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Leader Live
6 days ago
- Leader Live
Liverpool man caught drug-driving on A55 in Flintshire
Stephen Bennett, presently an inmate at HMP Altcourse in Liverpool, appeared at Mold Magistrates Court on Thursday via video link from the jail. The 43-year-old admitted two offences of drug-driving, which took place on the A55 near Northop. Prosecutor Rebecca Ross told the court that just after 10.30pm on February 21 this year, police spotted the defendant driving a VW Golf on the A55 eastbound. The vehicle had a defective rear lamp and Bennett appeared to be "swerving between lanes." He was stopped and due to the manner of driving, he was asked for a roadside sample - which gave a positive indication for cannabis. Following his arrest, he provided an evidential sample which revealed he had 2.5 microgrammes of cannabis per litre of blood (the limit being 2), and 173 microgrammes of benzoylecgonine per litre of blood (the limit being 50.) MORE COURT NEWS Representing himself, Bennett told the court he is currently serving a 20 month custodial sentence in respect of being concerned in the supply of drugs, and that he is also subject to licence from the present day until September 2030 in respect of a drugs supply matter from 2017. District Judge Gwyn Jones told the defendant: "I'll tell you what I have in mind. "Normally, I'd be looking at a potential sentence in the community - but that's not something you can do at the moment is it?" The defendant replied: "No, no sorry Judge." Judge Jones handed down a 16 week custodial sentence to run concurrent to the defendant's ongoing jail time, and banned him from driving for 26 months.
ABC News
26-05-2025
- ABC News
Woman charged with murder as Moore Park Beach residents reel over three-year-old's death
The small Queensland seaside community of Moore Park Beach is in shock at the death of a three-year-old girl. A homicide investigation was launched yesterday after a child was found unresponsive at a home on Regency Road just before 5pm. A 32-year-old woman has been charged with murder and is expected to appear in Bundaberg Magistrates Court today. Member for Burnett Stephen Bennett said the community "would be devastated" but said residents always rallied to support each other during difficult times. He said support services and counselling were available. "People are going to need that as we start to grapple with what all this means," Mr Bennett said. Chief Inspector Grant Marcus said multiple calls were made to Bundaberg police about the incident on Monday evening. "Police rushed out and unfortunately found this child deceased," he said. Chief Inspector Marcus said police were interviewing people in the neighbourhood. "Our detectives and our senior crime officers are going through the process of investigating what's going on," he said.
Irish Daily Mirror
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
'Not being applied' - hurling refs scared to use the black card
Liam Sheedy and Donal Og Cusack believe refs are abandoning the black card. The two Sunday Game pundits were reacting to a clear foul on Stephen Bennett yesterday which led to a free rather than a black card and a penalty. Waterford, at that early stage of the game, were in front before they ultimately were overhauled by Cork, prior to exiting the Championship following their defeat in the Pairc. Read more: Emotional Davy Fitzgerald slams hurling legend over 'lack of class' as he considers his future Read more:All-Ireland senior winner to line out in fifth tier hurling semi-final despite opponents rage at 'disgraceful GAA decision' But that Bennett decision was key and highlighted by former Tipp boss, Sheedy. He said: 'Stephen Bennett gets hauled down clearly. But there was no penalty, there was no black card and he didn't convert the free. 'That was a big moment that could have changed things. 'Waterford will feel aggrieved that they didn't get the extra man because the extra man does make a big difference. We have seen that over the course of the Championship 'It is not being applied.' Donal Og added: 'You have to ask, why was it (the black card) brought in first? It was brought in to stamp out cynical fouling whenever there were out and out goal chances. 'And it was a good rule. 'For some reason the referees do not seem to be applying it when it seems obvious that they should.'
