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BBC News
04-08-2025
- General
- BBC News
'Evri dumped my parcel in the middle of the night'
Bemused residents have voiced their concerns after Evri parcels were dumped in the early hours of the morning. Some customers waiting for their deliveries in the Bradley Stoke area of Bristol on Saturday assumed they would not get their packages that day, only to get a notification in the middle of the night saying they had arrived. One post shared on social media showed more than a dozen parcels which had been left on the pavement outside a house at around 01:00 BST on Sunday morning. A spokesperson for Evri said "immediate steps" had been taken to address the issue, and the "courier in question" was no longer delivering for the company. Nigel Thomas, 64, told the BBC he and his wife had been waiting for a delivery due to arrive on Saturday morning, but did not receive a notification until 01:35 BST on Sunday. "The picture that we were sent showed it in the bushes, but when my wife and I walked around the whole street looking for this particular bush, we couldn't find it," he said. "I thought I'd have another look and I actually found it buried in the bushes, not where the picture said it was." The BBC understands that the area's usual Evri courier, who Mr Thomas described as "pretty good", is currently away and did not carry out the deliveries in question. Speaking with other delivery drivers in the area, Mr Thomas, said he had heard: "They've got a lot of deliveries to do.""They probably have got too many to do," he added. A spokesperson for Evri told the BBC: "Every parcel matters to us and we are sorry to those customers affected by this service, which does not reflect our usual high standard of service in the area." Concerned customers, they said, could contact the company's customer service team.
Wales Online
03-07-2025
- Wales Online
Teen arrived at scene of dad's serious accident to find people filming it and posting videos
Teen arrived at scene of dad's serious accident to find people filming it and posting videos 'I spotted my dad's bike and I went into complete denial, but I knew it was his bike because I had put the stickers on it. Students on my bus started filming the scene on their phones which was wrong' Nigel Thomas (left) was left fighting for his life after being involved in a crash (Image: Submitted ) A young woman from Hirwaun, Rhondda Cynon Taf, has opened up about the trauma she faced after people posted footage online of a crash her dad was involved in before her family knew about what had happened. Eve Thomas was 17 when her father was left fighting for his life after being hit by a car. She said it was devastating to know that people had uploaded footage of her dad's crash to social media, with hundreds of people speculating about his condition. "I was on my way home from school when our bus was stopped because of a traffic accident,' Eve said, recalling the day of her dad's accident. 'I spotted my dad's bike and I went into complete denial, but I knew it was his bike because I had put the stickers on it. Students on my bus started filming the scene on their phones which was wrong. "When I eventually got home, I found out it was dad and I was devastated. He was riding home from work when he was hit by a car. He had life-changing injuries, we didn't know if he was going to make it. "He spent weeks in an induced coma and nine months in hospital. There were no words to explain how I felt, it didn't feel real. Article continues below "It was made so much worse because I knew people were sharing what they had filmed and speculating online about what had happened. My godmother had seen the story online and called us thinking dad had died." Eve, who is now 25, is part of a campaign to stop people filming at the scene on their mobile phones. She said: "That person in front of you is someone's parent, child, or friend. Would you want someone filming your loved one in their most vulnerable moment, or would you want them to call for help?" "The ways things were filmed and put on social media was a big part of how it all affected me after and a lot of my therapy to help me move on was based around that." Eve, who is now 25, is asking people to "take a minute" to think about the human impact of filming accidents and sharing content online (Image: Submitted ) The campaign, ' It's not your story to tell ,' is being spearheaded by the South Wales Trauma Network and has the support of many agencies including Welsh police forces and other blue light services. Eve's dad Nigel Thomas, a former delivery driver who is 65, is now living at his home and is cared for by Eve. She hopes her story will make people think twice before filming at crash scenes, shifting the focus from capturing shocking content to showing compassion for victims and their families. "If I can prevent just one family from experiencing what we went through, then sharing our story will have been worth it,' Eve said. Read the biggest stories in Wales first by signing up to our daily newsletter here Eve's experience and desire to prevent other people from going through the same sparked the idea for the campaign, which she co-produced with Andrea Bradley, operations manager of the South Wales Trauma Network. The network is made up of hospitals, emergency services and rehabilitation services across the region, working together to ensure patients with life-threatening or life-changing injuries receive the best possible treatment and care. Andrea Bradley is also a senior nurse with extensive trauma experience. Andrea said: 'We are extremely proud of Eve having the courage to tell her story, highlighting the issues of social media at the scene of an incident. It has an impact on the emergency services trying to deliver the best care possible in difficult circumstances. As you can see from Eve's story, it also has a lasting negative experience for our patients and their loved ones.' Welsh Government minister for mental health and wellbeing, Sarah Murphy, said: 'This is an incredibly powerful campaign. Eve and her father Nigel's story shows that what can seem like a moment's curiosity, a quick photograph and social media post, can cause long-lasting impacts and trauma for those on the other side of the lens. Article continues below "I commend Eve for her bravery in speaking out and hope this will encourage more people to call for help when they see an accident or incident.'
