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Yahoo
6 days ago
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Attempted murder arrests after two hit-and-runs
Five teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a stolen Mini Cooper was allegedly deliberately driven at people on bikes. The car was involved in a hit-and-run after being driven into two boys riding a Sur-Ron electric motorbike at about 12:30 BST on Thursday on Teyfant Road in Bristol, Avon and Somerset Police said. At about 17:30 BST the same day it was also seen following a 19-year-old man on a scrambler-type off-road bike along Fulford Road, before colliding with him on Hareclive Road. The man was taken to hospital with facial injuries, while the two boys on the electric motorbike did not sustain serious injuries. All five suspects have been released on bail. Insp Terry Murphy said: "We are keeping an open mind about this investigation and at this time we believe the incidents are linked and we're treating the collisions as a deliberate act." More news stories for Bristol Watch the latest Points West Listen to the latest news for Bristol The black Mini Cooper is believed to have been stolen from a property in Speedwell overnight on 28 May, and was later found abandoned in Hillcrest. As well as attempted murder, one 16-year-old suspect was further arrested on suspicion of threatening a person with an offensive weapon, and for possessing a weapon for discharge of noxious liquid. Four of the suspects, two aged 18, one aged 17 and one aged 16, were additionally arrested on suspicion of having a corrosive substance in a public place and possession of a knife in a public place. Detectives are calling on anyone who saw the Mini in the area that day, saw either collision or who may have relevant dashcam or doorbell footage, to contact them. Insp Murphy said: "We want to reassure the community that we're carrying out a full and thorough investigation and we are taking these incidents extremely seriously." He added that there would be additional patrols by neighbourhood policing teams in the area in the coming days, as well as patrols by the mounted unit and the roads policing team. Follow BBC Bristol on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Avon and Somerset Police
Yahoo
28-05-2025
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Woman to Woman: Naugatuck park hopes to help kids living with loved ones battling substance use disorder
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Plans are in the works to build build a unique park in Naugatuck that's designed to help kids living with a loved one battling substance use disorder. The 'Soulful Forest' interactive park comes to life next spring. Terry Murphy, Founder and Chief Enthusiast of Soulful Sydney and the Soulful Forest joins us at the table. For more information head to: If you have a topic you'd like us to talk about at the Woman-to-Woman table, please email us and join the conversation: w2w@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Travel Weekly
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Travel Weekly
Trump's contentious meeting with South African president sparks tourism concerns
Dorine Reinstein Political soundbites from President Trump during his White House meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa have reignited safety fears around South Africa and has put the tourism industry on edge. With Trump's references to "white genocide" during that tense Oval Office meeting, local tourism operators are bracing for potential ripple effects on inbound tourism from America. "Travelers don't wake up hell-bent on visiting South Africa. They can go anywhere in the world," said David Frost, CEO of Satsa, South Africa's inbound tourism association. "But if they start hearing inflammatory things -- like Johannesburg being a murder capital -- they rule us out." Tourism officials say the reality is that while crime does exist in South Africa, it is concentrated in a small number of urban areas, away from tourism hot spots. Claims like white genocide also remain unsupported by data. Between April and December 2024 there were 19,696 murders reported nationally; only 34 involved farms, and just seven victims were farmers. Following the Oval Office meeting, minister Senzo Mchunu issued a statement saying: "We have respect for the USA as a country, we have respect for the people in that country and for President Trump, but we have no respect for this genocide story -- at all. It is totally unfounded and unsubstantiated." Terry Murphy from African Budget Safaris said that most clients understand the reality in South Africa. "Most clients who travel to South Africa are aware that there are issues with crime," he said. "But we always go above and beyond in terms of educating our clients on how to conduct themselves in terms of awareness of their environment when they are here, especially in the bigger cities when they are not on Tour or Safari with us. Our U.S. clients spend most of their time in the national or private parks under the guidance of seasoned guides." Perceived safety risks have always been part of selling Africa, said Craig van Rooyen, director at Tour D'Afrique. Despite a recent rise in quote requests, he notes that "when USA citizens get worried about the news, they tend to hold off on booking." "Every day seems to bring new developments and news from Trump, and the Oval Office meeting might soon be forgotten," van Rooyen added. "Only time will tell if our current requests will be confirmed or if clients will decide to postpone their plans to another period," van Rooyen added. From the U.S. market perspective, Jim Holden, president of Holden Safaris, said he believes any fallout will