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BBC News
5 days ago
- BBC News
Humberside Police dog Quinta reunited with handler in retirement
A police dog who once took down a machete-wielding man in Scunthorpe is set to enjoy retirement with her former who officers described as a "sniffing super-hound", has worked in Humberside Police's dog section for eight dog used to live with her first handler, PC Mick Tune, before he took early retirement to spend time with his wife who had been diagnosed with force said the crime-fighting pair had been reunited and Quinta would now lead "a life of luxury for the rest of her days". Humberside Police said Quinta and PC Tune had worked on numerous jobs together, with the dog's scent work, which was "second to none", helping find vulnerable people. Officers said the hound also "bravely took down a man with a machete one summer morning in Scunthorpe".Quinta lived at home with PC Tune and his wife, Sharon, who was diagnosed with cancer in 2022. After PC Tune's retirement, Quinta was paired up with a new handler PC Phil Lusby, who promised that when it was time for the dog to retire, Mick and Sharon would have the option to have her back at home. However, Sharon died in February this year before she could see Quinta return force said Quinta was now helping PC Tune to heal from his said: "To say I am honoured is an understatement as this little firecracker of a dog has over the past eight years been an immense asset to both the force and Phil and myself who have been fortunate to be considered her handlers."Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices
BBC News
24-07-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Parents of Scunthorpe intensive care babies get beauty treatments
Free beauty treatments have been offered to parents of premature and unwell babies in intensive care to support them during what is often considered a stressful and worrying Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Scunthorpe General Hospital has been providing the pampering service with help from trainees at the nearby North Lindsey are given treatments, such as hand and arm massages, next to their babies' cot during the mother, whose baby has been in the unit for more than 20 days, said the service had provided some comfort and relaxation during the "worrying time". Corrine Waldron, 34, gave birth to her daughter at 33 weeks. Both mother and baby were admitted to the ward when the pair became "very poorly" with said: "It was a shock and it was very scary to see her with all the little wires on. It's been really, really difficult." Ms Waldron, who has been on the ward for 21 days, said the massages had helped her "relax for two minutes"."You worry all the time so it takes your mind away for a little bit," she Korolova, who is originally from Ukraine, is training to be a beauty therapist and volunteers at the unit. She said the service provided relief to stressed parents who were "holding their babies for a long time". "I know I can help people with their pains, aches. I like helping people," she said. Kerry Grimbleby, a senior staff nurse on NICU, said the sessions had been beneficial for the mental wellbeing of families on the said: "It's a really stressful environment. Parents can often be here for a long time - some stay for a couple of weeks to even months at a time."We thought it would be a really nice idea for them to have some sort of wellbeing sessions while they were here."Officials at the hospital said they hoped to get more students involved in order to increase the range of beauty treatments on offer."We're not just looking after the child, we looking after the family as a whole," added Ms Grimbleby. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices
Telegraph
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Telegraph
Re-enacting the Battle of Orgreave is pointless
Oh dear, an inquiry into Orgreave. The name refers to the Yorkshire coking depot where, in June 1984, Arthur Scargill's violent flying pickets failed to prevent delivery lorries leaving the plant with coke to fire the Scunthorpe steel furnaces. It was a turning point in the miners' strike. Scargill's mass picketing of the Saltley coke depot in 1972 had closed the plant, humiliating the Conservative government of Edward Heath. His defeat at Orgreave ensured that history did not repeat itself. The police came out on top. Fuel supplies never failed. Margaret Thatcher's government eventually won. After nearly eight more bitter months, the strike collapsed. Scargill had lost. Ever since, the Left has been obsessed with Orgreave, alleging police brutality and mendacity, and repeatedly called for an inquiry. Some hope to find documents implicating Mrs Thatcher, such as they alleged existed, but did not exist, in the case of the Hillsborough disaster. At Hillsborough, as at Orgreave, the South Yorkshire police were the objects of their anger. It is true that court cases against the pickets collapsed because the police evidence against them was discredited. The fact of that collapse, however, would suggest that justice was done. If police misconduct was not sufficiently arraigned, there is what is now called the Independent Office for Police Conduct to handle this. Why an inquiry, 40 years on? For some strange reason, Theresa May, after becoming prime minister in July 2016, briefed (indirectly) that there would be an Orgreave inquiry. Perhaps her poor relations with the police, when she was home secretary, had something do with it. Anyway, two months after making this suggestion, she wisely dropped it. But the Left kept on complaining and, in Labour's general election manifesto last year, the following promise was made: 'Labour will also ensure, through an investigation or inquiry, that the truth about the events at Orgreave comes to light.' The clear implication of that sentence is that the truth has, until now, been concealed. Labour's version of the truth is that the police, covertly directed by the evil Thatcher, behaved appallingly. Given this highly political background, it will be hard for any inquiry to look at the matter dispassionately. In terms of presentation, the Government seems to be hoping that this is a repeat of the