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Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Teacher confronted schoolboy as he ‘waved hunting knife without realising he had just stabbed and killed classmate, 15'
The jury have also been shown CCTV footage of the stabbing KNIFE HORROR Teacher confronted schoolboy as he 'waved hunting knife without realising he had just stabbed and killed classmate, 15' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A TEENAGER was confronted by a teacher moments after stabbing his classmate to death, a jury was told. The 15-year-old defendant was still waving the hunting knife he had used to stab Harvey Willgoose on February 3. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 A teacher confronted the defendant while he waved a knife Credit: PA 2 Harvey Willgoose, 15, was allegedly stabbed to death by a fellow student on February 3 Credit: PA He has admitted to manslaughter but denies murdering his classmate. A pre-recorded interview with a teacher at All Saints Catholic School - where the attack took place - was played for Sheffield Crown Court today. Carolyn Siddall said she became aware of a "student disturbance" at the start of the school lunch break. She said: "When I turned around there was a boy (the defendant) wearing his school uniform and a thin sort-of waterproof jacket. And in his right hand, he had a knife which was more black than silver. "He had a stance that was sort-of quite open with his arms, and the knife was very visible. "He was waving the knife. But he appeared to be saying 'I'm not gonna hurt anyone'." She and her colleague Rachel Hobkirk encouraged the boy to put the knife down several times. However, he continued to wave it in the air. Ms Siddall also said that there were no other students in between the teachers and the alleged killer. At the time, Ms Siddall said she wasn't aware of "anything he'd done with the knife". Shocking moment woman screams at neighbour before torching Land Rover because she thought his badgers killed local cat She believed that there "was a possibility that he might actually put it down" although reported that he did seem "sort-of-jumpy". If anything, she and her colleague believed it was "a bit of bravado" as he made no attempt to conceal the weapon. She added: "Whilst we thought he might put it down, it was very much in a weapon pose at that time." The headteacher, Sean Pender, and assistant headteacher, Morgan Davis, then arrived at the scene. Mr Davis would eventually get the knife from the defendant, while the headteacher took him to his office. As Ms Siddall moved the rest of the schoolchildren to a safe space, she noticed a student on the floor for the first time. She said: "I opened the doors and could see that there was a lot of blood on the courtyard." Ms Siddall then radioed to the office to call and ambulance, while the school went into lockdown. In addition to Ms Siddall's testimony, the jury has also been shown CCTV footage of Harvey being stabbed in the courtyard. Another video interview with Sean Pender was also played in court. The headteacher said: "I remember thinking 'he's got a knife, he's got a knife, I can see it clearly', and not what I would call a little pen knife." He said the defendant told him he had brought the knife for his own protection, out of fear he would be "jumped" on the way home. Mr Pender added: "He never once said 'how's Harvey', or 'I'm sorry ' or anything like that." His defence lawyer, Gul Nawaz Hussain KC, told the jury: "The defendant did not set out to kill or seriously hurt anyone. "The defence say his actions that day were the end result of a long period of bullying, poor treatment and violence - things that built one upon another until he lost control and did tragically what we've all seen." The trial continues.
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Teacher confronted schoolboy as he ‘waved hunting knife without realising he had just stabbed and killed classmate, 15'
A TEENAGER was confronted by a teacher moments after stabbing his classmate to death, a jury was told. The 15-year-old defendant was still waving the hunting knife he had used to stab Advertisement 2 A teacher confronted the defendant while he waved a knife Credit: PA 2 Harvey Willgoose, 15, was allegedly stabbed to death by a fellow student on February 3 Credit: PA He has A pre-recorded interview with a teacher at All Saints Catholic School - where the attack took place - was played for Sheffield Crown Court today. She said: "When I turned around there was a boy (the defendant) wearing his school uniform and a thin sort-of waterproof jacket. And in his right hand, he had a knife which was more black than silver. Advertisement Read more News "He had a stance that was sort-of quite open with his arms, and the knife was very visible. "He was She and her colleague Rachel Hobkirk encouraged the boy to put the knife down several times. However, he continued to wave it in the air. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Ms Siddall also said that there were no other students in between the teachers and the At the time, Ms Siddall said she wasn't aware of "anything he'd done with the knife". Shocking moment woman screams at neighbour before torching Land Rover because she thought his badgers killed local cat She believed that there "was a possibility that he might actually put it down" although reported that he did seem "sort-of-jumpy". If anything, she and her colleague believed it was "a bit of bravado" as he made no attempt to conceal the weapon. Advertisement She added: "Whilst we thought he might put it down, it was very much in The headteacher, Sean Pender, and assistant headteacher, Morgan Davis, then arrived at the scene. Mr Davis would eventually get the knife from the defendant, while the headteacher took him to his office. As Ms Siddall moved the rest of the schoolchildren to Advertisement She said: "I opened the doors and could see that there was a lot of blood on the courtyard." Ms Siddall then radioed to the office to call and ambulance, In addition to Ms Siddall's testimony, the jury has also been shown Another video interview with Sean Pender was also played in court. Advertisement The headteacher said: "I remember thinking 'he's got a knife, he's got a knife, I can see it clearly', and not what I would call a little pen knife." He said the defendant told him he had brought the knife for his own protection, out of fear he would be "jumped" on the way home. Mr Pender added: "He never once said 'how's Harvey', or 'I'm sorry ' or anything like that." His defence lawyer, Gul Nawaz Hussain KC, told the jury: "The defendant did not set out to kill or seriously hurt anyone. Advertisement "The defence say his actions that day were the end result of a long period of bullying, poor treatment and violence - things that built one upon another until he lost control and did tragically what we've all seen." The trial continues.
Toronto Sun
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Sportsnet's Joe Siddall shines as clear heir apparent to Buck Martinez on Blue Jays broadcasts
Blue Jays broadcaster has confidently climbed from radio, to studio, to insightful game analysis. Get the latest from Rob Longley straight to your inbox Toronto Blue Jays broadcaster Joe Siddall speaks at a press conference in Windsor in 2023. Postmedia Network It was early days in his broadcasting career when Sportsnet's Joe Siddall was getting a cameo in the television booth and quickly learned ho w Buck Martinez, his partner that day, was much more than just a smooth voice and a revered Blue Jays personality. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account And the lessons learned that day resonated to the point that it provided Siddall one of his biggest leaps forward in his own broadcasting career. 'Buck and I were taping an intro and 10 or 20 seconds in I butchered it and it was 'OK, Take 2,'' Siddall recalled of that day in the Rogers Centre TV booth where he was moved up from the radio booth as a fill-in for Pat Tabler. 'Then 20 seconds into the next one, I butchered that one as well and it was on to Take 3. 'Finally, Buck just looked at me and said 'Put your (bleeping) paper down, look in that camera and pretend you're talking to your son about baseball.' 'The light bulb went on and it just freed me up. It was early on but to this day I say it was a turning point for me.' Siddall hasn't looked back since, developing into one of the most trusted and versatile voices on Sportsnet's Blue Jays telecasts. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. He also has emerged as the heir apparent to Martinez, whenever the day comes that Buck stops talking baseball for a Canada-wide TV audience. To be clear, Martinez has no plans to go anywhere even though he has been absent for the past 22 games for what he described as regular time off in his reduced schedule. The 76-year-old is set to return to the Sportsnet airwaves next Monday when the New York Yankees visit the Rogers Centre for a four-game series. For the third year now, Siddall has been the steady backup to Martinez after the latter trimmed his workload to 100 games a season. The resulting reconfiguration Siddall shuffling from the Blue Jays Central studio to the game broadcast booth for a near-even split of the 130 contracted games he works each season. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The Windsor native and former catcher (like all Jays analysts, it seems) has quietly become an important voice to the team's coverage. His in-depth breakdowns — and honest, transparent criticism when warranted — shines through in his studio segments. And that insight has travelled nicely to the booth. Siddall appreciates both roles, but clearly thrives on the immediacy of game analysis. 'What I like about doing both is the variety,' Siddall said prior to a game in the Jays recently completed homestand. 'That mix is great. But what I love about the booth is that it's almost like you're back in the game again. You're going pitch to pitch, thinking along with the pitcher and catcher, what the infield is doing, how the outfield is playing. It's in the moment more. It's that little fix to make up for not playing any more. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'I like the mix, but I know when I go to the booth I know I love it.' It's clear that Martinez won't be a fixture in the booth forever — although the former Jays catcher, manager and long-time broadcaster is still energized by his career and loves what he does. Having Siddall quietly and confidently climbing from radio, to studio, to insightful game analysis sure shapes up as an ideal succession plan, however. 'I'm forever grateful for the guys I've had the chance to work with,' Siddall said. 'When I first started on radio, Jerry Howarth was a mentor. I wasn't a broadcaster and I came into the business working alongside what I would consider the best in the business. I was very fortunate for his guidance and his hints on when to come in and when to get out. It was fantastic. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Read More 'Filling in for (Pat Tabler) I was working with Buck, which was great, and then starting to do (TV game work) more full time and I'm with Dan Shulman? Come on. I've been very fortunate as someone who had zero broadcasting experience to work with guys like that, some of the best in the business.' THE BLUE JAYS SHUFFLE In part due to Martinez's extended break this month, viewers have seen a revolving cast on Blue Jays telecasts. With Dan Shulman on vacation the past couple of weeks, his son Ben slid over from the radio booth to fill in working alongside both Siddall and Caleb Joseph. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. With the Jays on the road to Cleveland and Boston this week, Dan Shulman returns with Siddall at his side. The regular top crew of the elder Shulman and Martinez are scheduled to be reunited after an absence of almost 30 days when the Bronx Bombers arrive in town next Monday. AROUND THE DIAL The latest punch for the sports media biz hit The Score late last week with dozens of editorial workers unceremoniously let go on the digital side by the once-proud website and leading sports app. Without all the details, it's still not difficult to surmise that owners Penn National were feeling the pinch of the competitive sports betting landscape in Canada. The Score's primary business, of course, is the ScoreBet … Speaking of Ben Shulman, the more work he gets filling in for his father, the more comfortable he sounds on the TV airwaves. Of course those who have listened to him on radio the past two seasons are well aware of his impressive progress. 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Edmonton Journal
