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The Sun
6 days ago
- General
- The Sun
OAP, 82, dies after devastating house fire as three fight for their lives & cops launch murder probe
AN 82-year-old man has died two weeks after a horror house fire that left three others critically injured – as police launch a murder investigation. The blaze tore through a semi-detached home in Wednesbury, West Midlands, in the early hours of Sunday, May 11. 5 5 5 John Edwards, 82, was pulled from the burning house but tragically died in hospital on Sunday, May 25. West Midlands Police confirmed the pensioner's death today and said three other people, including a man in his 50s and a woman in her 80s, remain in a critical but stable condition. Andrew Gorrell, 53, from Saltney, Chester, had already been charged with arson and three counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. He has appeared at Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court and remains in custody. Police said they are now working with the Crown Prosecution Service to review the charges in light of the new development. A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: 'Our thoughts are with his family following this tragic development. 'We are in close contact with them, and they are being supported by our specialist officers. 'We are continuing to appeal for witnesses or anyone with information about the fire to contact us, and we are especially keen to hear from anyone who was in the area of the evening of Saturday 10 May or the early hours of Sunday 11 May. 'We have set up an online portal where you can leave any information you may have including videos and pictures.' Anyone with information is asked to contact the police on 101, quoting log 504 of May 11. 5 5
BBC News
6 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Murder investigation launched after Wednesbury fire
A murder investigation has been launched after an 82-year-old man died following a house fire in were called to the scene on Holyhead Road in the early hours of 11 May, where four people were left seriously injured, including John Edwards who died in hospital on Midlands Police had previously charged Andrew Gorrell, 53, from Saltney in Chester, with arson and three counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. The force said it was working with the Crown Prosecution Service to review the charges against him following Mr Edwards' death. During an appearance at Wolverhampton Magistrates Court, Mr Gorrell was remanded into custody. Addressing Mr Edwards' death, a spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: "Our thoughts are with his family following this tragic development. We are in close contact with them, and they are being supported by our specialist officers."According to the force, the three other people hurt in the fire remain in a critical but stable Midlands Police is continuing to appeal for witnesses or anyone with information about the fire to contact them, and are especially keen to hear from anyone who was in the area of the evening of Saturday 10 May or the early hours of Sunday 11 May. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Back in time with a recreation of London Zoo, 1904
A London Zoo employee has spent almost three years creating a digital recreation of the popular tourist destination as it was more than 120 years ago. It allows virtual visitors to explore buildings and see the animals that were kept in the zoo in 1904, with "extraordinary" attention to detail on everything from the building materials used to the animal information signs. The digital recreation was made for Planet Zoo, a simulation game where players can digitally construct and manage their own zoos and wildlife parks. Designer and London Zoo engagement officer Ralph Stickley said he had the "spark of an idea" after reading the book London Zoo from Old Photographs by John Edwards. Inspiration struck Mr Stickley when he was at home during the pandemic lockdown. He added: "London Zoo is a really special place to work, with an incredible history, and the evolving landscape of the site in Regent's Park has long been a fascination of mine." Mr Stickley said he chose to recreate London Zoo in 1904 "as it was the year before some really significant changes were made to the site by then-secretary, Sir Peter Chalmers Mitchell, so it gives a glimpse into a zoo that's quite unrecognisable today". Most of the buildings recreated in Planet Zoo no longer exist. However, regular zoo patrons might recognise what is now a tropical birdhouse, the Blackburn Pavilion, which was a ground-breaking reptile house in 1904, and the Clock Tower atop a building that once housed camels, but now serves as the zoo's first-aid post. Sir Peter Chalmers Mitchell joined ZSL (Zoological Society of London) - the conservation charity that runs the attraction - as secretary in 1903 and introduced new ideas to the world of animal care and zookeeping. His approach