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Belfast Telegraph
05-06-2025
- Business
- Belfast Telegraph
Grocery industry professionals to attend GroceryAid Grocers Ball 2025
There will be fine dining, entertainment and live music, as well as prizes to be won, all in aid of GroceryAid, which helps people in the grocery sector who have fallen on hard times. And the winners of the Belfast Telegraph Grocer Marketing Awards will also be announced at the event at Belfast's Culloden Hotel & Spa on Friday June 13. Desi Derby, Grocers Ball chairman, said: 'The Grocers Ball has become a highlight event in the local grocery calendar. "The sub-committee and I are really looking forward to the event which promises an evening of great food, entertainment, prizes and craic. "And in doing so we'll raise vital funds to support local grocery colleagues through a range of emotional, practical and financial services.' Sponsors include title sponsor Freixenet Copestick – available at Drinks Inc. Country manager Shane McNally said: "We're thrilled to continue our support for such an important event and charity in GroceryAid. "The work the charity does to support colleagues across our industry is more vital than ever. "As economic challenges persist, events like these remain invaluable. We're proud this partnership has raised essential funds that directly contribute to supporting thousands of people every year.' Other Gold sponsors include Coca Cola Hellenic, DFDS, Henderson's, Hinch Distillery, Hovis, Isle of Man Creamery, Kerry Foods, Pilgrim Foods, Moet Hennessy, Musgrave, Sainsbury's, SHS, Tesco and Travel Department. All funds raised from the Grocers Ball will directly support GroceryAid in the efforts to provide year-round services, including financial, emotional and practical support. The charity said that in 2024, it raised £135,000 to support people employed in the grocery sector who were overcoming difficulties in their lives. It said that over the year, it provided £163,000 in financial support to those on the breadline as a result of running out of sick pay, becoming homeless and not being able to afford the essentials of life. It also provided school essentials grants. GroceryAid told sponsors: 'This magnificent achievement wouldn't have been possible without all your support.' Tickets are now on sale for the Grocers Ball on June 13 through Davy Neill, who can be reached at
1News
29-04-2025
- 1News
Mystery caller sought by police after horror crash near Mangakino
Police are seeking a mystery woman who made a complaint about a driver moments before the vehicle was involved in a fatal crash near Waikato's Mangakino last week. The female caller was following a black Toyota RAV4 along State Highway 47 towards Tūrangi at approximately 2.45pm on April 21, Sergeant Shane McNally said. The woman told police the vehicle was "cutting corners and crossing the centre-line". The RAV4 was involved in a fatal crash on Waipapa Rd north of Mangakino shortly afterwards. One person died at the scene and two people were taken to hospital with serious injuries. The driver, a 64-year-old man, would be sentenced in the Auckland District Court on May 6 after pleading guilty to careless driving causing death. "Police would like to speak further to the female who made the driving complaint to get more information, as their phone number appears to be a 'roaming number' which does not connect when called back," McNally said. The woman was believed to be travelling from Whanganui towards Tūrangi with a man also the vehicle at the time of the call. The caller or anyone who knew the pair were asked to contact police online and click "Update Report", or call 105.
Scoop
29-04-2025
- Scoop
Appeal To Witness Who Made Mangakino Driving Complaint
Press Release – New Zealand Police Sergeant Shane McNally, Taupo Serious Crash Unit: Police need to urgently speak with a caller who made a driving complaint before a fatal crash near Mangakino last week. The female caller was following a black Toyota RAV4 along State Highway 47 towards Turangi, at approximately 2.45pm on Monday 21 April. She has made a report to Police about this vehicle cutting corners and crossing the centre line. This RAV4 has shortly afterwards been involved in a fatal crash on Waipapa Road, north of Mangakino. The driver of this vehicle has since pleaded guilty to careless driving causing death, and the 64-year-old man is due to be sentenced in the Auckland District Court on 6 May. Police would like to speak further to the female who made the driving complaint to get more information, as their phone number appears to be a 'roaming number' which does not connect when called back. It is believed the female and another male in the car were travelling from Whanganui towards Turangi at the time. If this was you, or you know who this pair are, please contact Police online at clicking 'Update Report' or by calling 105 and quoting file number 250421/4930.
Scoop
29-04-2025
- Scoop
Appeal To Witness Who Made Mangakino Driving Complaint
Press Release – New Zealand Police The driver of this vehicle has since pleaded guilty to careless driving causing death, and the 64-year-old man is due to be sentenced in the Auckland District Court on 6 May. Sergeant Shane McNally, Taupo Serious Crash Unit: Police need to urgently speak with a caller who made a driving complaint before a fatal crash near Mangakino last week. The female caller was following a black Toyota RAV4 along State Highway 47 towards Turangi, at approximately 2.45pm on Monday 21 April. She has made a report to Police about this vehicle cutting corners and crossing the centre line. This RAV4 has shortly afterwards been involved in a fatal crash on Waipapa Road, north of Mangakino. The driver of this vehicle has since pleaded guilty to careless driving causing death, and the 64-year-old man is due to be sentenced in the Auckland District Court on 6 May. Police would like to speak further to the female who made the driving complaint to get more information, as their phone number appears to be a 'roaming number' which does not connect when called back. It is believed the female and another male in the car were travelling from Whanganui towards Turangi at the time. If this was you, or you know who this pair are, please contact Police online at clicking 'Update Report' or by calling 105 and quoting file number 250421/4930.
NZ Herald
29-04-2025
- NZ Herald
Mangakino fatal crash: Taupō Police search for witness who saw Toyota driving dangerously
Police have issued an urgent appeal for a witness who reported dangerous driving on State Highway 47 last week to come forward. The woman reported seeing a Toyota RAV4 cutting corners and crossing the centre line at about 2.45pm on Monday, April 21, shortly before a fatal crash that left one person dead and two others seriously injured. Taupō serious crash unit Sergeant Shane McNally said the RAV4's driver has since pleaded guilty to careless driving causing death. 'The 64-year-old man is due to be sentenced in the Auckland District Court on May 6.' McNally said police would like to speak further to the witness who made the complaint to get more information.
