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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Moment drug dealer re-arrested as he leaves prison
A man who admitted dealing drugs from his prison cell can be seen on police footage being arrested moments after he was released from jail for his previous crimes. Samuel Watts, 34, from Northwich, was handcuffed as he left HMP Kirkham, near Preston, on 21 November last year just after he finished serving a sentence for supplying cocaine and cannabis and possessing a weapon. Watts faced Burnley Crown Court on Thursday where he was jailed for a further four years and four months. In the police footage, the arresting Cheshire Police officer can be heard telling Watts he was being arrested in relation to a phone that had been found on him in prison, saying: "I know it's not ideal news." Watts admitted supplying cocaine from his jail cell after police found a phone strapped to his waist during a search, which contained messages showing he had continued to deal drugs from behind bars. PC Dan Lee, from Cheshire Police, said: "Hopefully this time he will use his time behind bars to reflect upon his actions rather than trying to set up another business venture." Read more stories from Cheshire on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC North West on X. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230. Dealer who sold cocaine from jail cell sentenced Cheshire Police
BBC News
3 days ago
- BBC News
Moment drug dealer re-arrested leaving HMP Kirkham near Preston
A man who admitted dealing drugs from his prison cell can be seen on police footage being arrested moments after he was released from jail for his previous crimes. Samuel Watts, 34, from Northwich, was handcuffed as he left HMP Kirkham, near Preston, on 21 November last year just after he finished serving a sentence for supplying cocaine and cannabis and possessing a faced Burnley Crown Court on Thursday where he was jailed for a further four years and four the police footage, the arresting Cheshire Police officer can be heard telling Watts he was being arrested in relation to a phone that had been found on him in prison, saying: "I know it's not ideal news." Watts admitted supplying cocaine from his jail cell after police found a phone strapped to his waist during a search, which contained messages showing he had continued to deal drugs from behind bars. PC Dan Lee, from Cheshire Police, said: "Hopefully this time he will use his time behind bars to reflect upon his actions rather than trying to set up another business venture." Read more stories from Cheshire on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC North West on X. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Daily Mail
08-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Beloved dog left with horrific injuries after being bitten by venomous snake during walk through housing estate
A dog suffered horrific injuries when it was bitten by a venomous adder while out on a walk through a housing estate. Owner Adam Penn's nine-year-old Springer Spaniel Willow was left with a shocking open wound on her face, leaving Adam with a £2,500 vet bill. Adam first noticed Willow had swelling behind her head and a lack of appetite. Initially he believed she had been stung by a wasp. Her symptoms got worse and the lump became an open wound. Adam took her to the vets where they discovered Willow had been bitten by a venomous adder. Adders are the only venomous snake in Britain, while their venom is of little danger to humans, a bite can prove fatal for dogs. Adam, a dad-of-two, said: 'I was really shocked. 'She's unlucky but she's lucky to be alive. If it was a smaller dog, then it could have been fatal.' Willow was placed on a drip and given antibiotics, as it was too late for her to be given anti-venom medication. She is still on antibiotics and painkillers and she will need ultraviolet light treatment which will help the healing process and so far, the vets have charged Adam £2,500. Adam, of Northwich, Cheshire, said: 'It was really touch and go because her blood pressure had dropped. 'She's nine-years-old but she's a young nine so before this had happened, I thought we might have another six or seven years with her. 'I didn't question saving her - I asked the vets to do what he could do with her. 'When the anaesthetic had worn off, she started to recover and she's just been a fighter.' Adders normally live in open habitats like heathland, moorland, woodland edges and coastal areas so Adam, a manager of a pub, was shocked that Willow was bitten while walking on a housing estate. He said: 'I live on a normal housing estate. 'But around six or seven years ago, I saw an adder - we have a river near us so that's where they are expected to be. 'We were in the middle of the houses so to find out that it's an adder, was scary. 'My whole family also weren't aware that adders could be in the middle of a housing estate.' According to the Pet Health Club, every dog can react differently to an adder bite but some symptoms could be having two small puncture wounds, drooling, bruising, swelling and an increased heart rate. Adam, who is originally from Warrington, Cheshire, now wants other animal owners to look out for the symptoms and signs that their pet has been attacked by an adder. He said: 'Dogs can get bitten by adders on their neck or on their nose or on their bellies when they are rooting through bushes. 'You need to realise when your pet isn't normal and then investigate it.' Last month, a Jack Russell was killed after being bitten by the venomous snake in Thetford Forest, Suffolk. The family dog, Donnie, was out being walked by Logan Mathers, 17, when an adder shot out and bit the two-year-old Jack Russell on the face. Donnie was taken straight to a vet for treatment while slipping in and out of consciousness. Logan's 19 year-old-sister, Molly, rushed to meet her brother who was left 'traumatised', and little Donnie's health deteriorated despite being given anti-venom medication and antibiotics. Sadly, the beloved family pet died in the early hours of Saturday morning, mother Ali said. She said: 'The whole family went over on Saturday morning to say goodbye to our beautiful boy. 'He really was so full of life. 'We are absolutely heartbroken and just can't believe it. We want to stop another dog being hurt.' The People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) advise that swelling can cause serious problems to dogs if bitten on the face or neck - and the venom can cause severe illness and death.
