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Belfast Telegraph
4 days ago
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Cliftonville Academy eager to put League struggles behind us in T20 Final clash with Instonians, says Jared Wilson
Wilson is player/coach of a side who have set aside their League struggles to be the surprise package of the shortest format, and go into the game with no fear. 'It's certainly been an interesting League campaign where we have lost a few games by small margins,' said Wilson. 'Against Instonians for example, I was on 95 as we were chasing 325 and there was a long delay looking for a lost ball and my concentration was broken, getting out the next ball. We lost that game by just 10 runs. 'There was another match where we also came out the wrong side of a tight contest versus Muckamore, and in that I and our overseas player Abhishek (Raut) got nought. 'If we had won both those then our season would have been on a different trajectory, and we would have been in the top six rather than in the bottom four. 'In the T20 campaign we have played some really good cricket and it's exciting to be in the Final. 'It's obviously going to be tough against Instonians who are flying in all competitions, but T20 cricket can be a bit of a leveller, making it a more even contest. 'They're full of confidence with the season they're having, but we have got a few wins recently that will help us in the Final. The South African born all-rounder came to Northern Ireland as a teenager, enjoying success with Ardmore and Newbuildings in the North-West, before switching to Cliftonville Academy where he started initially as a director of cricket, before moving to his current role. 'I came here to Ireland not really knowing anything about the place to be honest,' he said. 'I started at Ardmore where I really enjoyed it and we had a lot of success. I also captained Newbuildings to the Premiership and Faughan Valley Cup. 'We just missed out on the treble, beaten by Fox Lodge in the Senior Cup Final in one of the best games I've ever played in. 'The crowd, the pressure, the atmosphere. It was just an incredible occasion. 'I loved my time in the region, and still am based in Derry, along with my partner Shannon, and two sons Eden and Reuben who are aged four and two. 'It's a great place and the people are just so warm and funny. It was a bit of a change from Cape Town but six years later I'm still here and looking forward to the future.' He's relishing the opportunity to add more silverware to his collection, hoping an all-round team effort can topple the Shaw's Bridge side 'There's a massive buzz around the club ahead of the Final,' said the 25-year-old. 'It's certainly going to be one of the proudest days in the club's history and we have the players to achieve that. 'To win one of the biggest trophies in domestic cricket would be great for all at the club, and we will be trying hard to do that. 'We have a great opening partnership with Abhishek Raut, who has played in the IPL, and Frank Collins. They've laid the foundation with strong starts, and the middle-order has backed that up. 'We have a varied bowling attack with plenty of variety. Matthew McCord, John Glass, Ben Kane, Abhishek and myself have complemented each other well. 'We don't really have any superstars, but what we do have is a real team ethic. 'That's been the hallmark of our success in the T20's and If we all stick together and fire, there's no reason why we can't lift the trophy on Sunday.' The Final on Sunday is part of a double-header with Bangor meeting Cregagh in the T20 Trophy ahead of the main event (11.00am). There's also a busy League programme on Saturday with leaders Instonians hosting North Down, second-placed Waringstown travelling to Muckamore, and CIYMS at home to Lisburn. In the bottom four Templepatrick entertain CSNI, while Cliftonville Academy warm up for their big day with a home clash against Woodvale. In today's Premiership games, the top two meet at the Foyleview Arena with Newbuildings playing leaders Donemana in a dress rehearsal for next week's Senior Cup final. In the other games, Bready are home to Ardmore, Strabane host Coleraine, while Brigade entertain bottom side Eglinton. There are also three rearranged matches on Sunday with Strabane at home to Donemana, Newbuildings taking on Brigade and Bready meeting Eglinton.
