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BBC News
9 hours ago
- Health
- BBC News
Manx miscarriage support kits to 'offer more compassion'
Medical kits offering "more compassionate care" to women experiencing pregnancy loss have been donated to the Isle of Man's main hospital. The devices, called miscarriage collection cradles, have been provided to Noble's Hospital by charity Arlo's Adventure, which offers support to families who have lost a Sarah Owen said the equipment, which can be attached to standard toilets, was a "practical way" people could be supported at a "highly emotional time".Manx Care chief executive Teresa Cope said the move was "a small step" but feedback had shown it would "make such a big difference" to those affected. The equipment was developed by Laura Corcoran from the Dignity Care Network in the UK following her own experience of kit includes a removable collection point and container to allow for testing if necessary prior to burial or cremation. Ms Owen, who founded the charity after losing her son Arlo at six weeks old, said "there aren't many ways that you can offer support through a miscarriage but people have told us they wish they'd had this cradle".She said the device "gives people the opportunity to deal with the loss in the way they want to". "It can mean the baby can be remembered in a much better way," she added. According to Tommy's National Centre for Miscarriage Research, most miscarriages take place in the first 12 weeks of Cope said the 2024 opening of the Bluebell Suite, a private room for parents experiencing miscarriage and baby loss, and the introduction of the cradles was about "understanding how we can do as much as we can as an organisation to be completely compassionate".She said the changes had "come from patients' experiences and working with Arlo's Adventure to be able to put mechanisms in place which help that very difficult process just a little bit".The kits would allow women the "ability to manage that as they wish, perhaps in their home environment, with dignity to preserve that loss", as "not everyone will want to experience that loss in a hospital setting", she you have been affected by pregnancy loss, details of help and support can be found at BBC Action Line. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
BBC News
9 hours ago
- BBC News
Former football stadium announcer abused girl, 11
A former football stadium announcer has been jailed for grooming and sexually assaulting an 11-year-old Adcroft was already a registered sex offender when his offending came to light and he was arrested following his return from a work trip in April last year, Lancashire Police 32-year-old was jailed for 14 years at Preston Crown Court after admitting offences including sexual assault of a child under 13, making indecent images of children and several breaches of a sexual harm prevention from Accrington, was described by the police as "manipulative" and "an extremely dangerous sexual offender". The force said he threatened his victim to keep quiet about what he had a statement read to the court, she said: "I felt empty inside. I felt overwhelmed and helpless. I now feel frustrated."I'm annoyed that I was too scared to tell anyone and feel that I let him do it."Previously Josh's threats stopped me from telling people and reporting to the police as I was worried that he would carry them out. However, after a period of time, I had the mindset of that not being my problem, and I was so relieved when I told my family." 'Perverted' Adcroft, who also went under the name Joshua Everitt, had kept his contact with the child a secret from the authorities, police his arrest, Adcroft's house in Accrington was searched and two laptops and an iPad were found hidden inside an upstairs wardrobe. These devices had not been registered with the authorities – something he was required to do by a court devices were searched and on two of them, officers found indecent images of a separate eight-year-old girl and a chat log, in which Adcroft had encouraged sexual activity and instructed the girl's mother about which images he offences took place on 8 April and 9 April 2024 and police are continuing to investigate the conduct of the victim's mother.A further 53 indecent images of children were also found on Adcroft 's Con Laura Fahey said: "Adcroft is a manipulative individual who takes an unhealthy interest in young girls for his own perverted sexual interests."He is an extremely dangerous sexual offender who is now off the streets and away from children." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
BBC News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Everything you need to know about the Southern Agricultural Show
Thousands of people are set to gather this weekend for an event designed to celebrate the Isle of Man's agricultural annual Southern District Agricultural Show will take place on Saturday and Sunday at Orrisdale Farm in Ballasalla. Show secretary Zoe Hampton said the event, which was first held in 1914, represents an "opportunity for people to get together and have new experiences". What time will it open? The show will open at 09:30 BST on Saturday and go on until 18:00 BST on both days, with exhibitors expected to arrive each day by 09: grand parade at 16:00 will see the judging of the show's supreme champion. What activities will be available? As well as livestock shows, the annual event features local produce and trade stands, a tractor and vintage car parade, dog agility, show jumping, zumba and yoga music, sheep shearing, lawnmower parades and dance displays will also Hampton said the number of people involved in the show was "phenomenal".She added: "We want to give people the opportunity to have a go at these things, have fun and have a laugh." Visitors can also be tempted by local food stands, view arts and crafts on display, and witness stock judging."A lot of people don't realise there are all these locally made products on the Isle of Man," Ms Hampton said. The two annual agricultural shows, along with the Manx food and drink festival which was scrapped last year, were "very important" to local producers, she Hampton said the Southern Show helps to educate children about where food comes from, as well as raising awareness about the importance of the agricultural industry. Parking and tickets? Access to the car park is only available on the main A5 Douglas-to-Castletown stewards will direct members of the public where to year, the event attracted 15,000 people over the two days. Tickets are available online or at the event entrance. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
BBC News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Town's beloved cat stars in reimagined masterpieces
BBC A cat that was awarded the freedom of a town in the north of the Isle of Man has been immortalised in famous works of art. Thomas the cat was awarded the freedom of Ramsey last year, after being informally adopted by several retailers. He has been used as the subject for a number of reimagined classic works of art in an exhibition by Mannin Art group, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Twenty paintings which feature the famous feline resident have gone on display in various shop windows throughout the town. Wendy Turner from the art group came up with the idea for the trail and said she hopes it will encourage people from all around the island to visit Ramsey. The trail features a wide variety of reimagined classics, including Munch's The Scream, the Cat with the Pearl Earring, and Whisker's Mother. People are invited to walk around the town to try to spot all of the artworks hidden among shop window displays. Ms Turner said they were keen to do something special for the occasion and said they had "really enjoyed doing it". She also hoped the trail would encourage more people to the town and "attract business". She said it would take about an hour to find all the paintings in their various locations. "You can't tell me in that time that somebody isn't going to want a cup of coffee or a child isn't going to want an ice cream," she said. There are three pieces in St Paul's Square, which Ms Turner described as an "often forgotten area", in which they hoped to increase footfall through the trail. Chair of Mannin Art Tom Field said it also raised awareness of classic paintings, albeit with a feline twist: "Some of those paintings are well known... it might interest them in taking up painting too." Having only taken up painting and joining the group in 2020, he said it had become a big part of his life. He said: "Sometimes I can just sit and paint and focus on it, and it's very peaceful". As well as putting on the art trail, which runs until 22 August, there is also an exhibition of the group's work in St Paul's church hall to celebrate the milestone anniversary. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
BBC News
22-07-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Bacup road closed after bus crashes into cars and telegraph pole
Part of a main road through Lancashire is closed following a crash between a bus and two bus also collided with a telegraph pole at about 08:28 BST, police said.A section of Rochdale Road in Bacup, from Bath Street to the junction at Greenhill Street, is expected to be closed "for some time", with debris from the crash strewn across the street. The force said the crash caused a "minor injury". Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
