The term "My G" is most often used by #Teenage Boys and it refers to a close friend and is no different to saying "My Friend". "My g" is just a term that a close friend would call another close friend. " Yo what's up, my g?" Not used in proper English, typically between teen males. "My g" is just a term that a close friend would call another close friend.

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A citizen (also a reporter at WCN) was going to One Stop with £0.80 to by some sweets and noticed a male in grey take some beers off the shelf and walk out. "I was going to chase after him but he was already gone I believe I could have done more to stop him but I have to check first or be sued if he could have been innocent for battery & common assault, I`m proud I did something though and helped the shop, if I hadn't have been there he would have gotten away with it, It`s just the way it works you just have to be at the right place at the right time, it disgusts me how he takes from a hard working shop and brave key workers who put there lives on the front line during this pandemic to help us and this mindless male in grey decides to steal and potentially ruin there profit, ... nasty people around." The Shop said that they would investigate and look at CCTV footage. "I will act as a witness for the shop if need be." "I will not tolerate abuse towards brave heroes!" If there are any updates we will let you know. WCN news

The minimum penalty for speeding is a £100 fine and 3 penalty points added to your licence You can also receive a speeding ticket by going 1 mph over the speed limit as the speed limit is not negotiable there is a 2 mph leeway guideline by some police forces but it is worth remembering that this is advice not the law so any police officer with a speed gun or any speed camera operator may issue you a ticket if you are caught bypassing the limit by any percentage. You should never bypass the speed limit as the speed limit is not there just to look pretty it is there because the government passed the law that made it illegal to go pass any legal speed limit to ensure people are kept safe on Britain's Roads. Can I break the speed limit to overtake? No! Despite the higher thresholds of speed cameras in some areas of the UK - you should never go beyond the speed limit. For example, if you're travelling 31 mph in a 30 limit or 71 mph on a motorway, you're in fact breaking the law and could receive a charge. WCN

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"One fizzy drink per day can cause a heart attack," warns Metro, while the Mail Online claims that "Just one full-fat fizzy drink a day in your 40s may 'increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke'" However, the new study which prompted these headlines did not look at heart attacks or strokes. Instead, it found that people who drank more than 1 sugar-sweetened drink each day were likely to see levels of fats in their blood change for the worse. While that can raise the risk of a heart attack and stroke, it does not mean that fizzy drinks directly cause heart attacks. Researchers looked at the diets of 6,370 middle-aged adults in the US. They followed them over a minimum of 4 years and maximum 23 years. People had blood tests every 4 years to measure cholesterol and triglycerides (a type of fat that can block arteries). People who drank more than 1 sugar-sweetened drink each day saw their levels of "good" HDL cholesterol drop by about 10% after 4 years, compared to those who drank less than 1 sugar-sweetened drink each month. Also, their levels of triglycerides rose by about 10%. Sugar-sweetened drinks contain a lot of sugar and a lot of calories. Consuming a lot of sugar can affect your cholesterol and blood fat levels, because the body transforms sugar into fat for energy storage. Regularly drinking sugary drinks is bad for health generally, so they should be avoided in favour of water where possible. Read more about water and drinks for your health. Where did the story come from? The researchers who carried out the study were from Tufts University, Boston University of Public Health and Duke University School of Medicine in the US. The study was funded by the US National Institutes of Health and American Heart Association. It was published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. The study is free to read online. The reports in the UK media were confusing. Several reports said that sugary drinks "send cholesterol levels soaring". However, the study found that levels of "good" HDL cholesterol fell, and triglycerides (which are not a type of cholesterol) rose. The level of "bad" LDL cholesterol was not significantly affected by sugary drink consumption. The UK headlines all mentioned that sugary drinks causing heart attacks or strokes, which was not an outcome measured in this study. The Mail Online referred to sugary fizzy drinks as "full-fat", which may cause more confusion as the drinks contain only sugar, not fat. What kind of research was this? This was a cohort study. Cohort studies are good ways to examine links between risk factors (in this case sugar-sweetened drinks) and outcomes, such as concentrations of fats in the blood. However, they cannot prove that 1 directly causes another. Other factors may be involved. What did the research involve? Researchers used data from 2 long-running cohort groups in the US, recruited into the Framingham Heart Study. The first group was, on average, age 55 and the second group, recruited later, age 40. People in the study completed food frequency questionnaires which asked about their consumption of sugar-sweetened soft drinks, low-calorie soft drinks (such as those sweetened with artificial sweeteners) and fruit juice. People were also weighed and measured, answered questions about their health and lifestyle and gave blood samples. The questionnaires and examinations were repeated every 4 years. The blood samples were analysed for: "bad" low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol "good" high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol triglyceride concentration non-HDL cholesterol, which is sometimes used as a measure of LDL plus other non-HDL cholesterol The researchers looked at differences between measurements of these values, from one assessment to the next. They then looked to see whether the amount of sugar-sweetened drinks, low-calorie drinks or fruit juice people drank affected their rise or fall in blood fat measurements at the next or subsequent assessments (4 years later). They also looked at the chances of developing unhealthy levels of fats, whether that was low HDL, high LDL or triglycerides. They only used the older group for this, as the younger group had not been followed up for long enough. The researchers adjusted their figures to take account of a range of potential confounding factors. These included: age sex total calories consumed blood fats at their first assessment education level whether they smoked whether they had diabetes how much alcohol they drank whether they took LDL cholesterol-lowering medicine overall diet quality change in waist measurement What were the basic results? When comparing people who drank more than 1 sugar-sweetened drink each day (more than 7 a week) with people who drank less than 1 per month: levels of "good" HDL cholesterol were 0.09 mmol/l lower after 4 years (healthy levels are above 1mmol/l, so this was a reduction of around 10%) levels of triglycerides were 0.2mmol/l higher after 4 years (healthy levels should be 2.3mmol/l or lower, so this was an increase of around 10%) In the older participants, those who drank 1 sugar-sweetened drink each day had a 98% higher incidence of reduced HDL cholesterol (hazard ratio [HR] 1.98, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.2 to 3.28) and 53% higher incidence of elevated triglyceride levels (HR 1.53, 95% CI 1.01 to 2.31), compared to people who drank fewer than 1 each month. There were no links to changes in blood fat levels with fruit juice. While there was a link between people drinking low-calorie drinks and lower levels of HDL cholesterol, this could have come about because people with an increased risk of heart attack may have switched to low-calorie versions of their preferred drinks. How did the researchers interpret the results? The researchers said: "These findings are consistent with current recommendations to limit SSB [sugar-sweetened beverage] consumption." Conclusion This is a complex study that followed 2 large groups of people over several years to look for links between their diet and blood fat levels. The study showed that there seems to be a link between sugar-sweetened drinks and blood fat levels, specifically HDL cholesterol and triglycerides Because this is an observational study, we cannot say for sure that sugar-sweetened drinks directly cause the changes to blood fat levels. The researchers tried to account for other factors, such as diet, but may not have been able to account for everything. Also, people reported their own diet, which means they may not have been completely accurate. The study was not able to account for people’s income, as this was not measured in the study. We know that blood fats play a part in the formation of blood clots and narrowed arteries, which can lead to heart attacks and strokes. This develops over time and is linked to a diet high in sugar and saturated fat. Consuming a lot of sugar, whether it's in food or drinks, is likely to lead to health problems, including heart attacks and strokes. Eating too much sugar can also lead to obesity, diabetes and tooth decay. Part of the problem with sugar-sweetened drinks is that they contain a lot of sugar, but they do not usually make you feel full. That means you may be consuming far more sugar than you realize. The best way to quench thirst is usually with water.

