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BBC News
13 hours ago
- BBC News
Felixstowe unicycle crash left toddler with fractured skull
A mum said she feared her daughter had died after suffering a fractured skull when she was struck by a man riding an electric two-year-old toddler sustained the serious injuries after being hit on Felixstowe Promenade in Wickenden, 50, of Old Norwich Road in Ipswich, was given a 14-week custodial sentence, suspended for one year, at Ipswich Magistrates' to the BBC outside court, her mum said: "No sentence is ever going to be enough for what he has caused my daughter at such a young age." Wickenden was riding a Bedgode unicycle, which can only legally be used on private land. He had admitted causing serious injury by careless driving, using a motor vehicle on a road or public place without third party insurance, and driving a motor vehicle otherwise than in accordance with a court heard how boat builder Wickenden hit the toddler on 3 November 2024 while weaving in and out of pedestrians on the busy in a statement, the defendant said he was travelling at a speed "less than cyclists" and close to the wall to "minimise potential contact with others".He said he collided with the girl after she started running towards him, explaining he slowed down before "accelerating slightly to get out of her way"."I am devastated and I've had sleepless nights," his statement defence lawyer told the court "to say this is a terrible accident is an understatement" but Wickenden had shown "genuine sympathy and demonstrable remorse". The toddler was discharged from hospital after four hours but later "woke up screaming in agony" and started being "constantly sick", the court tests revealed she had suffered "substantial injuries", including a bleed on the brain."It's the last thing you ever want to hear, that your child is in pain or suffering," her mum said in a statement."Seeing my daughter in a situation I couldn't prevent was heart-breaking." The court heard the toddler recovered from her injuries but there were significant concerns about her long-term development as a result."I felt I was a failure as a mother due to not being able to protect my children," she mother said her daughter's five-year-old brother had woken up with nightmares due to the incident. Speaking to the BBC, the mother said she was in Aldi supermarket when she was told about the extent of her daughter's injuries."While I am not a very emotional person, when I got the call I broke down," she said."I had what I would describe as my first panic attack and I was sobbing. "I essentially thought she was dead."Wickenden's was also disqualified from driving for 18 months and was ordered to carry out 150 hours of unpaid work. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
14 hours ago
- Politics
- BBC News
RAF lakenheath welcomes back US fighter jets after Iran operation
US Air Force fighter jets have returned to a UK base from the Middle East following the bombing operation in F-22A Raptors from the 1st Fighter Wing have arrived at RAF Lakenheath in of the local plane spotting community took pictures of the aircraft as they landed on Thursday.A spokesman for the US military said: "Due to operational security, we cannot provide details about the deployment of aircraft, personnel, or capabilities." While it is not known whether the planes at Lakenheath were airborne over Iran during the bombing of Iran nuclear sites, Donald Trump has already said that F-22s were part of the information shows that the jets in Lakenheath arrived there from the Al Udeid air base in Qatar. Photographer Gavin Mills said he spotted two groups of five aircraft, which were supported by three KC-46 aerial tankers. Suffolk-based aviation analyst Roger Smith, who works in the industry, said the F-22As would most likely have been used to deploy countermeasures in the operation, targeting the Iranian air defence radar "to render those threats useless" The FF tail marking on the F-22As indicates they belong to the 1st Fighter Wing, based at Langley Air Force Base in arrival in the UK followed the recent bombing raid on the Iranian nuclear enrichment plant at Fordo on images have revealed damage to access routes and tunnels at the underground facility.A leaked US intelligence assessment suggested the US strikes did not destroy Iran's nuclear programme. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
16 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
'Burnley will need to manage his usage carefully'
Burnley announced the signing of defender Axel Tuanzebe on Thursday, with the 27-year-old joining on a free transfer when his contract at Ipswich expires at the end of the Suffolk club had wanted to keep the DR Congo international but were unable to tie him down to a new deal following relegation from the Premier Tractor Boys struggled in the top flight, earning just 22 points, but Tuanzebe was one of their better performers. He mainly operated as a defensive-minded right-back, though he could also feature for his new club at centre-back, with the Clarets having lost central defender CJ Egan-Riley to Marseille this has struggled with injuries throughout his career and missed time last season because of a hamstring injury and a freak accident while cleaning dishes which nearly severed his those absences, he started 20 league games, his highest total since spending 2018-19 on loan at Aston the former Manchester United player was only available for 68% of Town's league matches during his two years at the club so Burnley will need to manage his usage carefully - and keep him away from the washing up.
Yahoo
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Royal Hospital School hosts Musical Picnic in the Park
The Royal Hospital School joined forces with the RAF Regiment Band to perform at a Musical Picnic in the Park. The event was part of the school's 2025 Festival of Arts, which celebrates music, art, design, literature, and performance. Set against the scenic school grounds, the event honoured the school's musical and military traditions. The first half of the performance saw a selection of pieces from the RAF band, before the RHS band joined for the second half. Various songs were performed (Image: RHS) Together, they performed classics and popular music, including songs from Grease and The Lion King. Ed Allen, director of music at RHS, said: "We are really appreciative of the Band of Royal Air Force Music Regiment for joining us. "We are so proud of all our talented musicians in our school, and we are so delighted to have received an invitation from the RAF Band to join them for an experience day next academic year." The 2025 Festival of Arts features various events, including author talks, exhibitions, and gigs throughout June.
The Independent
18 hours ago
- Business
- The Independent
Centrica preparing to take 15% stake in Sizewell C nuclear plant, reports say
British Gas owner Centrica is preparing to take a 15% stake in the UK's new nuclear power plant Sizewell C, reports have said. The boss of the Windsor-based energy group earlier this year said he was 'hopeful' of striking a deal to invest in the facility. The investment would mean Centrica has about the same size stake in Sizewell C as French energy giant EDF, the Financial Times reported on Friday. EDF, which owns and runs Britain's nuclear facilities, and the Government were the first backers of the project. But they have been trying to raise billions more from prospective investors, including Centrica. A spokeswoman for Centrica said it would not comment on speculation about acquisitions or investment. In February, chief executive Chris O'Shea said the group was in discussions over injecting cash in the new Suffolk-based nuclear plant, with aims to secure a deal in the first half of this year. He said: 'I like nuclear. I'm really hopeful we can make progress with Sizewell C this year.' But he said it 'all depends on the overall cost of the project and returns'. Mr O'Shea declined to give details on the size of stake Centrica was looking to take in the group, except to say it would be 'between 1% or 2% and 50%'. Chancellor Rachel Reeves earlier this month said £14.2 billion will be invested to build the power plant, marking the end of a long journey to secure funding for the project since it was first earmarked in 2010. Sizewell C will power the equivalent of six million homes and is planned to be operation in the 2030s, and is expected to create 10,000 jobs, the Government said. The Financial Times reported that all sides were hopeful of reaching a final investment decision on the project before Parliament breaks for recess on July 21, citing sources familiar with the discussions.
