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BBC News
5 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Peterborough home closed over drug dealing and violence concerns
A house has been closed for three months over concerns about drug dealing and home in the Millfield area of Peterborough can only be accessed by emergency services, the city council and people with police consent, until 21 the house on Windmill Street without permission could result in a fine, imprisonment or both, Cambridgeshire Police force said it had obtained the closure order from Huntingdon Magistrates' Court to protect residents from antisocial behaviour. Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
20-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Peterborough City Council suggests new site for dementia centre
A new location has been proposed for a city's dementia resource centre after concerns were raised about plans to move it into a City Council is selling the building where the centre is currently based, on Lincoln Road in originally proposed moving the centre to Bretton Library but now says it is looking at a relocation to Paston Farm Community Qayyum, the council's cabinet member for public health and adult social care, said: "We know there were concerns about the prospect of a move to Bretton Library, including parking arrangements and noise levels at this location." She said the council had been working with the Alzheimer's Society, which runs the centre, to find other possible sites."Paston Farm Community Centre has recently become available and we believe it would make an ideal location," she said. The proposed move to Bretton proved unpopular with some library users, who raised concerns about the impact on library activities if space was the plans, the library would have occupied about two-thirds of its current space, with the rest going to the dementia current dementia centre building is one of several properties the council is selling off to plug a black hole in its finances, although a deal to sell the building fell through earlier this council said this gave it a chance to reassess its options for the service, and look at alternative locations to the authority said Paston Farm Community Centre offered a good amount of space and facilities such as a cafe, social space, group rooms and council said the move was not finalised, but that residents would be kept up to speed on its progress. Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
The Irish Sun
10-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
‘Bright & athletic' boy, 14, fighting for his life after being electrocuted by high voltage cable at £58k-a-year school
A 14-YEAR-OLD boy is fighting for his life after being electrocuted by a high voltage cable at a top private boarding school. Chase Allen was rushed to hospital alongside two others zapped by the overhead electrical cable at posh Millfield School in Somerset . Advertisement 1 Millfield School is a posh private school in Somerset Credit: Brookie/Wikipedia Ambulances, an air ambulance, a specialist hazard team, fire engine and police scrambled to the scene in the town of Street after the alarm was raised. Chase is described as a "bright and athletic" teenager who competed in the 100m running and discus at last year's English Schools' Track and Field Cup . It has now been revealed he suffered extensive injuries "affecting his internal organs" and with "such severe burns that he has had most of his toes amputated", according to a The statement said: "His feet may have to be amputated and NHS surgeons are working tirelessly. Advertisement "They remain uncertain whether they will be able to save his feet as the burns have caused critical damage. "We all pray that no more had to be amputated and we are enormously grateful for everything the NHS is doing. Careful fluid therapy is being used for his internal injuries." The lads, aged 13 to 14, suffered burns and needed surgery following the terrifying incident last Saturday. The school has now been referred to the Health and Safety Executive for investigation . Advertisement Most read in The Sun A letter released from the £58,000-a-year school's headmaster, Gavin Horgan, to parents said that a 'serious incident occurred". He said 'contact with overhead electrical cables' had left the teenagers with 'serious injuries.' He added: 'The boys have undergone surgery overnight and are currently in a stable condition. 'It will be some time before we understand the extent of their injuries and it will be a long road to recovery. Advertisement 'All three students have their families or close family friends with them. 'We are in close contact with the families and they are very grateful for the care that has been afforded to their children.' The school has offered counselling to the other boys in the boarding house where it happened, the head said. The headteacher asked parents to 'avoid speculation,' and tried to reassure them that it was an 'isolated incident.' Advertisement He said that the pupils were 'supported by Millfield staff within moments and emergency services were there within minutes.' A Millfield spokesperson said: 'There is no ongoing danger to others. "The entire Millfield Community's thoughts and best wishes are with them all. "We ask for everyone to respect their privacy and avoid speculation. Advertisement "We are working closely with the authorities to investigate how the accident occurred.' Read more on the Irish Sun The school boasts an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a 30,300 square foot riding school, squash courts and a fencing 'salle'. It is known for its excellence at sport and has also educated England captain Chris Robshaw, Olympic shooter Peter Wilson, the King of Thailand, and pop star
Scottish Sun
06-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Three schoolboys rushed to hospital after being ELECTROCUTED by ‘overhead cables' at posh private boarding school
