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Sunday World
7 hours ago
- Sunday World
Irish criminals on run from UK were part of ‘sophisticated' burglary gang
Limerick burglary gang leader Darren 'Joey' O'Halloran was also jailed with them for 12 years at Birmingham Crown Court in October 2023. Three members of a prolific Irish burglary gang have gone on the run after walking out of an open prison in the UK. They were serving lengthy sentences handed down in 2023 after being linked to a crime spree in which 54 homes were broken into over a three-month period. Police this week warned people not to approach Jason MacDonagh (34) who got a 13 year sentence, Daniel Harty (34), serving 12 years and Barney Casey (24) who got ten years. Limerick burglary gang leader Darren 'Joey' O'Halloran was also jailed with them for 12 years at Birmingham Crown Court in October 2023. The Ministry of Justice in the UK confirmed to the Sunday World this week that O'Halloran remains in custody. The three other men left Spring Hill Prison in Buckinghamshire last Monday evening according to police. They had been jailed in the UK for the spate of robberies in which st£350,000 worth of jewellery was stolen. The four men hit 54 homes in the space of just three months across the West Midlands, between November 2022 and January 2023. A video of one break-in shows the masked burglars calmly pulling a window off its hinges using crow bars before climbing through and into the property. In another clip released by police at the time, a gang member is seen holding an axe as others tried to break through a security gate. The thieves are also seen taking a run-up to kick open the door of another property and in another case, leaving with a safe. They were also caught on CCTV changing the reg-plate on one of the cars they were using. The gang were finally caught after detectives searched hours of CCTV which captured them using two getaway cars, an Audi R3 and a VW Golf. O'Halloran previously got a four-year prison sentence in Limerick for threatening to kill a garda detective and burn down his house. He had phoned the officer at Henry Street Garda to make the threats to the officer warning him to 'back off' the pursuit of his criminal gang. He told the detective 'we'll do no more crime if ye back off me and Aaron', referring to his brother, but became aggressive when told the gardaí would not back off. O'Halloran also threatened to 'finish' him saying: 'Go get your V6 Mondeo, I'll ram you off the road at 160 miles an hour.' He was found guilty by a jury and later lost an appeal against his conviction. The incident came after gardaí search O'Halloran's home looking for his brother Aaron who was on the run from gardaí after being involved in a high-speed chase. When O'Halloran and the other men were being sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court in 2023 they turned their backs on the judge and walked out of the dock. The court had heard how they were part of a 'sophisticated' group, which robbed £350,000 worth of jewellery, cash and other belongings. All four gang members, of no fixed address but originally from Ireland, were convicted of conspiracy to burgle and jailed at Birmingham Crown Court.
Daily Record
20 hours ago
- General
- Daily Record
Panicked Scot unable to call 999 during Three mobile outage
The mass outage left David Henry helpless as he drove 30 miles to his mum's home unable to get in contact with anyone about why she needed an ambulance. A Scots man says he was unable to contact his elderly mother or emergency services after spotting an ambulance outside her home via a security camera, due to a major mobile network outage. David Henry, a freelance TV producer, was alerted to potential trouble at his mother's home in Methil, Fife, when he received a motion notification from a camera installed at her address. His mother, who has Alzheimer's, had reportedly flagged down a passerby to call for an ambulance. When Mr Henry checked the live feed, he saw paramedics attending the scene. He attempted to call her landline but was unable to connect due to a network outage affecting customers of the mobile operator Three. According to Mr Henry, calls to emergency services also failed to connect as he drove 30 miles from Edinburgh to her home. 'When I got there, the ambulance had just left,' Mr Henry told Edinburgh Live. 'I went to A&E assuming she had been taken there but there was no sign of her.' He added: 'I was waiting for two hours with no idea where she was or what happened. Eventually they phoned the ambulance service from A&E for me and discovered they had dropped her off at a day care place.' Three experienced a significant outage on Wednesday, June 25, leaving customers across the UK unable to make or receive calls, including to 999. Mr Henry said he was unable to make any calls, even to emergency services, as he tried to determine what had happened. 'She flagged someone down to call an ambulance which visited her home. I have a camera which sends me alerts to my phone as I'm her carer and keep an eye on things,' he said. 'I tried to phone her. I couldn't make any calls and thought it was engaged.' Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. After speaking with a passerby via the camera app, he confirmed that the phone had been placed back on the hook. 