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The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
Girl, 10, ‘sexually assaulted by group of teenage boys' at allotment near town canal in broad daylight
A TEN-YEAR-OLD girl was allegedly "sexually assaulted by a group of teenage boys" at an allotment near a town in a horror attack during broad daylight. North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information after an alleged sexual assault at the allotments near Selby, Canal around 5pm on June 15. A police spokesperson said: "A group of three teenage boys, approximately 13 years of age, lured the girl to the allotments before sexually assaulting her by kissing her and trying to remove her clothing. "The girl left the area quickly afterwards." 1
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Appeal after girl, 10, sexually assaulted by Selby Canal
Police have issued an appeal after reports a 10-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by a group of teenage Yorkshire Police said the incident took place at an allotment near Selby Canal, in Selby, around 17:00 BST on Sunday 15 force said three boys, aged about 13, had lured the girl to the allotments before assaulting her and trying to remove her investigating the incident have appealed for anyone with information to come forward. One of the suspects is described as having short ginger hair, another had short blonde gelled hair and the third had dark gelled hair. All three are described as being white, with non-local boys were wearing sports type clothing and are believed to have been near the canal before the incident took place. Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
New York Post
25-06-2025
- Business
- New York Post
Castle-equipped Scottish island lists for the first time in 80 years — and it's accessible only by boat or helicopter
An entire private island off Scotland's rugged west coast — complete with a ruined castle, a working farm and a cluster of off-grid holiday cottages — is hitting the market for the first time in nearly 80 years. Shuna, a 1,100-acre island in the Inner Hebrides, is being offered for about $7.44 million, marking the end of an era for a family that has stewarded it since World War II. The Gully family has owned the island since 1945, when Viscountess Selby, reeling from the war's aftermath, walked into a London estate agency and inquired — somewhat famously — if they had 'any islands on the books.' 11 For the first time in nearly 80 years, the remote Scottish island of Shuna is on the market for roughly $7.44 million. United Kingdom Sotheby's International Realty As family legend goes, they had one. She bought it sight unseen and relocated her family to the Atlantic outpost. 'It'd been a pretty traumatic time for lots of people and she was looking for a new start,' her grandson, Jim Gully, told Bloomberg. 'They thought it was a fairly eccentric question.' Spanning roughly 3 miles by 1.5 miles, Shuna boasts dramatic shorelines, secluded coves, white sand beaches and rich biodiversity — from red and fallow deer to sea eagles, seals and dolphins. It's reachable only by boat or helicopter, with no cars, roads or full cell service — an increasingly rare retreat from modernity. 11 The Dowager Viscountess Selby is shown with her four children — Xandra, Audrey, Michael and baby Eddie, who is now 80 years old. Courtesy Jim Gully 11 Spanning over 1,000 acres off Scotland's west coast, the rugged private island includes eight homes — seven of which are run as vacation cottages. United Kingdom Sotheby's International Realty 'It's really been such a dream island and a huge part of all of our lives,' Gully said. He and his brother were homeschooled on the island by their grandfather. 'It was such an idyllic place to grow up and explore and have adventures.' The island currently supports a modest tourism business. Seven cottages — rented seasonally from April to October — can accommodate up to 52 guests. Each comes with its own boat, and activities range from sheep gathering to archery. 'It's a very simple, relaxed setup,' said Gully, noting many guests return year after year, often spanning generations. Power is supplied by solar panels, wind turbines and generators, as Shuna is off the national electricity grid. There's also an eighth home historically used by the island's caretakers, who have managed the island for the past dozen years. 11 The estate also comes with flocks of sheep, a crumbling early 20th-century 'castle,' and no connection to the power grid or paved roads. United Kingdom Sotheby's International Realty 11 Owned by the same family since Viscountess Selby impulsively bought it after World War II, Shuna has been a multigenerational haven. United Kingdom Sotheby's International Realty The most striking structure on the island, however, is its castle — or what remains of it. Built in 1911 by George Buckley, a New Zealand-born adventurer who made his fortune during the Australian gold rush, the turreted mansion was intended to be the prototype for a new kind of castle-style housing in the US. But fate intervened. 'The plans for it went down with the Titanic,' Gully told BBC Scotland News. 