Irish Daily Mirror
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Limerick show class to beat Waterford and record first win in Munster
LIMERICK moved joint top of the Munster Championship table with Cork as Waterford failed to match their heroics of last Sunday at Walsh another capacity crowd at the Waterford city venue as 12,101 packed in, the result was never really in doubt despite the margin as Limerick asserted their authority early on and effectively held their opponents at arm's length for the rest of the both of their homes now spent, Waterford will need at least one win from their remaining games on the road against Tipperary and Cork if they are to qualify from the round robin phase for the first time, while Limerick are in a healthy position having taken three match points from a possible four as they await Cork and Clare at the Gaelic Grounds. With stalwarts Seán Finn and Dan Morrissey drafted back into the defence, this was a much more sure-footed display from Limerick at the back, with their goal rarely threatened, while the Waterford attack contributed just 0-6 from play as they didn't reach the same levels as they did when beating All-Ireland champions Clare six days contrast, Limerick's starting front six hit 0-14 from play and they got good impetus from their bench too, which chipped in with a further started at a pace that Waterford struggled with, as the first half was largely a tale of the home side hanging in as the Munster champions found their scores noticeably Lynch dictated the game from centre-forward and, inside, Shane O'Brien and Aaron Gillane were troublesome, particularly O'Brien, with Conor Prunty eventually shifting on to him from English started the game well, hitting two points from midfield as Limerick moved 0-7 to 0-2 clear by the 12th minute.A couple of Stephen Bennett frees and a Jack Prendergast point gave Waterford something of a foothold but Limerick had the look of a side that could find the scores when needed and a succession of Gillane frees helped them into a 0-12 to 0-6 lead by the 24th minute after O'Brien had seen a goal effort come back off the had suffered a blow with the withdrawal of Diarmaid Byrnes, who had started well, and Waterford had their best spell in the 10 minutes approaching half-time as they whittled the advantage back to three points but Tom Morrissey, with his third of the evening, and Gillane, with his first from play, gave the scoreboard a more accurate reflection of the balance of play as the visitors lead by 0-15 to 0-10 at the started the second half well with Mark Fitzgerald pointing after a few seconds and they hit four of the first five points after the restart to reduce the margin to 0-16 to 0-14 by the 43rd again, however, Limerick found the kick when needed, hitting four points in a three-minute spell to establish daylight again and Waterford never got within a score had a brief sight of goal with 10 minutes of normal time remaining as Stephen Bennett scooped a shot away in tight surroundings but Nickie Quaid dealt with it comfortably and, beyond that, they were reduced to hopeful deliveries in a bid to raise a green Gleeson appeared off the bench late on to a warm reception from the home crowd but, apart from one snapshot that dropped short, wasn't a factor in the game as Limerick, anchored by Kyle Hayes at centre-back and with Lynch foraging deep to great effect, held hit his best of the evening from the stand sideline to round out the scoring for Limerick, who join Cork on three points, albeit the holders sit second on scoring difference in the Munster All-Ireland favourites will come to Shannonside on May 18 for what may not be the counties' last meeting of the year but will be one where the winner can effectively book a Munster final spot with a game to same afternoon, Waterford go to Thurles and they looked like a side that will now welcome the two-week break after a hectic six days, both emotionally and physically.
BreakingNews.ie
03-05-2025
- Sport
- BreakingNews.ie
GAA: Limerick have too much for Waterford in Munster hurling championship
Limerick proved to have too much for Waterford in a 0-28 to 0-22 win in Walsh Park. It was Limerick's first win in the Munster Championship to put them second in the table. Advertisement Limerick stayed ahead once they opened the scoring after one minute, with Aaron Gillane scoring nine points, as five of Limerick's forwards were on the scoresheet. Waterford did all they could, with Stephen Bennett scoring nine points to keep them in touch. They took a 0-15 to 0-10 lead into the interval, as they kept the scoreboard ticking to run out as winners. Limerick move into second place ahead of Waterford, who drop to third. Limerick take on Cork next weekend, whom they lost twice to last season, while Waterford travel to Tipperary. In Camogie, Wexford and Kilkenny will contest this year's Leinster Senior Camogie Championship final. The Cats booked their spot in the decider with a 4-11 to 2-12 win over Dublin this evening. They will play Wexford, who had four points to spare in their semi-final with Offaly earlier.