involved huge changes to how animal habitats were planned and saw ZSL purchase land to open a second wildlife park, Whipsnade Zoo, in Dunstable, Bedfordshire. Tina Campanella, the charity's bicentenary manager, said: "As ZSL gears up to celebrate its 200th anniversary in 2026, this remarkable glimpse into the history of London Zoo is a great way to see all we have achieved and how far we've come. "Ralph's attention to detail is really quite astonishing, from the intricacies of the railings surrounding exhibits to the order in which the lions, tigers and leopards lived inside the big cat habitat, you can spend hours investigating every corner of London Zoo a century ago." Listen to the best of BBC Radio London on Sounds and follow BBC London on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to Film buffs wanted for London Zoo's film archive Lions, lemurs and meerkats enjoy Easter treats Rare and unusual amphibians on show at London Zoo London Zoo
BBC News
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
London Zoo: Digital simulation depicts the attraction in 1904
A London Zoo employee has spent almost three years creating a digital recreation of the popular tourist destination as it was more than 120 years allows virtual visitors to explore buildings and see the animals that were kept in the zoo in 1904, with "extraordinary" attention to detail on everything from the building materials used to the animal information digital recreation was made for Planet Zoo, a simulation game where players can digitally construct and manage their own zoos and wildlife and London Zoo engagement officer Ralph Stickley said he had the "spark of an idea" after reading the book London Zoo from Old Photographs by John Edwards. Inspiration struck Mr Stickley when he was at home during the pandemic lockdown. He added: "London Zoo is a really special place to work, with an incredible history, and the evolving landscape of the site in Regent's Park has long been a fascination of mine."Mr Stickley said he chose to recreate London Zoo in 1904 "as it was the year before some really significant changes were made to the site by then-secretary, Sir Peter Chalmers Mitchell, so it gives a glimpse into a zoo that's quite unrecognisable today".Most of the buildings recreated in Planet Zoo no longer regular zoo patrons might recognise what is now a tropical birdhouse, the Blackburn Pavilion, which was a ground-breaking reptile house in 1904, and the Clock Tower atop a building that once housed camels, but now serves as the zoo's first-aid post. Sir Peter Chalmers Mitchell joined ZSL (Zoological Society of London) - the conservation charity that runs the attraction - as secretary in 1903 and introduced new ideas to the world of animal care and approach involved huge changes to how animal habitats were planned and saw ZSL purchase land to open a second wildlife park, Whipsnade Zoo, in Dunstable, Campanella, the charity's bicentenary manager, said: "As ZSL gears up to celebrate its 200th anniversary in 2026, this remarkable glimpse into the history of London Zoo is a great way to see all we have achieved and how far we've come. "Ralph's attention to detail is really quite astonishing, from the intricacies of the railings surrounding exhibits to the order in which the lions, tigers and leopards lived inside the big cat habitat, you can spend hours investigating every corner of London Zoo a century ago."
Irish Independent
05-05-2025
- Irish Independent
Find out what town in Kerry is the most beach obsessed
Using Google trends and weather analytics from Met Éireann, Energy consultants Wizer Energy, have found the country's top five beach-loving towns. The research analysed search interest for beach-related terms like 'swim,' 'surf,' 'weather today,' and 'tide times' from January through early April. Tramore took the top spot, followed closely by Ranafast in County Donegal, with Tralee taking third place. And this is no surprise according to swimming coach and tourism operator John Edwards who says the research just proves not only what wonderful beaches Tralee and its surrounds has but also how much the local community love to visit these areas. "Our business specialises in open water swimming coaching and I am not surprised that Tralee has ranked so highly in this poll. Tralee has a long history of open water swimmers enjoying iconic swims in Tralee Bay,' he told The Kerryman. He highlights swims such as Lighthouse Swim in Fenit and Blenneville to Fenit and Maherees to Fenit as well as across Tralee Bay as among the iconic swims in the area and this he says has led to this ranking for Tralee town with locals googling weather and best places to swim highlighting their obsession with the beach. He says that with summer fast approaching once again Fenit will be a hive of activity for all water sports but particularly for swimming. "Fenit and Tralee bay must surely be ranked as one of Ireland's top open water swimming destinations.'
