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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Yahoo
Prolific shoplifters get suspended jail terms as court recognises positive changes
SUSPENDED jail terms have been handed to a man and a woman from Carlisle who have admitted a spate of shoplifting offences. Danielle Nicholson, 35, and Matthew Thompson, 31, both of Mayfield Avenue, entered guilty pleas to a series of thefts committed at local stores in recent weeks. Both have a history of previous offending. Magistrates described their offending as 'prolific' but drew back from handing them an immediate jail term after a defence lawyer said both can be rehabilitated. Nicholson stole from the Co-op in Central Avenue, Harraby, on June 7, 18, and 21, taking sweets and various meat items, including eight steaks. On the last occasion, Carlisle's Rickergate court heard, she was challenged by the staff because she is barred from the store. Despite this, she refused to stop stuffing items into her bag before leaving. On that one occasion, the left with goods worth £41, making no attempt to pay. Four days later, she and Thompson went on a joint shoplifting trip to the Aldi store on Petteril Bank Road in Carlisle, stealing goods worth £27. Thompson admitted two thefts from Aldi on June 25 as well as six further thefts from the Co-op and Spar stores on dates in May, June and July. Defence lawyer Lauren Heasley represented both defendants. For Nicholson, the lawyer said she had experienced difficulties in her life which have left her with long-term trauma. 'She was stealing from shops to feed herself and to fund her drug habit,' said Ms Heasley. 'She is 35 and wants today to mark the end of her offending,' said the lawyer. 'She is motivated to change and there is a recommendation [in the background Probation Service report] for female focused work to assist in her rehabilitation. "She is willing to work with that.' Nicholson had learned of the death of a relative two days ago, an event which in the past would have sent her down the path of alcohol abuse and self-destruction, but she had remained strong and resisted that reaction. 'She wants to show that she's committed to change,' said Ms Heasley. Referring to Thompson, Ms Heasley said he too was capable of rehabilitating. He had secured a job as a roofer and was engaging well with services to tackle drug misuse. The job had given him a sense of pride. Magistrates noted Nicholson's deprived background and the long period since she was last had a community-based sentence. They imposed eight weeks custody but suspended this for a year, ruling that she must complete 15 rehabilitation activity days. Addressing Thompson, magistrates said he had taken steps to improve his life. He too must complete 12 rehabilitation activity days, in his case as part of a 12-week jail term suspended for a year. Both defendants must compensate the shops they stole from for the loss of goods which were not recovered – in Nicholson's case to the tune of £199 and in Thompson's case the amount was £218. Neither was asked to pay costs.
RTÉ News
29-06-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
The secret is out on Galway's Matthew 'Magic' Thompson
In his first season in the Galway team, Matthew Thompson has already taken up the playmaker mantle and has been arguably his county's standout player. He has been involved in an average of 0-11 per match so far this championship, making 20 passes per game - providing a masterclass in quality high-percentage kickpassing and scoring. Coming into this afternoon's All-Ireland quarter-final against Meath, the 20-year-old forward has contributed to over 40% of his team's total of 15-145. Meaning he has scored, assisted or been involved in the build-up for 8-53 in seven matches. The Salthill‑Knocknacarra starlet has therefore been involved in an average of 11 points per match raising the question, will Meath look to detail a man-marker to track the Tribesmen's in-form forward?
7NEWS
24-06-2025
- Politics
- 7NEWS
City of Sydney bans gas appliances for all new homes with claims homeowners will save an extra $626 per year
The City of Sydney has banned gas appliances in all new homes built from January 1, 2026. City of Sydney unanimously adopted the motion at Monday night's council meeting, banning gas appliances from all new residential builds. The council is also proposing to ban gas from new offices, hotels, and serviced apartments by 2027. Councillors have claimed the change will save households up to $626 on their power bills each year. The change will new apartments and houses in the local government area will be fitted exclusively with electrical cooking and heating appliances rather than gas. Greens councillor Matthew Thompson compared the use of gas appliances to smoking in an enclosed room with your child. 'These changes are an easy step we can take right now to save lives and save families money,' Thompson said on Monday, according to The Daily Telegraph. American scientists who researched gas cooking in Melbourne have previously claimed the amount of nitrogen dioxide in the air rapidly climbed to five times higher than the Australian outdoor air quality standard within 30 minutes of use, according to the ABC. City of Sydney joins six other councils which have already banned indoor gas appliances in new builds. Hornsby Shire, Lane Cove, City of Newcastle, Waverley, City of Parramatta and City of Canada Bay councils have all banned gas appliances in new homes. The issue of new gas connections has been hotly debated by council and the NSW state government. In 2023, NSW Premier Chris Minns rejected a state-wide ban on new gas connections. The state government has the power to override councils.