Carl's big toe was throbbing. He couldn't figure it out — he hadn't stubbed it recently, he hadn't even kicked a soccer ball. So why was the big toe on his left foot so red and swollen? Pretty soon an oozy-white liquid formed around the upper-right corner of his nail — he couldn't even run because the pain had gotten so bad. Carl had to see the doctor. Turns out Carl made a mistake lots of people make — he had cut his nails too short, causing one of his big toenails to become ingrown. What Is an Ingrown Toenail? A toenail is ingrown when one or both sides of the nail begin to break through and grow into the soft skin of the toe. This can lead to irritation and infection because of all the bacteria that hang out in and around feet. Ingrown toenails can develop pretty quickly. The most common reason for ingrown toenails is cutting toenails too short. When people cut their nails too short, the skin on the sides can cover the corners of the nail. This causes the nail to grow back into the skin. Nails that are ripped, instead of cut, also have a tendency to become ingrown because they don't have defined corners. Cutting nails in a rounded shape instead of straight across can also cause the nail to break the soft skin. Other common causes of ingrown toenails include: Poorly fitting shoes. If the shoe doesn't fit, don't wear it. Ingrown toes are often caused by improperly fitting footwear. Shoes that are too tight can push the skin on the sides of the nail up over the nail, forcing the nail to grow in. Shoes that are too short can also cause nails to grow into the soft skin. Toe injuries. OK, so an ingrown toenail may seem like the least of your worries if you've ever actually dropped a bowling ball on your feet. But an injury to the toe that causes the nail to fall off can lead to ingrown nails because a new nail has a higher chance of becoming ingrown than an existing one. Repeated activity. Sometimes, simply repeating the same activity — like kicking a soccer ball — over and over again can lead to ingrown toenails. How Can You Tell If a Nail Is Ingrown? How can you tell for sure if an ingrown nail is the cause of your toe pain? In addition to pain, signs of an infected ingrown toe include: swelling around the ingrown edge a pink or red color liquid or pus discharge a warm feeling Another sign that something may be off with your toe is a bad smell. D.I.Y. Foot Care Ingrown toenails, if caught early, can be treated at home without ever visiting a doctor. If you notice a slight pain and see that your nail is starting to grow into the skin along the side, you can take action to relieve the pain and attempt to avoid infection. Try soaking your affected foot in warm salt water for 20 minutes at a time, 2–3 times a day, to relieve discomfort. To prevent the nail from settling back into the skin, you can try to relieve the pressure by placing a piece of a dry cotton under the semi-ingrown corner of the nail. You can also use antibiotic cream on the irritated area — this can help prevent infection. If the pain continues or seems to be getting worse, contact a doctor ASAP. What's Up, Doc? With something that seems as minor as an ingrown toenail, it may seem like overkill to visit the doctor. But once infection sets in, ingrown toenails can be very serious and almost always require medical attention. If you start to notice any of the signs of infection, like discharge or smell, contact your doctor, who may refer you to a podiatrist (foot specialist). A podiatrist will determine what action will be taken on your nail. The most minor of surgeries is sometimes required to remove the embedded corner of the nail and to drain the pus or liquid that has built up in the skin. Not to worry, though — you won't be knocked out for the surgery but a local anesthetic will be used to numb the toe. If the nail persists in growing into the skin, slightly more drastic measures might be required. Certain cases involve removal of a larger portion of the nail, or even the entire nail permanently. The podiatrist will decide what course of action is best for your situation. Follow-up care after surgery is almost as important as the surgery itself. Make sure you do exactly as your doctor says after surgery to help prevent infection and recurrence of the ingrown nail. Reviewed by: Steven Dowshen, MD Date reviewed: January 2014.

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When drivers use there mobile phone they face a high risk of being involved in or causing an accident. Drivers caught on there phone with the engine running will face a £200 fine and they will also receive 6 penalty points, it is also illegal to use a mobile phone whilst supervising a learner driver. It is also illegal to use a mobile phone whilst parked up with the engine running the only time you can legally use your mobile phone is when you are safely parked with the engine switched off and the handbrake has been applied or if you are calling 999/112 and it is impractical or unsafe to stop. Here are some facts about illegal mobile phone use Drivers are much less aware of what’s happening on the road around them; fail to see road signs; fail to maintain proper lane position and steady speed; are more likely to ‘tailgate’ the vehicle in front; react more slowly, take longer to brake and longer to stop; are more likely to enter unsafe gaps in traffic; and feel more stressed and frustrated speeding heavily distracted which is deadly in a vehicle HEADS UP PHONES DOWN Dwayne Hards

