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Yahoo
a day ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Farmers warn of 'toe curling' risks on roads
Farmers have urged motorists to be patient when travelling on rural roads during the harvest season after "several scary moments". Henry Moreton, who farms near Woodhall Spa in Lincolnshire, said he had encountered multiple incidents of drivers attempting to overtake his tractor and combine harvester when it is not safe to do so. "It does make your toes curl up," he said. "You're better getting home two minutes later than not getting home at all. There are too many accidents, head on collisions with tractors and machinery. Just be vigilant." Jason Butler, the owner of Pumpkin Patch Produce in Bewholme, East Yorkshire, said: "You do see some daft things - people overtaking on blind corners and taking unnecessary risks. "If everyone went a bit steadier and had a bit more patience, then everyone would get there safely." A spokesperson for insurer NFU Mutual said collisions between agricultural vehicles and third parties were 65% more likely between the start of May and the end of September, compared with other months. Mr Moreton, who is Lincolnshire county chair of the National Farmers' Union (NFU), described a "terrifying wincing moment" when a minibus with children on board attempted to overtake him on a blind bend. "The thing is, we will have to deal with the consequences," he said. "We're the first responder. We're going to be the people getting people out of those cars or that bloke out of the hedge on his motorbike. It's a really scary thing. It's terrifying really." NFU president Tom Bradshaw said: "We'll do our best to make sure we have safe loads, that we're not holding up the traffic too much, but this is a two-way thing. There needs to be a bit of understanding from everybody." According to the Highway Code, if you are planning to overtake a large vehicle you should: Drop back, make sure there is enough room, and do not cut in too quickly Be aware large vehicles may need extra space when turning Do not cross double white lines where the line nearest you is solid unless it is safe and you need to enter an adjoining premises or road You can also cross double white lines to overtake a vehicle traveling at 10mph (16km/h) or less If you are driving a large vehicle: Do not hold up a long queue of traffic Check your mirrors frequently and, if necessary, pull in where it is safe and let traffic pass Vehicles with a maximum speed of 25mph (40km/h) or less must use a flashing amber beacon on unrestricted dual carriageways Mr Moreton said: "We will pull over if we can, but in certain conditions, we can't. "We're very proud to serve the British public by growing food, so if the British public could give us a minute or two of their time, we will get out of the way as quick as possible." 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. 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 internet links National Farmers' Union Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership
BBC News
a day ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Farmers warn of 'toe curling' risks on roads
Farmers have urged motorists to be patient when travelling on rural roads during the harvest season after "several scary moments".Henry Moreton, who farms near Woodhall Spa in Lincolnshire, said he had encountered multiple incidents of drivers attempting to overtake his tractor and combine harvester when it is not safe to do so."It does make your toes curl up," he said. "You're better getting home two minutes later than not getting home at all. There are too many accidents, head on collisions with tractors and machinery. Just be vigilant." Jason Butler, the owner of Pumpkin Patch Produce in Bewholme, East Yorkshire, said: "You do see some daft things - people overtaking on blind corners and taking unnecessary risks. "If everyone went a bit steadier and had a bit more patience, then everyone would get there safely." A spokesperson for insurer NFU Mutual said collisions between agricultural vehicles and third parties were 65% more likely between the start of May and the end of September, compared with other months. Mr Moreton, who is Lincolnshire county chair of the National Farmers' Union (NFU), described a "terrifying wincing moment" when a minibus with children on board attempted to overtake him on a blind bend."The thing is, we will have to deal with the consequences," he said. "We're the first responder. We're going to be the people getting people out of those cars or that bloke out of the hedge on his motorbike. It's a really scary thing. It's terrifying really."NFU president Tom Bradshaw said: "We'll do our best to make sure we have safe loads, that we're not holding up the traffic too much, but this is a two-way thing. There needs to be a bit of understanding from everybody." According to the Highway Code, if you are planning to overtake a large vehicle you should: Drop back, make sure there is enough room, and do not cut in too quicklyBe aware large vehicles may need extra space when turningDo not cross double white lines where the line nearest you is solid unless it is safe and you need to enter an adjoining premises or roadYou can also cross double white lines to overtake a vehicle traveling at 10mph (16km/h) or lessIf you are driving a large vehicle: Do not hold up a long queue of trafficCheck your mirrors frequently and, if necessary, pull in where it is safe and let traffic passVehicles with a maximum speed of 25mph (40km/h) or less must use a flashing amber beacon on unrestricted dual carriagewaysMr Moreton said: "We will pull over if we can, but in certain conditions, we can't."We're very proud to serve the British public by growing food, so if the British public could give us a minute or two of their time, we will get out of the way as quick as possible." 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 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
BreakingNews.ie
10-07-2025
- BreakingNews.ie
Man found not guilty by reason of insanity for slashing another man's throat with a blade
