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Daily Mirror
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'I'll never go to a fairground again after little girl's horror injuries'
Speaking out in a new Netflix docu-series, Marcia looked back on the fairground ride malfunction that left her 11-year-old niece and father, 57, with serious injuries. Disaster struck last year when Marcia's niece and father were rushed to hospital after a malfunction on a fairground ride - now, she talks about her experience in a gripping Netflix docu-series. When a family outing turns to horror, every second counts. Critical: Between Life and Death lifts the curtain on London's Major Trauma System in six powerful episodes. With unprecedented access to paramedics, A&E teams and trauma surgeons, the cameras capture everything. 'A nice lady came into the waiting room and told me about the cameras,' says Marcia. 'They were there before we were.' Marcia's niece Silvana was 11 years old when she went to the Lambeth Country Show with her grandfather Sebastiano. He'd even taken the day off from the family's ice cream van. But joy turned to disaster when a malfunction on a fairground ride sent debris and people flying, leaving four casualties in hospital with serious injuries. Sebastiano threw himself between Silvana and a speaker. It smashed into his face while Silvana was left with several serious injuries. In the hospital, Marcia acted as an anchor for the rest of her family. 'I'm the rational person,' she says, 'But there were moments that made me fearful. My brother said, 'do you want a coffee?' But I was so wired. I thought, 'If my dad dies, I'm going to be the man of the house.'' For Marcia, the moment she was handed her father's blood-stained belongings remains etched in her memory. 'I was given a bag with my dad's things, like his ring,' Marcia says, 'It was covered in blood.' Marcia also had to deal with police, doctors and even solicitors. 'Everyone was calling me,' she remembers. 'I've been writing government letters since I was 9 because my parents don't really speak English.' The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) launched an investigation soon after the incident. Now, Marcia hopes the series sparks serious conversations. 'There are many things that shouldn't be happening and everyone turns a blind eye. Until it's them,' she says. 'It's not the first time something like this happened. This story isn't original.' Since the incident, the family business is left in limbo. 'We worked with the Fun Fair,' Marcia adds, 'In a way, we're out of work but we go to different locations.' And her family have made a huge decision: 'My brother said, 'I'm never taking the kids to a fun fair ride again.' More than a gripping documentary revealing the NHS ' tireless efforts to keep Brits safe and healthy, Critical: Between Life and Death is a raw and vital reminder of just how fragile life can be. A wake-up call that tragedy can strike anywhere - even on the most ordinary day.
The Citizen
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Wine and wisdom fundraiser raises R15 000 for CSC
Laughter, learning, and community spirit came together at the recent Wine and Wisdom fundraising evening hosted by the Christian Social Council (CSC), where over R15 000 was raised to support the organisation's vital social services. The event, held on June 27, brought together teams from across eMalahleni for a spirited quiz night filled with fun and friendly competition, all in the name of charity. Tickets were sold at R250 each, and the event sold out quickly, thanks to the continued support from residents and businesses. All proceeds from the evening will go directly toward the operational costs of the CSC Witbank office, ensuring that the organisation can continue offering counselling, social work, and child protection services in the region. The quiz was hosted by the ever-energetic Marcia Keen, who volunteered her time as MC for the night. Her engaging presence and witty commentary kept the crowd entertained from start to finish. 'We're so grateful to Marcia,' said Pinky Lekoba from the CSC. 'She brought an incredible energy to the event and truly made the evening special, all without asking for a cent. CSC Witbank is deeply grateful for the ongoing support from individuals, families, and businesses in our community who make events like this possible. Your generosity helps us make a lasting impact,' said Pinky. Breaking news at your fingertips … Follow WITBANK NEWS on our website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or TikTok Chat to us: [email protected] At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Editorial: State lawmakers take welcome action to streamline process of evicting squatters
Chicago and the suburbs have seen a number of unthinkable stories detailing the plight of homeowners who've been unable to remove unwanted visitors. Marcia and Carlton Lee said they were locked out of their home for weeks by a squatter who changed the locks and refused to leave, using bogus mortgage documents to falsify ownership. The couple's trouble started in April and only resolved last week, when they regained control of the South Side property they're trying to sell. In another South Side story, a property owner named Marco Velazquez resorted to moving in with the people squatting in the house he'd put on the market when he was unable to secure their eviction. He said the police told him they couldn't do anything about it. Eventually, Velazquez paid the squatters $4,300 to move out, regaining control of his property in March. Both of these stories, reported originally by WLS-Ch. 7 in Chicago, made national headlines. Viewers and readers were shocked to learn that the system was set up to protect squatters over property owners. We're thankful Illinois legislators adopted a bill that changes this dynamic. The measure, easily clearing both houses of the legislature on bipartisan votes, would allow police to more quickly remove unauthorized occupants, commonly referred to as