In the papers: Man mowed down pensionerpublished at 13:56 British Summer Time 17 July 2018
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In the papers: Man mowed down pensionerpublished at 13:56 British Summer Time 17 July 2018
Plans to start parliamentary recess early attacked by MPpublished at 13:44 British Summer Time 17 July 2018
The Labour MP for Stoke-on-Trent Central has hit out at plans to start parliament's summer break on Thursday, rather than next week.
The government has tabled a motion to bring forward the summer break to begin five days earlier than planned. MPs would vote on the motion on Wednesday.
However, Gareth Snell tweeted: "It’s not like there are any big issues which need to be debated."
Image source, Parliament UKHe went on to say: "We have work to do - we should, if anything, be extending the session and not bringing forward recess. I shall not be voting for it."
Labour, the SNP and some Conservatives are opposing the proposals, which will be voted on tomorrow.
Downing Street said they were "considering all of the representations which have been received".
Man in 60s dies after cycling crashpublished at 13:34 British Summer Time 17 July 2018
A cyclist from Herefordshire who was injured after coming off his bike in Kingstone last week has died.
The man in his 60s had been flown by air ambulance to Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital after he was found in the road last Wednesday evening.
He had been competing in a time trial race when he fell off his bike and suffered a broken neck and serious head injuries.
Nurse claims £50,000 in unearned wagespublished at 13:24 British Summer Time 17 July 2018
A woman who claimed £50,000 in wages for hundreds of extra shifts at a Nuneaton hospital - which she never worked - has been sentenced after admitting fraud.
Image source, GoogleAuxiliary nurse Harbans Dhaliwal submitted fraudulent timesheets to George Eliot Hospital for about 230 shifts she did not work, Warwickshire Police said.
Dhaliwal, who worked as a bank staff employee, had in fact only worked about 10 shifts between April 2014 and December 2015, Warwick Crown Court was told.
Dhaliwal, 54, of Cross Road, Coventry, admitted fraud and was sentenced to two years in jail, suspended for 12 months. She was also made subject to a proceeds of crime repayment scheme at the court on 13 July.
In the papers: Stoke-on-Trent man charged with murderpublished at 13:14 British Summer Time 17 July 2018
Stoke-on-Trent LiveHere are three of the main stories from the Sentinel newspaper in Stoke-on-Trent:
- Stoke-on-Trent man charged with murder, external
- Hosepipe ban for some areas, external
- Family tell of heartbreak as lorry driver jailed, external
Rawlinson sees a 'lot of competition' at Port Valepublished at 12:50 British Summer Time 17 July 2018
BBC SportNew Port Vale defender Connell Rawlinson says he knows he faces a "lot of competition" if he's going to break into the team.
The former TNS and Blackpool player is one of 11 signings made by the club over the summer and added "competition is healthy".
Image source, Getty ImagesVale play their latest pre-season friendly away at Halifax tonight.
Fly-tipper 'caught by concerned citizens'published at 12:36 British Summer Time 17 July 2018
A man who dumped sofas, fridges, freezers and building waste at sites across Birmingham has been sentenced for fly-tipping offences.
Justin Williams dumped the rubbish at sites in South Yardley, Sheldon and Yardley, the city council said. The authority said he was caught on CCTV "by citizens concerned about the state of their neighbourhood".
Image source, Birmingham City Council
Image source, Birmingham City CouncilAt Birmingham Magistrates' Court on Monday, Williams, 40, of Church Road, Yardley, pleaded guilty to seven offences.
He was handed a 12-month community order and ordered to carry out 200 hours of unpaid community work. He will also have to pay £500 towards the prosecution costs.
Shamed minister determined to continue as MPpublished at 12:22 British Summer Time 17 July 2018
Andrew Griffiths says he won't be quitting his role as Burton MP, despite calls for him to resign after he sent text messages of a sexual nature to two women in his constituency.
The MP has said in a statement that he understands the "hurt and disappointment I have caused to my family, friends and constituents".
He added he said he wants to "continue the work I have done for those constituents and build on the achievements of the last eight years, but in order to do that I know I need to try and rebuild the trust and confidence of everyone I represent".
Image source, UK ParliamentThe 47-year-old has also referred himself for investigation by the Conservative Party's independent code of conduct panel.
Two petitions have now been set up both calling on him to stand down as an MP.
Man in court over 86-year-old's stabbingpublished at 12:08 British Summer Time 17 July 2018
Madni Ahmed faces a charge of murdering Riasat Bi and a charge of attempting to murder a man, 18.
Read MoreHosepipe ban: How much water is lost to leakage?published at 12:07 British Summer Time 17 July 2018
In 2016-17, United Utilities was one of five companies in England and Wales losing more water than the national average of 121 litres per property per day from leakage.
However, that was an improvement on the previous year, with leaks down 2.8%.
Across the north west, United Utilities lost 439.2 million litres per day - the equivalent of 133.4 litres from each household.
That’s more than one-and a-half bath tubs of water lost (a standard bath tub is 80 litres) per property per day, in the United Utilities area.
As of 8 July 2018, United Utilities reservoirs were about two-thirds full (67.1%), down from 84.1% last year.
The average through the year is about 81.7% full.