#skylarmustservejustice Cheerleader Skylar Richardson avoids prison and is sentenced to three years probation for burying her baby in her backyard after apologizing to the infant's father's family Brooke Skylar Richardson, 20, was sentenced to three years probation on Friday. She had been facing a year behind bars on one count of gross abuse of a corpse In May 2017, she buried her baby in her backyard after giving birth in secret She said the baby was born dead but prosecutors accused her of killing the infant and setting her on fire They based their claims on recanted hypothesis from a pathologist and a confession from the teen that her lawyers say was coerced On Friday, the judge said he always thought of the case as one of 'two little girls' He said Skylar, because she was a first time offender, met the requirements for probation Skylar was acquitted of murder, manslaughter and child endangerment on Thursday Cheerleader Skylar Richardson, who buried her baby in her backyard after giving birth in secret, walked free from court on Friday with a three year probation sentence after offering a groveling apology to the baby's father's family. Richardson was acquitted of murdering the baby on Thursday after a dramatic trial in Lebanon, Ohio, but she was convicted of gross abuse of a corpse, a felony which carries a maximum prison sentence of one year. In May 2017, she gave birth in the middle of the night on the toilet of her family home and then buried the infant - who she called Annabelle - in her backyard. She was caught two months later after confessing to a gynecologist. Prosecutors said she murdered Annabelle but she said the baby was a stillborn. A jury took her side after just three hours on Thursday, acquitting her on aggravated murder and manslaughter charges. Because Skylar, 20, was a first-time offender, the judge sentenced her to probation for the gross abuse of corpse charge but scolded her 'grotesque disregard for life' and said her baby would be alive today if she had made different choices. Skylar spoke for the first time throughout the trial before being sentenced. She apologized to the baby's father's mother who had spoken moments earlier on behalf of prosecutors to ask for a harsher sentence. The baby's father was Trey Johnson, a teenager she'd had a fling with in 2016.  He never knew she was pregnant and only learned the baby was his after his mother read it on a Facebook group, three months after Skylar's July 2017 arrest. Skylar Richardson was sentenced to three years probation on Friday after being convicted of gross abuse of a corpse. She told the court she was 'so sorry' and had changed Skylar Richardson gets probation for burying baby's body in backyard Skylar's mother Kim held her hand to her chest with relief on Friday after the sentencing Charles Rittgers, one of Skylar's attorneys, reaches out towards her after she was sentenced Skylar told the court that she knew she 'could be selfish' but had changed. 'I would do anything and above that you ask and I understand. I just wanted to say how sorry I was. 'I can sometimes be selfish, but I would like to think that I've become better in the knowledge that I've upset everyone and hurt so many people with what I've done. 'I'm forever sorry,' she said. She then turned to the baby's paternal grandmother and said: 'I'm so sorry.' Turning back to the judge, she finished her plea for leniency with: 'I'm really sorry and I understand. Thank you.' I've upset everyone and hurt so many people with what I've done. I'm forever sorry Skylar Richardson Trey's mother, Tracy Johnson, fought tears as she described their 'grief and loss'. She said she would have raised Annabelle as her own but had never been given the chance and that Skylar's decisions 'shattered and devastated' their family. 'As we live with our grief and loss, she can now live knowing that her selfish decision was not her only choice. She had a way out. 'Not only have I lost my first grandchild, but my baby has lost his first child. Skylar had no intention of ever letting us know,' she said. Friday's sentencing hearing was the only time Skylar had spoken throughout the trial Judge Donald Oda told Skylar she showed a 'grotesque disregard for life'. He also said he had a daughter her age and a granddaughter the age her baby would be today The baby's father was teenager Trey Johnson. He testified at the trial but did not want to be photographed. His mother, Tracy, made a statement on Friday to ask that she be given a harsher sentence. She said she would have raised the baby as her own but that Skylar never gave her the chance Judge Oda agreed to release the baby's skeletal remains - which have been held as evidence since they were excavated in July 2018 - to Skylar's family but said she must give the baby's father's family access to them. They said they have a spot for her in their family burial plot. Skylar's father also asked the judge for leniency before she was sentenced. He said he was concerned about her health and that she had a severe eating disorder. We've been living with this case for two years. I've always sort of thought of this case as a story of two little girls - Skylar Richardson and Annabelle Richardson. Judge Donald Oda Skylar's attorneys said her weight had dropped to just 89lbs throughout the trial and that she needed to seek care. 'She is down to 89lbs. 89lbs! 'She's losing her hair,' he said, adding that she had to be hospitalized once during the trial because her potassium levels had dropped so drastically. Judge Oda said he had a daughter Skylar's age and a granddaughter the age Annabelle would be today. 'We've been living with this case for two years. 'I've always sort of thought of this case as a story of two little girls - Skylar Richardson and Annabelle Richardson. 'I have a daughter your age and I have a granddaughter the age Annabelle would be now. 'In all of the mess we have in this case, what often gets overlooked is just how precious life is. Skylar's father Scott also spoke. He asked the judge to grant her leniency because she has a severe eating disorder and is in need of care. He said: 'Anything you can do to get her home sooner would be greatly appreciated'. Her attorneys said she now weighs just 89lbs and her hair is falling out 'Your life. Annabelle's life. It should be protected and guarded in all respects. 'I have reviewed all of the expert reports. I firmly believe, I know in my heart, that if you would have made different decisions, Annabelle would be here today. That might be difficult for you to hear. 'Some people are inclined to think, "Well this is America, we kill unborn babies here everyday." Your choices, before birth, during birth and after, show a grotesque disregard for life.' Judge Oda 'I don't look at it that way. I think your choices, before birth, during birth and after, show a grotesque disregard for life.' He also spoke about how the case had divided the community and the extra steps he took to afford both sides transparency. 'This has been an extraordinarily high profile case. Lots of people in the community are talking about this case. 'Everybody has an opinion on the case, everybody in Warren County has the court TV app on their phone now. 'Prior to the case, the court took a cooperative effort with our friends in the media to make sure the evidence was available for everyone to see. 'I allowed cameras in the courtroom...we even drilled a hole in the side of the building so we could run the wires out to the van.' Richardson, 20, had been facing life in prison if convicted of all the charges. She buckled in tears, as did her mother behind her, and fell into the arms of one of her attorneys as the not guilty verdicts were read out on Thursday Cheerleader Brooke Skylar Richardson found not guilty of murder Since July 2017, Skylar has spent seven days in custody. On Thursday, Skylar wept as the verdict was read out in court and told her parents as she was led away in handcuffs afterwards 'I love you'. Her mother Kim whispered back to her: 'We love you baby... it'll be OK.' She spent the night in jail before being sentenced on Friday morning. In May 2017, Skylar gave birth in the middle of the night to a baby girl she called Annabelle. She told no one that she was pregnant and her family says they could not tell because her weight fluctuated so much as it was. Skylar said she gave birth to a stillborn on the toilet in the upstairs bathroom of her family home in Carlisle, Ohio. She buried the baby afterwards in her backyard and was caught two months later when she tearfully confessed to a gynecologist what she had done. Prosecutors believe the baby was born alive and that Skylar killed her because she did not want her to intervene with her 'perfect life'. They also claimed that she set fire to it, initially basing the allegation on the finding from a pathologist who said the bones - once they had been excavated - looked burned. The pathologist later recanted her claim but before she did, detectives interviewed Skylar for a second time. During that interview she confessed to 'trying to cremate her a little' after being told by them repeatedly that they 'knew she did something with fire'. Skylar was convicted of gross abuse of a corpse, a felony which carries a maximum prison sentence of one year Skylar turned to her parents who reassured her: 'We love you baby, it'll be OK' The 20-year-old muttered to herself 'OK..OK..OK' as she was led away in handcuffs Skylar's attorneys argued that the confession was coerced. She had denied burning the baby or harming it several times in that interview and during her first, two-hour interview where she said the baby was still born. On Thursday, both prosecutors and defense attorneys presented their closing arguments. Prosecutors said it was 'convenient' for her to have given birth to a dead baby and asked jurors not to believe her. 'All of the stars did not just align for her to have a stillborn child that she didn't want, told no one about, made no preparations for and concealed and buried her in the backyard, all so that she could maintain the appearance and image of her perfect life. 'That's ridiculous,' one of the prosecutors said. They also referred back to a text message Skylar sent her mother in the hours after she delivered the baby where she said she was happy to have her 'belly back'. The message read: 'I'm literally speechless (sic) with how happy am... I am literally so excited now just for dinner to wear something cute yayyyy my belly is back and now I'm takin(sic) this opportunity to make it amazing.' Prosecutors showed the jury this photograph of the infant's skeletal remains after they were dug up from the family's yard Her mother, Kim, was obsessed with her daughter's weight and they frequently discussed it. The jury deliberated for three hours then returned two questions to the court. They asked: 'Can we please have a simplified definition of abuse of a corpse' and 'Is it against the LAW to bury a body in your yard without knowledge.' The judge referred them to earlier instructions. On Wednesday, as the defense rested its case, they called on a psychologist who had treated Skylar when she was younger to testify. He said that she had been sexually abused as a 12-year-old boy a 'boy' she trusted and 'looked up to' and that it had given her a personality disorder. The personality disorder, he said, fed her anorexia and made her eager to please. Pregnant at prom: Skylar gave birth two days after this photo was taken. Despite having a baby bump, no one in her family or group of friends knew she was pregnant. They said she often went up and down in weight Skylar is pictured on May 5, two days before she gave birth, with her then boyfriend Brandon Saylor before they went to prom. He was not the baby's father and began dating Skylar when she was already pregnant The defense showed photos of the upstairs bathroom in Skylar's home where she gave birth to the baby quietly in the middle of the night in May 2017 They also showed images of the teenager's bedroom, where she went into labor 'Skylar shared with me, when she was 12 or so, she was having insecurity about her appearance, whether she would be liked, whether she would be accepted, typical behavior… so a boy started showing her attention, a boy that Skylar looked up to, who Skylar admired. 'She began to respond, and then he began to abuse her. He began to abuse her sexually,' Dr. Stuart Bassman said. He went on to say that as a result of the incident and the subsequent 'disorder', she was 'unable to defend herself'. Prosecutors objected to the testimony, claiming it was irrelevant. Other witnesses called to the stand were high school teachers at her school who said she often sat with autistic children at lunch so that they did not have to eat alone, and her classmates who say she was so meek at school that they had to defend her from bullies. 'I've never even seen Skylar be mean to another human being she would never hurt another human being, especially her own baby,' one teenage girl said. As part of their defense, Skylar's attorneys showed photos of how her weight fluctuated before she became pregnant (above) within the space of six months. She'd suffered from anorexia for years beforehand, her family says, and was under pressure from her mother to stay slim Cheerleader recounts birthing baby girl on toilet Skylar is shown in during her second police interview last July where she told police she set fire to her baby Brooke Skylar Richardson talks about setting newborn baby on fire Her younger brother, Jackson, also testified. He described her as his 'best friend' and recalled how she would sneak food, like donuts, while her parents were not home. +22 Prosecutors said Skylar did not want a baby to intervene with her 'perfect life' Skylar cried as he spoke. The defense's final witness was a marketing expert who had made a virtual design of the family's home. It is unclear why they called him beyond trying to humanize Skylar and show the bathroom where she gave birth and her bedroom. The teenager conceived Annabelle in August 2016 after a brief fling with another teen, Trey Johnson. She says she did know that she was pregnant until April 2017, long after she had broken up with Johnson, during a visit to a gynecologist to obtain birth control pills. The doctors told her she had around 10 weeks to deliver the baby, but 11 days later, she have birth at around 3am in her family home. Skylar did not tell anyone in the 11 days between the two incidents that she was pregnant. She convinced her mother, who received an email which referred to her being pregnant, that it was a mistake and started taking birth control pills. She said later that she did not know what she would do when the baby was born and that she 'didn't think about it'. After giving birth to the baby, Skylar dug her a shallow grave in her family's yard and buried it, marking the spot with flowers. She then returned to the gynecologist, looking for more birth control pills, and confessed to what she had done when asked by the doctor what became of her pregnancy. Prosecutors shared photos of the baby's grave and her bones in their closing arguments and also included the text Skylar sent her mother about her belly being 'back' in the hours after she gave birth but it was not enough to convince the jury that she wanted the baby dead  On July 14, she was taken in for questioning by the police. During the interrogation, she said she'd given birth to a stillborn and panicked afterwards so buried her in the yard.  She was released without charge.  Six days later, on July 20, she was hauled back to the police station. There, detectives told her that they 'knew' she had tried to set fire to the baby or the area around the baby.  They were basing their comments on a claim made by a forensic pathologist who had been asked to consult on the case. That pathologist told them that because the bones they had excavated in Skylar's yard looked slightly darker, they believed they had been charred.  The pathologist later changed their opinion and another has since admitted that there is no physical evidence on the baby's body to show it was in any way burned.  But in her second police interview, after denying burning the baby at all multiple times, Skylar told the detectives, at their direction, that she had tried to 'cremate' the baby with a lighter.  She also said she 'might' have squeezed her 'too hard' and that while she thought the baby was born dead, she might have in fact accidentally killed her.  Skylar's father Scott told the court it was the biggest regret of his life that his daughter did not have an attorney present for the second interview. Share or comment on this article: Cheerleader Skylar Richardson avoids jail and is given probation for burying baby in her backyard.

