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Yahoo
6 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
High School Roundup: Townies cruise to the finals
PROVIDENCE, RI (WPRI) – East Providence had no problems handling Toll Gate in Girls Lacrosse. The Townies knocked off the Titans, 15-6, and punched their ticket to the finals on Sunday at Brown University. Cranston East will go to the Championship game after knocking off Rogers, 6-2, in Girls Softball. Tiverton will be waiting for them in the championship game. Tiverton beat Cranston East 14-2 and sent them to the losers' bracket. Now the rematch will be for the title. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Sun
22-05-2025
- The Sun
Popular sea shanty band who play Glastonbury are at centre of SLAVERY probe after cops raid caravan park
A SEA-SHANTY band is at the centre of a major modern slavery probe which was uncovered after their minibus was involved in a crash. Six members of The Old Time Sailors, a 20-piece folk music group which has played at Glastonbury, were nicked after their van hit trees near their base in Devon. 2 It follows claims that musicians, including fiddlers, banjo strummers and accordion squeezers, were being kept in a caravan park near Tiverton for little or no wages. It is understood that the group's leader may have fled and is being sought by cops. The band who are due to play Camp Bestival festival as well as a number of O2 arenas in Birmingham, Manchester and Bristol this summer, have been forced to cancel their upcoming gigs in Cornwall. One venue WAX in Watergate Bay said: 'So, a little curveball for tonight – due to some unforeseen circumstances, we've had to switch up our planned music.' Pictures showed the van crashed into trees following the accident involving a lorry around 7.30am on Monday. It is understood they were returning from a 10pm gig in Liverpool the night before and had driven through the night before the prang. No one was hurt but cops at the scene identified several people in the van as possible victims of exploitation. Officers then searched the band's caravan park in the hamlet of Gulworthy near Tiverton and identified more potential victims, numbering eight in total who are now being 'safeguarded'. Devon and Cornwall Police sergeant Thomas Ottley said: 'As part of our response to the initial incident, we identified several of the occupants of the van as being potential victims of exploitation offences. 'They are receiving specialist support and being safeguarded at this time. Fans slam Glastonbury as 'worst one ever' as full lineup announced 'Shortly after, officers carried out a search at an address in the Gulworthy area which led to the identification of further potential victims. 'We worked alongside the local authority and partner agencies yesterday in safeguarding these individuals and their support was very much appreciated. 'As part of this investigation, we have arrested six males on suspicion of modern-day slavery offences. 'They are currently in police custody assisting us with our enquiries.' The six arrested were later bailed as enquiries continue. In an update yesterday (Thurs), cops said: 'The six individuals who were arrested have all been bailed. 'The identified victims are being supported by specially trained officers and are receiving multi-agency support. Enquiries are ongoing.' The band, which plays classic shanties including Galway Girl and The Wild Rover, have been accused of not paying its musicians. An official statement from the band described the modern slavery claims as 'scandalous accusations, speculation and fabrications' and part of 'an online hate campaign'. It added: 'The sad fact is a certain crew member parted ways with the band, and following this we received a very threatening email. 'We didn't respond, and then suddenly it happened. Accusations, lies, horror stories and ruinous allegations. 'We will instead focus on what we have put all our efforts into; the music and performing. We love our fans so thank you for all the support and we hope to see you at a show soon.' 2
Daily Mail
20-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Takeaway boss says he has been plagued by 'fake bad reviewers' for a year - but social media is fuming at his vicious response
The owner of a takeaway has said he has been plagued by 'fake bad reviewers' on his business - but his vicious response has caused outrage. Mumbai Kitchen, an Indian restaurant in Tiverton, Devon has been embroiled in controversy after owner Maruf Ahmed hit back at reviewers which he claims are 'fake'. After reviews slamming the restaurant's food, Mr Ahmed did not hold back, saying he hoped they would 'die in a car accident'. This has caused backlash after the comments were shared on a Facebook page with one post saying: '[The] owner of Mumbai Kitchen cannot write things like this on bad reviews, cannot take criticism clearly'. The uproar was initiated by several one-star Google reviews lambasting Mumbai Kitchen for subpar food and service. With complaints about 'smelly' meals leading to no dinner and another reviewer saying management was discourteous while resolving to never revisit. The owner then goes on to punch back and levelled accusations of dishonesty at the reviewers and issued disturbing threats. One retort stated: 'Stop giving me a fake review, or you will die in a car crash.' Mr Ahmed has now shared light on the reason for his lashing out saying it comes out of frustration as he believes the comments are being made by a rival or someone holding a grudge. 'This has been happening for a year,' he disclosed. 'Every single time, one or two were putting these negative reviews... some were from accounts that had just been created. 'I was so angry. I emailed one of them saying, 'If you're putting my business down, I hope you die in a car accident'. I felt desperate.' After the comments were shared online, some social media users slammed the owner for the 'unprofessional' response. One wrote: 'Fake reviews or not, that is not the way to respond, very unprofessional'. Another wrote: 'This has got to be fake. No restaurant owner would use this kind of response.' Despite the online onslaught, he said his reputation remains unaffected thanks to his loyal customer base, saying: 'Our regulars have been so supportive. Many came in to tell us they've never had a bad meal here.' The restaurant's defence rallied support on social media, with Facebook posts circulating in local groups. Luis Gordon, a patron, expressed his empathy: 'I'd be fairly upset if people put up fake reviews about my business. I've had over 100 meals at Mumbai Kitchen over the past ten years, and every single one has been excellent.' Ally Chaplin, another local, praised the establishment: 'They are a fantastic restaurant; we are very lucky in Tiverton to have them.' When questioned about his choice of words, Mr Ahmed explained that his intention was to deter the reviewers, hoping they would attribute any misfortune to bad luck or karma and cease their attacks. 'If I said something like that, those posting the reviews might think it was bad luck or karma and leave me alone. It came from anger. 'If I had done something wrong, that's understandable, people will be writing negative reviews, but we haven't had that.' Mr Ahmed, who has recently overseen the opening of a sister site in Taunton, added that the business was in good shape and looking forward to celebrating its first anniversary there.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Police appeal as man dies in car crash
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man died in a car crash in North Devon. The collision between a VW Golf and a white VW Crafter van happened on the A361 North Devon Link Road near the Landkey Junction at about 11:40 BST on 19 May. Devon and Cornwall Police said the driver of the VW Golf, who was aged 78 and from Tiverton, was pronounced dead at the scene. The force said the 51-year-old van driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries and appealed for anyone with information on the incident to contact the police. More news stories for Devon Listen to the latest news for Devon Follow BBC Devon on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Devon and Cornwall Police
BBC News
20-05-2025
- BBC News
Witness appeal after man killed in North Devon car crash
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man died in a car crash in North Devon. The collision between a VW Golf and a white VW Crafter van happened on the A361 North Devon Link Road near the Landkey Junction at about 11:40 BST on 19 and Cornwall Police said the driver of the VW Golf, who was aged 78 and from Tiverton, was pronounced dead at the force said the 51-year-old van driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries and appealed for anyone with information on the incident to contact the police.