'I tried again and it still wouldn't work so I dropped everything and jumped in the car,' he continued. Mr Henry also said: 'I tried to dial 999 at her house to find out where she was and I couldn't even do that. That is a very serious service error.' According to Mr Henry, paramedics were also unable to reach him to discuss his mother's medical history and care needs. He only received voicemails and missed call notifications the following morning, after the network issue began to resolve. '999 is always meant to work, whether you've got credit on your phone or not. This was a complete failure and there is no excuse for it. These systems are meant to be backed up,' he said. 'This is a very serious licence failure so I hope Ofcom take this seriously.' A spokesperson for Three said: 'We're sorry that Mr Henry couldn't use our network on Thursday. While outages of this nature are rare, we understand the impact they can have and are doing everything we can to ensure it doesn't happen again.' It is understood Three is investigating why Mr Henry's emergency calls were not rerouted to alternative networks, as required. Data reportedly shows that 999 calls continued to connect in normal volumes on the day, though Mr Henry's experience suggests potential gaps in that fallback system. A spokesperson for Ofcom confirmed: 'We're aware that Three has experienced problems with its network, and we're in contact with the company to establish the scale and cause of the problem as soon as possible. Phone networks must take appropriate and proportionate measures to reduce the risk of—and prepare for—potential outages. Where we've found failures to do so, we've shown we'll take action.'
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Owner of 175-year-old farm left in ‘shock' as New Jersey town wants to seize his land for affordable housing
Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. Andy Henry and his brother Christopher own a 21-acre farm in Cranbury, New Jersey — land their maternal great-grandfather purchased in 1850. But after 175 years of family ownership, their legacy is now under threat as the local government tries to seize the property for an affordable housing project. "We got a letter on April 24 informing us of this unfortunate decision that [Cranbury officials] wanted to take the entire 21 acres," Henry told Fox & Friends. Henry described the notice as 'a shock.' The family pushed back, but the town hasn't backed down. Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don't have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here's how I'm 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don't panic. Here are 4 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) You don't have to be a millionaire to gain access to this $1B private real estate fund. In fact, you can get started with as little as $10 — here's how 'Now they're saying, 'Well, actually, we'll just take half of it and leave you the house.' That would leave us with a non-viable farm for at least 40 cows and many sheep,' he said. Cranbury Township is seeking to seize the Henry family farm through eminent domain to make way for a developer to build state-mandated affordable housing, reported. Eminent domain refers to the government's power to take private property for public use — with compensation but without the owner's consent. The situation has drawn the attention of U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins. In a post on X, Rollins said she had spoken with Henry and pledged to support the family in their legal battle. 'Whether the Maudes, the Henrys or others whom we will soon announce, the Biden-style government takeover of our family farms is over,' Rollins wrote. 'While this particular case is a city eminent domain issue, we @usda are exploring every legal option to help.' As home prices and rents continue to climb — and local governments scramble to meet state housing mandates — tensions are mounting between development goals and property rights. The Henry family's fight in New Jersey is just one example of a broader issue playing out nationwide: America's deepening affordable housing crisis. Many experts point to a fundamental lack of supply. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized this at a press conference last year, stating, 'The real issue with housing is that we have had and are on track to continue to have, not enough housing.' He highlighted the difficulty of finding and zoning land in desirable areas, asking, 'Where are we going to get the supply?' A recent analysis indicates a shortfall of 3.8 million homes in America's housing supply. Yet despite elevated prices, real estate remains one of the most sought-after assets — and for good reason. It's a tangible, income-generating investment that has historically performed well during periods of inflation. When inflation rises, property values often increase as well, reflecting the higher costs of materials, labor and land. At the same time, rental income tends to go up, providing landlords with a revenue stream that adjusts with inflation. And while owning a home may feel increasingly out of reach, investing in real estate doesn't have to be. Crowdfunding platforms like Arrived have made it easier than ever for everyday investors to access the market. Backed by world class investors like Jeff Bezos, Arrived allows you to