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3 days ago
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Blackpool business hub to open in revamped Art Deco building
An Art Deco building in Blackpool is to reopen as a small business hub following a £7.5m Buildings, which was built in 1935, has been refurbished as one of seven projects in Blackpool Council's £40m Town Deal began on the green and cream-tiled locally listed building in February 2024 and was originally due to be completed in the site will open in August, and a council spokesperson said the refurbishment would "secure the long-term use of the building and safeguard it for future generations of entrepreneurs". The council spent £2.8m on the Town Deal projects, with £4.5m in government funding and £200,000 coming from the UK Shared Prosperity building, which was originally designed by 1930s borough architect, John Charles Robinson, is located between Caunce Street, Church Street and Cookson Street.A council spokesperson said the business hub at the building would be named The Robinson in honour of the renowned also designed former civic landmarks including Derby Baths and South Shore Open Air building has been converted into 44 offices and meeting rooms, with a co-working space on the ground has also included facade repairs, a new roof, new windows and eighteen new long-established shops in the building, Records and Relics, Mankind Designer Menswear and Hermosa Boutique, are to remain on the Church Street side of the property. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Yahoo
A Spirit Airlines passenger called in a bomb hoax on a flight he'd just missed to try to delay it taking off, affidavit says
A Spirit passenger missed his flight from Detroit and was told he'd need to rebook, the DoJ says. He then called in a bomb hoax in an attempt to delay the flight so he could make it, an affidavit says. John Charles Robinson was arrested after returning to the airport for a rebooked flight that evening. A 23-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of calling in a bomb hoax after missing his Spirit Airlines flight, the Justice Department said Friday. According to an affidavit signed by an FBI special agent, John Charles Robinson was supposed to board Flight 2145 from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Los Angeles International last Thursday. About 35 minutes before the flight was scheduled to depart, Spirit received a phone call warning about a bomb, it says. The affidavit accuses Robinson of saying, "There's gonna be someone that's gonna try to blow up that flight, 2145." It adds that he also said: "They said it's not going to be able to be detected. Please don't let that flight board." Law enforcement then went to the gate, where the plane doors had to be reopened, and everyone deboarded before bomb-sniffing dogs and FBI bomb technicians swept the aircraft. Passengers went through additional screening, and several of them were interviewed, while telecom company Charter Communications traced the phone call, the affidavit says. After no bombs were found, the flight took off six hours late. Charter Communications said that the call came from Robinson's phone, while law enforcement found that he was booked on Flight 2145, the affidavit says. It adds that Robinson was told at the gate that he had missed the flight, and was rebooked onto a different flight scheduled that evening. Law enforcement approached Robinson when he arrived at Detroit Metropolitan Airport for his new flight, and he initially denied making any phone calls to Spirit, per the affidavit. However, it adds that law enforcement then searched the call log on his phone, and he said he had made the call warning of a bomb threat. "Robinson stated that he made the call with the hope that it would delay the flight long enough for him to make it in time so he would not have to take a different flight," the affidavit says. He was charged with one count of using a cellphone to convey false information about an attempt to damage or destroy an aircraft with an explosive, and one count of false information and hoaxes. The two charges carry a maximum combined sentence of 15 years if Robinson is found guilty. According to court documents seen by Business Insider, he was released on a $10,000 bond. Robinson's next court appearance is scheduled for June 27. "No American wants to hear the words 'bomb' and 'airplane' in the same sentence," said Jerome F. Gorgon, Jr., US Attorney from the Eastern District of Michigan. "Making this kind of threat undermines our collective sense of security and wastes valuable law enforcement resources." Read the original article on Business Insider
Business Insider
11-06-2025
- Business Insider
A Spirit Airlines passenger called in a bomb hoax on a flight he'd just missed to try to delay it taking off, affidavit says
A 23-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of calling in a bomb hoax after missing his Spirit Airlines flight, the Justice Department said Friday. According to an affidavit signed by an FBI special agent, John Charles Robinson was supposed to board Flight 2145 from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Los Angeles International last Thursday. About 35 minutes before the flight was scheduled to depart, Spirit received a phone call warning about a bomb, it says. The affidavit accuses Robinson of saying, "There's gonna be someone that's gonna try to blow up that flight, 2145." It adds that he also said: "They said it's not going to be able to be detected. Please don't let that flight board." Law enforcement then went to the gate, where the plane doors had to be reopened, and everyone deboarded before bomb-sniffing dogs and FBI bomb technicians swept the aircraft. Passengers went through additional screening, and several of them were interviewed, while telecom company Charter Communications traced the phone call, the affidavit says. After no bombs were found, the flight took off six hours late. Charter Communications said that the call came from Robinson's phone, while law enforcement found that he was booked on Flight 2145, the affidavit says. It adds that Robinson was told at the gate that he had missed the flight, and was rebooked onto a different flight scheduled that evening. Law enforcement approached Robinson when he arrived at Detroit Metropolitan Airport for his new flight, and he initially denied making any phone calls to Spirit, per the affidavit. However, it adds that law enforcement then searched the call log on his phone, and he said he had made the call warning of a bomb threat. "Robinson stated that he made the call with the hope that it would delay the flight long enough for him to make it in time so he would not have to take a different flight," the affidavit says. He was charged with one count of using a cellphone to convey false information about an attempt to damage or destroy an aircraft with an explosive, and one count of false information and hoaxes. The two charges carry a maximum combined sentence of 15 years if Robinson is found guilty. According to court documents seen by Business Insider, he was released on a $10,000 bond. Robinson's next court appearance is scheduled for June 27. "No American wants to hear the words 'bomb' and 'airplane' in the same sentence," said Jerome F. Gorgon, Jr., US Attorney from the Eastern District of Michigan. "Making this kind of threat undermines our collective sense of security and wastes valuable law enforcement resources."
