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Daily Mail
10-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Eight people are rushed to hospital after BMW ploughs into care home - as man, 21, is arrested
Eight people have been taken to hospital after a BMW crashed into a care home during a police chase. Officers had been pursuing the car after it was reported stolen from a property in Fenham, Newcastle, at around 9.20pm last night. It was later spotted travelling on the A1231 in Sunderland and at 9.40pm it smashed into Highcliffe Care Home in Witherwack. Eight residents were taken to hospital but there injuries are not life threatening. Photos show a massive hole in the building's brickwork that will now need to be filled in. Police say the building was evacuated as a precaution while temporary accommodation was provided for staff and residents. Carol Wilson, the wife of one of the evacuated residents, said the entire top floor had caved in. 'It [the car] hit the home and we got a call at 23:10 hearing about the damage. I couldn't believe my eyes, the whole top floor has caved in,' the 66-year-old from nearby Roker told the BBC. Mrs Wilson said that her 76-year-old husband Kenneth was evacuated at 1am and has now been taken to another care home in County Durham. 'The thing for me now is getting him moved closer to home as I can't drive to Durham,' she said. 'But I want to stress how brilliant the staff have been, I can't thank them enough.' A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and theft of a motor vehicle. A second man, also 21, was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle. Chief Superintendent Mark Hall, of Northumbria Police, said: 'We're working closely with our blue-light partners, as well as the local authority and NHS colleagues, to support those involved. 'I'd like to thank them for their assistance in ensuring the safety of all residents and staff. 'Our officers remain in the area with other agencies to carry out enquiries and offer reassurance to the public.' Care home operators Avery Healthcare said: 'The safety and well-being of our residents and staff is our absolute priority and we continue to work closely with the relevant authorities. 'Residents have been moved to alternative accommodation where their care continues without interruption. 'We would like to express our sincere thanks to the carers and colleagues across our neighbouring homes who have stepped in to support at this time. 'Their professionalism, dedication, and compassion in ensuring a smooth transition and continuity of care has been truly commendable.' A North East Ambulance Service spokesman said: 'We received a call at 9.41pm on Wednesday 9 July to reports to a vehicle colliding into a premises in the Whitechurch Road area of Sunderland. 'We dispatched three emergency ambulance crews, a specialist paramedic, a duty officer, a clinical team leader, three crews from our Hazardous Area Response Team (Hart), our tactical advisor, our tactical commander, and two crews from our patient transport service (PTS) to the scene. 'We assisted with the evacuation of residents at the property and eight patients were conveyed to hospital.'
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Man in western Wisconsin dies from injuries after being hit by car while crossing street
ELLSWORTH, Wis. (WFRV) – A 74-year-old Wisconsin man died from injuries suffered after being hit by a car while crossing the street in a marked crosswalk. The Ellsworth Police Department reported that officers responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash around 3:14 p.m. on Thursday near the intersection of Highway 10, Main Street and Beulah Street in Ellsworth. Man hit by stray bullet while traveling in Wisconsin, deputies investigating Initial investigation details state that a 2009 Toyota Camry was heading westbound when the driver, 78-year-old Daniel Hayes of Ellsworth, hit a person crossing the street. The 74-year-old pedestrian was identified as Kenneth Wilson of Ellsworth. Wilson was reportedly crossing through a marked crosswalk at the time of the crash. He was taken to a Minnesota hospital with life-threatening injuries, where he later died. Wisconsin driver with 3 unrestrained children under age of 5 arrested for OWI after crash The crash is still under investigation. No additional details were provided. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cello pilgrim to perform special Meditation at Bradford Cathedral
A cellist will perform at Bradford Cathedral as part of a 2,000-mile pilgrimage. Kenneth Wilson, 66, has set himself the task of cycling to all 42 Anglican cathedrals in England - in 40 of which he will give a performance of his specially-written 'Meditation on the Seven Last Words.' The Meditation combines Mr Wilson's short poems with Bach's solo cello music, and is an evocation of Jesus's last hours on the cross. Mr Wilson said: "It's more than a religious work, though. "The Meditation offers music and poetry that has meaning well beyond that. "Even if you've never been in a cathedral before, I hope the meditation – as well as the journey – will speak to you." The 'Pilgrim Cello' pilgrimage will begin on May 18, and Mr Wilson will perform at Bradford Cathedral on Friday, May 23, at 3pm. On his journey, Mr Wilson will also be carrying with him seven paintings by abstract artist Gillian Lever, which illustrate the Seven Last Words. Entry to the Bradford Cathedral performance is free, with a retiring collection, and interest can be expressed at More information about the wider tour is available at
BBC News
19-03-2025
- General
- BBC News
'My father's ashes went missing in the post from US to Doncaster'
A woman from the US whose father's ashes were sent to her following his death has criticised Royal Mail after the package was lost in the Barrett, 63, moved to Doncaster from Missouri in 2001, and said her father Kenneth Wilson died in the US of natural causes aged 85 in sister had sent her the ashes as she was unable to attend the funeral and Ms Barrett said it was not just an "everyday package" which had been Mail said it arrived at Doncaster delivery office on 3 January, but exceeded its retention period because the customs fee was not paid and was returned to the sender on 25 January. However, Ms Barrett claimed she was not notified that she needed to pay the duty or told where to collect the package United States Postal Service said it never received the ashes missing urn is around 3 inches (7.6 cm) tall and within the Royal Mail's limits of 50g or less for human remains. Ms Barrett said she had been unable to find closure after her father's death and had not been able to return to the US for his funeral due to financial reasons and her own health complications."A part of me still wants to pick up the phone and call him - it hasn't hit me even yet," she sister, Laura Greeno, 56, had decided to send her the ashes because she knew Ms Barrett was struggling."When I found out Laura was sending me a piece of Dad, I didn't know how to say thank you, it was just such a precious thing."Her sister had cared for their father in his final years and said she wanted Ms Barrett to have "a part of him" as said they were both frustrated at being unable to recover the Barrett added: "Royal Mail needs to realise these things affect people's lives."This has got my family torn up on two continents."A Royal Mail spokesperson said: "We are actively working to discover the whereabouts of this important item."We will engage with the customer to advise on the measures we're taking." Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds or catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