invest in shares of rental homes with as little as $100, all without the hassle of mowing lawns, fixing leaky faucets or handling difficult tenants. The process is simple: Browse a curated selection of homes that have been vetted for their appreciation and income potential. Once you find a property you like, select the number of shares you'd like to purchase, and then sit back as you start receiving positive rental income distributions from your investment. Another option is First National Realty Partners (FNRP), which allows accredited investors to diversify their portfolio through grocery-anchored commercial properties without taking on the responsibilities of being a landlord. With a minimum investment of $50,000, investors can own a share of properties leased by national brands like Whole Foods, Kroger and Walmart, which provide essential goods to their communities. Thanks to Triple Net (NNN) leases, accredited investors are able to invest in these properties without worrying about tenant costs cutting into their potential returns. Simply answer a few questions — including how much you would like to invest — to start browsing their full list of available properties. Read more: This tiny hot Costco item has skyrocketed 74% in price in under 2 years — but now the retail giant is restricting purchases. Henry said his farm is now surrounded by warehouses, and that his family has been 'turning down developers for years.' That's no coincidence. Farmland in the U.S. has been steadily disappearing as urban sprawl swallows up agricultural land for commercial, residential and industrial use. In 1997, there were 955 million acres of agricultural land in America. By 2024, that number had dropped to 876 million — a loss of 79 million acres. Savvy investors have taken note. After all, no matter what happens in the economy, people still need to eat. According to the USDA, U.S. farmland values have steadily climbed over the past few decades, driven by increasing demand for food and limited supply of arable land. These days, you don't need to buy an entire farm — or know how to grow crops — to get in on the opportunity. FarmTogether is an all-in-one investment platform that lets qualified investors buy stakes in U.S. farmland. The platform identifies high-potential agricultural properties and then partners with experienced local operators to manage the land effectively. Depending on the type of stake you want, you can get a cut from both the leasing fees and crop sales, providing you with cash income. Then, years down the line after the farm rises in value, you can benefit from the land appreciating and profit from its sale. Financial aid only funds about 27% of US college expenses — but savvy parents are using this 3-minute move to cover 100% of those costs Elon Musk just endorsed Warren Buffett's '5-minute' fix for America's multi-trillion debt problem — and 1 Senator is drafting a constitutional change to make it real. Do you think it'll work? Rich, young Americans are ditching the stormy stock market — here are the alternative assets they're banking on instead Here's how much the average 60-year-old American has in retirement savings — and 5 critical ways you can secure your nest egg Stay in the know. Join 200,000+ readers and get the best of Moneywise sent straight to your inbox every week for free. This article provides information only and should not be construed as advice. It is provided without warranty of any kind.
IOL News
a day ago
- Sport
- IOL News
Legendary Thierry Henry joins the chorus of Mamelodi Sundowns praise singers
Legendary Thierry Henry has hailed Mamelodi Sundowns as the only African team that performed at a high level at the FIFA Club World Cup. | EPA South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns may have exited the FIFA Club World Cup at the end of the group stage with heads held high after showcasing an exhilarating style of play that resonated with fans and football pundits alike. In an interview aired on several social media platforms, renowned football icon Thierry Henry expressed his admiration for the South African club, acknowledging their spirited performances in a fiercely competitive Group F that included notable teams like Borussia Dortmund and Fluminense. Henry noted, 'Looking at Group F, I must say, Mamelodi Sundowns were the one team that truly brought excitement to the game. Their style of football kept you on the edge of your seat.' While they faced challenges in securing advancement with just four points, Henry emphasised that their exit was not a reflection of their quality, stating, 'Sometimes, football just doesn't go your way.' Despite not progressing to the knockout rounds, Sundowns demonstrated remarkable strengths throughout the tournament. With only a single loss against the formidable Borussia Dortmund, the South African squad highlighted their discipline and tactical awareness on the pitch. 'They showed beautiful football,' Henry remarked, pointing to their impressive domination of possession—an increasingly rare sight for African teams competing on the global stage. Sundowns' attack was characterised by sharpness and confidence. Henry lauded their ability to control the tempo of the games rather than simply defending and waiting for counterattacks. 