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The Sun
09-07-2025
- The Sun
We were slapped with £407 bill & hauled to court for taking kids on hol in term time.. now we're having to pay even MORE
A MUM and dad who took their four children on a term-time holiday because it was quieter for their autistic son have been slapped with a £407 fine. Tammy and Daniel Lambert were hit with the eye-watering fee after they took their son Riley and three other kids to Benalmadena in Spain in April 2024. 1 The couple, from Trent Vale, refused to pay the fine and appealed the decision through the North Staffordshire Justice Centre. However, an unsuccessful plea means they now have to pay out even more. The court heard son Riley had been waiting for an autism assessment at the time the duo pulled their kids out of school during term time. Riley has since been diagnosed with the condition after two years on a waiting list. Tammy told the court: "We had to time meals and go later when it was quieter. We were around the pool in a quieter area and when it was quieter. "We had disability assistance on the plane and getting through the airport. "I sent in photographs of Riley walking through the airport wearing his dressing gown, and with his ear defenders and weighted blanket. "One of the reasons for going then was we were going with a family that understands the struggles we have. "We went with our friend and she has an autistic son. "He was on the waiting list for two years and has had a diagnosis of autism by a specialist - he was diagnosed about six weeks ago. They're also requesting he has an ADHD assessment as well. Drivers must follow the '75-yard' rule when parking in front of their neighbor's home – law is different for driveways "We put our hands up, we did do it the wrong way. The children have good attendance - Riley's is 97 per cent at the moment and the only time they are off is due to illness." The Lamberts conceded their four children were registered absent from school between April 25 and May 3, 2024. Following a £163 victim surcharge and £120 on top of the initial £407 fine, the couple now must fork out £690. A magistrate told the Lamberts: "It's important that children attend school, not only for their education but for their social skills. "If they are not in school they are being deprived of essential skills, notwithstanding the difficulties a disabled child will have. "While we have every sympathy and acknowledge the difficulties, from what you have told us, the difficulties of having a disabled child, the law is very clear. "Parents cannot take a child out of school without the prior authority of the child's headmaster. "You were issued with a fixed-penalty notice. You decided not to pay - that's why you are here." The Sun Online has reached out to the North Staffordshire Justice Centre for comment.
BBC News
09-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Trent Vale family fined £690 over school term time holiday
A mum and dad who took their four children on a term-time holiday because it was quieter for their autistic son have been fined £ and Daniel Lambert had complained to local media after being fined £480 – £60 per parent per child – following the trip to Benalmadena in Spain in April couple, from Trent Vale, Stoke-on-Trent, refused to pay the fine and instead took their case to North Staffordshire Justice Centre – where they were told to pay the larger court heard that son Riley had been waiting for an autism assessment at the time of the holiday, and had since been diagnosed with the condition after two years on a waiting list. Mrs Lambert told the court they arranged meal times for when it was quieter and were around the pool in a quieter had disability assistance on the plane and getting through the airport, she said, where Riley wore ear defenders and a weighted blanket."One of the reasons for going then was we were going with a family that understands the struggles we have," she added: "We put our hands up, we did do it the wrong way."The children have good attendance – Riley's is 97% at the moment and the only time they are off is due to illness." 'Law is clear' The Lamberts admitted that their four children failed to attend school between 25 April and 3 May were fined a total of £407 and ordered to pay a combined £163 victim surcharge and £120 court granted a request for the Lamberts and their son to be named."It's important that children attend school, not only for their education but for their social skills," the couple were told by magistrates."If they are not in school they are being deprived of essential skills, not withstanding the difficulties a disabled child will have."While we have every sympathy and acknowledge the difficulties, from what you have told us, the difficulties of having a disabled child, the law is very clear."They said parents were not permitted to take a child out of school without the prior authority of the headmaster, and that they were in court due to not paying the fixed-penalty notice. This news has been gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Irish Times
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
Some might play: Bohemians to roll with Oasis logo on FAI Cup jersey
