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BBC News
2 days ago
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Man arrested after Cleethorpes crash between pedestrian and car
A man has been arrested after a pedestrian was injured and taken to hospital following a collision with a were called to North Promenade in Cleethorpes on Saturday after a crash involving a car and pedestrian at around 05:25 pedestrian, a man, was taken to hospital to receive treatment for an arm 36-year-old male driver was arrested on suspicion of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent, driving a motor vehicle when over the alcohol limit and driving a motor vehicle dangerously. He was also arrested for using a motor vehicle in a public place without third party insurance and failure to report Police said he has since been released on conditional bail while inquiries who may have witnessed the collision or may have CCTV or dashcam footage has been asked to contact police. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices
BBC News
7 days ago
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Cleethorpes jihad extremist Mohammed Mahfuz Ahmed jailed
An extremist who promoted "violent jihad" by sharing content and magazines has been Mahfuz Ahmed, from Cleethorpes, was convicted of publishing material encouraging terrorism and four counts of distributing terrorist publications in February following a trial at Sheffield Crown 26-year-old was earlier sentenced to 10 years in prison at the same court, with a further five years extended on licence and handed a five-year serious crime prevention order, which will come into force upon his was also made the subject of terrorism notification requirements for 30 years, meaning he will have to keep the authorities informed of his whereabouts and activities. Counter Terrorism Policing North East (CTPNE) said Ahmed, of Crowhill Avenue, openly encouraged murder and acts of violence via the material he shared and he was "committed to reaching as many people as he could". He also added his own commentary to a post identifying new and "easy targets", demanding his followers to "Answer the Call", officers said."A significant portion of this content promoted violent jihad and included official Daesh magazines and propaganda," CTPNE Ch Supt James Dunkerley described Ahmed as having a "deep-seated extremist mindset" who posted content which often included graphic content and glorified acts of terrorism."Ahmed was persistent and determined in his efforts to reach as many people as possible with his posts."He said the extremist used five different accounts over a five-month period before his arrest in April 2024. He gathered more than 1,300 followers and received in excess of 14,000 likes in response to his content, the detective said."By sharing Daesh propaganda, he has promoted their cause and intentionally extended the reach and influence of their ideology," he said. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices
BBC News
15-07-2025
- Health
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Barbie with type 1 diabetes will 'break down stigma'
The mother of a teenager with type 1 diabetes says the latest addition to the Barbie range of dolls will help children understand more about the new doll was launched last week by Lila Moss, a 22-year-old model who has diabetes, as part of a drive to increase representation by toy manufacturer features a glucose monitor and insulin pump, along with a blue polka-dot top and skirt. The colour blue and circle print are used around the world to represent diabetes from Cleethorpes, whose 14-year-old son Will lives with the condition, said it was "breaking down the stigma" around diabetes. "Will for a long time didn't want a pod or a sensor because it was a visible thing that everybody would instantly know," Holly the latest addition to the Barbie range was a positive step, in a similar way to Barbie dolls that use wheelchairs, she added."It's inclusive and I think it's a good thing." Will said he was now quite used to managing his diabetes and having to "work out my carbs before I have stuff".Talking about the doll, he said it was "nice to be included", though when asked if he would play with one, he replied: "I don't think so."Will's younger sister, Alice, 8, said children who played with the doll "could pretend and maybe understand it and discover more about diabetes"."It's really important," she US toy giant had previously faced criticism that the traditional Barbie was not representative of most recent years, the firm has created dolls with a hearing aid, a prosthetic limb and a latest addition has also been welcomed by support groups and health Curtis, from the Hull and District Diabetes Support Group, who has lived with the condition himself for more than 30 years, said: "I think the idea of this doll is absolutely brilliant for Curtis said support and education were "essential", adding: "I think this is a great leap forward." Debbie Hicks, who developed the diabetes specialist nursing service in Hull, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 1973, aged about its impact, she said: "Never knowing anybody with diabetes it was a complete shock for all of the family."It wasn't something we had ever come across – it was a total new way of life that both myself and my family had to adopt."You wouldn't believe that, at 12, I was using a glass syringe and needle that had to be sharpened once a week."Commenting on the doll, she said that although technology for managing the condition had greatly improved over the years, anything that helped to further raise awareness was very welcome. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Public asked to count butterflies
People are being asked to take part in counting the number of butterflies In Lincolnshire. It is part of a national survey to assess the health of the environment for pollinating insects. Cleethorpes coastal ranger Josh Forrester will be holding two sessions at Humberston Fitties and Cleethorpes Country Park . Mr Forrester said it was an "important citizen science initiative". "Butterflies and moths are beautiful and vital pollinators. Their numbers reflect the health of our environment and they have decreased significantly since the 1970s," he said. "Butterfly declines are also an early warning for other wildlife losses. Butterflies are key biodiversity indicators for scientists as they react very quickly to changes in their environment. "So, if their numbers are falling, then nature is in trouble." The Humberston Fitties event takes place on 18 July from 10:00 to 12:00 BST, with the Cleethorpes Country Park event between 10:00 and 12:00 on 21 July. People across the county can take part in the count, even if they do not attend one of the events. Participants are asked to count the number of butterflies, including species, they see in a 15 minute period and send the results to the Big Butterfly Count website. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Click here, to download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad. Click here, to download the BBC News app from Google Play for Android devices. Butterfly numbers 'boosted by trees and hedgerows' Half of butterfly species in long-term decline Big Butterfly Count
BBC News
13-07-2025
- Science
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Public help needed for Lincolnshire Big Butterfly Count
People are being asked to take part in counting the number of butterflies In is part of a national survey to assess the health of the environment for pollinating coastal ranger Josh Forrester will be holding two sessions at Humberston Fitties and Cleethorpes Country Park .Mr Forrester said it was an "important citizen science initiative". "Butterflies and moths are beautiful and vital pollinators. Their numbers reflect the health of our environment and they have decreased significantly since the 1970s," he said."Butterfly declines are also an early warning for other wildlife losses. Butterflies are key biodiversity indicators for scientists as they react very quickly to changes in their environment. "So, if their numbers are falling, then nature is in trouble."The Humberston Fitties event takes place on 18 July from 10:00 to 12:00 BST, with the Cleethorpes Country Park event between 10:00 and 12:00 on 21 across the county can take part in the count, even if they do not attend one of the events. Participants are asked to count the number of butterflies, including species, they see in a 15 minute period and send the results to the Big Butterfly Count to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Click here, to download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and here, to download the BBC News app from Google Play for Android devices.