squatters, closing loopholes that have left some property owners unable to live in or sell their homes. Before the passage of Illinois Senate Bill 1563, known as the 'Squatters Bill,' law enforcement officers had to clear substantial hurdles before removing squatters. The existing legal framework often required property owners to initiate lengthy civil eviction proceedings, even when people occupied their homes without any lease or rental agreement. During this time, property owners were deprived of the use of their property and risked potential damages or depreciation in property value. The financial and emotional toll was considerable, especially for those relying on rental income or seeking to sell their property. SB 1563 clarifies that law enforcement may arrest individuals for trespassing and remove unauthorized persons or property where criminal trespass is occurring once the owners can prove the home is theirs. The measure enables police to act swiftly, distinguishing squatters from legal tenants. Springfield's overwhelming response to these reports was encouraging. The rights of property owners aren't always given the appropriate amount of respect, especially in a time of housing shortages and rising rents. We hope and expect Gov. JB Pritzker will sign this bill into law and restore some sanity to the system. Submit a letter, of no more than 400 words, to the editor here or email letters@
Chicago Tribune
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Chicago Tribune
Editorial: State lawmakers take welcome action to streamline process of evicting squatters
Chicago and the suburbs have seen a number of unthinkable stories detailing the plight of homeowners who've been unable to remove unwanted visitors. Marcia and Carlton Lee said they were locked out of their home for weeks by a squatter who changed the locks and refused to leave, using bogus mortgage documents to falsify ownership. The couple's trouble started in April and only resolved last week, when they regained control of the South Side property they're trying to sell. In another South Side story, a property owner named Marco Velazquez resorted to moving in with the people squatting in the house he'd put on the market when he was unable to secure their eviction. He said the police told him they couldn't do anything about it. Eventually, Velazquez paid the squatters $4,300 to move out, regaining control of his property in March. Both of these stories, reported originally by WLS-Ch. 7 in Chicago, made national headlines. Viewers and readers were shocked to learn that the system was set up to protect squatters over property owners. We're thankful Illinois legislators adopted a bill that changes this dynamic. The measure, easily clearing both houses of the legislature on bipartisan votes, would allow police to more quickly remove unauthorized occupants, commonly referred to as squatters, closing loopholes that have left some property owners unable to live in or sell their homes. Before the passage of Illinois Senate Bill 1563, known as the 'Squatters Bill,' law enforcement officers had to clear substantial hurdles before removing squatters. The existing legal framework often required property owners to initiate lengthy civil eviction proceedings, even when people occupied their homes without any lease or rental agreement. During this time, property owners were deprived of the use of their property and risked potential damages or depreciation in property value. The financial and emotional toll was considerable, especially for those relying on rental income or seeking to sell their property. SB 1563 clarifies that law enforcement may arrest individuals for trespassing and remove unauthorized persons or property where criminal trespass is occurring once the owners can prove the home is theirs. The measure enables police to act swiftly, distinguishing squatters from legal tenants. Springfield's overwhelming response to these reports was encouraging. The rights of property owners aren't always given the appropriate amount of respect, especially in a time of housing shortages and rising rents. We hope and expect Gov. JB Pritzker will sign this bill into law and restore some sanity to the system.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Yahoo
Suspected murder-suicide, Santa Fe man charged with battery, Memorial Day storms in East NM, UNM midterms on Rail Runner, ABQ Youth Symphony
APD: 1-year-old left inside vehicle dies Kirtland Air Force Base reports airman missing near T or C ABQ Boy, Girl Scouts place American flags on veteran headstones for Memorial Day Tornado touches down near Clovis South Valley Youth Initiative celebration in its second year Camp Fire burning 350 acres near Ft. Stanton 2025 Memorial Day Parade in Albuquerque New Mexico State University ranks #17 in nation for animation programs [1] We are learning more about the family that was killed in a suspected murder suicide. Stephen Bockemeier and his wife Marcia were two of the victims in yesterday's incident. Stephen Bockemeier was a retired pastor now working with heaven's door ministry — and his wife Marcia was an assistant pastor at revival church. [2] A suspect is facing charges of battery on a peace officer and accused of burglarizing a Santa Fe home. On Saturday afternoon, police approached 41-year-old Alejandro Daniel Gallegos to question him about the burglary. Santa Fe police say during the final arrest attempt, Gallegos tried to steal an officer's gun, and a nearby vehicle. [3] , all while another batch of storms in the Northeast Highlands this morning, with high-elevation snow, is drifting east. [4] We're getting a look at how a UNM professor turned a practical exam into an interactive hands on learning experience. This was doctor Fernando Moreu's first time administering this kind of dynamics test in the rail runner. This new application allowed students to test critical engineering fundamentals. After this year's youth orchestra finished their set list, it was time for the old timers. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