Belfast Telegraph
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Ryan Hunter haunts old side Brigade and leads Newbuildings to T20 Cup Final joy
The former Ireland Under-19 international top-scored with an unbeaten 66 (five fours, four sixes) as Newbuildings made 145 for four at Ardmore. Hunter shared a third wicket stand of 72 with West Indian international Peat Salmon (44), but the pair hadn't really managed to break the shackles of the Brigade bowlers. That all changed in the final three overs of the innings as Hunter switched into top gear, scoring the bulk of the 43 runs that came in those 18 balls. You sensed the momentum was with Newbuildings and that increased further as Scott Macbeth edged Gregory McFaul behind in the first over of the reply. Cameron Melly followed soon after, clearly incensed to be adjudged lbw to Hunter, and when Ifty Hussain was brilliantly caught by a diving Leeroy McKeegan, Newbuildings were rampant. The game was held up for almost 10 minutes after Hunter damaged a hamstring, and with a Senior Cup Final on the horizon, it's clearly a concern for their chances against Donemana. Adam McDaid and David Barr (27) rebuilt the innings with a stand of 63 before Salmon broke the partnership, quickly followed by castling Mark Hanna in a double-wicket maiden. McDaid, though, kept connecting on his way to a top score of 57 (six fours, one six), and it wasn't until he was dismissed by Johnny Thompson (three for 19) that the result was all but confirmed. It was fitting that Ross Hunter took the final wicket to seal a 21-run win – he will be hoping to lift at least two more before the 2025 season ends. Meanwhile, in the NCU, holders Waringstown will meet Holywood in the Gallagher Women's Cup Final in a repeat of the 2024 decider after both recorded convincing wins in the Semi-Finals. CSNI made 126 for nine in their 30 overs at The Lawn, with Emily Calvert top-scoring with an unbeaten 30 in an innings that never really had any momentum. Naomi Matthews picked up three wickets, while there were two apiece for Penny Speer and Rachel Harrison in an impressive display by the bowling unit. The chase proved a formality led by a magnificent unbeaten 75 from Abbi Harrison, who hit nine boundaries in her 55-ball innings that was enough for her to be given the Player of the Match accolade. Harrison shared an unbroken 127-run opening partnership with Amy Caulfield (31 not out) as the 10-wicket win was achieved in the 19th over. Holywood were also in top form as they steamrollered Lisburn to win by nine wickets in their last-four clash at Wallace Park. The game was as good as over as the home side slipped to 15 for six with Player of the Match Erin Bond taking four wickets and Lara Maritz two. Beth Kennedy (21) led a recovery of sorts, but Alex Atkinson claimed three wickets for just five runs, and a final total of 57 was never likely to cause Holywood any trouble. Dutch international Madison Landsman hit an unbeaten 28 from just eight balls (two fours, three sixes) as Holywood eased to victory in just the fifth over. The Final is set for The Lawn on Sunday, August 3, while the two are also embroiled in a title race that looks like going to the wire.
BreakingNews.ie
10-07-2025
- BreakingNews.ie
No legal basis to appeal paedophile GP sentence, PPS says
There is no legal basis to refer the sentence imposed on a GP who had more than 200 indecent images of children to the Court of Appeal, the Public Prosecution Service (PPS) has said. Concern had been expressed by some politicians following the sentencing last month of Alan Trevor Campbell, 40, of Silverbrook Park in Newbuildings, Co Derry. Advertisement He pleaded guilty to 11 offences around possessing indecent images of children on dates between October 2014 and January 2022. He was sentenced to 75 hours of community service and was given a two-year probation order at Downpatrick Crown Court. The PPS had previously said it was considering if there was a legal basis to refer the sentence to the Court of Appeal. But in a statement on Thursday, a spokesperson said it had been 'unable to identify any legal error' in the sentencing process in the case. Advertisement The spokesperson said: 'The PPS recognises that there is rightly public concern when cases involving indecent images of children come before the courts, particularly where the defendant is in a position of trust. 'The courts also recognise that the abuse of young and vulnerable children in the production of indecent images is abhorrent. 'Those who access such material perpetuate the market for this abuse and are guilty by association with those who originally carried out despicable acts in creating the images in the first place.' The spokesperson said the PPS had taken into consideration the judge's sentencing remarks and sentencing guidelines in the Campbell case. Advertisement The statement added: 'While there is understandable condemnation of anyone caught with any amount of indecent images, the independent judiciary have set clear guidelines that have to be followed when sentencing all offenders to ensure a consistency in approach. 'Having carefully considered the detailed sentencing remarks prepared by the judge, we have been unable to identify any legal error and do not consider that this is a case which could be successfully referred to the Court of Appeal on the basis that the sentence was unduly lenient. 'Therefore, there is no legal basis for the PPS to refer it for consideration.'