A Milton Keynes taxi driver has allegedly been witnessed by Dwayne Hards illegally using his mobile phone whilst driving The taxi driver taking Dwayne to school has been witnessed using his mobile phone whilst driving and one other student from S--------- --ademy has also witnessed the illegal mobile phone use whilst the taxi driver was driving whilst texting & dialing. The taxi driver was also warned previously by the taxi company about illegally using his phone whilst driving and --- also said that the taxi driver "always checks his phone whilst driving." When Dwayne arrived at school the first step he took was going into the canteen for breakfast and asking his form tutor "can I speak to Anonymous please?" then Dwayne told Anonymous that "I am really pissed off because my taxi driver was on his phone", then the anonymous member of staff told someone else who would handle the incident and later on his dad came and picked him up. "This is absolutely disgusting how a driver thinks it`s ok to use his phone whilst driving especially due to the fact that there were students younger than 15 on the taxi especially as he is supposed to be a taxi driver he should know better!" And also why would a taxi company still have a driver working for them who has also used there phone in the past it is "disgraceful". This has left the Student feeling distressed, and he has lost a lot of trust in #taxis. Here is the current uk mobile phone law from gov.uk According to metro.co.uk Drivers using mobile phones were responsible for 33 deaths on Britain's roads last year, according to new figures. There were a total of 1,793 people killed in vehicles and the number of those dying as a result of a driver being distracted by a phone has risen. 2018 reports WCN currently hold no further information on what action the taxi driver will face we will update this post when we know more about the issue. WCN

Delivering drugs to internal organs and tissues is usually achieved through ingested medications, but these are often diluted and intercepted before enough can reach the intended destination. Targeted delivery is preferred but usually very difficult to accomplish, particularly when there’s a lot of fluids and movement. This is the case with the colon, an organ that in many patients would benefit immensely if doctors had a way to place drugs on its interior tissues. Now, engineers at Purdue University have come up with tiny robots, controlled by an external magnetic field, that can tumble through the colon to deliver drugs precisely where needed. They may even serve as a minimally invasive and more comfortable way to take biopsies within the colon. The individual robots are only a few widths of human hair in size and they move by simply tumbling over themselves. A rotating magnetic field provides the energy for them to move and is also used to direct their travel. Because they tumble, these devices can pass over relatively large objects, such as those found on the irregular surface of the colon’s interior. The robots are so small that the Purdue team was able to squeeze them through the anuses and into the colons of live mice. Using an ultrasound probe they were able to see the robots as they moved through the colons and found that the devices responded well to the guidance of the magnetic field. The same was tried in excised pig colons with similar results. “When we apply a rotating external magnetic field to these robots, they rotate just like a car tire would to go over rough terrain,” said David Cappelleri, a Purdue associate professor of mechanical engineering and one of the study leads, in a press release. “The magnetic field also safely penetrates different types of mediums, which is important for using these robots in the human body.” Finally, these researchers loaded their robots with microscopic drug vials that were filled a fluorescent liquid. The robots were able to deliver their vials to the intended destinations and remained there to let the vials slowly release the fluorescent substance, which was easily detected using a light source. “We were able to get a nice, controlled release of the drug payload. This means that we could potentially steer the micro robot to a location in the body, leave it there, and then allow the drug to slowly come out. And because the micro robot has a polymer coating, the drug wouldn’t fall off before reaching a target location,” said Luis Solorio, another researcher that developed the robots. Making these robots is reportedly pretty cheap, and they’re non-toxic and bio compatible for the intended applications. They can also be manufactured in very large quantities, which they will have to be if they are to become clinically useful. “From a diagnostic perspective, these micro robots might prevent the need for minimally invasive colonoscopies by helping to collect tissue. Or they could deliver payloads without having to do the prep work that’s needed for traditional colonoscopies,” added Craig J. Goerge, another of the researchers. Here’s a Purdue video with more about the new technology: Open access study in journal Micro machines: A Tumbling Magnetic Micro robot System for Biomedical Applications Flashbacks: Robot Navigates Tiny Ultrasound Pill Through Colon; Colon Explorer for Automatic Imaging and Biopsying of Polyps; Flex Robotic System, a Snake to Navigate Colon for Transanal Endoscopic Procedures; Robotic Probe for Semi-Autonomous Colonoscopies

Two motorists were caught texting while driving on the M5 this afternoon (Monday, September 28). The pair passed 10 uniformed police officers while committing the offence near Tiverton, on the south side of the motorway. Notices of intended prosecution have now been sent out to them. Alliance Roads Policing tweeted: "To the two drivers this afternoon heading south on the M5 near Tiverton texting on your phones as you passed 10 uniformed police officers dealing with a collision: I saw you, I have your registration numbers, and you've won a prize. "Notices of Intended Prosecution in the post." Dozens of people responded to the post. One person wrote: "Points and fine really should be doubled up for the stupidity - did they not even notice either the crash or the police in attendance?" While someone else said: "Great news, I've nearly been wiped out a few times on my motorbike when people text an drive. "Take the driving licence away an crush the car, van or wagon. Will stop overnight." Another person said: "Brilliant. Texting whilst driving is just unacceptable."

