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Time of India
4 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Over 1,000 women apply for monthly dole at Ungaludan Stalin camp in Coimbatore
Coimbatore: District collector Pavankumar G Griyappanavar inaugurated the 'Ungaludan Stalin' camp at Vadavalli in the city on Tuesday. More than 1,000 women applied for the monthly Rs 1,000 dole under the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam at the camp. Petitions were also submitted by the public. Addressing the media, the collector said that 336 camps would be conducted in Coimbatore district. In the first phase, 25 camps were held in the corporation area, 35 in municipalities, 20 in town panchayats, 36 in village panchayats, and four in remote areas on Tuesday. The camps will continue until August 14. Women eligible for the monthly dole scheme can apply at the camps. Applications will be processed within 45 days, the collector said. Priya, 25, from Sathya Colony on Thondamuthur Road at Vadavalli, waited in line with her baby to apply for the scheme. She said her name was not included in the scheme when she applied a few months ago. She expressed hope that this time her application would be accepted. Karthik, 35, from New Thillari Nagar at PN Pudur, was also standing in the queue to apply for his 70-year-old mother Vaijayanthi, who is undergoing treatment for a spinal cord injury. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo R Lakshmi, 63, from Sundapalayam, who visited the camp, said that she has been receiving old age pension (OAP) for many years. Having lived in a rental house for more than four decades, she came to the camp to apply for a free patta. Interestingly, KV Muruganantham, 79, a retired bank manager from Vadavalli, came to the camp seeking help at the police desk. He reported losing 52.25 sovereigns of gold ornaments while traveling on a bus from Dindigul to Karur in 2003. Though he filed a complaint with Karur police and received an acknowledgment, he has been approaching the police for the last 22 years without eliciting any proper response.
The Sun
5 days ago
- The Sun
OAP Brit, 69, arrested for ‘smuggling £350k-worth of drugs into Spain in secret hidden compartment in lining of his car'
A BRIT OAP has been caught allegedly trying to smuggle more than 60 kilos of cannabis onto a Spanish car ferry. The 69-year-old was detained after police found the drug in his car prepared to board the vessel at Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta. 7 7 7 Cops say the cannabis resin was hidden in a "secret compartment" on the top of his UK-plated vehicle. They became suspicious after seeing the reaction of a police sniffer dog. Just over 62 kilos of the drug was allegedly found in packages marked with names such as Dream Gelato and Serial Milk. The cannabis is believed to be worth an estimated £350,000. The Brit, who has not been named, was arrested around 6pm on Sunday. It is not clear what his final destination was. He is currently being held in police custody and is expected to appear before a judge for an initial court hearing in the coming hours. A spokesman for the Civil Guard in Ceuta said yesterday: "Around 6pm on Sunday officers from the First Fiscal and Border Company, along with colleagues from Ceuta's Cynological Group who inspect vehicles preparing to embark on ferries heading to Algeciras, carried out a check on a UK-plated vehicle with a specialist sniffer dog that indicated the possibility there were drugs inside. "A full check on the areas the specialist dog had marked as possible hiding places for the drugs subsequently took place. "A total of 62.3 kilos of cannabis resin was discovered in a secret compartment in the roof of the vehicle. Brit drug mule moans 'I'm depressed' as he faces years in hellhole jail after smuggling 'iPhone' in weight of cocaine "The driver, a British man born in 1956 who was registered as a UK resident, was subsequently arrested. " The suspect will now go before a court in Ceuta as the suspected author of a crime of drug trafficking. "The drugs have been seized and handed over to a central government delegation and the vehicle is now under the supervision of the courts." The Brit is believed to have been travelling alone when he was detained. It is not known what make of vehicle he was driving. The arrest is just one a series of similar incidents reported around the world in recent weeks. A 79-year-old British pensioner was arrested at a Chilean airport with £200,000 of powerful crystal meth back in May. He is currently being held in prison in the south American country after being arrested at Santiago International Airport. Elsewhere, a 27-year-old British man was arrested at Lanzarote airport after four kilos of marijuana buds worth more than £6,000 was allegedly discovered in his luggage. Cops said the luggage had an "unusually low weight for its size and was giving off a strong smell." The unnamed man has already appeared in court but it was not clear today whether he had been remanded in custody or released on bail. Back in May, Bella Culley was arrested in Georgia with £200,000 worth of cannabis in her hold baggage. She has been held at Tbilisi's Number Five Women's Penitentiary accused of importing 31lbs of cannabis and hashish. If found guilty, she could face between 20 years in jail and a life term. 7 7