BBC News
10-07-2025
- BBC News
Alan Trevor Clarke: Sentence for paedophile GP will not be appealed
There is "no legal basis" to refer the sentence imposed on a GP who had more than 200 indecent images of children to the Court of Appeal, the Public Prosecution Service (PPS) has Trevor Campbell, of Silverbrook Park in Newbuildings, County Londonderry, was given 75 hours of community service and a two-year probation order last his sentencing, politicians called for it to be reviewed saying it was "unduly lenient" and "appalling".However, the PPS has confirmed that after considering the case, they have been "unable to identify any legal error" in the sentencing. In a statement, the PPS said it has "carefully considered the sentence imposed in the case of Alan Trevor Campbell, taking into consideration the judge's sentencing remarks and sentencing guidelines, to determine whether there is a legal basis to refer it to the Court of Appeal"."Following this process it has been determined that there is no legal basis to refer the sentence imposed to the Court of Appeal."It went on to say that "the custody threshold is passed where a person is in possession of large amounts of material in Class A or has distributed a small amount of such material". "A community-based penalty is generally considered appropriate where the amount of material is small, and the defendant has no previous convictions."The PPS highlighted that the "independent judiciary have set clear guidelines that have to be followed when sentencing all offenders to ensure a consistency in approach". Arrested in 2022 Campbell had been working as a GP at a medical practice in County Down when he was arrested in January pleaded guilty to 11 charges relating to possessing and making indecent images and videos of charges related to dates between October 2014 and January photographs and videos found on six of Campbell's devices were classed as category A, B and C - with A the most serious, denoting images involving sexual activity or sadism. A PPS spokesperson said that it "recognises that there is rightly public concern when cases involving indecent images of children come before the courts, particularly where the defendant is in a position of trust"."The courts also recognise that the abuse of young and vulnerable children in the production of indecent images is abhorrent."Those who access such material perpetuate the market for this abuse and are guilty by association with those who originally carried out despicable acts in creating the images in the first place." If you have been affected by the issues raised in this story you can visit the BBC Action Line for support.
BreakingNews.ie
26-06-2025
- Health
- BreakingNews.ie
Politicians respond after paedophile GP caught with child abuse images avoids jail
Northern Ireland's Health Minister has said he was content that due process was followed in the handling of a GP convicted of having indecent images of children. Alan Trevor Campbell (40), of Silverbrook Park in Newbuildings, Co Derry, pleaded guilty to 11 offences around possessing indecent images of children on dates between October 2014 and January 2022. Advertisement He was sentenced on Tuesday to 75 hours of community service and given a two-year probation order. The North's Public Prosecution Service said prosecutors are 'carefully considering the sentence to determine whether there is a legal basis to refer them to the Court of Appeal'. On Thursday, Stormont Health Minister Mike Nesbitt said he was 'disappointed by what happened', adding: 'I would have liked something a bit stronger'. 'In terms of the regulations, I am content that we have followed due process and that nothing has been done that affects patients or indeed the other members of that practice,' he said. Advertisement In terms of the sentence, he added: 'I think we also need to think about the message that sends out to society in terms of those who might be thinking about viewing and collecting that sort of image.' Justice Minister Naomi Long said the type of images referenced in the case are taken very seriously. 'When it comes to sentencing, it is a matter for the independent judiciary to set those sentences,' she said. 'I understand the PPS has already indicated that they are now looking at that sentence with a view to finding out whether there are legal grounds on which to appeal it for undue leniency, and as a live case before the PPS and potentially the courts, it wouldn't be appropriate for me as justice minister to express an opinion on what I think of the sentence. Advertisement 'I will say this however, we take images of this nature very seriously. 'The fact that these are non contact offences does not mean that children have not been harmed in their making and their distribution, and it's important to recognise that every image that is used in this context is an image of child abuse, some of these were category A abuse images, and those are the most serious kind. 'We are absolutely united in wanting to safeguard children here, which is our primary responsibility, but also not to turn a blind eye to the abuse of children in other places in order to produce this material for use in Northern Ireland.' Ireland Paedophile sports coach (91) becomes one of the ol... Read More A PPS spokesperson said: 'While sentencing is a matter for the independent judiciary, the Director of Public Prosecutions does have the power to refer certain sentences to the Court of Appeal on the grounds that they may be unduly lenient. Advertisement 'An unduly lenient sentence is one that falls outside the range of sentences that a judge, taking into consideration all relevant factors and having regard to sentencing guidelines, could reasonably consider appropriate. 'The prosecution team, including Counsel, are carefully considering the sentences imposed in this case to determine whether there is a legal basis to refer them to the Court of Appeal.'
