them for years.' Marc Berkman, CEO of the Organisation for Social Media Safety , said that social media has 'conditioned' American teens to replicate risky challenges and pranks. 'Social media incentivises users, especially teens, to post content that will generate likes, shares, and views, or 'clout' as some may call it. Unfortunately, what generates that social media attention is often salacious content: violent, explicit or otherwise extreme. Our teens, spending upwards of five hours a day viewing this content, quickly become desensitised to it, and violence, cruel pranks, and challenges become normalised,' Berkman said to The Independent. Biggest Tech Layoffs of 2025: Job Cuts at TCS, Intel, Microsoft, Google and more
Glasgow Times
02-08-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Vital work will be carried out in Cambuslang Park
A number of community projects in Cambuslang West have been awarded grants from the council's Local Action Fund. The work that can now be carried out include painting Cambuslang Park's railings along with the refurbishment of the Toll Pitch Pavillion. And the Women's Wellbeing Collective community group are to receive funding for their Community Wealth Building programme. Funding for the investment is a result of the administration budget passed by the council earlier this year, with an additional £50,000 allocated to each of the 20 council wards. Councillors in each ward were asked to come up with proposals for how the new Local Action Fund should be spent, with final decisions to be taken by the Executive Committee. The first proposals were unanimously agreed at a meeting of the Executive Committee. In the Cambuslang West Ward, the local councillors agreed to split the funding between several projects – the three main ones being £4000 to paint the railings at Cambuslang Park, £20,000 to refurbish the Toll Pitch Pavillion and £20,000 is to be given to the Women's Wellbeing Collective community group for its Community Wealth Building. The remaining £6000 of the ward's funding allocation is being considered for a community skips project or if that is not possible then other community projects will be considered once the final costs of the painting and refurbishment projects are confirmed. Council Leader Joe Fagan welcomed the move to support community projects. He said: 'The Local Action Fund was agreed as part of our Building Back Budget and is designed to help each community with projects that might not cost a lot of money but can have a lasting and worthwhile impact for everyone who lives there. 'Local councillors will be able to gauge from their constituents where the money could be best spent, and I am delighted that we have agreement for how the money should be spent in 13 of the 20 council wards, with the others to follow in due course. 'The projects in Cambuslang West will benefit everyone in the local community.' The elected members for Cambuslang West, Ward 13, are Councillor John Bradley, Councillor Norman Rae and Councillor Margaret B Walker.
Daily Record
28-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Park is boosted and pavilion also secures support
Major funding boost celebrated for Cambuslang Vital work will be carried out in Cambuslang Park and the Toll Pitch Pavilion will be revamped thanks to important funding being secured. A number of community projects in Cambuslang West have been awarded grants from the council's Local Action Fund. The work that can now be carried out include painting Cambuslang Park's railings along with the refurbishment of the Toll Pitch Pavilion. And the Women's Wellbeing Collective community group are to receive funding for their Community Wealth Building programme. Funding for the investment is a result of the administration budget passed by the council earlier this year, with an additional £50,000 allocated to each of the 20 council wards. Councillors in each ward were asked to come up with proposals for how the new Local Action Fund should be spent, with final decisions to be taken by the Executive Committee. The first proposals were unanimously agreed at a meeting of the Executive Committee. In the Cambuslang West Ward, the local councillors agreed to split the funding between several projects – the three main ones being £4000 to paint the railings at Cambuslang Park, £20,000 to refurbish the Toll Pitch Pavilion and £20,000 is to be given to the Women's Wellbeing Collective community group for its Community Wealth Building. The remaining £6000 of the ward's funding allocation is being considered for a community skips project or if that is not possible then other community projects will be considered once the final costs of the painting and refurbishment projects are confirmed. Council Leader Joe Fagan welcomed the move to support community projects. He said: 'The Local Action Fund was agreed as part of our Building Back Budget and is designed to help each community with projects that might not cost a lot of money but can have a lasting and worthwhile impact for everyone who lives there. 'Local councillors will be able to gauge from their constituents where the money could be best spent, and I am delighted that we have agreement for how the money should be spent in 13 of the 20 council wards, with the others to follow in due course. 'The projects in Cambuslang West will benefit everyone in the local community.' The elected members for Cambuslang West, Ward 13, are Councillor John Bradley, Councillor Norman Rae and Councillor Margaret B Walker.
