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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Memorial garden opens after £20k fundraiser
A new garden in memory of a patient who died of cancer has opened following a £20,000 fundraiser. Lee Clarke was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2020 and spent time in the Amethyst Ward at Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital in Grimsby before he died at the age of 50 in February 2022. His family and friends organised a fundraising day before his death and it was Mr Clarke's wish for the money to be put towards transforming the ward's garden. His friend Emma Wright said they wanted to create a "nice sanctuary" for patients and their families that would be "somewhere to reflect". Mr Clarke spent a lot of time in the Amethyst Ward's garden – a place Ms Wright described as "dilapidated" and "really overgrown". "It was unloved and uncared for, it really did make it a miserable place," she added. A total of £20,000 was raised from a fundraising day in Mr Clarke's memory and events like the London Marathon and National Three Peaks. The garden's revamp includes a new accessible path, a shelter, children's play equipment and a chalk board. The Health Tree Foundation also helped with two garden murals - one of Grimsby's Dock Tower and one of Pier 39, one of Mr Clarke's favourite places. Ms Wright said the garden had a rainbow theme to symbolise optimism and bring "tranquillity and happiness" to the area. She described Mr Clarke as a "big, larger-than-life character who was very social and always telling a joke". She added: "I'm hoping people will sit in the garden and enjoy the space, what it brings to them and a few peaceful moments away from what they're going through." 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 Related stories Hospital garden to provide sanctuary for patients New hospital garden opened for staff and patients Donations 'make a difference' for health patients Related internet links HealthTree Foundation Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
BBC News
6 days ago
- Health
- BBC News
Grimsby hospital memorial garden opens after £20k fundraiser
A new garden in memory of a patient who died of cancer has opened following a £20,000 Clarke was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2020 and spent time in the Amethyst Ward at Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital in Grimsby before he died at the age of 50 in February family and friends organised a fundraising day before his death and it was Mr Clarke's wish for the money to be put towards transforming the ward's friend Emma Wright said they wanted to create a "nice sanctuary" for patients and their families that would be "somewhere to reflect". Mr Clarke spent a lot of time in the Amethyst Ward's garden – a place Ms Wright described as "dilapidated" and "really overgrown"."It was unloved and uncared for, it really did make it a miserable place," she added.A total of £20,000 was raised from a fundraising day in Mr Clarke's memory and events like the London Marathon and National Three garden's revamp includes a new accessible path, a shelter, children's play equipment and a chalk Health Tree Foundation also helped with two garden murals - one of Grimsby's Dock Tower and one of Pier 39, one of Mr Clarke's favourite places. Ms Wright said the garden had a rainbow theme to symbolise optimism and bring "tranquillity and happiness" to the area. She described Mr Clarke as a "big, larger-than-life character who was very social and always telling a joke".She added: "I'm hoping people will sit in the garden and enjoy the space, what it brings to them and a few peaceful moments away from what they're going through." 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
Scottish Sun
22-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Woman, 18, charged after haul of iPhones worth £17k ‘stolen from Scots Apple Store'
SUSPECT NICKED Woman, 18, charged after haul of iPhones worth £17k 'stolen from Scots Apple Store' A TEENAGER has been arrested and charged after a haul of iPhones worth £17,000 were allegedly stolen from a Scots store. The alleged shoplifting incidents took place on Sunday, June 1 and Wednesday, July 9 at Braehead Shopping Centre near Glasgow. 3 A haul of iPhones worth over £17,000 were allegedly stolen from Braehead Credit: The Sun 3 An 18-year-old woman has been arrested and charged over the alleged shoplifting incidents Credit: Getty The 18-year-old woman was arrested on July 11 following in-depth enquiries by local officers, supported by key intelligence from the Retail Crime Taskforce. She is due to appear at Paisley Sheriff Court on Thursday, October 2. iPhones worth more than £17,000 were allegedly stolen from the Apple store at the major retail outlet over the two separate dates. A 19-year-old man was also arrested and charged in connection with the alleged shoplifting on Sunday, June 1. And a woman, 42, has also been reported in connection with the alleged incident on July 9. Detective Inspector Emma Wright from the Retail Crime Taskforce said: "The taskforce was created for this very purpose – to provide local officers with enhanced resources and assistance for tackling retail crimes. "We want to send a very clear message that no part of the country should be considered an easy target. "We will provide our assistance wherever it is required and work alongside divisional colleagues to bring offenders to justice." Chief Inspector Alex Marshall, Local Area Commander for Renfrewshire, added: "Braehead is one of our area's largest retail sites. "We will continue to use all resources at our disposal, including the specialisms available with the Retail Crime Taskforce, to tackle this type of crime wherever it arises within Renfrewshire." Moment model chases thief after her phone is ripped from her hand in London It comes as more than 40 people have been arrested in connection with retail crime offences in Edinburgh during the first three months of the Retail Crime Taskforce. Between April 1 and July 14 this year, policing teams charged 44 individuals with 228 crimes - including shoplifting, assault, possession of weapons and breaches of the peace. Several people have been given bail conditions banning them from the city centre, meaning any breach of these conditions will see them remanded in custody prior to their court hearing. Inspector Emma Wright from the Retail Crime Taskforce said: "I am really encouraged with the positive start Taskforce officers have made in Edinburgh, as they work alongside divisional colleagues to identify retail crime offenders and bring them to justice. "We cannot and will not become complacent, however, and will continue to target those involved in crimes of this nature across the country. "Our role is to support and empower all local policing areas in addressing retail crime and I look forward to even more success stories in the Capital and throughout Scotland in the coming weeks and months. "By working together, Police Scotland, the retail sector and other key partners aim to make it clear that retail crime will not be tolerated."