SCHOOL HORROR Three schoolboys rushed to hospital after being ELECTROCUTED by 'overhead cables' at posh private boarding school Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THREE teens were rushed to hospital after being electrocuted at a top private boarding school. The boys were said to have been zapped by an overhead electrical cable at posh Millfield School in Somerset. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Three year-nine boys have allegedly been electrocuted at school Credit: Supplied 3 A letter was sent out to pupils and parents Credit: Supplied 3 Millfield School is a posh private school in Somerset Credit: Brookie/Wikipedia The lads, aged 13 to 14, suffered burns and needed surgery following the terrifying incident on Saturday. Ambulances, an air ambulance, a specialist hazard team, fire engine and police scrambled to the scene in the town of Street after the alarm was raised. The school has now been referred to the Health and Safety Executive for investigation. A letter from the £58,000-a-year school's headmaster, Gavin Horgan, to parents said that a 'serious incident occurred yesterday evening.' He said 'contact with overhead electrical cables' had left the teenagers with 'serious injuries.' He added: 'The boys have undergone surgery overnight and are currently in a stable condition. 'It will be some time before we understand the extent of their injuries and it will be a long road to recovery. 'All three students have their families or close family friends with them. 'We are in close contact with the families and they are very grateful for the care that has been afforded to their children.' The school has offered counselling to the other boys in the boarding house where it happened, the head said. Kate and Wills' may send George to co-ed boarding school for key reason - after Princess of Wales does two secret London school tours The headteacher asked parents to 'avoid speculation,' and tried to reassure them that it was an 'isolated incident.' He said that the pupils were 'supported by Millfield staff within moments and emergency services were there within minutes.' A Millfield spokesperson said: 'There is no ongoing danger to others. The entire Millfield Community's thoughts and best wishes are with them all. We ask for everyone to respect their privacy and avoid speculation. We are working closely with the authorities to investigate how the accident occurred.' The school boasts an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a 30,300 square foot riding school, squash courts and a fencing 'salle,'. It is known for its excellence at sport and has also educated England captain Chris Robshaw, Olympic shooter Peter Wilson, the King of Thailand, and pop star Lily Allen. A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said: 'We were called by the ambulance service at 7.50pm on Saturday 3 May to support them and the fire service in responding to an incident at Millfield School, near Street. 'Three people were taken to hospital with serious injuries. Their next of kin have been informed. 'Following the incident, a referral was made to the Health and Safety Executive who will lead in any investigation.' A HSE spokesperson said: 'HSE is aware of this incident and has been in contact with Avon and Somerset Police and the School to make initial enquiries.'
The Irish Sun
06-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Three schoolboys rushed to hospital after being ELECTROCUTED by ‘overhead cables' at posh private boarding school
THREE teens were rushed to hospital after being electrocuted at a top private boarding school. The boys were said to have been zapped by an overhead electrical cable at posh Millfield School in Somerset. Advertisement 3 Three year-nine boys have allegedly been electrocuted at school Credit: Supplied 3 A letter was sent out to pupils and parents Credit: Supplied 3 Millfield School is a posh private school in Somerset Credit: Brookie/Wikipedia The lads, aged 13 to 14, suffered burns and needed surgery following the terrifying incident on Saturday. Ambulances, an air ambulance, a specialist hazard team, fire engine and police scrambled to the scene in the town of Street after the alarm was raised. The school has now been referred to the Health and Safety Executive for investigation. A letter from the £58,000-a-year school's headmaster, Gavin Horgan, to parents said that a 'serious incident occurred yesterday evening.' Advertisement Read more He said 'contact with overhead electrical cables' had left the teenagers with 'serious injuries.' He added: 'The boys have undergone surgery overnight and are currently in a stable condition. 'It will be some time before we understand the extent of their injuries and it will be a long road to recovery. 'All three students have their families or close family friends with them. Advertisement Most read in The Sun 'We are in close contact with the families and they are very grateful for the care that has been afforded to their children.' The school has offered counselling to the other boys in the boarding house where it happened, the head said. Kate and Wills' may send George to co-ed boarding school for key reason - after Princess of Wales does two secret London school tours The headteacher asked parents to 'avoid speculation,' and tried to reassure them that it was an 'isolated incident.' He said that the pupils were 'supported by Millfield staff within moments and emergency services were there within minutes.' Advertisement A Millfield spokesperson said: 'There is no ongoing danger to others. The entire Millfield Community's thoughts and best wishes are with them all. We ask for everyone to respect their privacy and avoid speculation. We are working closely with the authorities to investigate how the accident occurred.' The school boasts an Olympic-sized swimming pool , a 30,300 square foot riding school, squash courts and a fencing 'salle,'. Advertisement It is known for its excellence at sport and has also educated England captain Chris Robshaw, Olympic shooter Peter Wilson, the King of Thailand, and pop star A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said: 'We were called by the ambulance service at 7.50pm on Saturday 3 May to support them and the fire service in responding to an incident at Millfield School, near Street. 'Three people were taken to hospital with serious injuries. Their next of kin have been informed. 'Following the incident, a referral was made to the Health and Safety Executive who will lead in any investigation .' Advertisement A HSE spokesperson said: 'HSE is aware of this incident and has been in contact with Avon and Somerset Police and the School to make initial enquiries.'