Hillsborough Inquiry. The Hillsborough report, produced by James Jones, the former Bishop of Liverpool, was entitled The Patronising Disposition of Unaccountable Power. It was widely admired for its account of what the families had been through. So the Orgreave report is also to be chaired by a bishop, the Right Reverend Dr Pete Wilcox, Bishop of Sheffield. Episcopal purple is supposed to ward off accusations of political bias, but Bishop Wilcox will be under enormous pressure. He says he looks forward to 'engaging with stakeholders', but I wonder who will qualify for that description. Since the energy supplies of the entire country depended on Scargill's pickets failing wherever they tried to attack, all of us alive at that time are stakeholders. More directly, so were the steelworks, so was the government, so were the police, who had to enforce the law, and so were those miners, more than a quarter of the total workforce at the time of Orgreave, who went on working. They did not agree with the strike and resented Scargill denying his members a ballot on it. Many were victims of NUM violence. The announcement of the inquiry goes against the Government's own current work of looking to see whether inquiries are worthwhile. There are so many nowadays, few leading to recommendations that get implemented, but still costing literally hundreds of millions of pounds. Sir Keir Starmer privately acknowledges that they should be cut back. For an inquiry to begin, the Government now wants to require evidence of 'a clear present public benefit'. It does not want inquiries to be merely public therapy sessions. It wants them only if they can address an issue that needs addressing now. How can anyone say that this intensely political issue of more than 40 years ago fits that criterion? Politeness on all sides Guess what happened in our village last Saturday? Sir Keir and Lady Starmer came. The occasion was the lovely wedding in our parish church of the daughter of a long-standing legal colleague. And guess what happened? Nothing. I think this uneventfulness should be celebrated. First, it was a tribute to the security people, who were very low-key and courteous. Second, it reflected well on the parents of the bride, who had kept the information close. Third, it reflected well on those villagers who did know who was present but did not choose to vent any of their mainly unfriendly current feelings towards the Prime Minister. Finally, the Starmers behaved well, and everyone liked them for it. My wife and I were close witnesses as they sat in the pew behind us, and we can attest that they were unassuming, friendly and demanded no place of honour. They stayed for a flatteringly long time at the reception and seemed to be quietly enjoying themselves. Perhaps none of this needs saying, but I mention it because the age of social media tends to erode the concept of privacy which is so important in civilisation. This was, in all respects, a civilised occasion. Vice-president J D Vance is reported to be heading for a short holiday in the Cotswolds next month. I hope the Vance family will be treated with similar politeness.
BBC News
21-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
More than £16m to be spent on education in North Lincolnshire
More than £16m is being spent expanding school places in North from a £7.7m Department for Education grant would be used to expand Baysgarth School in Barton-upon-Humber from 900 places to 1, additional £8.8m would be used provide increased support for children with special education needs across the Lincolnshire Council would also provide enhanced pre-school support as part of the national expansion of childcare for working parents to 30 hours a week. 'Long-term success' Councillor Julie Reed said: "We are committed to ensuring that every child has access to high quality education in a setting that meets their needs, and we are taking proactive steps to manage school capacity and respond to changes across our communities."The expansion and improvement of both mainstream and specialist provision reflects our ambition to support all learners, including those with additional needs, and to give families confidence in the future of local education. "These investments are not just about buildings - they're about opportunities, inclusion, and long-term success for our children and young people."Work would also be carried out to provide additional space for 24 extra places at St Luke's Primary School in schools would get heating systems replaced, additional roof insulation and double glazing to reduce their carbon emissions, the council to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices.
Yahoo
20-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Special needs school garden wins flower show gold
A special needs school's kitchen garden has been recognised by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). Dubbed "the Living Larder", the garden – comprising a mix of vegetables and flowers – has been created by students from Scunthorpe's Trent View College. It received a gold award at RHS's flower show, which is being held at Wentworth Woodhouse in South Yorkshire. Head teacher Sarah Parker said gardening helped young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to develop employability skills. Students spent months growing plants from seed to create the display, which was transported to the flower show. According to a description on the RHS website, key features of the garden are "white flowers, purple vegetables and green foliage". The charity said this resulted in a "striking visual impact through a carefully considered interplay of colour, texture, and structure". All the produce grown is due to be donated to a local food bank. Kyla, 18, one of the students involved in the project, said: "I enjoy planting, watering and growing from seed." Her teachers said gardening had helped her become more independent. Ms Parker said: "One of our main aims [of gardening] is to support as many young people as possible into employment." Gardening gave her students "value and purpose", she added. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices Related internet links RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse