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Edmonton Journal
Sportsnet's Joe Siddall shines as clear heir apparent to Buck Martinez on Blue Jays broadcasts
Article content 'Buck and I were taping an intro and 10 or 20 seconds in I butchered it and it was 'OK, Take 2,'' Siddall recalled of that day in the Rogers Centre TV booth where he was moved up from the radio booth as a fill-in for Pat Tabler. 'Then 20 seconds into the next one, I butchered that one as well and it was on to Take 3. 'Finally, Buck just looked at me and said 'Put your (bleeping) paper down, look in that camera and pretend you're talking to your son about baseball.' 'The light bulb went on and it just freed me up. It was early on but to this day I say it was a turning point for me.' Siddall hasn't looked back since, developing into one of the most trusted and versatile voices on Sportsnet's Blue Jays telecasts. He also has emerged as the heir apparent to Martinez, whenever the day comes that Buck stops talking baseball for a Canada-wide TV audience. To be clear, Martinez has no plans to go anywhere even though he has been absent for the past 22 games for what he described as regular time off in his reduced schedule. The 76-year-old is set to return to the Sportsnet airwaves next Monday when the New York Yankees visit the Rogers Centre for a four-game series.
Times
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
The National Portrait Gallery is on tour (but it'll cost you more up north)
Taking over a failing institution is obviously challenging. But taking over one that's riding the crest of a wave must be daunting too. How do you make your mark without making it worse? So far, after six months as director of the National Portrait Gallery, Victoria Siddall hasn't put an elegant shoe wrong. Her predecessor, Nicholas Cullinan, departed to run the British Museum after masterminding a £41 million revamp that was acclaimed by nearly everyone. Siddall, 47, was appointed after directing and expanding the fashionable art fair Frieze for more than a decade, but with no experience of managing a publicly funded arts organisation. 'The mindset is very different,' she admits. Yet already she has conjured up the one essential thing the NPG regularly needs: a photocall at the gallery with its royal patron, the Princess of Wales, surrounded by lots of tiny tots. And now she has launched two initiatives signalling a new way forward for the NPG. One, opening at MediaCity in Salford, is billed as 'the first immersive art experience of a UK national collection'. Called Stories — Brought to Life, it's a walk-in-and-gawp show of digital projections. Based on 19 portraits from the NPG collection, ranging from Elizabeth I, Darwin and Shakespeare to such mandatory modern cultural icons as Amy Winehouse and Grayson Perry, it surrounds visitors with sound and visuals, whisking through the lives of the chosen subjects. A portrait of Amy Winehouse at Stories — Brought to Life DAVID PARRY A portrait of Mary Seacole at Stories – Brought to Life DAVID PARRY It has been put together by the NPG in association with Frameless, a commercial company specialising in immersive art experiences. Who approached whom? Siddall seems surprised by the question. 'Work has been going on for some years and predates me,' she replies. 'There was a desire on the part of the NPG to look at innovative technologies and how these could be harnessed to share the collection in new ways. Frameless has been doing this successfully for years.' So who chose which portraits to use? 'That's another great question,' Siddall replies, without answering it. 'The show covers a wonderful range of people and beautifully illustrates the diversity of voices who've made up UK history.' And the point of the project is? 'The challenge of being a national museum in one building in one city is how you can be truly national and show the collection all over the country,' she says. 'Because, of course, the collection is owned by everybody. So the main driver is this desire to take the collection out and reach new audiences in this very different new format.' But isn't there a flaw in this thinking? People who are able to visit the NPG in London get free admission. That's very much not the case with Stories — Brought to Life, which runs in Salford all summer before touring other UK venues. In fact the ticket prices seem steep, especially as the show is over in 45 minutes. 'They are very much in line with other immersive experiences,' Siddall replies. 