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BBC News
12 hours ago
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Police apologise for delay getting to Middlesbrough casino attack
A police force has apologised for a delay in responding to an attack at a casino during which eight slot machines were smashed. Witness Jamali Asad, 29, said there was "chaos" at Admiral Casino on Newport Road, Middlesbrough, on Sunday evening when chairs were thrown by four gamblers who had lost money. Staff used a panic button to try to contact police, but witnesses said officers did not arrive until the attack had been over for more than an Ch Supt Martin Hopps, of Cleveland Police, said the force was "committed to responding as efficiently and effectively as possible" but there were times it did not "get it right". Mr Asad said: "They just grabbed chairs and started smashing machines up because they lost a lot of money."It was horrifying, there were two older people using the machines too and they got glass in their eyes."He said other customers were "fearing for their lives" and hurried to leave as chairs were thrown added: "There's no point in a panic button if nobody comes." 'Take it seriously' Admiral Casino has been approached for a Supt Hopps said the force was "constantly reviewing" its call handling and response times to ensure it was delivering the best possible service."We fully understand that when people reach out to us, they are often in distress and need timely support," he said. "We also recognise that there are times when we don't get it right. When that happens, we take it seriously." Follow BBC Tees on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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Plan to turn dance and squash club back into church
Plans have been submitted for a Grade II listed dance studio and squash court to be turned back into a church. The Redeemed Christian Church of God Our Saviour's Parish has asked for permission to change the use of the building on Newport Road, Middlesbrough, into a place of worship. The building was St Cuthbert's Church, but 20 years ago it was turned into a squash court and leisure centre, with its last use being as a dance studio. "Despite this change, the building has retained its historic features and ecclesiastical character," planning documents said. "It remains a valued local landmark and is listed for its architectural and historic significance." The application submitted to Middlesbrough Council said no internal or external alterations would be carried out. "The proposal will help secure the long-term, active use of a listed building in a manner sensitive to its heritage value," it added. The council is expected to make a decision after a consultation period ends on 7 August. Follow BBC Tees on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram. More on this topic Diocese to decide future of 1,000-year-old church Project to complete 'unfinished' 1860s church begins Family spend life savings to save former church Related internet links Middlesbrough Council
BBC News
4 days ago
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Middlesbrough dance and squash club could become church again
Plans have been submitted for a Grade II listed dance studio and squash court to be turned back into a Redeemed Christian Church of God Our Saviour's Parish has asked for permission to change the use of the building on Newport Road, Middlesbrough, into a place of building was St Cuthbert's Church, but 20 years ago it was turned into a squash court and leisure centre, with its last use being as a dance studio."Despite this change, the building has retained its historic features and ecclesiastical character," planning documents said. "It remains a valued local landmark and is listed for its architectural and historic significance."The application submitted to Middlesbrough Council said no internal or external alterations would be carried out."The proposal will help secure the long-term, active use of a listed building in a manner sensitive to its heritage value," it council is expected to make a decision after a consultation period ends on 7 August. Follow BBC Tees on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
BBC News
04-07-2025
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Man who murdered woman at Stafford flat jailed for life
A man who murdered a woman who was found wrapped in a blanket under a sofa at his flat has been jailed for Bond, 45, killed Rebecca Simkin, 31, on Newport Road, Stafford, between 24 and 26 July was sentenced on Friday to a minimum of 20 years in prison, less almost a year on remand, following a 10-day trial at Stafford Crown had shown "absolute cowardice" for failing to report Ms Simkin's death, leaving her in his flat for a number of days, and failing to give evidence during the trial, said Staffordshire Police. The 31-year-old had been subjected to a violent assault which led to her death, said Det Insp Gina Simkin was seen with Bond on CCTV on Tuesday 23 July 2024, and later that evening visiting his flat, with footage showing she was late on Thursday 25 and in the early hours of Friday 26 July, several residents of the flats reported hearing a woman the Monday, Bond returned to his flat at Eagle House, which offers temporary accommodation for single people aged 18-64 facing told a member of staff that a woman who had been staying in his room had died, and they had a was arrested for murder after Ms Simkin's body was found in a blanket under an upturned Simkin's mother and stepfather, Julie and Michael Riglar, said in a statement she was "an amazing mum and loving daughter," adding: "Beckii had her faults but she never deserved to die this way." Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