Yahoo
26-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Compass Business Finance strengthens team with appointment
Compass Business Finance has appointed John Bradley as its newest Finance Specialist, reinforcing the company's expanding presence in the construction and transportation sectors, according to a recent company press release. An experienced professional in asset finance, Bradley brings over five years of industry knowledge, having worked closely with brokers across a broad range of sectors. His background in business development and relationship management aligns with Compass's strategic focus on sectors showing strong growth potential. 'I've worked with customers and suppliers across the UK in a variety of sectors. I'm now excited to concentrate on construction and transport—areas I believe hold tremendous opportunities,' said Bradley. 'I'm looking forward to building strong relationships, both new and existing.' Based in Norfolk, Bradley is also known for his charitable efforts as the organiser of the Lap of Anglia, a 400-mile, four-day cycling event that raises funds for the East Anglian Air Ambulance. He is a husband and father of three, including a seven-month-old daughter. Compass Business Finance, founded in 2005 by brothers Mark and Jamie Nelson, is an independent finance provider offering tailored asset-based funding solutions across the print, packaging, construction, and engineering sectors. Since the addition of Director David Bunker in 2019, the company has experienced consistent year-on-year growth. Bradley's appointment is part of Compass's broader strategy to deepen its support for businesses across the UK through flexible finance solutions. "Compass Business Finance strengthens team with appointment" was originally created and published by Leasing Life, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
Daily Mirror
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
ITV drama hailed as 'brilliant' watch for Dept Q fans as it storms Netflix chart
Netflix viewers have been binging a 'brilliant' ITV detective drama after the six-parter arrived on Netflix after originally airing on the terrestrial channel back in January While the heatwave may be raging on in the UK, it hasn't stopped TV fans from binging Netflix 's latest releases - including one particular show that was made by ITV. Netflix viewers can't get enough of ITV drama North Shore, which has finally arrived on the streamer after making its debut on Paramount+ back in 2023. The six-part detective drama stars Game of Thrones' John Bradley as Max Drummond - a British detective sent over to Australia to investigate the murder of trade minister Abigail Crawford's (Joanne Froggatt) daughter. After the body of Abigail's daughter Sophie is discovered in Sydney Harbour, Max is forced to work with Australian detective Meg Driscoll (Kirsty Sturgess) to discover the truth behind the complex case. The mystery crime thriller arrived on ITVX at the end of last year in the UK and premiered on Network 10 the year before in Australia. However, many new fans are binging their way through North Shore, written by Cold Feet writer Michael J. Bullen. "#northshore on @netflix is brilliant! When is the next series please??" one fan wrote on X. Another said: "Have you seen North Shore on Netflix? Aussie crime series. Just starting ep 2 but like it very much so far." A third wrote: "North shore on Netflix well worth a watch!!" The series is making its way up the Netflix Top 10 streaming charts in the UK, placing at number nine. Meanwhile, some even compared the series to Netflix hit Dept Q - recommending that fans of the Matthew Goode series give North Shore a watch. "For anyone missing Dept Q, you might want to look at North Shore on Netflix. Brilliant." Another said: "If you're looking for good British crime shows on Netflix, watch Dept Q and North Shore." When the series aired on ITV earlier this year, many fans b egan to remember Joanne Froggatt's early role in Coronation Street as Zoe Tattersall. She appeared on the ITV soap from 1997 until 1998, before which she appeared in an episode of The Bill. If you're looking for something else to watch, Netflix users have just seven days to watch the highest rated movie on Rotten Tomatoes - Leave No Trace. The film follows a father and daughter as they return to the real world after living in the forest for years. Ben Foster and Thomasin McKenzie star in the film, which details the twist and turns of their journey after their off-the-grid life is discovered by the authorities.