BBC News
02-07-2025
- BBC News
The worst moment of my life should not become your viral video
When Eve Thomas found paramedics treating her badly injured father at the scene of a crash, she was surrounded by people taking photos and videos to share on social ones were then mistakenly told that Eve's father had died, because online speculation travelled faster than the has backed a campaign urging people to think before sharing images of traumatic events, supported by emergency workers who say these actions interfere with their ability to save lives and preserve Nia Lambley said there had been a "seismic change" in the behaviour of onlookers at the scene of emergency incidents, with phones often used to capture images rather than to call for help. Eve, now 25, was 17 when her father, Nigel, was knocked off his bicycle returning home from work as a delivery driver in Hirwaun, Rhondda Cynon school bus was among the traffic that stopped at the scene in the immediate aftermath, and she saw that her father was involved."I was essentially on a bus full of other children that were filming and taking pictures and it was incredibly distressing," said Eve."He was treated by the air ambulance and people filmed his treatment."Nigel had sustained a severe traumatic brain injury and numerous other physical injuries. He was in a coma for a month and spent around nine months in hospital. Eve said having the incident documented and discussed online "took on a life of its own"."He was at a very vulnerable point and didn't have a voice in that - he couldn't speak on any of it, and people were sort of doing that for him - putting that narrative out there, that wasn't necessarily true."While friends attempted to have material taken down from various online platforms, the fact that it was filmed or photographed at all is something that Eve has struggled with."Even if it's somebody's old phone is in a drawer, they've got my father's worst moment in his entire life on there," she said."Even if we've managed to get [the images] taken down, the impact of knowing that people would do that stays."If it was you or someone you loved in that situation, would you rather have someone take a minute and think - or call for help - or would you rather them film it and preserve that?" Insp Lambley from South Wales Police is urging people to use their phones to call for help, rather than to livestream a person's final moments. "We're trying to give people as much dignity in that vulnerable moment as possible," said Insp Lambley."When people whip their phones out and take photos of them or video them, we're losing control of that. We're not able to give them dignity."She said there had been a "seismic change" during her 13 years as a police officer."Now it just seems the go-to is that instead of people using their phone to call for help, they're using it to film and upload to social media for nothing more than likes and comments."It's not with the intention of bringing anyone to justice or to assist that person in any way - you're robbing that person of dignity."The campaign, It's Not Your Story To Tell, has been co-produced by Ms Thomas and the South Wales Trauma Network, which is made up of hospitals, emergency services and rehabilitation services. 'Livestreaming their last moments' Insp Lambley said police being filmed by members of the public is common, and said she accepted that officers must be held accountable."But when we see the impact it has on people that we're dealing with as victims of crime or traumatic incidents like car accidents or stabbings, it really hurts, because it completely contradicts what we're trying to do."On some occasions they're using their phone to livestream people in - sometimes - their last moments."She recalled one incident where a 15-year-old boy had died and after attempting to resuscitate him, she and colleagues became aware that a member of the public had taken a photo and circulated on social media that the teenager had said she had been trained to deliver "a death message" with dignity, meaning they would take time to compose themselves before breaking the news to relatives."In this case I literally had to run from the scene to the house of this boy's parents, looking dishevelled and out of breath and bang on their door and say 'I'm really sorry, your son is dead'."That's not how I ever wanted to deliver that message, but I felt I had to get there before social media. You're running against something that you have no control over."For me, I did a disservice to that family."But I intercepted somebody who was on their way to give their condolences, and more or less push them back from the front door, saying 'the [family] don't know'." The campaign was initiated by the South Wales Trauma Network because of the impact the issue has on a number of affiliated Bradley, operations manager for the network, said having someone record your efforts to support a person in their hour of need had "a negative experience for everyone involved", including the professionals."I think it's really important to highlight the effect on staff too," she said."When people are recording them actually trying to save a life the effect is huge. It's a huge responsibility on that member of staff."I have never forgotten any patient that has been involved in any sort of serious accident - or their family and loved ones. They stay with me forever."We reached out to every blue light service and asked them about the impact - every one of them came back and said we have an experience that is negative and we want to be part of this campaign."
Toronto Sun
30-04-2025
- Toronto Sun
Man accused of killing woman, then confessing under someone else's name
Published Apr 30, 2025 • 2 minute read Nigel Thomas. Photo by Screenshot / Butler County Sheriff's Office Police carrying out a welfare check in Hanover, Indiana, this month discovered the body of a 35-year-old woman who had been stabbed inside her home. The case seemed straightforward: A man from Kentucky had apparently sent messages to the victim's family admitting to the killing and was soon arrested. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Prosecutors now allege that while the killer was behind the messages, he did not use his own name and instead attempted to frame an innocent man, who spent more than a week in jail before he was freed. Nigel Thomas, 34 – also known as 'Nati Bang' – was arrested Friday in Oxford, Ohio, in the killing of Wilma Robertson, Jefferson County Prosecutor David Sutter said in a Monday statement. The man he is accused of framing was released the same day. After Robertson's killing, Thomas 'engaged in an elaborate plan to frame a man named Shawn Bailey for her death,' the statement said. 'Thomas fabricated evidence to incriminate Shawn Bailey,' including setting up multiple social media accounts in Bailey's name, which he then allegedly used to send the false confessions to Robertson's relatives. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Bailey was arrested on April 15, the day after Robertson's body was discovered. He was released 10 days later after new evidence, including DNA analysis, ruled him out as a suspect, the statement said. The Jefferson County prosecutor and several police departments involved in the case did not immediately respond to Washington Post requests for comment early Wednesday, and it was not clear whether Thomas had legal representation. Sutter's statement did not provide any further details about Robertson's death or a potential motive behind the killing. He said in an email that all court documents for the case are under seal. Robertson had two children and worked as a certified nursing assistant, according to an obituary posted online by the Morgan and Nay Funeral Center in Madison, Indiana, and 'would often post videos on social media bringing encouragement and inspiration to those who followed her.' 'The criminal justice system is ultimately a search for the truth,' Sutter said in the statement. 'Multiple agencies across three states worked tirelessly in their pursuit of all investigative leads to uncover the crimes of Nigel Thomas and clear Shawn Bailey.' Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs Columnists Canada Celebrity