The Sun
08-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
B&M shoppers are racing to nab £45 homeware buy that's scanning for just £1 – but you'll need to move fast
BARGAIN hunters are racing to their nearest B&M store, desperate to get their hands on a homeware buy that's been massively reduced. So if you could do with some new furniture and have had the same bedside table for the last decade, then you'll need to listen up. 3 3 One savvy shopper was recently browsing the aisles in her local B&M, when she noticed that a gorgeous white bedside drawer table had been slashed. Originally priced at £45, using the B&M scanner app, Sammyjo Platt noticed that the stunning table had been discounted and was now available for just £1 - yes, you heard that correctly. Overjoyed with her cheap find and epic saving of £44, Sammyjo quickly flocked to social media to alert others, leaving many totally stunned. Posting on Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK, a private Facebook group with 2.6 million members, Sammyjo shared a picture of her new purchase - the Loft Studio 2 Drawer Bedside Table. The gorgeous homeware piece is sure to add style to your bedroom in an instant. It's super luxurious and the embossed drawers feature gold finish metal legs. Not only is this table available in white, but there's also a grey option too. Alongside her post, Sammyjo explained: 'Check your local B&M. 'Got them yesterday, some are still scanning at £35 but some are scanning at £1.' Sammyjo confirmed that she nabbed her bedside table from a B&M store in Northwich. The savvy shopper also shared a screenshot from the B&M app, proving that the bedside table was scanning at just £1. The bedside tables are currently advertised at £35 on the B&M website, so you'll need to get your shoes at the ready if you want to nab it for just £1. How to save money at B&M Shoppers have saved hundreds of pounds a year by using B&M's scanner app. The scanner lets you see if an item's price is cheaper than advertised on the shop floor label. Products that are typically discounted are seasonal items and old stock that B&M is trying to shift. The app is free to download off the B&M Stores mobile app via Google Play or the Apple App Store. According to one ex-B&M manager, you'll want to visit your local branch at 10am on a Wednesday too. Here's how you can join the B&M bargain hunt: Download the B&M app for free on any smartphone with an App Store or Google Play. Once you've installed it on your device, click on the option labelled "more" on the bottom, right-hand side of the app home page. You'll then find an option that says "barcode scanner". Click on this and you'll open a camera screen. Use the camera to hover over the barcode of the product you wish to check. If the price comes up as lower, take it to the cash desk and it will automatically scan at the lower price. You don't need to sign up to the B&M app to use the barcode scanner. The bargain buys are subject to availability and availability in your nearest store is not guaranteed. Bargain hunters beam Facebook users were clearly left overjoyed by the huge reduction, as Sammyjo's post has quickly amassed 141 likes and 112 comments in just 15 hours. I need two Facebook user One person said: 'I want.' Another added: 'I need two.' A third tagged a loved one and simply advised: 'Get them.' At the same time, one woman mentioned a Facebook user and begged: 'Go and check our [store] please.'
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Carson returns to Darley Cup action on Sunday with a bit of work to do
Carson returns to Darley Cup action on Sunday with a bit of work to do DAVID Carson has a bit of catching up to do when the third and fourth rounds of the Darley Cup take place in the second Darley Moor Motor Cycle Road Race Club meeting of the season takes place on Sunday. The Northwich rider finished third on the leaderboard after the first two rounds near Ashbourne in April. Josh Froggatt (Worksop) claimed a start-finish victory in the morning's race, leaving Carson trying to reduce the gap to David Glossop (Wilmslow) for second place. ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement From the end of the first lap the pair were circulating within one second of each other. On the final lap Carson found a better route through the backmarkers and was almost able to pip Glossop at the flag, however Glossop's advantage at the end was reduced to just 0.09secs. The second race may have played out the same way but on this occasion Benjamin Dale (Warrington) joined the starting grid and while Froggatt was at the front from the opening lap, the gap between him and Dale fluctuated between 1.2secs and 0.17secs. At the start of the penultimate lap Dale was 0.8secs behind the leader, but once again backmarkers seemed to play their part and Dale turned the 'tables' on his rival, finishing with a 0.8secs advantage over Froggatt. ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement Glossop again finished ahead of Carson, but this time with a 10 seconds advantage over him. 2025 Darley Cup Championship standings: 1st Josh Froggatt, 27pts; 2nd David Glossop, 22pts; 3rd David Carson, 18pts
