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Daily Mail
20 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Schoolgirl, 13, dies after 'getting into difficulty' in the sea at popular UK beach
A 13-year-old schoolgirl has died after 'getting into difficulty' in the sea at a popular UK beach. Emergency services were alerted just before 5pm on July 24 to reports of a teenager in the water near Whitley Bay beach, North Tyneside. Edie Smart, from the Monkseaton area, was rescued from the sea and taken to hospital. But she tragically passed away on Monday despite the efforts of medical staff. The girl's next of kin are being supported by specially trained officers, police have said. Detective Chief Inspector, Emma Smith, of Northumbria Police, said: 'This is an extremely tragic incident, and our deepest condolences go to Edie's family and friends. 'Our specially trained officers will continue to provide them with the support they need at this time. 'We ask that their privacy be respected as they begin to come to terms with the loss of their loved one.'
BBC News
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Author of 'sweet' toilet roll note hidden in loft found 35 years on
A message written on a toilet roll tube in the 1980s was found by a couple moving into a new home - and then they tracked down the seven, a youngster named Emma had penned a "sweet" note on the cardboard tube saying her name and birthday, before adding: "Hope you enjoy staying here, love from a friend."Charlotte England-Black moved into the end-of-terrace house in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, in February and while working in the loft, found the posting about the discovery on Facebook on Friday, she tracked down the author - Emma Smith, who is now 43 and still lives in Nottingham. Emma, who said she could not remember writing the note, said the discovery was "a funny old blast from the past" which gave her "goose pimples". She said: "I don't remember doing the toilet roll thing and why I chose the toilet roll, we'll forever be wondering."We have really fond memories of that house. I had amazing wallpaper in my bedroom of Tom and Jerry, we had a duck called Donald, my dad had a little boat that he restored down the side of the house."It was a lovely place to spend those years." Charlotte, 30, said she thought Emma's note was "so sweet"."There was a lot of stuff up there, but I found amongst it this toilet roll note," she said."I thought, I bet she could easily be found as it'd be nice for her."It's just a connection with the past."Charlotte said she planned to return the tube to her newly-boarded loft to pass the message on to a future homeowner."I don't know if we're still here in another 35 years, but whoever's in the house then might find it," she added.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Yahoo
Man accused of rape and deliberate HIV transmission
A man has appeared in court accused of raping five males and also intentionally transmitting HIV. Adam Hall, currently of no fixed abode but previously of the Washington area, appeared at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. The 42-year-old is charged with five counts of rape and a further seven counts of causing grievous bodily harm which relate to the transmission of HIV, police said. He has been remanded in custody ahead of his next appearance at Newcastle Crown Court on 2 July. He has also been charged with two counts of controlling or coercive behaviour and one count of supplying a Class B drug, GHB. Det Ch Insp Emma Smith, of Northumbria Police, urged anyone with information to continue to get in touch with officers. "We recognise the nature of the charges may raise concern and anxiety within our communities," she added. Follow BBC Sunderland on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram. HM Courts and Tribunals Service
