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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Police Search for ‘Nighthawkers' Who Desecrated Archaeological Site
Police are investigating illegal metal detecting activity at a historic archaeological site in Devon, the BBC suspects dug multiple holes at the Lydford Castle, a 13th-century site, before using their own metal detectors to hunt for artifacts in an act known as 'nighthawking.' Lydford Castle is a sprawling compound which featured Saxon town defenses, a Norman earthwork castle, and a use-built prison which later became infamous for its grievous suspects were "stealing from all of us and damaging something which is often irreplaceable,' said Mark Harrison, head of heritage crime for Historic England. Harrison warned that while most metal detectorists respectfully follow Historic England's rules, those who shirk them threaten the country's archaeological history."Significant progress has been made tackling heritage crime, but there is more that can be done," Harrison noted. "With the support of government, the hard work of the police, and the help of the community and volunteers, we can help ensure that our heritage is protected and preserved for future generations."Police in Devon and Cornwall are still searching for the suspected nighthawkers. "We were notified following a report of a number of holes recently being dug at the English Heritage site Lydford Castle and Saxon Town without permission,' the authorities said in a statement. "At this time, there are no viable lines of enquiry; however if further evidence comes to light, the incident can be re-visited." Police Search for 'Nighthawkers' Who Desecrated Archaeological Site first appeared on Men's Journal on May 27, 2025
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
2 Northeast Florida teachers in the running for 2026 Florida Teacher of the Year
Two Northeast Florida teachers are finalists for the 2026 Florida Teacher of the Year award. Mark Harrison, an Economics and American Government teacher at Union County High School, is up for the honor. 'Mr. Harrison is one of the most capable, remarkable, and highly regarded teachers I have ever had the pleasure of knowing throughout my career,' Union County School District Superintendent Michael Ripplinger said in reaction to the news. 'He has made a tremendous impact on countless students and has earned the admiration of his fellow teachers and the community. I cannot think of a better person to represent the field of education in the state of Florida.' [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] Shelly Teel, a third-grade teacher at Westside Elementary School in Columbia County, is also one of the five finalists. 'Mrs. Teel possesses a remarkable ability to make learning both fun and engaging,' Columbia County School Superintendent Keith Couey said. 'She is a truly exceptional educator whose dedication, passion and ability to connect with students sets her apart.' [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Initially, 76 teachers from across the state were in the running, and that was narrowed down to five. Each one of those 76 teachers was recognized as the top teacher in their school or district. Here are the other local teachers who were named 2026 Teacher of the Year in their school district or for their school: Karlie Hodges, Legacy Elementary School, Baker County School District Audrey Murphy, Bradford High School, Bradford County School District Amanda Watson, Orange Park Elementary School, Clay County District Schools Vincent Taylor, Cedar Hills Elementary School, Duval County Public Schools Jessica Kiser Kaspar, Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind Kayla Hooper, Callahan Intermediate School, Nassau County School District Arielle Driggers, Palatka Jr.-Sr. High School, Putnam County School District Jill Adams, Creekside High School, St. Johns County School District The 2026 Florida Department of Education Teacher of the Year winner will be announced in July. Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
BBC News
24-05-2025
- BBC News
'Nighthawkers' in illegal dig at historic Devon site
Police are investigating an incident of illegal metal detecting at the historic Lydford Castle and Saxon Town site in unauthorised activity, known as nighthawking, involved the digging of multiple holes at the protected 13th Century site, a scheduled monument managed by English site features a 13th Century tower on a mound, built as a prison which became notorious for harsh punishments, a Norman earthwork castle and Saxon town defencesMark Harrison, head of heritage crime at Historic England, said the offenders were "stealing from all of us and damaging something which is often irreplaceable". Most metal detectorists followed the law and adhered to codes of practice, he said, warning illegal detecting posed a serious threat to the nation's heritage."Significant progress has been made tackling heritage crime, but there is more that can be done," said Mr Harrison."With the support of government, the hard work of the police, and the help of the community and volunteers, we can help ensure that our heritage is protected and preserved for future generations."Devon and Cornwall Police said: "We were notified following a report of a number of holes recently being dug at the English Heritage site Lydford Castle and Saxon Town without permission."At this time, there are no viable lines of enquiry however if further evidence comes to light the incident can be re-visited."
