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BBC News
17-06-2025
- BBC News
Woman jailed for Mabli Hall death crash has sentence cut
A woman who was jailed for killing an eight-month-old girl in a crash outside a hospital has had her sentence Curtis admitted causing the death of Mabli Cariad Hall by dangerous driving outside Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, on 21 June 71-year-old was given a four-year sentence and disqualified from driving at Swansea Crown Court in an appeal, three judges ruled her sentence was "manifestly excessive" reducing it to three years, while her driving disqualification will be seven-and-a-half years. Curtis was at the hospital on the day of the collision with her daughter for an outpatient appointment, stopping the white BMW she was driving outside the her daughter struggled to find her handbag in the back of the car, Curtis unlocked the door and turned around to help her. As she did so, she pressed on the accelerator while the car was still running and not in park mode, meaning it accelerated to a top speed of 29mph (47km/h).She drove into Mabli, from Neath, who was in a pram next to her dad Robert Hall and his brother died from a severe traumatic brain injury at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children four days after the who appeared via video link from HMP Eastwood Park in Gloucestershire, had no convictions at the time of the crash and had held a clean driving licence for more than 50 the Court of Appeal on Tuesday, her barrister said the sentence should be reduced, adding the case concerned a "lapse of concentration".John Dye said Curtis, a mother-of-four and grandmother-of-10, was "absolutely devastated" by the incident. Mr Justice Butcher, sitting with Lord Justice Bean and Judge Richard Marks KC, said it was a "truly tragic case".Upon reducing the sentence Mr Butcher said that Curtis's remorse was "genuine".No-one could "fail to sympathise" with the family for their "appalling loss," he added. Mabli's mother Gwen Hall said her daughter was "so bright, so beautiful, so full of love and life"."It was nowhere near the time for her to be taken away from us. She was my baby. My eight-month-old baby," she added.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
87-year old takes 'leap of faith' for Skipton church carbon-neutral appeal
THE heart of Skipton came alive as residents, visitors, thrill-seekers - and Batman - gathered for the exhilarating 'Leap of Faith' fundraising event in support of Holy Trinity Church. The event, held on the same day as Skipton Car Show, featured daring sponsored abseils from the 90-feet high church tower; stalls from community partners such as Martin House and St George's Crypt homeless shelter in Leeds and pop-up refreshments from Bean Loved. It was all done in a spirited effort to raise funds for carbon neutral heating and improved access in the grade one listed parish church. The event drew participants and spectators from Craven and beyond, who watched fundraisers descend the tower to the cheers of an enthusiastic crowd. Some 35 people took the leap including members of the congregation, townspeople and visitors, all united by a shared commitment to preserving the church's legacy. Oldest to take the plunge was 87-year old Robert Hall, while three generations of the Lowans family, ranging in ages from 14 to 81 years old, also took the 'leap of faith', and Kevin Burnett donned a Batman suit to make his descent. Rev Doug Rice-Bowen, Curate of Holy Trinity, who also took part, said: 'This church has stood at the centre of Skipton for centuries, and on the day of the event it stood at the centre of a joyful celebration of community spirit. We're so thankful to everyone who took part and supported this event—whether they jumped, donated, or simply came to cheer. Every penny raised will help secure the future heritage of this remarkable place for all the people of Skipton and Yorkshire.' The Leap of Faith is part of a broader campaign to raise awareness and funds for restoration work at Holy Trinity, including a new heating system and access improvements designed to ensure everyone can enjoy the church's history and heritage. The church remains an active place of worship and a venue for music, culture, and community outreach. Holy Trinity is aiming to raise £500,000 for its new carbon neutral system. The church made the decision in 2021 to go carbon neutral by 2030. It was granted planning permission last year by North Yorkshire Council to carry out the work which includes the installation of air source heat pumps, an electric boiler and the fitting of new internal pipes and radiators. Donations can still be made via
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Yahoo
Modesto PD to conduct DUI checkpoint Friday night
( Modesto Police Department is holding a DUI Checkpoint on Friday at 8 p.m. at an undisclosed location. According to MPD, DUI checkpoint locations are based on the data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The main point of these checkpoints is to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off the road. National Weather Service issues a Fire Weather Watch for Sacramento region 'Impaired drivers put others on the road at significant risk,' Sergeant Robert Hall said. 'Any prevention measures that reduce the number of impaired drivers on our roads significantly improve traffic safety.' MPD stated that they want to remind the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. There are some prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs that may interfere with driving. MPD said, 'While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal.' Drivers that have been charged with a first-time DUI will face an average of $13,500 fines and penalties as well as a suspended license, stated MPD. MPD said the funding of this program was by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