'It stopped lots of flat-roofed castles being built in America.' Buckley, who had recently returned from Ernest Shackleton's Antarctic expedition, spared no expense. Brokers estimate the original construction cost would be the equivalent of roughly $13.6 million to $40.9 million today. 11 The current owner, Jim Gully, calls it an 'incredible playground' rich with wildlife, secluded beaches and history. United Kingdom Sotheby's International Realty 11 Vacationers can rent the cottages during warmer months and explore by boat, hike its 300-foot-high peak or even help gather sheep. United Kingdom Sotheby's International Realty But by the 1980s, the castle's flat-roofed design proved no match for Scottish weather and it fell into disrepair. 'But I guess that just the having the flat roof was not a terribly good design feature in Scotland,' Gully told Bloomberg. Gully, who lived in the castle as a child, recalls moving furniture around to find safe spots where it wouldn't fall through the floor. 'It still looks very impressive even though there are trees growing out of the windows,' he told BBC. 11 A living space inside one of the cottages on the island. United Kingdom Sotheby's International Realty 11 A kitchen. United Kingdom Sotheby's International Realty The island's recorded history stretches back far beyond the 20th century. Archeological finds suggest human settlement as early as 9,000 years ago. In the 14th century, it was given by Robert the Bruce to Clan Campbell and later passed to the Macleans. In the 18th and 19th centuries, its population peaked at around 80, evidenced today by lime kilns, burial mounds and ruins of old farms. Jim Gully's father, Edward, now in his 80s, has moved to nearby Seil Island, and the family is ready to pass Shuna on to a new generation. 'We've done what we can with the island,' Gully told Bloomberg. 'We haven't had a huge amount of funds to invest in transforming it. So the idea that someone could come along and invest and bring the island back to life is exciting.' 11 Gully says the sale could appeal to a conservation-minded buyer or developer interested in transforming Shuna into a five-star eco-retreat, tapping into Scotland's growing rewilding trend. United Kingdom Sotheby's International Realty 11 'We've done what we can,' he said. 'So the idea that someone could come along and invest and bring the island back to life is exciting.' United Kingdom Sotheby's International Realty Alex Collins of Sotheby's International Realty and Knight Frank, who are marketing the property, say interest has ranged from those seeking a boutique hospitality venture to rewilding advocates and families in search of a secluded multigenerational compound. The listing suggests Shuna would be 'perfectly suited' for a wellness destination. Whether it's bought as a conservation playground or a luxury eco-retreat, the island's next chapter remains unwritten. But for the Gully family, the page is turning on a defining part of their legacy. 'It's been a huge part for all of our lives,' Gully told the BBC. 'Definitely sad that all of that is coming to an end, but tinged with relief for my father.'
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Delaware House Rep. Stell Parker Selby submits letter of resignation, citing health reasons
Delaware state Rep. Stell Parker Selby is stepping down from her role for health reasons. House Speaker Melissa Minor-Brown confirmed on June 24 that she had received Selby's letter of resignation. Selby, who represents residents from the Milton and Lewes area, officially took her oath of office in March for her second term after being unable to be sworn in on the first day of legislative session due to 'a medical event,' according to a previous statement. Parker Selby had been notably absent from Legislative Hall this session after suffering from an apparent stroke, sparking a debate among fellow lawmakers, according to reporting from Spotlight Delaware. Parker Selby wrote in her letter of resignation that, while she is 'proud of the strides' she has made following her medical event, she also recognized she 'can no longer serve [her] district with the full energy, presence and focus it rightfully deserves.' 'This district is my home. It raised me, shaped me and gave me every opportunity to serve,' she wrote. 'For decades, I showed up, spoke out and stood up for the values we share and the voices that too often go unheard,' she wrote. In other news: Needed housing for young adults leaving foster care or without homes opens in Sussex County 'This community has always been a part of me, and I've done my best to reflect its strength and spirit in everything I do. And while recent conversations have turned away from the substance of that work, I will not. I am stepping down not because of noise or pressure, but because I care too deeply about this community to offer anything less than my full capacity.' While Minor-Brown recognized 'this was not an easy decision' for the lawmaker and her loved ones to make, she hoped Delawareans would take time to acknowledge her story – a story 'of a true trailblazer.' 