The book will include feelings that some people with #Autism may or may not have and what autism is and how to react when being bullied with autism and this online book will also include a diary of a boy with autism this is made up but is written to seem real and it will include details about change and puberty.

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden gestures while speaking during the first presidential debate Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, at Case Western University and Cleveland Clinic, in Cleveland, Ohio. WCN

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Good Afternoon to all reading this I am Dwayne Hards and I am absolutely disgusted by an incident that took place on the 18th of September 2020 A Seagull took a man`s sandwich who was a builder who was working on a shop in Hastings, West Sussex and the MINDLESS THUG responded by BATTERING THE SEAGULL TO DEATH with a large plank of wood and jumping on it`s dead body! I would really appreciate it if you the reader would sign my petition to make it clear to the police that a prosecution is VITAL and that animal abuse in any circumstances is bang out of order and will be dealt with seriously! Click here to sign my petition Horrified witnesses watched as the man grabbed a piece of wood to batter the seagull to death and then he jumped on it`s defenseless body! PLEASE SIGN THIS PETITION TO HELP PROSECUTE THE MAN WHO MURDERED THE SEAGULL. Dwayne Hards WCN

Seagull Entry! A sneaky seagull broke into a house in Devon when the backdoor was left open It scoffed some cat food in the kitchen, before boldly making its way up the stairs Video shows the family try to shoo it away before it flies out the open window A brazen seagull spotted his opportunity when the backdoor of a house in Devon was left wide open. The bird broke into the family house in Newton Abbot, Devon when Beanie Rice, 14, accidentally left the backdoor of her home open. A comical video shows the cheeky seagull going all the way up the stairs, leaving panicked family members scrambling to open a window. A brazen seagull broke into a family home in Newton Abbot, Devon and made it all the way upstairs (pictured) when the back door was accidentally left open The cheeky intruder scoffed some cat food in the kitchen but when Beanie tried to shoo the pesky bird, it went further in their home Footage shows the gull boldly making its way up the stairs, surprised unsuspecting family members in the living room at the top. Beanie screams a warning saying: 'The seagull's coming up the stairs!' as it flaps its wings to get to the top. They recoil as the large bird invades the room and hops on top of the coffee table as panicked family members scrambled to open a window. Footage shows the gull surprising unsuspecting family members in the living room at the top Luckily there was no damage caused to people or property and the seagull eventually left through an open window. Beanie said: 'I was quite shocked and confused, but it was also quite funny because it's not something you see every day. 'It got in from the back door because we had left some cat biscuits there, and then it wandered along the hallway. 'We were able to get it out through the window.' The sneaky seagull, who the family have called Gregory Peck, was after a bite to eat and scoffed some cat food in the kitchen. The seagull, who the family have nicknamed Gregory Peck, eventually left through an open window.

#WCN_Stop_Racism_In_Police_Forces_Int depicting George Floyd and Bernardo Palacios-Carbajal is pictured at the corner of 300 West and 800 South in Salt Lake City on Thursday, June 11, 2020. The Palacios family has filed a lawsuit alleging he didn’t pose a threat when officers shot and killed him on May 23. SALT LAKE CITY — The family of Bernardo Palacios-Carbajal filed a lawsuit on Friday alleging that he didn’t pose a threat to Salt Lake police before they shot and killed him in May. “Despite the family’s attempts to negotiate, it is apparent that the (Salt Lake City Police Department) and the Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office is not interested in real reform,” Eisenberg, Cutt, Kendell and Olson, the law firm representing the family, said in a statement. “It is further apparent that the recent proposed changes and statements made by public officials have simply been hollow words designed to placate a discouraged and frustrated public. With no other options at our disposal, we are exercising our constitutional rights to seek justice for Bernardo and to bring about reforms that prevent future abuses,” the attorneys said. The family is seeking unspecified damages and attorney fees from the two officers who shot Palacios, the police department, Salt Lake City Police Chief Mike Brown and Salt Lake City. In July, Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill determined that officers Neil Iversen and Kevin Fortuna were legally justified when they shot and killed an armed Palacios, 22, on May 23. Because of that finding, no criminal charges were filed against the two officers in the high-profile case. The shooting occurred about 2:10 a.M. When police responded to a report of someone making “threats with a weapon.” Gill said the victim reported that someone had pointed a gun to his head. Officers arrived in the area of 271 W. 900 South. In body camera video released by police on June 5, officers spotted a man in the parking lot who immediately ran from them. None of the officers identified themselves as police when approaching Palacios, the lawsuit alleges. As he was being chased, Palacios tripped on a curb, slipped on wet pavement and twice dropped his gun, Gill said in July. But each time, he stopped to retrieve the weapon. At one point, one of the pursuing officers would hear the sound of the metal gun hitting the pavement, Gill said. But it wasn’t until the third time Palacios fell that both officers confirmed that the object he was holding was a gun. “Tase him, tase him, tase him!” an officer is heard in body cam footage yelling three times. Instead, just moments later after Palacios gets up a third time, a barrage of gunshots is heard. Iversen and Fortuna reasonably believed that they were in imminent risk of being shot or killed by Palacios, who more than once made concerted efforts to pick up a gun he dropped rather than run away, Gill noted in his report. But Palacios’ family disagrees. “At no time prior to the shooting did Mr. Palacios make any threatening gestures toward the police officers nor did he point a weapon at the officers,” the lawsuit states. “In attempting to arrest and detain Mr. Palacios, who was fleeing and who did not present an immediate danger or threat to the officers or others, (officers) used force that was not reasonable under the circumstances, in violation of Mr. Palacios’ established constitutional rights,” the lawsuit alleges. “At 2 a.M. On virtually empty streets, the (officers) knew or should have known that there was little to no risk of injury or harm to the general public.” Although their sergeant had ordered the officers to “tase him” as they were standing 10 feet away from Palacios, according to the lawsuit, the officers began shooting him instead and continued shooting “as he laid on the ground.” “Post-mortem reports show 25 gunshot wounds to Mr. Palacios, with a majority of those bullets demonstrating an ‘upward trajectory,’ suggesting that the bullets struck Mr. Palacios while he was on the ground,” the lawsuit states. The lawsuit alleges the officers violated Palacios’ constitutional rights by continuing to shoot him after he was subdued and “incapacitated.” Gill concluded that Palacios’ “desire and the need to hold onto the gun was greater than the desire to flee” from police. “If he had left it, the officers said the imminence of that threat would have been abated for them and they would not have used that force. When they confirmed that gun is there, that is when the decision is made to fire.” After Palacios had been shot and dropped to the ground, video shows Palacios roll from his stomach to his back and point his gun directly at officers, according to the district attorney. Officers then fired an additional six to eight shots each. A total of 34 shots were fired by police, though Gill said Palacios had 13 to 15 wounds. An autopsy could not determine whether all of those were from individual shots or if some injuries were through-and-through. The lawsuit says the police department, Brown and Salt Lake City “have a duty to train and instruct officers and employees regarding acceptable policing practices and procedures, including being aware of and apprising officers of updates, changes, or other requirements relating to the use of deadly force on a fleeing suspect.” It says those named in the suit “failed to instruct and train its officers that suspects have a clearly established right to be free from lethal force once the suspect has been subdued or incapacitated.” Attorneys pointed to comments of support by Brown toward his officers, alleging they “constitute an approval and ratification of the unlawful activities of the officers.” “Chief Brown’s comments supporting the officers’ actions were subsequently contradicted” during a press conference in June when Mayor Erin Mendenhall stated, “What I saw in the video is genuinely disturbing and upsetting,” attorneys allege. “Defendant Brown’s support for the shooting was also contradicted by City Councilwoman Amy Fowler who admitted that Mr. Palacios was ‘unlawfully killed and I am outraged,’” according to the suit.

