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BBC News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Homemade sign pokes fun at persistent leak in Netherfield
A sign poking fun at the length of time taken to repair a persistent water leak has been making residents of a Nottinghamshire town smile since it appeared suddenly overnight "like a Banksy".The water main in Station Road, Netherfield has sprung a leak a number of times since April 2024 and was finally repaired on 15 July.A mystery joker then put up a homemade sign to commemorate the leak, which reads: "Ye Old Down the Drain Spring. Est 2024."Pip Algar, who runs a bookshop opposite the sign, said it showed that someone who lived nearby "has got a great sense of humour". "I like the fact it appeared randomly like a Banksy work does," he said."Looking out my window from time to time lots of people seem to stop and read it and take note of it and have a chuckle." He added that no one he has spoken to has confessed to placing the sign there, or admitted knowing who made Mitchell, who is also from Netherfield, said the anonymous sign-maker reflected a "British kind of attitude" in poking fun at a said: "When I first saw [the sign] I just assumed somebody had left some rubbish out to be picked up, but now I've looked at it, it's really nicely made."It's nice that somebody's seen it as a light-hearted thing rather than just getting grumpy about it." Another resident, Kevin Hatton, said the leak had become a familiar sight in Netherfield before it was repaired."We're always all over the place on the scooters, me and my lass, and it's always leaking, it's a standing joke, we're always paddling through it."A spokesperson for Severn Trent said its teams had tried to fix several leaks in Station Road since the problem was first reported in 2024, but there had been "a number of separate complex issues" at a cluster of water meter boundary spokesperson added: "Due to their [the boundary boxes'] close proximity with one another, and the fact they're within 200 metres of a railway line, we had to take more time to plan and implement the fix."[This] has led to us being at Station Road for a longer period of time."We completed our work there on 15 July and would like to apologise for the inconvenience caused by the works."
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Jay Mitchell announces over $1.25 Million raised during first month of campaign for Alabama AG
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WHNT) — Jay Mitchell announced that he has raised over $1.25 Million since announcing his campaign to be the states next Attorney General. The amount exceeding $1.25 Million was presented in his first campaign finance report submitted to Alabama Secretary of State's Office. 'This early support is humbling and energizing,' said Mitchell. 'It tells me that Alabamians are ready for a conservative fighter who will stand with President Trump and keep Alabama families safe.' Mitchell previously served on the Alabama Supreme Court, where he built a strong record of conservative, constitutional rulings and earned respect across the legal community. Jay Mitchell served as an Associate Justice on the Alabama Supreme Court, where he developed a reputation for clear, principled rulings grounded in the Constitution. A former nationally recognized courtroom attorney, Mitchell is a lifelong Republican, husband, and father of four. He is running for Attorney General to take on a more proactive role in championing Alabama's conservative values and protecting the safety and freedom of its citizens. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Associated Press
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Associated Press
Katherine Robertson to run for Alabama attorney general
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Katherine Robertson, the longtime chief counsel to Alabama's attorney general, Steve Marshall, announced Tuesday that she is running for attorney general in 2026. Robertson, a Republican, announced her candidacy during an event in Birmingham with Marshall. Marshall endorsed Robertson in the race to replace him when he leaves office. 'Alabama needs a proven fighter who will harness the power of the attorney general's office to protect our communities and uphold our values,' Robertson said in her announcement. She described herself as a steadfast supporter of Donald Trump and vowed to fight what she called the 'fanatical left.' A growing field is seeking the office of attorney general which is open in the 2026 election. Former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell and Blount County District Attorney Pamela Casey are also running for attorney general. Mitchell resigned from the Supreme Court earlier this year. Robertson, speaking by telephone, said she her experience makes her the best person for the job. She said the office of attorney general is more complex than many people realize. The attorney general serves as the state's top law enforcement officer. Robertson has served as Marshall's chief counsel since 2017. 'My priorities will be to continue to make sure that we are the voice for law enforcement and crime victims in our state and that we keep Alabama in a lead position in the national conversation,' Robertson said. During Marshall's tenure, the attorney general's office banded with other Republican-led states in filing lawsuits challenging multiple Biden administration policies. The office also successfully defended the state's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors. Robertson said she believes the office 'reset the conversation on public safety.' Before joining the attorney general's office, Robertson served as legislative counsel on the Senate Judiciary Committee for then-U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions. She also worked in the intergovernmental and public liaison office at the U.S. Department of Justice Marshall cannot seek another term because of term limits. Marshall is running for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who is running for governor instead of seeking another term in the Senate. The party primaries are May 19, 2026. The general election is Nov. 3, 2026.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Jay Mitchell to run for Alabama attorney general
Former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell announced Monday that he is running for state attorney general. 'This isn't just my race — it's our fight for Alabama's future. I'll take on the radical left, advance the Trump agenda, and never stop fighting for our state,' Mitchell said. Mitchell resigned from the Supreme Court last month. The attorney general serves as the state's top law enforcement officer. Brighton City Councilman Jerome McMullin charged with releasing video of double homicide during active investigation Mitchell said in a statement announcing his campaign that he will focus on combating violent crime, enforcing immigration laws and supporting law enforcement. He also promised 'to protect the unborn' and fight what he called the 'woke agenda.' 'No boys in girls' sports. No DEI. No more woke nonsense,' Mitchell said in a statement. During his time on the bench, Mitchell is best known for writing a Supreme Court ruling saying frozen embryos are considered children under the state's Wrongful Death of Minor Act. The ruling allowed several couples to pursue wrongful death lawsuits after their frozen embryos were destroyed in a 2020 accident at a south Alabama storage facility. The ruling temporarily upended IVF services and drew national attention as clinics became concerned about civil liability. Mitchell did not directly mention the frozen embryo ruling in his campaign announcement. Blount County District Attorney Pamela Casey is also running for the office. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall cannot seek another term because of term limits. Marshall is running for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who is running for governor instead of seeking another term in the Senate. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Associated Press
02-06-2025
- General
- Associated Press
Jay Mitchell to run for Alabama attorney general
Former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell announced Monday that he is running for state attorney general. 'This isn't just my race — it's our fight for Alabama's future. I'll take on the radical left, advance the Trump agenda, and never stop fighting for our state,' Mitchell said. Mitchell resigned from the Supreme Court last month. The attorney general serves as the state's top law enforcement officer. Mitchell said in a statement announcing his campaign that he will focus on combating violent crime, enforcing immigration laws and supporting law enforcement. He also promised 'to protect the unborn' and fight what he called the 'woke agenda.' 'No boys in girls' sports. No DEI. No more woke nonsense,' Mitchell said in a statement. During his time on the bench, Mitchell is best known for writing a Supreme Court ruling saying frozen embryos are considered children under the state's Wrongful Death of Minor Act. The ruling allowed several couples to pursue wrongful death lawsuits after their frozen embryos were destroyed in a 2020 accident at a south Alabama storage facility. The ruling temporarily upended IVF services and drew national attention as clinics became concerned about civil liability. Mitchell did not directly mention the frozen embryo ruling in his campaign announcement. Blount County District Attorney Pamela Casey is also running for the office. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall cannot seek another term because of term limits. Marshall is running for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who is running for governor instead of seeking another term in the Senate.