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Yahoo
Bomb Threat At Detroit Airport Came From Spirit Airlines Passenger Who Missed Their Flight
Hey, remember that bomb threat at the Detroit airport last week? The one that we were pretty sure was fake after an inspection team didn't find anything, after forcing everyone off the Spirit Airlines plane? Turns out, authorities believe they've caught the person responsible, it really was fake and the reason they gave for calling in the bomb threat is going to make you want to repeatedly slam your head on your desk until you can't see straight. Apparently, the Michigan man allegedly responsible was just mad he missed his flight, the Federal Bureau of Investigation alleges. According to the FBI, the guy responsible is John Charles Robinson, a 23-year-old from Monroe, Michigan. Robinson was reportedly booked on Spirit Airlines Flight 2145 but missed his flight and was forced to rebook. That's when he allegedly decided to call in the bomb threat, saying, "I was calling about 2145... because I have information about that flight," "[T]here's gonna be someone who's gonna try to blow up the airport," and "[T]here's gonna be someone that's gonna try to blow up that flight, 2145." Robinson then gave a description of the alleged bomber before adding, "[T]hey're going to be carrying a bomb through the TSA," and, "[T]hey're still threatening to do it, they're still attempted to do it, they said it's not going to be able to be detected. Please don't let that flight board." Technically, it did work in the sense that they immediately canceled the flight, but when Robinson showed up for his rebooked flight, the FBI arrested him. Read more: These Are What You Wanted As First Cars (And What You Got Instead) Robinson has since been released on bond and will make his next court appearance on June 27. While everyone is considered innocent until proven guilty, it also sounds like the FBI has this case pretty much wrapped up, as ABC News reports that after authorities played the call back to Robinson, he "listened to the above-mentioned recording and confirmed he was the one that made the recorded phone call to Spirit Airlines." He "also stated that the phone number that called the bomb threat in to Spirit Airlines was his phone number (and had been for approximately 6 years), that the target cellular device was his device, and he gave written consent for a search of his device." "Anyone who threatens to bomb an aircraft and endanger public safety will be swiftly investigated and brought to justice," Cheyvoryea Gibson, head of the FBI's Detroit Field Office, said in a statement. "The alleged bomb threat prompted a coordinated response by our FBI Detroit Joint Terrorism Task Force, in partnership with the Wayne County Airport Authority Police Department and the U.S. Federal Air Marshal Service, leading to the arrest of John Robinson as he attempted to board another flight at Detroit Metropolitan Airport. We remain committed to protecting the public and confronting those who seek to spread fear in our communities." He currently faces charges of "use of a cellphone to threaten/maliciously convey false information concerning an attempt or alleged attempt to damage/destroy an airplane by means of an explosive" and providing "false information and hoaxes." While it appears to be his first offense, in addition to a fine of up to $5,000, he could also be looking at as much as five years in prison for the first charge. If convicted, he'll also forever be known as the moron who called in a bomb threat because he was so desperate to get on a Spirit Airlines flight. Want more like this? Join the Jalopnik newsletter to get the latest auto news sent straight to your inbox... Read the original article on Jalopnik.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Yahoo
Passenger calls in a bomb threat to Spirit Airlines after he missed his flight
A Michigan man has been arrested for allegedly calling in a fake bomb threat on a flight that he missed. On Thursday, John Charles Robinson, 23, of Michigan, was supposed to depart from the Detroit Metropolitan Airport en route to Los Angeles. He missed his flight with Spirit Airlines and was told he would have to rebook if he wanted to travel, ABC News reports. According to U.S. Attorney Jerome Gorgon, Jr, Robinson then "used a cell phone to call into Spirit Airlines and conveyed false information about a bomb threat to Flight 2145 departing from Detroit Metro bound for Los Angeles." 'During the call, Robinson stated in part, 'I was calling about 2145… because I have information about that flight,' and 'there's gonna be someone who's gonna try to blow up the airport,' and 'there's gonna be someone that's gonna try to blow up that flight, 2145,'' the affidavit says. Robinson allegedly provided the operator with a description of the imaginary bomber, and told them that "they're going to be carrying a bomb through the TSA" and "they're still threatening to do it, they're still attempted to do it, they said it's not going to be able to be detected. Please don't let that flight board." Spirit Airlines responded by immediately cancelling the flight and deplaning the crew and passengers for safety reasons. According to an airline official, bomb sniffing dogs and FBI agents were deployed to sweep the plane, but no explosives were found. During their investigation, FBI agents learned that Robinson had actually been booked on Flight 2145 but had missed boarding. When Robinson returned to the airport to fly out to Los Angeles, FBI agents took him into custody and played a recording of his alleged bomb threat back to him. "Robinson listened to the above-mentioned recording and confirmed he was the one that made the recorded phone call to Spirit Airlines," officials said. "Robinson also stated that the phone number that called the bomb threat in to Spirit Airlines was his phone number (and had been for approximately 6 years), that the target cellular device was his device, and he gave written consent for a search of his device." Robinson has been charged with using a cellphone to threaten or malicious convey false information concerning an attempt or alleged attempt to damage or destroy an airplane by means of an explosive, and the second is for spreading false information and hoaxes. 'No American wants to hear the words 'bomb' and 'airplane' in the same sentence. Making this kind of threat undermines our collective sense of security and wastes valuable law enforcement resources,' Gorgon said. Robinson's first court appearance was on Friday afternoon, at which time he was released on a $10,000 bond. His next appearance is scheduled for June 27 for a preliminary examination.