Bohemians have partnered with Oasis in releasing a new FAI Cup jersey, half of the proceeds of which will go to charity. The club revealed the sky-blue jersey on Tuesday, featuring the Oasis logo across the chest. A statement from Bohemians confirmed half of the profits from the sale of the new jersey will be retained by the club, with the remaining half to be split evenly between two charities; Music Generation Ireland and Irish Community Care Manchester (ICCM). 'No proceeds will go to Oasis for their partnership and support of this project,' a statement from Bohemians added. READ MORE The jersey is available to purchase on the Bohemians website. A closer look at our 2025 FAI Cup Shirt, a very special partnership with Oasis. 👉More info: 👉Buy here: — Bohemian Football Club (@bfcdublin) The north Dublin club have developed a global brand in recent years with their merchandising arm generating up to €2 million annually. Their 2025 away jersey, designed in partnership with Irish band DC Fontaines, was worn by Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg on the 'freedom flotilla' and by Kneecap's Móglaí Bap during last Saturday's performance at Glastonbury. 'We are delighted to unveil this jersey today following lots of work with Oasis over the past six months, special thanks to Noel and Liam for supporting this,' Bohemians chief operating officer Daniel Lambert said. Now on Sale: Our 2025 FAI Cup Shirt, a very special partnership with All profits from the shirt will be split between Bohemian FC and two charities. Fifty percent (50%) of the profits from the shirt will be used by… — Bohemian Football Club (@bfcdublin) 'To be able to work with Oasis and design a new iconic shirt that will reach fans around the world is special. And to once again have funds going towards such worthy causes, that will assist thousands of people across Ireland and Manchester is brilliant.' Bohemians released a short film featuring former lead singer of The Jam and The Style Council Paul Weller to unveil the new jersey. Oasis are set to play two sold-out concerts at Croke Park on August 16th and 17th.
BBC News
19-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Picture of England's fattest man Edward Coltman to be auctioned
A painting depicting a vicar said to have been the fattest man in England is to be auctioned Reverend Joseph Coltman weighed 43 stone at his heaviest, according to York-based auctioneer Duggleby Stephenson. By the age of 19, while a student at Trinity College Cambridge, he was so heavy he had to commission a special bicycle to help him move he began working at Beverley Minster in East Yorkshire in 1813, the floors at the parsonage had to be strengthened because of his weight and the doors widened. A portrait of his silhouette will be sold at auction by a private seller who has owned it for years. Bidding is expected to begin at more than £500. Mr Coltman earned the title of England's fattest man on 21 June 1809 when the 52 stone Leicester prison warden Daniel Lambert died at the age of 39 in the Waggon and Horses Inn at Stamford, in Lincolnshire, after a day at the races. He remained the heaviest man in England for 28 years until he died, said the his time at Beverley Minster, he had a team of vergers who would help him move to the front of the church to give sermons. Mr Coltman moved around using a strengthened velocipede, which is a type of bicycle which does not have pedals. 'Celebrity status' Holly Hammond, the paintings specialist at Duggleby Stephenson, said: "The Reverend Coltman's silhouette causes amazement even today, but 200 years ago the public was completely enthralled. "Coltman and Lambert had a sort of national celebrity status. Everyone wanted to see them."Despite his size, he [Mr Coltman] was a respected scholar and clergyman who played a notable part in the life of Beverley Minster, the town and the wider Yorkshire area. "He championed local education, helped establish schools, supported charitable institutions and was a vocal advocate of the abolition of slavery and Catholic emancipation." Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
Extra.ie
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Fontaines D.C. display Free Palestine banner at Primavera Sound
Fontaines D.C. performed under a banner calling for a free Palestine and accused Israel of genocide at Primavera Sound 2025. During their set on Saturday night, the Irish band performed their track I Love You while projecting a giant Palestinian flag, with the words free Palestine appeared on the screens to the side of the stage. While playing the sets closing track Starbuster, the message was changed to 'Israel is committing genocide – use your voice'. Fontaines DC at Primavera just now 👏👏👏👏👏🇵🇸🇮🇪 Daniel Lambert (@dlLambo) June 7, 2025 IDLES also opened their Thursday Primavera set with frontman Joe Talbot shouting 'Free Palestine' before launching into the track Colossus, and later leading the crowd in chants of Viva Palestina. Last year, Fontaines D.C. launched a football shirt with the Dublin club Bohemians FC that raised money for Medical Aid For Palestinians, and features the Palestinian flag and the words Saoirse don Phalaistn. They also recently signed an open letter condemning attempts to silence Kneecap, who faced calls for a US visa ban after declaring onstage at Coachella that Israel was committing genocide.
