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STV News
22-05-2025
- STV News
Driver caused death of woman knocked down metres away from fatal crash
A driver who knocked down and killed a woman metres away from another fatal collision has been ordered to carry out 150 hours of unpaid work. Anthony Burke, 60, struck Gloria Graham, 64, on Glasgow city centre's Elmbank Street on February 2, 2023. The mum-of-two crossed the road at a junction and was hit by Burke's Volkswagen Tiguan while he made a turn onto the road. The incident was witnessed by emergency crews who were at the scene attending to another crash. Ms Graham was taken to hospital but died a month later on March 1, 2023. First offender Burke pleaded guilty at Glasgow Sheriff Court to causing Ms Graham's death by careless driving. The supermarket worker was disqualified from driving for 12 months and put under supervision for one year at sentencing. Sheriff Louise Arrol, KC said: 'The collision investigator says that she was clearly visible, but you failed to observe her. 'She suffered a serious injury and was unresponsive. 'The court expresses its remorse to Ms Graham's friends and family. 'I should make it clear that the sentence imposed is in absolutely no way equal to her tragic loss of life.' The court earlier heard that Burke was travelling home after volunteering to help refugees at the Millennium Hotel. CCTV showed a number of police vans and ambulances with flashing lights at the other fatal incident. It is believed that Ms Graham was on her route home to nearby Argyle Street when she spoke to a police officer. The footage saw Ms Graham cross the road and walk towards the pavement. She then crossed Elmbank Street, which she walked on for almost five seconds. Burke did a turn into Elmbank Street while Ms Graham was crossing. Prosecutor Kathleen O'Donnell said: 'He braked to slow the vehicle through the manoeuvre but did not stop. 'Ms Graham was struck by the car and came to rest on the road then the vehicle stopped.' Police officers, an off-duty GP and a paramedic raced from the other scene to Ms Graham's aid. She was found to have suffered a bleeding head injury and was taken by ambulance to hospital. Ms Graham also sustained rib and pelvic fractures as well as a wound to her lung. Her cause of death was found to be 'bronchopneumonia due to traumatic brain injury due to road traffic collision'. A collision investigation found that Burke had 'sufficient time' to see Ms Graham on the road and come to a stop. It was stated that Burke, of Giffnock, East Renfrewshire, was driving between ten to 15 miles per hour but speed was 'not an issue' for the collision. Michael Lyons, defending, told the sentencing: 'I recognise this was an utterly tragic case. 'Mr Bruke has asked me to express in open court his sincere apologies and condolences to Miss Graham's friends and family.' The other fatal case nearby involved Akbar Razaq, who struck pedestrian Chinenye Okonkwo. Razaq mounted the pavement while travelling at 60mph in a 30mph zone. Ms Okonkwo, 33, from Nigeria, was pronounced dead at the scene. Lord Mulholland told the High Court in Glasgow her death was an 'utter tragedy'. Razaq, 29, was remanded in custody after he admitted a charge of causing death by dangerous driving Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Otago Daily Times
08-05-2025
- Business
- Otago Daily Times
Deer sector to mark milestone
Politicians should not expect oysters at the Deer Industry Conference in Queenstown next week. New Zealand Deer Farmers Association life member Tony Pearse said he was excited to be speaking about the 50-year anniversary of the association at the conference at Millennium Hotel on Wednesday. When the conference was launched in Queenstown in 1978, it was held across three days, rather than a single day, and he fondly remembered the inaugural event organised by late southern deer farmer Robbie Brookes. ''It was an extravaganza. Robbie never responded to a request for a budget. He just said, 'it'll happen', '' he said. About 1400 people attended that conference, a mix of deer farmers and off-farm investors including well-known business figures. Many arrived by helicopter and parked their aircraft on the roof of Rydges Lakeland Resort which was hosting the event. The event included a cruise on TSS Earnslaw. ''There were about 700 people on it and helicopters were buzzing it,'' he recalled. Three floors of the resort were themed for the conference. ''One was set out with trees, as a New Zealand bush camp and another floor was an English village with English food and then the top floor was the extravagant main banquet area with a couple of guys in a rowboat, who shucked a thousand dozen oysters. It was just an incredible conference,'' Mr Pearse said. A keynote speaker at the conference was late Labour Party politician Trevor de Cleene. ''Essentially, the conference in its grand nature gave a message to De Cleene and the Labour government that these guys are having far too much fun.'' Mr de Cleene took the conference as a signal there must be something wrong with the tax advantages available to investors in deer farms, Mr Pearse said. An investor could write off the difference between the then standard value of a hind and its market value and then claim that taxation against their other businesses. Afterwards, the government changed the standard value for deer and the deductions became ''minuscule'', which prompted many investors to cash up and leave the industry. Minister of Agriculture Todd McLay would attend the conference next week and would not be served freshly shucked oysters from a row boat. ''No, I won't be having anything like that,'' Mr Pearse laughed. The first conference was a ''wonderful'' event and its consequences had an impact including the formation of the Game Industry Board. ''The industry started to grow up beyond just the enthusiasm all the pioneers had started,'' he said. Speakers next week include motivational speaker Kevin Biggar, agribusiness lawyer Millie Morgan and economist Brad Olsen. Mr Pearse said he and The Deer Farmer magazine founder Trevor Walton would talk about sector highlights of the past 50 years and celebrate its transformation from a feral industry and deer recovery to proper farming. Delegates had the option of adding on other activities on the days either side of the conference. NZDFA executive committee chairman Mark McCoard said the association was an independent farmer-led and run organisation. ''It is the voice of our farmers, advocating for farmer interests across all levels of industry, from the local, grassroots level to the regional and national government level when the need arises. ''We have a long history, almost as long as the New Zealand deer industry itself. Deer farmers are known as a passionate bunch, and we are seeing that as interest in the annual deer industry conference — celebrating 50 years of the NZDFA — has reached the point of needing waitlists for the awards dinner and the field trip to Fairlight Station the day after. ''So yeah, we're excited for conference, which is such a great opportunity for deer farmers and industry representatives from all over the country to get together to discuss the state of the industry, the weather, and the world in general. ''This year's 50th anniversary will give us a good reason to remember and reflect on the past, while also looking forward to an exciting future that features the same proactivity and innovative thinking that has underpinned the deer industry's past successes.''