Sunday World
6 days ago
- Sunday World
Abuser who threatened to kill his disabled wife breaches order aimed at protecting her
Stewart Nicholl (75) was sentenced to five months and hit with a non-molestation order in February. A vile abuser who's already done time for kicking, slapping and threatening to kill his disabled wife 'slowly' has admitted breaching a court order aimed at protecting her from him. Stewart Nicholl (75) was sentenced to five months and hit with a non-molestation order in February for what the judge described as a 'despicable' attack on his spouse of 50 years at their Islandmagee home in Co Antrim. The court heard at the time how the cruel pensioner had subjected the woman to a prolonged assault before taking her phone and leaving her lying on the floor for two hours as she begged for help amid an onslaught of 'verbal abuse'. His victim, also in her 70s, uses crutches to get around and was unable to get back on her feet following the attack on October 27 last year. After mustering up the strength to pull herself to the bathroom and lock the door, the prosecution said 'he was outside the door, counting down from 10 and banging the door'. Domestic violence Pensioner Stewart Nicholl, 75. News in 90 Seconds - Sunday July 13 In a bid to save herself from her domestic abuser, the woman called 999 from her Apple watch. Police arrived to find the OAP 'on the floor' in the bathroom in a 'distressed state' before she revealed her husband had told her: 'You won't need your phone. I am going to kill you and it's going to be done slowly over a few days.' While Nicholl's defence admitted at an earlier hearing it was an 'appalling set of facts' and that the marriage was over, they later said their client had a 'different interpretation' of events but would plead guilty. They told the court in January: 'Whatever happened, that is no excuse to resort to this type of activity. It is a very, very, sad case. The parties have been together for over 50 years.' The lawyer described domestic violence as an 'epidemic in society'. District Judge Nigel Broderick said: 'These facts are, quite frankly, harrowing.' Stewart Nicholl, 75, was jailed this week for five months. Addressing Nicholl, he added: 'The horrors you put your wife through are nothing short of despicable. She is a lady in her mid-70s, she has mobility issues, she is on crutches in her home where she should feel safe and she should certainly not be attacked by her husband. 'You push her to the floor, when on the floor you kick her, you slap her in the face, you take her phone off her and you leave her lying there on the floor for two hours. 'You verbally abuse her and stand over her, no doubt in a fit of anger, and you say 'I am going to kill you and it is going to be done slowly over a few days'. 'This poor lady then somehow musters the strength to pull herself along the floor to the bathroom and locks the door and thankfully she had the means of raising the alarm on her Apple watch because you, in your fit of anger, had taken her phone.' The judge also highlighted how Nicholl had 'minimised' his responsibility when spoken to by probation and 'essentially blamed the victim in some way for what happened'. Nicholl pleaded guilty to assault, threat to kill, threatening and abusive behaviour, and criminal damage to a mobile phone strap. Taking his guilty plea and lack of a relevant record into account, the judge sentenced him to five months in January and issued a non-molestation order until the end of 2025. While the domestic abuser at first intended to appeal, he later dropped the case and was 'taken down'. But Nicholl has been back in court after admitting to breaching that order, despite his barrister's assertion that it was a 'technical breach'. The violent pensioner, with a new address at Castle Espie near Comber, Co Down, was reported to have breached the order by going to a property in Islandmagee on April 12. His latest case, heard at Ballymena Magistrates' Court, was adjourned until July 24 for a pre-sentence report.