A New York Times report about Donald Trump’s taxes going back decades found he only paid $750 in personal income tax in 2016 and 2017. If a billionaire who has his name on a bunch of golf courses and buildings can get away with paying just $750 in federal income taxes in 2016 and just $750 again in 2017, well, anyone cranking out a 1040 on TurboTax has got to be wondering what they're doing wrong. It's a natural question after reading the New York Times’ extensive report based on President Donald Trump's tax return data that spanned more than two decades. The Times obtained the years of records from sources. Times Executive Editor Dean Baquet said in a note to readers that the Times would not make the records themselves public in order to not jeopardize sources who took on personal risk to help inform the public. The Trump Organization's attorney was quoted in the Times saying "most, if not all, of the facts appear to be inaccurate" based on a summary of the findings by the Times. Up front, it's important to note that the president has a decade-long audit battle, one that the Times reported could cost Trump more than $100 million if the ruling goes against him. All is not rosy when it comes to Trump and taxes. Trump's returns: How rich Americans avoid taxes Election 2020: Can the stock market predict who becomes president? The fact that Trump has not released his own tax information, as other presidents have in the past, only adds to the mystery and suspicion that something just doesn't smell right. No doubt, the tax saga will pop up Tuesday during the first presidential debate in Cleveland between Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden. President Donald Trump campaigns in Jupiter, Florida, on Sept. 8, 2020. (Photo: Greg Lovett/Palm Beach Post via USA TODAY Network) Even so, you've got to wonder: What tax breaks are the rich claiming that the rest of us aren't? Portfolios or paychecks? One of the big roadblock for many everyday people: where we make our money. If you're working a job and getting a W-2 form to report wages and taxes that are already withheld, you're typically paying a higher tax rate on that income than the tax rate you'd pay if you made a profit by selling a bunch of Apple or Google stock that you held for years. Investors who buy and sell stocks outside of a 401(k) plan get an edge when it comes to taxes. "A taxpayer whose income is primarily from salary will pay a larger amount in taxes than another taxpayer with similar amount of income that is earned from qualified dividends and long-term capital gains," said Sanjay Gupta, dean of the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University. "Sources of income matter under our current federal income tax laws." Profits on the sale of stock held more than a year, for example, are taxed at a lower rate than ordinary income taxes — the rate could be 0%, 15% or 20% depending on your income. The capital gains tax rates on stock that was sold after being held for less than a year don't get that favorable treatment; they mirror the ordinary income tax brackets of 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35% or 37%, again depending on your income. And withdrawals made from a traditional 401(k) plan are taxed at ordinary income tax rates. Business expenses and losses can add up Trump's tax returns reflect the income or losses generated from his complex network of businesses. Some favorable tax rules relating to real estate holdings also play a key part of the picture. "It's a tax on income, not on wealth," said James Hines Jr., a University of Michigan professor of law and economics, as well as the research director of the Office of Tax Policy Research in the U-M's Stephen M. Ross School of Business. "In America, if you don't have income, you don't owe income tax." The New York Times report, he said, seems to go back and forth between saying the president's businesses racked up chronic losses but then implying that Trump's operations had income but manipulated the system to avoid paying taxes. Hines said both scenarios cannot be true. The businesses either made money or they didn't. If Trump's tax situation was triggered by huge business losses, accounting experts agree that the tax system rightly enables a business to deduct appropriate losses. Hines gives an easily digestible example: Take a supermarket that loses money on bunches of bananas that go bad, but makes money on cereal. "You earn $1,000 on the cereal and you lose $300 on the bananas. You really only earned $700," Hines said. Of course, it becomes a question if you're measuring income and the losses correctly. "Are we accurately measuring the loss?" Hines said. The New York Times report indicated the audit is over the "legitimacy of a $72.9 million tax refund" that Trump once claimed, and received, after declaring huge losses. Lisa De Simone, associate professor of accounting at the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin, said many tax breaks available for business owners are put in place to stimulate risk-taking and innovation. And Trump's business dealings would be similar tax-wise. "Economically," she said, "he did poorly. He generated a ton of business losses." “There’s a notion that there are lots of tips and tricks that only the wealthy can take advantage of,” De Simone said. “The provisions weren’t written to try to help the wealthy get away with things.” Instead, she said, new businesses can benefit when they’re able to deduct early losses from income. “You don’t have to be super rich in order to claim a business loss,” De Simone said. But then again, some delicious tax breaks could, really, only be claimed by the Donald. Like, say the cost of haircuts. More than $70,000 in business expenses reportedly were claimed as business costs for Trump's hairstyling during "The Apprentice."

amid big losses. President Donald Trump earned $427 million from his role on the TV show "The Apprentice," according to a new report by The New York Times. Trump earned $197 million directly from appearing on the show between 2004 to 2015, and earned a further $230 million from licensing deals, the report said. The money handed him a financial lifeline and boosted his image as his other businesses lost money. Trump’s income from “The Apprentice” and licensing deals dropped considerably after 2011, from $51 million to less than $3 million in 2018. A White House spokesperson, Judd Deere, said the report was "fake news" and "another politically motivated hit piece full of inaccurate smears," but didn't dispute any specific facts. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. President Donald Trump earned $427 million from starring on reality TV show "The Apprentice," handing him a financial boost as his other businesses lost money, according to a new report by The New York Times. Trump earned $197 million directly from appearing on "The Apprentice" between 2004 and 2015 and earned a further $230 million from licensing deals, sponsorships, and seminars that followed his fame, tax records reviewed by the Times showed. Trump's income from "The Apprentice" and licensing deals reduced considerably after 2011, from $51 million to $21 million by 2014, and eventually to less than $3 million in 2018, the report said. He stopped appearing on the show in 2015, but still made money from it. The cash injection from the show helped prop up his flagging finances — for example, he began purchasing golf courses in 2000 that have since accumulated $315.6 million in losses. A White House spokesperson, Judd Deere, told The New York Times that the report was "fake news" and "another politically motivated hit piece full of inaccurate smears" timed "before a presidential debate," but didn't dispute any specific facts. Trump entitled to half of "The Apprentice" profits In 2004, the first year of "The Apprentice," Trump netted $11.9 million. In the following year, he made $47.8 million because of a deal that entitled him, as the star of the show, to half of its profits, the report said. Over three years, Trump paid a total of $70.1 million in income taxes, which was refunded in 2010 after he offset the income against losses from his casinos. The refund is being audited by the IRS. Before his 2004 debut in "The Apprentice," Trump earned $500,000 on the side for appearing in a McDonalds Big N' Tasty burger ad. During the show, he won numerous product endorsements and speaking engagements: From 2006 to 2008, Trump collected $5.2 million from 11 different ad campaigns and speaking events, including for Double Stuf Oreos and All laundry detergent. The ads portrayed him as a billionaire reality-TV businessman. A Serta mattress campaign netted him more than $15 million and lines of Trump shirts, underwear, and neckties by dressmakers such Philips-Van Heusen earned him another $15 million. Trump also spent more than $70,000 to style his hair during filming of 'The Apprentice." The paper first reported on Sunday that Trump had not paid any federal income tax for 10 of the last 15 years. He also paid just $750 in each of 2016 and 2017. The tax-return documents cover more than two decades, and detail significant losses from his business entities, including more than $55 million lost from his hotel in Washington, DC since its opening in 2016.