be limited. Although there will be some cancellations and postponements, "It won't be like Covid," Holden said. His advice to the South African trade is to show goodwill: "Being ready and willing to delay safaris at crisis time creates so much goodwill." But are Americans welcome? Holden also flags an emotional undercurrent that is currently determining American travel behavior abroad: "Americans think the world now hates all Americans," he said, and even had one client cancel over fears they'd be spat at or met with hostility in South Africa. Murphy has heard similar concerns but emphasizes that U.S. tourists are welcomed warmly in South Africa: "The only concern is this unfounded perception that if South Africans hear someone is from the USA, they wouldn't be warmly welcomed, but that's not the case all," Murphy said. He said he believes most South Africans see through what he calls political showboating: "I firmly believe the USA will continue to be a great source market. … Judging by our bookings, traveler numbers will keep growing." Yet it's not just immediate reactions that worry operators, it's how long negative perceptions stick around. "The real risk lies in narrative lag," said Don Scott, owner of Tanda Tula Lodge. "For the tourism industry, especially at the luxury and conservation-oriented end, trust and perception are everything. We'll need to be proactive in communicating the realities on the ground: that travel here remains as safe, enriching and life-changing as ever; that our conservation and community models are robust and apolitical; and that South Africa's natural beauty and hospitality continue to shine through despite the noise." The country has invested heavily in proactive visitor safety efforts, including the national Tourism Safety Helpline, enhanced security visibility around tourist hotspots and the Secura Traveller App for 24/7 emergency assistance. "South Africa isn't perfect. Like every country, we face challenges. But what we don't have is a crisis that justifies global panic or distorted narratives," Satsa's Frost said. "What we do have is millions of tourists arriving safely every year, and leaving with stories that have nothing to do with fear and everything to do with awe." He urged responsible engagement when discussing complex issues that affect tourism. "This sector employs hundreds of thousands. It puts food on tables from Soweto guesthouses right through to safari camps in Limpopo. And in South Africa, one tourism job typically supports up to seven people, meaning a single traveller's decision has a ripple effect across entire households," Frost said. "If you want honest answers about what travel here looks like today, ask someone who's actually been, or better yet, come and see for yourself."
Yahoo
04-03-2025
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Dog in fatal attack confirmed as banned XL Bully
An autopsy has confirmed the dog which killed a teenage girl in a fatal attack was an XL Bully. Morgan Dorsett, 19, from Shropshire, succumbed to her injuries inside a flat in Cobhorn Drive in the Hartcliffe area of Bristol at about 19:00 GMT on 26 February. Avon and Somerset Police confirmed following the incident that the dog had been sedated at the scene and later put down. A man and a woman, both in their 20s, have been released on conditional bail they were arrested on suspicion of of possession of a prohibited breed of dog. They were also arrested on suspicion of possession of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury resulting in death. A neighbour who lives close to the scene reported hearing "screaming" on the night in question, and described the dog as "big, butch and brown and white" in colour. Anther neighbour told the BBC the teenager had only lived in the property a few weeks prior to her death. At a press conference on Thursday, Insp Terry Murphy from Avon and Somerset Police described the incident as "incredibly rare" and said a full investigation "to establish the full circumstances" was underway. A fundraiser to help cover the teenager's funeral costs has amassed almost £7,000 in just three days. Follow BBC Bristol on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Tributes paid to 'kind' teen killed in dog attack Two bailed after dog attack that killed woman, 19 Teenage victim of suspected XL bully attack named How dangerous are XL bullies and how does the ban work? Avon and Somerset Police
BBC News
04-03-2025
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Dog in fatal Bristol attack confirmed as XL Bully breed
An autopsy has confirmed the dog which killed a teenage girl in a fatal attack was an XL Dorsett, 19, from Shropshire, succumbed to her injuries inside a flat in Cobhorn Drive in the Hartcliffe area of Bristol at about 19:00 GMT on 26 and Somerset Police confirmed following the incident that the dog had been sedated at the scene and later put down.A man and a woman, both in their 20s, have been released on conditional bail they were arrested on suspicion of of possession of a prohibited breed of dog. They were also arrested on suspicion of possession of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury resulting in death. A neighbour who lives close to the scene reported hearing "screaming" on the night in question, and described the dog as "big, butch and brown and white" in neighbour told the BBC the teenager had only lived in the property a few weeks prior to her a press conference on Thursday, Insp Terry Murphy from Avon and Somerset Police described the incident as "incredibly rare" and said a full investigation "to establish the full circumstances" was underway.A fundraiser to help cover the teenager's funeral costs has amassed almost £7,000 in just three days.