BBC News
22-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Down beaten by Galway despite second-half fightback
Galway withstood a second-half Down fightback as they moved into the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship quarter-finals with a 2-26 to 3-20 win at Pairc by 10 at the break, a Shane Walsh-inspired Galway seemed well on their way, but Down gave it a real go and it took Tomo Culhane's late goal to give the Tribesmen breathing Down could be proud of their efforts but will reflect on the final nine minutes of the opening half when they were outscored by 0-9 to 0-0 as Walsh hit six and Matthew Thompson three as the period when the game got away from they were within two when Culhane beat Ronan Burns, while a late Down goal from Ryan Magill came too close to the was an even start with points from John McGeough and Odhran Murdock edging Down into a lead, but Galway began to find their rhythm with Robert Finnerty on song early, hitting the game's first two-pointer to give Galway a 0-6 to 0-2 response was excellent and a sweeping move resulted in McGeough thumping home to bring the home crowd to life before Murdock levelled soon after Cillian McDaid edged Galway back in front, enter Shane Walsh. The Tribe talisman got on the end of a Matthew Thompson delivery to thump home and beat Ronan Burns who had previously made a couple of great stops from Finnerty and Cian Down replied with two super Danny Magill scores and another from blood sub Eugene Branagan to reduce the gap to one with 26 minutes it was all Galway in the run to the break as Walsh in particular took over, hitting the next six points including two two-pointers from play and a Thompson would get in on the act with a two-pointer and a single of his own as Galway went in at the break with a 1-16 to 1-6 lead. It was a long way back for Down, although they had the breeze in their favour for the second half, but they got the start they needed with two-pointers from Daniel Guinness and Miceal Rooney.A Havern free cut the gap to five, but Galway steadied again with Thompson, Finnerty and Mathew Tierrney all on began to get on top and a second two-pointer from Guinness was the spark as they got to within two, but then passed up further scores with some poor wides which would come back to haunt Mooney hit two points after his introduction as Down remained right in the hunt heading into the home stretch and after Walsh kicked a two-point free to push the gap back to five, Down looked set to break for home as with five to go, Odhran Murdock found some space to lash to the Galway held their nerve, kept the ball and drained the clock until it opened up as Peter Cooke put fellow sub Culhane in to lash the gap at six with just over a minute to go, Magill palmed home at the other end, but vitally, Galway won the restart and John Daly provided the insurance with a late Ryan McEvoy point after the hooter making no odds as Down's fightback came up short with Galway advancing.