I personally like to suggest a way which I believe would eradicate the use of mobile phones whilst driving and also similarly stop drink driving. Confiscate and crush the car, ban the driver for life, fine them at least £5,000 and then imprison them for one year. With no remission or visitors allowed. The critics-in-waiting and do gooders will have a field day with this, but it would have the desired effect of getting the message across and it would save many unnecessary deaths and injuries. Anonymous Sender, County Durham.

A hard hitting video shows how motorists could be seconds away from a disaster if they use a phone while they are driving. The video has been released by Staffordshire Police and shows how reaction time is slowed down if the driver is distracted, which could be the difference between being involved in an accident and stopping in time. It has been designed to make people think twice about using their phones while they are driving as the reactions are slower when they are multi-tasking. The video shows a PCSO and a firefighter both playing a game designed to test their reactions. It involves a machine which lights up, with the two required to react by touching it when it does. At first they keep up as they have no distractions, which sees the firefighter hit the light 39 times and the PCSO 34. They then do the test again but this time while trying to answer quick-fire questions, which are designed to distract them. And the results are different. Doing both things at the same time saw the firefighter react slower as he only manages to hit the light 36 times. The PCSO also drops in the amount of lights he hits with a total of 27. The video shows how any distraction can result in lower reaction time - which when on the roads could lead to an accident - and mean the difference between life and death. The telling video has been shared by Staffordshire Police on social media with the post: "Think using your phone whilst driving isn't a serious issue? "We put firefighter Jack from @staffsfire and PCSO Richard to the challenge to test how their reactions slowed when doing more than one thing at a time; much like driving and using your phone." It is against the law to use a hand-held phone while driving, which includes being stationary if the engine is running. This offence carries a standard fine of £200 and six penalty points, with a maximum of up to £1,000 and six points on a driving licence.

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Two Policing Board members have expressed concerns over the rate of knife crime in Northern Ireland. t follows a shocking incident on Monday afternoon when a man was stabbed in broad daylight at Castle Street in Belfast city centre. The latest PSNI crime statistics show a total of 741 offences involving a knife or a sharp instrument in the 12 months leading up to June this year, an equivalent of two incidents a day. This figure has remained largely static since 2015/16, with over 700 offences recorded each year. In the 12 months leading up to June 2020, the use of a knife or a sharp instrument was involved in 10 homicides, 32 attempts to kill and 55 threats to kill. The vast majority of incidents - 513 - resulted in actual bodily harm and grievous bodily harm. Knives and sharp instruments were also used in 125 robberies and six cases of rape/sexual assault. In each category the overall figures have not changed significantly since 2015/16. SDLP MLA Dolores Kelly and DUP MLA Mervyn Storey said the persistence of knife crime in recent years must be addressed. Mrs Kelly said: "It's always worrying to hear about violent crimes with a knife, and it often seems to be with the younger population. "We should, and we need to, have a look at it. "In recent months Covid-19 has changed the focus of people's minds. "But these knife crime stats need to be interrogated further by the Policing Board in terms of police performance. "Obviously if figures aren't going down and remain static, it's safe to conclude there's more we can and should be doing. "Secondly, it may be a bigger trend in some districts, so it would be useful to have a police analysis in terms of the hotspots of the knife crime and then to work with our partners in local policing to run specific campaigns". Mr Storey said the statistics had become "a sad reflection on our society". "I don't know how that compares per head of population to other jurisdictions, but it's still a significant number of incidents involving a very dangerous weapon and obviously people's lives are put at risk," he said. "The second part of that is making sure the police do have the right resources in terms of legislation and preventative measures to take these weapons off the street, and that is something we have a duty to ensure we're looking at on a regular basis. "It seems as though the police always have to stay ahead of these figures, because if they don't we just get to a place where it becomes the norm, and that's not what we want to see. "We are beginning to see some parts of the system here - between the police, Ambulance Service, Departments of Health and Justice - becoming more focused on certain problems like knife crime. "But, as always, it's breaking down those barriers between all of those organisations. "Sometimes we hear about these incidents and they become part of a narrative, but it only (becomes real) when you realise the life-changing effect these attacks can have." On Monday Scott McHugh was hospitalised after being stabbed in Castle Street. Two men were arrested over the incident. Originally from the Markets, McHugh survived being shot four times in west Belfast in 2016. He was previously arrested and questioned in relation to the 2015 murder of IRA man Gerard 'Jock' Davison, but was released without charge.

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The M23 was closed on both sides earlier today According to the Worthing Herald "Emergency services responded to the collision, which was between Crawley and Pease Pottage, at just before 2pm this afternoon (Saturday, September 19. A West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service spokesman said: “We were called by the South East Coast Ambulance Service to attend a road traffic collision on the M23 southbound between Crawley and Pease Pottage at 1.55pm this afternoon. “Three appliances were sent – one from Crawley, one from Turner’s Hill and one from Horsham, alongside the Heavy Rescue Tender from Crawley to make the vehicle safe and we left the scene at 2.24pm.” "Severe delays on the A23 were also reported due to roadworks at Bolney southbound and Hickstead northbound. Traffic reports said there was congestion to Handcross for southbound traffic, and northbound traffic was backed up just before Pyecombe. Traffic travelling between Crawley and Brighton was said to be affected. Talk is increasing of further lockdowns in the UK. What do you think of the situation? Join the Big Conversation and have your say on everything from healthcare to how the pandemic has affected you personally and how we make our communities stronger: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/bc-worthing". WCN

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It comes a few months after it was defaced during racism demonstrations and had to be boarded up. Winston Churchill's statue in Parliament Square has been vandalised with graffiti again. The words "is a racist" were sprayed on the plinth beneath the statue of the wartime prime minister. It comes only three months after it was vandalised with similar words during Black Lives Matter protests - forcing it to be boarded up for its own protection. The statue was boarded up for a time in June London's Metropolitan Police said a man had been arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage on Thursday evening. Today's graffiti was sprayed amid protests by Extinction Rebellion activists in the capital. Police made arrests after at least 13 topless women put bike locks round their necks and chained themselves to railings near parliament to highlight the "bare truth" of climate change. Bare-chested women locked themselves to railings in protest over climate change. Words including drought, starvation and wildfires were written on their chests and they wore masks with 4C written on them - referencing the temperature increase that many scientists believe will have dire consequences for the planet. Sarah Mintram, a teacher who took part in the action, said: "Now we've got your attention. By neglecting to communicate the consequences of a 4C world - war, famine, drought, displacement - the government are failing to protect us." Officers removed the women and put them into police vans Police removed the D-locks from the protesters' necks and took them away in four vans as their supporters cheered. The Met said 648 people had so far been arrested during the climate protests in London this month. Last week demonstrators delayed the delivery of millions of newspapers when they blocked printworks in Hertfordshire and Merseyside.