BBC News
23-05-2025
- BBC News
Shipley hero-turned-villain jailed for punching man's face
A hero-turned-villain has been jailed for 18 months after he punched a man outside a pub, causing multiple fractures to his Crown Court was told that Mark Harrison's victim suffered seven fractures to his face, nose and jaw after he was attacked while he was standing at the top of three steps outside the Sun Hotel in Shipley in December punch thrown by Harrison, who had talked a suicidal man down from height the previous year, caused him to fall and strike his head on the Andrew Haslam KC said the victim "bled heavily and was rendered unconscious" as a result. CCTV footage of the incident showed members of the public assisting the complainant by putting him in the recovery position before an ambulance 41, left the scene but when he was arrested by police two days later he asked officers how the man court heard that Harrison, of Leeds Road, Shipley, had received a senior police officer's commendation following an incident in 2022 when he had talked a suicidal man away from the ledge of a tall building before the emergency services arrived. Prosecutor Victoria Barker told the court how the complainant, who was unknown to Harrison, had been told to leave the pub by staff and while they were dealing with him the defendant intervened and confronted tried to calm things down, but Harrison continued to be hostile and staff told both of them to complainant left first and while he was standing on the top step waiting for a taxi, drunken Harrison came out and punched him in the a victim personal statement provided in June last year the complainant described how he was suffering from "constant buzzing" in his ears and struggling to said his speech had been affected and not a day went by when he did not think about the assault and why it happened to complainant said he did not leave the house for several weeks because of his facial injuries. 'Major slip-up' Harrison, who had two previous convictions for assault dating back more than 20 years, pleaded guilty to a charge of unlawful wounding at an earlier court Wootten, mitigating for Harrison, said his client had been drinking heavily "as a coping mechanism" following the death of his father and other family trauma."Clearly this offence occurred largely because he was so drunk and he's clear that he never would have done what he did were he not intoxicated," said Mr said his client "audibly gasped" when he was first shown the CCTV of the punch and its effects and he said Harrison was Wootten submitted that the offence had been "a major slip-up" in a long period of good, and at times exemplary, Haslam said it was an aggravating feature of the case that Harrison was under the influence of excessive alcohol at the time and he concluded that the serious nature of injuries meant the 18-month prison sentence had to be served immediately. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Ara Darzi
Credit - Mark Harrison—Camera Press/Redux Honorary consultant surgeon at Imperial College Hospital NHS Trust, Ara Darzi, was commissioned by the British government to review the state of the National Health Service. What he found was damning: crumbling facilities, equipment shortages, chronically long waits for treatment and outdated technology. His final report, released in September 2024, exposed one of the country's most respected institutions as a failing system stretched beyond its limits by a huge surge in demand from Britain's aging population. The capacity of the health service was 'degraded by disastrous management reforms,' Darzi wrote, while the trust and good will of many frontline staff has been lost. The report sparked a public outcry and a renewed commitment by the government to modernize and improve the vital health service. Darzi's review pointed to a number of factors to explain the decline in the health service: too much austerity in the 2010s, weak capital investment, and mismanagement. His insights are now being used to push for reform, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer promising a 10 year plan to reimagine the NHS, focusing on digitizing the organization and committing more investment to preventative care and community health services. Darzi has also called for setting government health targets, like increasing healthy life expectancy by 10 years by 2055, incentivizing businesses to prioritize healthier products, and greater investments in children's health. 'There is no path to either wellbeing or growth without prioritising health,' he says. 'That is a powerful platform for sustained, ambitious action by the new government.' Contact us at letters@