Times of Oman
27-04-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Forum in Dhofar showcases projects, initiatives of Finance Ministry
Salalah — The Ministry of Finance reviewed several of its key projects and initiatives, including the Unified Government Financial System (Maliyah), the Unified Treasury Account, the National Register of Government Assets, the Program and Performance Budgeting application, the Government Services Pricing Project, as well as the Public Expenditure Control Initiative, the Beneficiary Services System, and the update of the bay-law of the Financial Law. This took place during the Ministry of Finance' forum, organized by the ministry today at the Millennium Hotel in Salalah, Dhofar Governorate, to introduce its projects and programs. Abdullah Salim Al Harthy, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance delivered a speech emphasizing that the forum reflects the ministry's commitment to enhancing communication and institutional integration, as well as promoting its projects and initiatives aligned with Oman Vision 2040. These efforts support the push toward sustainable and effective financial management. He affirmed that the Ministry of Finance has worked in recent years to develop the financial system by launching a series of strategic projects, which have significantly contributed to achieving positive outcomes. These include reducing the public debt-to-GDP ratio, decreasing reliance on external financing, and generating direct financial savings that have supported developmental spending priorities. The forum featured a visual presentation on the ministry's key projects and initiatives, along with a discussion session with participants from various entities and institutions. The event aimed to raise awareness about the Ministry of Finance's projects, which seek to enhance public financial management efficiency through expenditure control, procedural governance, and increased transparency.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Gateway Arch Park Foundation, the Cordish Companies to transform Millennium Hotel site
ST. LOUIS – St. Louis-based Gateway Arch Park Foundation announced that it chose The Cordish Companies to reconstruct its Millennium Hotel property mid-February. Located at 200 S. 4th St. adjacent to the noteworthy St. Louis Gateway Arch, the Millennium Hotel's redevelopment project aims to become an exciting destination for locals. 'We are delivering on our promise to take swift action to bring vibrancy once again to this critical downtown location,' said Ryan McClure, executive director of Gateway Arch Park Foundation. 'By selecting a developer before closing on this property, we are continuing momentum with purpose and dedication.' Cordish's project also looks to strengthen notable connections around the St. Louis area, including the Gateway Arch, Busch Stadium, Ballpark Village and the Mississippi River. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now The company's project for the Millennium Hotel amounts to almost $670 million, including 1.3 million square feet of residential, office, commercial and cultural places. Greater St. Louis Interim CEO Dustin Allison expressed in the news release about how this project can establish a vibrant spot in downtown St. Louis. 'The Cordish Companies is honored to have been selected by the Gateway Arch Park Foundation for this transformative project in downtown St. Louis,' said Blake Cordish, principal for Cordish Companies. 'This development is a once-in-a-generation moment to reimagine and continue to reinvigorate downtown's urban core. By linking new and existing assets to thriving corridors, this project will act as a catalyst for further revitalization, bringing more residents and visitors, attracting new businesses, and driving long-term growth and vitality for St. Louis and the region.' Gateway Arch Park Foundation remains under contract to purchase the Millennium Hotel. Further updates surrounding the project can be discovered here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
St. Louis urgent care doctor sentenced for $740k of Medicare, Medicaid fraud
ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis-area doctor who was running two urgent care locations was sentenced Wednesday for over $700,000 worth of fraud involving Medicare and Missouri Medicaid. According to the U.S. District Court in St. Louis, 57-year-old Sonny Saggar was sentenced to nearly three years in prison and an additional three years of supervised release following. He was charged with one count of conspiracy. Court documents state that Saggar ran two St. Louis General Hospitals between downtown St. Louis and Creve Coeur. He would charge patients for Medicare and Medicaid as if Saggar had seen the patient when, in reality, only the assistant physician attended to the patient—who are medical school graduates, haven't completed a residency program, and therefore aren't licensed. This also occurred while Saggar had been out of town. These charges caused a loss of $742,528 to Medicare and Missouri's Medicaid. In court, Saggar admitted to not properly training or supervising the assistant physicians between July 2018 and July 2023. Developer picked to demolish Millennium Hotel, revamp site As one physician can only supervise six assistant physicians legally, Saggar offered stipends of $480 per month to attract more physicians to sign up as collaborators. This led to falsified reports to the Missouri Board of Registration that assistant physicians were being properly trained. Additionally, Saggar hired an indicted physician as a collaborator at the Creve Coeur location in January 2022 but did not disclose this information to Medicaid. The physician has since lost billing privileges with Medicaid, records state. 'Doctors are expected to follow a certain code of conduct and obey the laws and regulations putin place to protect their clients,' DEA St. Louis Division Special Agent in Charge Michael Davissaid in a release. 'Our investigation shows that Dr. Saggar broke with protocol and endangered lives with his negligence. As a result of his misconduct, he was arrested, surrendered his DEA Certificate of Registration, can no longer prescribe controlled substances and faces nearly three years in federal prison.' Saggar's office manager, Renita Barringer, was also charged with one count of conspiracy for advertising the two locations for assistant physicians. Her sentencing is scheduled for April 22. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