'We want everybody to be able to see this.' Really? When I went online to book for this weekend I found adult (over-16) tickets priced at £29.95, children's tickets at £19.95, and the family ticket (two adults, two children) a hefty £80. It's not exactly flinging open the doors to the poor of Salford and Manchester, is it? 'Yes, at peak times it will be more expensive,' Siddall concedes, 'but there's quite a range of pricing there for people to work with.' How is the ticket revenue being divided between the NPG and Frameless? 'We have an arrangement with Frameless that I can't delve into,' she says. She points out that this project is not the only way in which the NPG will reach out to the country in the coming year. J oshua Reynolds's magnificent Portrait of Mai, which the NPG helped to buy for a jaw-dropping £50 million in a unique 50/50 sharing deal with the Getty Museum in Los Angeles, embarks this month on a national tour — Bradford (for its City of Culture year), Cambridge and Plymouth — with what Siddall describes as a 'fantastic learning and engagement programme built round it'. Her other recent initiative demonstrates how important it now is for directors of arts institutions to have friends in wealthy places — something that Siddall undoubtedly put into practice during her time at Frieze and, before that, the auction house Christies. She has persuaded Anastasia and Igor Bukhman — Russian-born billionaires living in London with Israeli passports and a fortune made from an online gaming business — to donate £1 million so that that NPG can start a new fund, Collecting the Now, to buy 'major contemporary artworks'. It will run for three years and the first two artworks have already been acquired: a self-portrait by Sonia Boyce, and a satirically embellished portrait bust of Edward VII by Hew Locke. 'It's particularly important for museums like the NPG to collect works by living artists, reflecting our times, before they become too expensive,' Siddall says. 'This fund will enable us to think more strategically and be more nimble about acquisitions. Making quick decisions is sometimes essential when buying contemporary art.' Also essential, one imagines, is the knack of wooing art-loving, m ega-rich individuals like the Bukhmans, especially at a time when (if you believe the newspapers) thousands of multimillionaires are quitting Britain for less taxing regimes. 'Oh, there are still a few around,' Siddall says with a laugh. 'But yes, that's really critical. I hope they [the Bukhmans] will be an inspiration to others. We have such high ambitions for the NPG. There are so many things we would love to do, whether it's learning programmes, exhibitions, building the collection or taking shows round the country. But we do need financial stability and donors to achieve those.' • Nicholas Cullinan, British Museum boss: 'I won't conform to political agendas' It could be that Siddall has a self-inflicted problem, however, when it comes to attracting potential sponsors. Five years ago she co-founded Gallery Climate Coalition, committing all its member galleries to a 50 per cent reduction in their carbon emissions by 2030. The following years she raised over £5 million for the environmental charity ClientEarth by persuading artists to donate works. She then founded Murmur to champion the idea that 'the arts industries have the potential to ignite a critical mass of action on the climate crisis and to be leaders on this vital issue'. Unsurprisingly the anti-oil pressure group Culture Unstained, which ferociously denounces sponsorships such as BP's £50 million to the British Museum, announced that it was 'encouraging' to see Siddall appointed to the NPG. Were the eco-warriors right to be encouraged? A portrait of Malala Yousafzai at Stories – Brought to Life DAVID PARRY A portrait of Emmeline Pankhurst at Stories – Brought to Life DAVID PARRY 'Like many of us, I care about the future of the planet,' Siddall replies, 'and it's right that we look at the sustainability of our own building. But in terms of support from sponsors for institutions, it's vital to be able to achieve what we want to do, and I'm very grateful for the corporate partners that we do have.' What would she do if she was offered sponsorship by, say, Baillie Gifford, the investment giant that has tiny links to fossil-fuel companies yet was dumped as a sponsor by various literary festivals? 'It's hard for me to comment because it's another organisation and I wasn't involved,' she replies. 'But I would definitely encourage corporates and individuals to think about how they can help our sector continue to flourish.' Should the UK's national museums still have free admission? No other country does it. 'Yes, it creates this incredibly democratic access to culture,' Siddall replies. OK, what about London imposing a hotel or city tax on visitors, to be spent on culture? At least tourists would then be contributing something towards the huge cost of running the museums they are free to enjoy. 'I'm sure those conversations are underway,' she says. She is clearly already skilled in the corporate art of giving absolutely nothing away. She will go far. Stories — Brought to Life is at MediaCity, Salford Quays, from May 2 to Aug 31,
