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BBC News
18-02-2025
- General
- BBC News
Northampton Market's treasures star in new QR code trail
Visitors to a market square can now follow a trail to discover where artefacts dating back to medieval times were codes have been installed at Northampton's newly-refurbished market which link to a map and detailed information about the treasure trove of objects include a decorated leather flask, part of a boot, and an archer's wrist is also evidence of a market hall which historians previously knew nothing about. Northampton Market reopened in October 2024 after a £12m refurbishment Italian-made market stalls were put in place, along with a water feature and a dedicated events space. Work by the Museum of London Archaeology team took place before and during the refurbishment and unearthed a range of objects including: A decorated medieval leather flaskA medieval wrist guard for an archerThe upper part of a medieval bootPart of a medieval decorative leather strapMedieval leather offcuts of udders There was evidence of several structures which had long disappeared including a fine stone building in the centre of the market square which may have been a previous market was also another stone building dating from the first half of the 12th Century and some evidence of the Great Conduit, a stone structure, which may have been built by Edward VI to bring water to Northampton were signs of some of the structures on the west side of the market, which were visible on a map of the town by renowned cartographer John Speed and stood before the Great Fire of Northampton in 1675. Dan Lister, West Northamptonshire Council's cabinet member for local economy, said: "We have quite a collection of fascinating artefacts which are still being studied by experts in a bid to shed even more light on the heritage of our Market Square. "We are intrigued to see if they manage to uncover anything else during the excavations, which are being carried out to bring a new and energised public space to Northampton town centre." Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Yahoo
Man charged over police memorial vandalism
A man has been charged in connection with vandalism to two memorials in Leeds for police officers who died in the line of duty. On Saturday, black paint was sprayed on the memorial to PC Ian Broadhurst, who was shot and killed on Dib Lane in 2003, and the following day the memorial to Sgt John Speed, who died in a shooting in the city centre in 1984, was also defaced. Jonathan Enoch, 56, of Ryedale Court, Seacroft, has been charged with two counts of intentionally causing a public nuisance. He has been remanded in custody to appear at Leeds Magistrates' Court on Thursday. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North or tell us a story you think we should be covering here. Memorials vandalism 'mindless' - police union
BBC News
29-01-2025
- BBC News
Man charged over Leeds police memorial vandalism
A man has been charged in connection with vandalism to two memorials in Leeds for police officers who died in the line of Saturday, black paint was sprayed on the memorial to PC Ian Broadhurst, who was shot and killed on Dib Lane in 2003, and the following day the memorial to Sgt John Speed, who died in a shooting in the city centre in 1984, was also Enoch, 56, of Ryedale Court, Seacroft, has been charged with two counts of intentionally causing a public has been remanded in custody to appear at Leeds Magistrates' Court on Thursday. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North or tell us a story you think we should be covering here.
BBC News
29-01-2025
- BBC News
Leeds: Man arrested over vandalism to city police memorials
A man has been arrested after two memorials honouring police officers murdered while on duty were vandalised. Black paint was daubed on a memorial to PC Ian Broadhurst and a memorial to Sgt John Speed over the weekend. PC Broadhurst died after being shot in the head and chest by former US marine David Bieber on Boxing Day 2003, while Sgt Speed was shot dead near Leeds Minster in said the 56-year-old man from Leeds remains in custody after being detained on suspicion of intentionally causing a public nuisance. Det Supt Sarah Lambert, from West Yorkshire Police, said: "Both memorial stones have been cleaned and are being fully restored by the Police Memorial Trust, which owns and maintains the memorials."We are grateful to everyone who has contacted us with information or shared messages of support recognising the impact of this incident."Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North or tell us a story you think we should be covering here.
Yahoo
26-01-2025
- Yahoo
Memorials to murdered police officers vandalised
Memorials to two West Yorkshire police officers who were killed in the line of duty have been vandalised. On Saturday, black paint was sprayed on a memorial stone to PC Ian Broadhurst who was shot dead in 2003. On Sunday, a memorial to Sgt John Speed who was murdered in 1984 was also targeted. Police said they believed both incidents were linked. Ch Supt Steve Dodds, Leeds District Commander, described the actions as "absolutely disgusting". He added: "It is absolutely disgusting that someone would deliberately deface the memorials honouring the memories of PC Ian Broadhurst and Sgt John Speed, who were murdered in the line of duty and made the ultimate sacrifice while attempting to protect the public from armed and dangerous offenders." West Yorkshire Police said it was alerted to the damage on PC Broadhurst's memorial on Saturday and believed it had been targeted between 18:10 to 18:20 GMT. As well as paint being daubed on the stone, wreaths and flowers laid at the site had also been strewn about, the force said. Police were then made aware of vandalism to the second memorial on Sunday morning and believe the damage occurred in the early hours. Ch Supt Dodds said PC Broadhurst's memorial had been cleaned and Sgt Speed's would be similarly restored. He added: "Thankfully we don't expect there to be any lasting damage to either." PC Ian Broadhurst was shot dead by former US marine David Bieber in the Fearnville area of the city on Boxing Day 2003. Bieber was jailed for a minimum of 37 years for his murder. Sgt John Speed was shot dead near the former Leeds Parish Church on Kirkgate in 1984 after going to the aid of a colleague who was checking on two men acting suspiciously. The memorials to both officers were previously been targeted by vandals in 2010, 2012 and 2018. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North or tell us a story you think we should be covering here. Police killer gets second life sentence for attack Fathers of PCs killed on duty welcome emblem award West Yorkshire Police
