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BBC News
a day ago
- General
- BBC News
Suffolk woman thought BEM honour letter was jury summons
A community library manager who was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) first thought the letter had been a jury summons. Charlotte Clark, 47, has worked at Suffolk Libraries in Southwold and Reydon for the past 22 is one of several people in the county named in the King's Birthday Honours list for her services to literacy and to her said she hoped the recognition showed how much the library service could offer people. "I was shocked, first of all, I thought it was a jury duty summons, and then I was really emotional when I realised what it was," she explained."I'm just so pleased and so surprised."Ms Clark was awarded the BEM after leading numerous initiatives at Southwold Library that still remained at the heart of the also ran a number of groups and activities for people of all ages, and she was described as an "outstanding character" in the honours."I hope [I was given the BEM] just to acknowledge what the library can do for you - it's not just books... we do so much more, and I take this personal nomination as acknowledgement for the library as well," she said."I've only really told my parents, and they thought something was wrong because I was so surprised and emotional. They're very, very pleased." Nick Hulme, chief executive of East Suffolk and North Essex Foundation Trust, was also appointed Commander of the British Empire (CBE)."I was surprised," he said."I've had a long career in the health service, and I don't think I've done anything particularly special."It made me think about all the amazing people I've worked with over 45 years in the health service, and it is as much their award as it is mine."He said it was the work ongoing behind the scenes at the NHS that made the "biggest difference" to people's lives. Other people in Suffolk awarded honours include:Andrew Francis Harston, regional director of Associated British Ports, is appointed MBE for services to portsAudrey Ludwig, founder of Suffolk Law Centre, is appointed MBE for services to Legal Aid in SuffolkMark Stephen Bills, lately director of Gainsborough's House, is appointed MBE for services to art, to museums and to the community in Suffolk Andrew James Richardson, chair of Food and Drink Wales Board, is appointed MBE for services to the food and drink sectorMargaret Jane Chilestone, group lead volunteer at 1st Red Lodge Scout Group, is awarded BEM for services to young peopleJanet Humphrey, police staff at Suffolk Police, is awarded BEM for services to the community in SuffolkRussell George Ling, is awarded BEM for services to the community in OtleySusan Alexandra Price, chief coach of West Suffolk Group and Suffolk County Chair, Riding for the Disabled, is awarded BEM for services to people with disabilitiesPaul William Snelling, Scout leader at 1st Bures Scouting Group, is awarded BEM for services to young peopleThe Lady Clare Amabel Margaret, Lord-Lieutenant of Suffolk, is appointed Commander of the Royal Victorian Order Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
The Guardian
a day ago
- General
- The Guardian
Intrusive questions are the bane of gay life
Oh how do I hear you Arwa Mahdawi (Strangers on the street: please stop asking me if my wife is my twin sister, 11 June). All my out life (40-plus years), random strangers have found it possible to ask me the most intrusive questions – ones that they would never ask a heterosexual. A couple of recent examples: last week on holiday in Southwold we had dinner in our hotel. The lovely waitperson asked if we were in the same room when I gave our room number, so we then listened carefully. Nope, none of the heterosexuals arounds us got asked. A couple of weeks previously the guy delivering our biomass pellets asked if I was my partner's mum. That one really stung – she is 60 to my 64! Many years ago (different girlfriend), we got asked the twin question; we never had sex again. Sorry, Arwa, you've got this for life – unless the hets get the memo from the Office of Homosexual WillowsBrain's Green, Gloucestershire Have an opinion on anything you've read in the Guardian today? Please email us your letter and it will be considered for publication in our letters section.
CTV News
09-05-2025
- CTV News
Southwold break-in leads to drug and weapons seizure, three arrests
Weapons and drugs have been seized after a break-and-enter call in Southwold Township. On April 29 around 4:15 p.m., Elgin OPP responded to an emergency call with a report of a break-and-enter in progress. The report said four masked people were seen with a gun. Drugs seized Bush Line raid Items seized by OPP. (Source: OPP) When officers arrived on scene, one person was taken into custody without incident. Two others escaped the address on Bush Line but were later located on April 30 and arrested. Following the incident, OPP executed search warrants at two homes on Bush Line and one in St. Thomas. The warrants seized: Two handguns One conducted energy device Five pellet guns Two butterfly knives Large quantities of cocaine, oxycodone, hydromorphone, and clonazepam Scales Cell phones Packaging material $4,500 in cash The estimated street value of the drugs is $21,600. Drugs seized Bush Line raid Items seized by OPP. (Source: OPP) The ongoing investigation has so far led to three people being charged. A 35-year-old St. Thomas man is charged with: Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition Careless use of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition Two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous person Possession of an imitation weapon for a dangerous purpose Unauthorized possession of a firearm Unauthorized possession of a weapon Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine Three counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking – opioid other than heroin A 39-year-old woman from St. Thomas is charged with: Careless use of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition Two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose Unauthorized possession of an imitation weapon for a dangerous purpose Unauthorized possession of a firearm Unauthorized possession of a weapon Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine Three counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking – opioid other than heroin A 33-year-old man from Ingersoll has been charged with: Failure to comply with release order Careless use of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose Unauthorized possession of a firearm Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to call police at 1-888-310-1122. Crime Stoppers can also be contacted at 1-800-222-8477.