A temporary cycle lane in Worthing that has divided opinion since the first orange bollard appeared has finally opened for business. West Sussex County Council began work on the controversial A24 Broadwater Road cycle lane last month, as part of a government scheme to encourage cycling during the pandemic. The cycle lane has marked off one lane on each carriageway of the main road, causing significant congestion in and out of the town centre. Critics have argued it increases pollution, restricts access for emergency vehicles and could put people off visiting the town, harming the recovery of local traders. There were also complaints around the lack of cyclists using the lane up until now - explained by the fact it has not actually been open. A spokesman for West Sussex County Council said the northbound and southbound sections parallel with Broadwater Green are not finished, as efforts to resolve an 'isue involving vehicles parked in that area long-term' are underway. The council has asked the owners of the vehicles to move them, and is looking into what action can be taken to make sure the scheme is completed. A council spokesman delivered the following 'reminder' about why the cycle lane has been introduced: "The seven pop-up cycleways for West Sussex – funded by the Government – will create safe space for active travel and encourage people to cycle rather than use the car. They are an emergency response to increase travel options as part of the Government-led recovery plan from Covid-19," said the spokesman. "The introduction of social distancing has reduced public transport capacity and people from different households are discouraged from car sharing. "As an emergency response, the Government required the seven trial schemes to be planned and installed within three months. Given the timeframe, we consulted key partners including district and borough councils, emergency services and bus operators. Normally schemes of this nature would take years to develop and be subject to various stages of public consultation that might last two or more months and involve exhibitions, etc. This was not possible given the timescale limitations required. "The cycleway routes are the result of collaborative work with the district and borough councils. Once fully installed and open, we will be encouraging would-be cyclists to experience the cycleways for themselves. This will be the chance for people to show how much they want the cycleway to stay. "The schemes will be closely monitored to see how well used they are and any positive or negative impacts on congestion, safety and air quality. Adjustments will be considered and, if any of them do not work, they may be removed. "Updates on the schemes, and feedback surveys, will be available online at www.westsussex.gov.uk/popupcyclelanes".

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Ministers are thought to be considering banning people going out after 10pm or 11pm to try and keep a lid on the recent surge in cases which has been attributed to younger people socialising. Venues in Bolton will be required to close between 10pm and 5am to try and halt the transmission of coronavirus there, with a similar curfew also understood to be under consideration in Bradford. Ministers are also thinking of extending the measures to the whole of the country following the apparent success of similar restrictions in Belgium, according to The Daily Telegraph. Independent Journalist: Dwayne Hards

Final clinical trials for a coronavirus vaccine, developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University, have been put on hold after a participant had a suspected adverse reaction in the UK. AstraZeneca described it as a "routine" pause in the case of "an unexplained illness". The outcome of vaccine trials is being closely watched around the world. The AstraZeneca-Oxford University vaccine is seen as a strong contender among dozens being developed globally. Hopes have been high that the vaccine might be one of the first to come on the market, following successful phase 1 and 2 testing. Its move to Phase 3 testing in recent weeks has involved some 30,000 participants in the US as well as in the UK, Brazil and South Africa. Phase 3 trials in vaccines often involve thousands of participants and can last several years. The New York Times is reporting a volunteer in the UK trial has been diagnosed with transverse myelitis, an inflammatory syndrome that affects the spinal cord and can be caused by viral infections. However, the cause of the illness has not been confirmed and an independent investigation will now work out if there was any link to the vaccine. Decision on restarting trial could be days away At first glance this may seem alarming. A vaccine trial - and not just any vaccine, but one receiving massive global attention - is put on hold due to a suspected serious adverse reaction. But such events are not unheard of. Indeed the Oxford team describe it as "routine". Any time a volunteer is admitted to hospital and the cause of their illness is not immediately apparent it triggers a study to be put on hold. This is actually the second time it has happened with the Oxford University/AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine trial since the first volunteers were immunised in April. An Oxford University spokesperson said: "In large trials, illnesses will happen by chance but must be independently reviewed to check this carefully." A final decision on restarting the trial will be taken by the medical regulator the MHRA, which could take only days. But until then all international vaccination sites, in the UK, Brazil, South Africa and the USA are on hold. The Oxford University team believe this process illustrates that they are committed to the safety of their volunteers and the highest standards of conduct in their studies. Wellcome Trust director Sir Jeremy Farrar, an expert in infectious disease control, said there were often pauses in vaccine trials. It was important any adverse reactions were taken seriously, he said. And it underlined the importance of "independent oversight". "It is crucial that all that data is shared openly and transparently because the public must have absolute trust that these vaccines are safe and effective and, in the end, will hopefully bring the pandemic to a close," Sir Jeremy added. Where are we in the search for a vaccine? US President Donald Trump has said he wants a vaccine available in the US before 3 November's election, but his comments have raised fears that politics may be prioritised over safety in the rush for a vaccine. On Tuesday, a group of nine Covid-19 vaccine developers sought to reassure the public by announcing a "historic pledge" to uphold scientific and ethical standards in the search for a vaccine. AstraZeneca is among the nine firms who signed up to the pledge to only apply for regulatory approval after vaccines have gone through three phases of clinical study. Media captionCoronavirus vaccine: How close are we and who will get it? Industry giants Johnson & Johnson, BioNTech, GlaxoSmithKline, Pfizer, Merck, Moderna, Sanofi and Novavax are the other signatories. They pledged to "always make the safety and well-being of vaccinated individuals our top priority". The World Health Organization (WHO) says nearly 180 vaccine candidates are being tested around the world but none has yet completed clinical trials. The organisation has said it does not expect a vaccine to meet its efficacy and safety guidelines in order to be approved this year because of the time it takes to test them safely. Similar sentiments have been shared by Thomas Cueni, director-general of the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers. The industry body represents the companies that signed the pledge. Despite this, China and Russia have begun inoculating some key workers with domestically developed vaccines. All of them are still listed by the WHO as being in clinical trials. Meanwhile, the US national regulator, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has suggested that coronavirus vaccines may be approved before completing a third phase of clinical trials. Last week it also emerged that the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had urged states to consider waiving certain requirements in order to be ready to distribute a potential vaccine by 1 November - two days before the 3 November presidential election. Although President Trump has hinted that a vaccine might be available before the election, his Democratic rival Joe Biden has expressed scepticism that Mr Trump will listen to scientists and implement a transparent process.

Video-sharing site TikTok is struggling to take down clips showing a man killing himself The footage, which has been circulating on the platform for several days, originated on Facebook and has also been shared on Twitter and Instagram. TikTok is hugely popular with young people - and many have reported coming across the video and being traumatised by the content. The app said it would ban accounts repeatedly uploading clips. On Monday, Brenda's 14-year-old daughter came running down the stairs. She was covering her mouth, crying and saying she was going to be sick.

This Country should not allow this government state to continue. Independent Journalist: Dwayne Hards