Glasgow Times
6 days ago
- Glasgow Times
Last sighting of missing Renfrew pensioner revealed
Officers in Renfrewshire are continuing to search for Henry Nicol. We reported how cops initially said the 76-year-old was last seen shortly after 8am on Saturday, July 12, on Dee Avenue in Renfrew. However, it has now been revealed that the OAP was last seen at around 7.50pm on Friday, July 11, in the Dee Avenue area. He is described as being 5ft 9 inches tall, of medium build, clean shaven or with light stubble, with grey/white hair. READ MORE: Man dies after incident involving several cars on busy road Inspector Derek Scrimgour said: 'As time goes on, we are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of Henry. 'I would again ask residents who live in the local area to check any outbuildings, sheds or covered areas in case Henry has sought shelter there. 'Footage captured on private CCTV or doorbell cameras is crucial. I would ask local householders and businesses to review it, and please let us know if there is anything that can assist our enquiries.' Anyone with any information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1224 of Saturday, July 12, 2024.
Scottish Sun
12-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Shock moment British OAP, 85, holidaymaker is mugged and shoved to the ground as he was on walk with wife in Majorca
It follows a string of snatch and grab attacks on Brits in Spain SICK ATTACK Shock moment British OAP, 85, holidaymaker is mugged and shoved to the ground as he was on walk with wife in Majorca THIS is the shocking moment an elderly Brit is mugged and violently thrown to the ground as he walks through Majorca with his wife. The 85-year-old man was pounced on by the young attacker who stole his bag and wallet before fleeing the popular tourist destination. Advertisement 5 The shocking moment an elderly Brit is mugged and violently thrown to the ground as he walks through Majorca Credit: Solarpix 5 The mugger grabbed the man's arm and tossed him onto the pavement Credit: Solarpix 5 The OAP was left on the ground as his attacker fled Credit: Solarpix Footage shows the thug target the OAP and his wife as he follows them down a sunny street in Cala Millor, the largest tourist destination on Majorca's east coast. As the mugger approaches he appears to try and overtake the couple before snatching at the man's belongings which were in his hand. The Brit holds on bravely to the small bag with his valuables inside as the attacker grabs hold of his wrist. Moments later, the fragile OAP is thrown onto the hard pavement as his body smashes off the concrete. Advertisement His terrified partner rushes over as the man lays still on the ground after hitting his head. The mugger managed to quickly scurry away with the man's bag. The robbery happened just after midday on Wednesday in the tourist hotspot which sits a short drive away from the Love Island villa. Local police have since been able to identify the suspect with him being arrested just hours later in a nearby street. Advertisement The victim was called into the station and able to recognise him as the person who had assaulted him. It is not immediately clear what injuries the pensioner suffered or if he had been able to recover what was stolen from him. Watch moment Brit has £43k watch snatched off wrist by e-scooter bandits while sitting in traffic in £250k Lamborghini The mugger has already gone before an investigating judge but his fate is currently unknown. His age and nationality is also yet to be released. Advertisement Just weeks earlier, another Brit had his possessions swiped by e-scooter bandits in Spain. Lamborghini driver Scott Mariella was stuck in heavy Barcelona traffic when he had his £43,000 watch stolen by thieves. Scott and his partner Simone were sat in a lime green £250,000 Aventador when two crooks took advantage of the standstill traffic to whizz past the row of pricey motors and pick an unsuspecting target. Footage shows how one of the thieves went up to the Lambo Aventador and appeared to ask to take a picture of the car. Advertisement As he leaned in to get the snap he started to speak to Scott before gesturing for what looked like a high-five. Seconds later, the man grabbed at Scott's arm and managed to remove his watch in one quick movement. He then hopped on the back of his accomplices scooter who was waiting on the other side of the road just feet away. The pair sped away as a desperate Scott tried to chase after them in his supercar only to find himself boxed in due to the traffic. Advertisement It follows a growing concern over street crime in Barcelona. At the start of May, footage captured the moment a thief was wrestled to the ground and placed into a suffocating chokehold by a tourist after he tried to nick his camera. The suspected robber picked the wrong target - as the brave photographer managed to floor the man and submit him with ease. Last August, British sailing legend Sir Ben Ainslie was robbed at knifepoint for his £17,000 Rolex in Barcelona. Advertisement Ainslie, 47, recalled the horrifying ordeal as a gang mugged him as he went out for a meal. 5 As the mugger approaches he appears to try and overtake the couple before snatching at the man's belongings Credit: Solarpix