Irish Examiner
22-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Galway progress after enthralling goalfest victory over Down
All-Ireland SFC preliminary quarter-final: Down 3-21 (3-4-17) Galway 2-26 (2-5-21) The best could be yet to come said Cork manager John Cleary on Saturday night and this latest chapter of the Sam Maguire Cup made for riveting viewing. Galway will be in the All-Ireland quarter-final pot on Monday morning but only after Down, for the second time in the space of seven days, came up just short in a captivating game of football. The 14,435 crowd in Newry's Páirc Esler were treated to a gem of a game but one wonders just how many of these close shaves Galway can keep enduring. Armagh last week, Down this week, their return to Croke Park is going to test all of their resolve and reserve. Galway led by five points with eight minutes left on the clock but a couple of Down goals ensured they had to sit tight until the end for a fine win brightened by dazzling performances like Matthew Thompson's and rescue operator Peter Cooke. The first quarter was pockmarked with scoring opportunities spurned by wood, goalkeeper or wind. Thrice Down kicked short, twice Galway hit the post and twice they had goal shots kept out by Ronan Burns. Robert Finnerty was first to be denied by Burns in the 15th minute and Cillian McDaid was stunted less than three minutes. Those openings had come after a 14th minute goal by John McGeough that was a casebook example of the lightning dash to Down's football in this championship. The home side had been under immense pressure on their kick-out and conceded five points in a row including a Finnerty two-pointer when a long boot from Burns landed over the Galway cover and Odhrán Murdock drove forward and supplied McGeough for a tidy finish. At the third time of asking, Galway raised a green flag in the 22nd minute as Walsh took receipt of a Matthew Thompson pass and tucked the ball. However, it was not without controversy as Down's Patrick McCarthy was on the ground with a head injury when Galway turned over the ball in their own half. The Down management were apoplectic on the sideline and made their case to referee Derek O'Mahoney again at half-time. Yet their team's reaction to the setback was strong: Danny Magill sent over a quick brace of points and McCarthy's temporary replacement Eugene Branagan completed a hat-trick of unanswered scores. That 26th minute score, however, was Down's last of the half as Walsh made the game his own for the remainder. He sailed over the first of two-pointers in the 28th minute and caught the next kick-out ball that put in train the attack for a Finnerty point. Walsh brought his personal total to 1-3 with a point on the half-hour mark and then hurt his shoulder when winning a two-point free, which he converted a minute later. Thompson ended the half with three points himself, the second a two-pointer, to give Galway a more than justified 10-point lead. In less than four second-half minutes, Down has sliced that in half with a couple of two-pointers and Pat Havern's first free. Back Galway came with a string of three points as Thompson took over the mantle of leading his team. The margin was eight in the 42nd minute but was whittled down to two by the 58th as Conor Flaherty couldn't find white shirts. Daniel Guinness sent over his second two-pointer and substitute Caolan Mooney added back-to-back points and Pádraic Joyce twice summoned for Connor Gleeson to be ready to come on. However, the change never came. Substitute Cooke was becoming a presence and Joyce held off. A Walsh two-point free despite him being clearly lame put Galway five ahead prior to Cooke having a shot kept out by Burns. Murdock, Down's best player, planted a lovely goal in the 64th minute to put Down in touch and set up a finale. Tomo Culhane's goal, courtesy of a Cooke pass, followed by Daniel O'Flaherty's second point appeared to put Down to the sword only for Ryan Magill to add a third goal for the hosts. However, Cein Darcy stepped up to give Galway the necessary space and Ryan McEvoy's two-pointer after the hooter was mere consolation to a Down side that played its part in another gem of a game. Scorers for Down: O. Murdock (1-2); J. McGeough (1-1); D. Guinness (0-4, 2tps); R. McGill (1-0); D. Magill, M. Rooney (tp), P. Havern (frees), C. Mooney, R. McEvoy (tp) (0-2 each): E. Branagan, A. Crimmins (free), C. Doherty, J. Guinness (0-1 each). Scorers for Galway: S. Walsh (1-7, 2tpfs, 1 tp); R. Finnerty (0-6, 1tp, 1 free); M. Thompson (0-5, 1tp); T. Culhane (1-0); C. McDaid, M. Tierney, D. O'Flaherty (0-2 each); P. Cooke, C. Darcy (0-1 each). DOWN: R. Burns; C. Doherty, P. Fegan, P. Laverty; D. Magill, R. Magill, M. Rooney; D. Guinness, O. Murdock (c); J. Guinness, P. Havern, P. McCarthy; J. McGeough, R. McEvoy, A. Crimmins. Subs: E. Branagan for P. McCarthy (temp 22-26); E. Branagan for P. McCarthy (h-t); C. Mooney for J. McGeough (53); O. Savage for C. Doherty (58); C. McCrickard for A. Crimmins (62); F. Murdock for M. Rooney (66). GALWAY: C. Flaherty; J. McGrath, S. Fitzgerald, L. Silke; D. McHugh, S. Kelly (c), C. Hernon; P. Conroy, J. Maher; C. Darcy, M. Tierney, C. McDaid; R. Finnerty, M. Thompson, S. Walsh. Subs: P. Cooke for P. Conroy (48); D. O'Flaherty for C. Hernon (57); J. Heaney for C. McDaid (temp 61-69); T. Culhane for S. Walsh (62); J. Daly for J. Maher (67). Referee: D. O'Mahoney (Tipperary).
