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Daily Record
30-06-2025
- Daily Record
Repeat offender told 'carrying a knife is unacceptable' as he is jailed
A sheriff said: 'It can often lead to catastrophic harm and will not be tolerated.' A repeat offender has been jailed for 22 months after a sheriff warned that knife-carrying 'won't be tolerated'. Jay Smith, 31, of Duneaton Wynd, Larkhall, claimed he'd taken a blade from a pal who was threatening to self-harm. But he was sentenced at Hamilton Sheriff Court this week after admitting unlawful possession of a bladed item in McNeil Street, Larkhall, on April 20 last year. The court heard police officers went to the area after reports of a man acting suspiciously. Scott O'Connor, prosecuting, said: 'They observed the accused who appeared to be unsteady on his feet. 'He was detained for a search and disclosed to the officers that he had a knife. This was found in his jacket pocket.' Defence agent Jackson Bateman said doing a friend a favour had got him into trouble. Mr Bateman told the court: 'They were in a house and his friend threatened to self-harm. 'There was an argument and my client took the knife from him. He accepts he should then have put it in a bin instead of holding on to it.' Smith has addiction issues and it was suggested social work supervision could help him. But Sheriff John Speir told him: 'This is your third conviction for carrying a knife and social work say you are unsuitable for a community-based disposal. 'Previously you were given an eight-month electronic tagging order, which you breached, so I consider the only appropriate sentence is custody. 'Carrying a knife is unacceptable, particularly in this jurisdiction where there have been a number of recent attacks. 'It can often lead to catastrophic harm and will not be tolerated.' And did you know Lanarkshire Live is on Facebook? Head on over and give us a like and share!
Fashion Network
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Dear Frances adds major new London stockists
Brands are continuing to open spaces in one of London's destination department stores and fashion boutiques with Dear Frances having announced new developments. It said it's seeing 'significant growth with expansion in premium London stockists' Selfridges, Harrods, Harvey Nichols and Browns Fashion. And in a first for the luxury British footwear brand, collections will be available both in-store and online across all of its new retail partners. To coincide with this, Harrods in knightsbridge is also hosting an in-store installation that opened late last week and that runs until 6 July on its 'Shoe Heaven' floor. And across town in the West End, a Selfridges installation presence will follow in 'Gallery 5' from 8 June until 20 July. A curation of the summer 2025 collection will feature among brand signature silhouettes, as well as stockist exclusives. The brand was founded in 2016 by creative director Jane Frances and Scott O'Connor. It's become best known for its cult Balla Mesh ballet flats but also offers a full line-up of pumps, loafers, sandals and boots along with handbags and other leather accessories.
Fashion Network
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Dear Frances adds major new London stockists
Brands are continuing to open spaces in one of London's destination department stores and fashion boutiques with Dear Frances having announced new developments. It said it's seeing 'significant growth with expansion in premium London stockists' Selfridges, Harrods, Harvey Nichols and Browns Fashion. And in a first for the luxury British footwear brand, collections will be available both in-store and online across all of its new retail partners. To coincide with this, Harrods in knightsbridge is also hosting an in-store installation that opened late last week and that runs until 6 July on its 'Shoe Heaven' floor. And across town in the West End, a Selfridges installation presence will follow in 'Gallery 5' from 8 June until 20 July. A curation of the summer 2025 collection will feature among brand signature silhouettes, as well as stockist exclusives. The brand was founded in 2016 by creative director Jane Frances and Scott O'Connor. It's become best known for its cult Balla Mesh ballet flats but also offers a full line-up of pumps, loafers, sandals and boots along with handbags and other leather accessories.
Fashion Network
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Dear Frances adds major new London stockists
Brands are continuing to open spaces in one of London's destination department stores and fashion boutiques with Dear Frances having announced new developments. It said it's seeing 'significant growth with expansion in premium London stockists' Selfridges, Harrods, Harvey Nichols and Browns Fashion. And in a first for the luxury British footwear brand, collections will be available both in-store and online across all of its new retail partners. To coincide with this, Harrods in knightsbridge is also hosting an in-store installation that opened late last week and that runs until 6 July on its 'Shoe Heaven' floor. And across town in the West End, a Selfridges installation presence will follow in 'Gallery 5' from 8 June until 20 July. A curation of the summer 2025 collection will feature among brand signature silhouettes, as well as stockist exclusives. The brand was founded in 2016 by creative director Jane Frances and Scott O'Connor. It's become best known for its cult Balla Mesh ballet flats but also offers a full line-up of pumps, loafers, sandals and boots along with handbags and other leather accessories.
Fashion Network
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Dear Frances adds major new London stockists
Brands are continuing to open spaces in one of London's destination department stores and fashion boutiques with Dear Frances having announced new developments. It said it's seeing 'significant growth with expansion in premium London stockists' Selfridges, Harrods, Harvey Nichols and Browns Fashion. And in a first for the luxury British footwear brand, collections will be available both in-store and online across all of its new retail partners. To coincide with this, Harrods in knightsbridge is also hosting an in-store installation that opened late last week and that runs until 6 July on its 'Shoe Heaven' floor. And across town in the West End, a Selfridges installation presence will follow in 'Gallery 5' from 8 June until 20 July. A curation of the summer 2025 collection will feature among brand signature silhouettes, as well as stockist exclusives. The brand was founded in 2016 by creative director Jane Frances and Scott O'Connor. It's become best known for its cult Balla Mesh ballet flats but also offers a full line-up of pumps, loafers, sandals and boots along with handbags and other leather accessories.