'There aren't many people around who have lived in the Lewes and Milton community without Stell's presence,' Minor-Brown said. 'Her deep, personal connection to her home was cultivated through her lifelong commitment to helping those around her.' Reps. Tim Dukes and Jeff Spiegelman – who serve as the House Minority Leader and House Minority Whip, respectively – also issued statements following Selby's decision. 'I recognize that her decision to resign was not an easy one,' Dukes said. 'I commend her for her honesty in assessing her situation and for prioritizing the needs of her constituents above her desire to continue in public service.' 'While we all thought she would continue her service in the current General Assembly, fate altered those expectations,' Spiegelman said. 'By choosing to step down, she can focus fully on her recovery without the added responsibilities of office, while giving the people of the 20th District an opportunity to select a candidate who will be able to fully represent their interests.' 'Public service was never about the spotlight,' Parker Selby wrote. For her, 'it was about the work.' Parker Selby entered civil service several decades ago, serving on the Cape Henlopen school board following her retirement from working as an educator and administrator in the Cape Henlopen School District for over 30 years. She eventually went on to serve as a councilwoman – and then vice mayor – for the town of Milton. Parker Selby was first elected to office in 2022, defeating then-GOP challenger Dallas Wingate and, at the same time, turning the 20th state House District blue and becoming 'the first Black State Representative from Sussex County' in the process. She narrowly won reelection over Republican opponent Nikki Miller this past fall. A special election for Parker Selby's seat will be governed by the Delaware code, according to the statement. Under the code, a writ for the special election will be issued by the Speaker 'within 10 days of the creation of the vacancy.' The writ would contain information regarding when the special election would take place, which must occur 30 to 35 days from the day the writ has been issued. (This story has been updated to add new information.) Olivia Montes covers state government and community impact for Delaware Online/The News Journal. If you have a tip or a story idea, reach out to her at omontes@ This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Delaware House Representative Stell Parker Selby resigns from office
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Delaware House Rep. Stell Parker Selby submits letter of resignation, citing health reasons
Delaware state Rep. Stell Parker Selby is stepping down from her role for health reasons. House Speaker Melissa Minor-Brown confirmed on June 24 that she had received Selby's letter of resignation. Selby, who represents residents from the Milton and Lewes area, officially took her oath of office in March for her second term after being unable to be sworn in on the first day of legislative session due to 'a medical event,' according to a previous statement. Parker Selby had been notably absent from Legislative Hall this session after suffering from an apparent stroke, sparking a debate among fellow lawmakers, according to reporting from Spotlight Delaware Parker Selby wrote in her letter of resignation that, while she is 'proud of the strides' she has made following her medical event, she also recognized she 'can no longer serve [her] district with the full energy, presence and focus it rightfully deserves.' In other news: Needed housing for young adults leaving foster care or without homes opens in Sussex County 'This district is my home. It raised me, shaped me and gave me every opportunity to serve,' she wrote. 'For decades, I showed up, spoke out and stood up for the values we share and the voices that too often go unheard,' she wrote. 'This community has always been a part of me, and I've done my best to reflect its strength and spirit in everything I do. And while recent conversations have turned away from the substance of that work, I will not. I am stepping down not because of noise or pressure, but because I care too deeply about this community to offer anything less than my full capacity.' While Minor-Brown recognized 'this was not an easy decision' for the lawmaker and her loved ones to make, she hoped Delawareans would take time to acknowledge her story – a story 'of a true trailblazer.' 'There aren't many people around who have lived in the Lewes and Milton community without Stell's presence,' Minor-Brown said. 'Her deep, personal connection to her home was cultivated through her lifelong commitment to helping those around her.' 'That's what made her such an effective advocate and trusted voice for the people of the 20th District. She's touched so many lives over the years, and I know the thousands of people she's served in her time feel as proud of her as we do.' Olivia Montes covers state government and community impact for Delaware Online/The News Journal. If you have a tip or a story idea, reach out to her at omontes@ This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Delaware House Representative Stell Parker Selby resigns from office