Emaciated horses found at stablespublished at 11:58 British Summer Time 17 July 2018
People living nearby say they found 17 horses badly malnourished with some eating their own faeces.
Read MoreMan in court over murder chargepublished at 11:43 British Summer Time 17 July 2018
A man has been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with the murder of an 86-year-old woman.
Image source, West Midlands PoliceRiasat Bi was found with stab wounds at her home in Aubrey Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, last Thursday.
Madni Ahmed, 20, of Cavendish Street, Stoke-on-Trent, also faces a charge of attempting to murder an 18-year-old man and a third count of affray.
At Birmingham Magistrates' Court today he spoke only to confirm his name and address, and was ordered to appear at Birmingham Crown Court on 19 July.
Car stuck in sea as Hereford family rescued from rockspublished at 11:33 British Summer Time 17 July 2018
A family of four and their dog from Hereford have been rescued after they got cut off by the tide in Somerset - and their hire care had to be recovered from the sea.
Beach warden David Furber said they walked out along the rocks at the bottom of Brean Down on Saturday, leaving their 15-year-old daughter in the car, but they were outpaced by the tide and got stuck.
He said they advised people not to leave their cars unattended two hours before high tide, but because the parents were stuck, it couldn't be moved.
Image source, Thomas Ebsary
Image source, Thomas EbsaryThe local lifeboat was called out at 19:20 after the daughter raised the alarm, Mr Furber said.
A spokesman for the Coastguard said the family had been on the beach for quite some time and had become a "little cold" due to the breezy weather.
Farewell service for Anglican Bishop of Shrewsburypublished at 11:23 British Summer Time 17 July 2018
A church service is being held this evening to say goodbye to the Anglican Bishop of Shrewsbury.
The Right Reverend Mark Rylands is returning to life as a parish priest in Dartmoor after spending the past nine years in the county.
Image source, Diocese of LichfieldThe service is being held at Shrewsbury Abbey and he said he's really enjoyed being in the county, saying there is a "certain directness about Shropshire folk and an undemonstrative kindness".
Reality Check: Do hosepipe bans work?published at 11:15 British Summer Time 17 July 2018
Reality CheckA hosepipe ban in the North West of England comes into force on 5 August. But do they work?
The answer is that they probably do, although the reductions in water demand tend not to be huge.
BBC Reality Check takes a closer look.
Image source, Getty ImagesWatch: Damaged fire hydrant sends water flying into airpublished at 11:11 British Summer Time 17 July 2018
Water was seen gushing into the air after a damaged fire hydrant caused a water spout in Birmingham city centre yesterday.
No customers were affected by the leak, off Broad Street, said Severn Trent.
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End of twitter postHorses found in severely emaciated statepublished at 10:59 British Summer Time 17 July 2018
The RSPCA has launched an investigation after a group of 17 horses were found in a severely emaciated state at stables in Worcestershire.
They were called on Saturday after people living in Stoke Prior went to investigate after becoming worried about their welfare.
Image source, Judith EvansThe horses are now being cared for by the RSPCA, which hopes they can make a recovery.
West Mercia Police said it was aware of the issue, but that it was an RSPCA matter.
In pictures: Rainfall captured by BBC Weather Watcherspublished at 10:36 British Summer Time 17 July 2018
As the elusive rainfall hit parts of the region last night, the showers were captured by some of our BBC Weather Watchers.
Image source, jfwreed
Image source, TAY
Image source, Peter StegglesA few scattered showers are forecast for today, but most places will remain dry.
Calls for D'Oliveira to be given freedom of citypublished at 10:24 British Summer Time 17 July 2018
Cricketing legend Basil D'Oliveira could be awarded the freedom of the city of Worcester, with councillors meeting to make a decision this evening.
It's 50 years since the so-called D'Oliveira Affair, when he was selected by England for a tour of South Africa, only for the tour to be cancelled because of opposition from the apartheid-era regime.
Born in Cape Town, being a mixed-race South African during apartheid he was prevented from playing top-class cricket for his country. He emigrated to England where he played Test cricket.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe Mayor of Worcester, Councillor Jabba Riaz, will propose the award at an extraordinary meeting of the council later.
Subject to approval, the Worcestershire all-rounder, who died in 2011, will be given the award posthumously.
Hosepipe ban: Who is exempt?published at 10:05 British Summer Time 17 July 2018
From 08:00 on 5 August, the use of hosepipes in North West England will be banned - but there are some exemptions.
For example, using hosepipes for health and safety reasons, medical treatment and on grass on some parts of sports recreation grounds is permitted.
Full details can be found here: United Utilities' Temporary Ban on Water Use, external
Image source, PAThere is good news if you are a Blue Badge holder, as there is a "discretionary universal exemption" for those who meet a set criteria.
Robert Light, Northern Chair for the Consumer Council for Water, said:
Quote MessageWe’ve been assured that Blue Badge holders and customers on the company’s Priority Services Register will be exempt from any restrictions but we’d urge any other vulnerable customers who are unable to use a watering can, for instance, to get in touch with the company.
Quote MessageIn the meantime we’d encourage customers to keep using water wisely and for the company to do everything in its power to reduce the amount of water lost through leaking pipes, in the hope that we may still be able to avoid restrictions.