'Their attackers were sharp, full of confidence, and always looked like they could score,' he noted, underscoring their attacking prowess that had onlookers in awe. Reflecting on the broader context of African football, Henry maintained that there is still a long journey ahead for the continent to firm its presence in international competitions. However, he underscored Mamelodi Sundowns' distinct performance, asserting, 'They were the only African team that looked like they belonged at this level. They made Africa proud.' Ultimately, Henry's smile for Sundowns serves as a beacon of hope, encouraging the club to continue believing in their unique style of play. 'If they stick to this system, keep believing in their style, then football won't be their problem in the future. Their time will come,' he stated. Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac was another luminary to praise the performance of Sundowns, delivering a heartfelt tribute to the skill and dedication displayed by the South African side. Dortmund defeated Sundowns, winning 4-3 at the QTL Stadium in Ohio last Saturday, and Kovac said afterwards the match proved to be a test for the Bundesliga side. He said it was a testament to the growing prowess of African football on the international stage. 'Sundowns is a football team that likes to play football very well, an educated game, I would say,' Kovac remarked. His comments underline the increasing recognition of Sundowns in global football, particularly their commitment to a possession-based style that prioritises technical proficiency. Kovac's admiration for Sundowns was evident as he acknowledged the challenges posed by the team. 'This is what happened, and we saw how hard it was to play against Sundowns,' he added, highlighting the competitive nature of the match. "The back-and-forth battle on the pitch was not for the faint-hearted. Both teams demonstrated their attacking flair and tactical acumen."
New York Post
a day ago
- Business
- New York Post
Trump administration pushes back on NJ town moving to seize 175-year-old family farm via eminent domain
A longtime family farm in Cranbury, New Jersey, is at risk of being seized by the town through eminent domain. The situation with the farm owned by brothers Christopher and Andy Henry, which has been in their family for 175 years, recently drew notice from US Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. Rollins said on X last week that she was 'looking into this situation immediately,' adding, 'We must protect family farms at all costs. 'Whether the Maudes, the Henrys or others whom we will soon announce, the Biden-style government takeover of our family farms is over,' she wrote in a subsequent June 17 post. 'While this particular case is a city eminent domain issue, we @usda are exploring every legal option to help.' Rollins also said she had been 'on the phone' with Andy Henry. The farm is under threat of seizure by Cranbury Township after a town committee signed off on a measure that would pave the way for eminent domain seizure, reported. Cranbury Township is looking at possibly building state-mandated affordable housing on a large portion of the farm's land, according to the outlet. The Henry brothers have reportedly been fighting to prevent the seizure of the farm for months. 5 Christopher and Andy Henry's family has owned the farm for 175 years. Henry family The family farm, which is now leased out for cattle farming, has belonged to Christopher and Andy Henry for over a dozen years. They have poured $200,000 into the property and declined offers of up to $30 million made by developers in that time, reported. While advocating to keep their farm, the Henry brothers have said its proximity to warehouses would not make it a good spot to construct affordable housing and that there are better sites elsewhere. 5 Cranbury is a small town located in Middlesex County. Google Earth 5 The farm is currently leased out for cattle farming. Fox News Their attorney, Timothy Dugan, has also argued the move contradicts the town's work to preserve agricultural land in the area. FOX Business reached out to Cranbury Mayor Lisa Knierim and Dugan for comment. Andy Henry told FOX Business correspondent Jeff Flock that the town's move 'totally shocked us.' Officials have indicated a fair market price would be offered to the Henry family in the event of eminent domain, per 5 Andy Henry told Fox Business that the town's move 'totally shocked us.' Fox News Asked about that, Andy Henry told Flock his family 'don't even want to sell it' but said the town 'would offer us a lot less than a warehouse developer would.' Knierim is seeking an eminent domain takeover of the farm because it would stave off developers pursuing expensive 'builder's remedy lawsuits,' according She has also said no one 'is in favor of eminent domain' or 'wants to see a farm disappear' in the past, reported. 5 US Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins pushed back on the town trying to take the farm. @SecRollins/X Andy Henry told Flock that Rollins 'said she'd make a few calls' when she spoke with him. 'She did acknowledge that this is not a federal issue, but she's trying to help in any way she could,' he said. Cranbury Township is located in north-central New Jersey. The town itself is home to several thousand people, with Middlesex County, the county it falls within, having a larger population of over 890,000.