A man who slashed another man's throat with a blade at an addiction treatment centre in Co Limerick six years ago was found not guilty by reason of insanity, following a two-day trial. Sean Beumer, (29), Edenmore Crescent, Raheny, Dublin 5, admitted slashing Aaron Babbington's throat with a makeshift knife which he made by fixing a razor blade to a plastic handle. Advertisement What the jury in the case did not hear was that Mr Babbington is presently serving an eight-year jail sentence following his conviction last April for attempted murder, after he admitted slashing another man's throat with a broken vodka bottle in Cork in 2023. Mr Babbington had admitted the attempted murder of Jason Butler, Middleton, Co Cork, at Grand Parade, Cork City, on June 14th, 2023. Mr Butler died at Cork University Hospital two days after Mr Babbington slashed his throat in an unprovoked attack. Sean Beumer, represented by senior defence barrister Lorcan Connolly, instructed by Tony Collier Solicitors, had pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to assaulting Mr Babbington, causing him harm, and to producing a bladed weapon during the assault. A jury of seven men and five women delivered unanimous verdicts that Beumer was not guilty by reason of insanity at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court on Thursday. Advertisement Consultant psychiatrist, Dr Ivan Murray, earlier told the jury that when Mr Beumer attacked Mr Babbington, he was in the throes of a 'psychotic' episode as a direct result of him not receiving anti-psychotic medication. Mr Beumer and Mr Babbington were both attending a residential alcohol detox programme at Cuan Mhuire addiction centre, Bruree, Co Limerick, when Mr Beumer attacked Mr Babbington at the smoking area of the centre, in the early hours of December 13th, 2019. Mr Babbington (30s), Churchfield, Co Cork, sustained three slash wounds to his throat as well as a slash wound to his thumb in the attack by Beumer, and he received stitches at University Hospital Limerick. Beumer's trial heard he attended Cuan Mhuire on November 29th, 2019, with an established diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia; however, neither a GP who assessed Beumer for his suitability to attend Cuan Mhuire detox, nor Cuan Mhuire itself, had been aware of Beumer's diagnosis. Advertisement While at Cuan Mhuire in the days leading up to the attack on Mr Babbington, Mr Beumer had requested medication, but he did not receive it. All of the detox participants' non-medical medications were discontinued in one with Cuan Mhuire's detox policy at the time. After his arrest, Mr Buemer told gardaí that psychotic thoughts and voices had been 'building' in his mind leading up to the assault on Mr Babbington, and that he eventually 'exploded' and slashed the Corkman's throat with a razor blade. Mr Beumer told gardaí that he had been experiencing hallucinations, which he claimed had 'brainwashed' him into erroneously believing he and his family would be murdered if he didn't do what he did. There was no CCTV footage of the attack, and there was no evidence that Mr Babbington had done anything to provoke Mr Beumer. Advertisement Defence witness, Dr Ivan Murray, who conducted an independent mental health assessment in respect of Mr Beumer, provided uncontested evidence that, in his 'professional opinion', there had been a 'definite link' between Mr Beumer not receiving his anti-psychotic medication and him assaulting Mr Babbington. Dr Murray said that, in his view, Mr Beumer had met the criteria to support his plea to the offences that he was not guilty by reason of insanity. Dr Murray said Mr Beumer had been 'unable to refrain from his actions', and that Beumer's psychotic thoughts had 'overwhelmed his decision-making' on the night. The psychiatrist agreed with prosecuting barrister, Lily Buckley, that Mr Beumer's schizophrenia diagnosis should have been flagged with Cuan Mhuire in advance of him attending there for alcohol detox. Dr Murray said, in his opinion, Mr Beumer requires a 'multi-disciplinary' medical approach to treating his schizophrenia, including a MRI scan on his brain in order to rule in or rule out the possibility, although a 'rare' one, that Mr Beumer may be suffering from a 'lesion' on his brain that he said could be causing his mental health issues. Advertisement Judge Colin Daly heard that Mr Beumer continues to suffer from schizophrenia symptoms despite being on anti-psychotic medication. The judge ordered that a medical report in respect of Mr Beumer's mental health needs be furnished to the court following a further assessment of Mr Beumer at the Central Mental Hospital within the next 14 days.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Citizens JMP Reiterates Buy Rating on Zevra Therapeutics (ZVRA), Keeps PT
In a report released on May 27, Jason Butler from Citizens JMP reiterated a Buy rating on Zevra Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZVRA) with a price target of $19.00. Its fiscal Q1 2025 results, reported on May 15, showed positive operations, with net revenue reaching $20.4 million, driven by product net revenue of $17.2 million. The company beat earnings expectations with a reported EPS of $-0.06, which exceeded the expected $-0.21. A scientist in a lab coat with a microscope magnifying a sample of a rare disease therapy. Zevra Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZVRA) announced the closing of the sale of its Pediatric Rare Disease Priority Review Voucher (PRV) on April 7 to an undisclosed buyer, supporting the optimistic sentiment for the stock with gross proceeds of $150 million. The proceeds position the company to strengthen its balance sheet and support development programs and commercial launches. Zevra Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZVRA) is a commercial-stage company that develops therapies for rare diseases with limited or no treatment options. Its product portfolio focuses on rare neurological and sleep conditions, including Idiopathic Hypersomnia, Urea Cycle Disorders, and Niemann-Pick disease type C. While we acknowledge the potential of ZVRA as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than ZVRA and that has 100x upside potential, check out our report about the . READ NEXT: and . Disclosure: None. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