Daily Record
22-07-2025
- Daily Record
iPhones worth £17,000 stolen from Braehead store as arrests made
Members of Police Scotland's retail crime taskforce have been investigating. A woman has been arrested after more than £17,000 of iPhones were stolen from Apple in Braehead Shopping Centre. It's claimed the iPhones were taken from the Apple store in the King's Inch Road shopping centre on Sunday, June 1 and Wednesday, July 9. Following in-depth enquiries by local police officers, supported by key intelligence from the retail crime taskforce, an 18-year-old woman was arrested on Friday, July 11. She is due to make an appearance at Paisley Sheriff Court on Thursday, October 2. A 19-year-old man has also been arrested and charged in connection with the offence in June. Meanwhile, a 42-year-old woman has been reported in connection with this month's incident. Police say enquiries into what has been going on are continuing. Detective inspector Emma Wright, from the retail crime taskforce, said: 'Both of these crimes resulted in valuable stock being stolen from the store and taskforce officers have been supporting enquiries by local officers over the last month, which resulted in enforcement activity. 'The taskforce was created for this very purpose – to provide local officers with enhanced resources and assistance for tackling retail crimes. 'We want to send a very clear message that no part of the country should be considered an easy target. We will provide our assistance wherever it is required and work alongside divisional colleagues to bring offenders to justice.' Chief inspector Alex Marshall, area commander for Renfrewshire, added: 'Braehead is one of our area's largest retail sites and the theft of thousands of pounds worth of goods has a huge impact on the overall confidence of the all the stores and their customers. 'We will continue to use all resources at our disposal, including the specialisms available with the retail crime taskforce, to tackle this type of crime wherever it arises within Renfrewshire.'
Glasgow Times
22-07-2025
- Glasgow Times
More than '£17k of iPhones nicked' from Braehead Apple store
Police claim iPhones worth more than £17k were allegedly stolen from the Apple store in the leisure facility on Sunday, June 1 and Wednesday, July 9. The force has since revealed that an 18-year-old woman has been arrested and charged following the alleged high-value shoplifting incidents. Cops said the teenager was arrested on Friday, July 11, following in-depth enquiries by local officers, supported by key intelligence from the Retail Crime Taskforce. She is due to appear at Paisley Sheriff Court on Thursday, October 2. READ MORE: Police update after Glasgow's Subway system brought to halt amid 'incident' READ MORE: Police hunting for 'gun-wielding' thugs after incident at Glasgow store Meanwhile, a 19-year-old man has also been arrested and charged in connection with the alleged offence on Sunday, June 1. Officers also said that a 42-year-old woman has been reported in connection with the alleged incident on July 9. An investigation is ongoing. Detective Inspector Emma Wright from the Retail Crime Taskforce said: 'Both of these crimes resulted in valuable stock being stolen from the store, and taskforce officers have been supporting enquiries by local officers over the last month, which resulted in enforcement activity. 'The taskforce was created for this very purpose – to provide local officers with enhanced resources and assistance for tackling retail crimes. 'We want to send a very clear message that no part of the country should be considered an easy target. "We will provide our assistance wherever it is required and work alongside divisional colleagues to bring offenders to justice.' Chief Inspector Alex Marshall, Local Area Commander for Renfrewshire, added: 'Braehead is one of our area's largest retail sites and the theft of thousands of pounds worth of goods has a huge impact on the overall confidence of the all the stores and their customers. 'We will continue to use all resources at our disposal, including the specialisms available with the Retail Crime Taskforce, to tackle this type of crime wherever it arises within Renfrewshire.'
