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South Wales Argus
19 hours ago
- South Wales Argus
Just in court from Newport, Cwmbran and Caerphilly
Marc Wainfur, 46, of Sandalwood Court, Newport must pay £285 in fines and costs after he admitted possession of heroin and possession of cannabis on April 30. The drugs will be forfeited and destroyed. Stephen Caddy, 20, of Byron Place, Croespenmaen, Caerphilly must pay £680 in a fine, costs and a surcharge after pleading guilty to driving without due care and attention on High Street, Pentwynmawr on March 18. His driving record was endorsed with eight penalty points. Nathan Curley, 18, of Clifton Place, Newport was conditionally discharged for 12 months after he admitted stealing two bottles of wine worth £18 from Tesco Express on Malpas Road and damaging a police custody cell to on October 4 last year. He must pay £129 in costs, compensation and a surcharge. Amanda Becher, 39, of Albert Street, Newport was sentenced to a 12-month community order after she pleaded guilty to stealing alcohol from Tesco on April 8, meat and food from Co-op on April 19 and alcohol, coffee worth £12 from Spar on April 20 and makeup and skin care items from Boots on May 1. She must complete a 20-day rehabilitation activity requirement, made the subject of a six-month alcohol treatment requirement and pay £97 in costs and compensation. Dean Harris, 34, of Bryn Aber, Abertridwr, Caerphilly was jailed for 46 weeks, suspended for 18 months, after he was found guilty following a trial of stalking between November 21, 2024 and March 17. He must carry out 200 hours of unpaid work, complete a 15-day rehabilitation activity requirement, made the subject of a five-year restraining order and has to pay £650 costs and a £187 surcharge. Avery Cole, 19, Havard Road, Abertridwr, Caerphilly was sent to a young offender institution for eight weeks, suspended for 12 months, and ordered to pay £100 compensation and £85 costs after pleading guilty to assaulting an emergency worker – a police officer – on June 24. Joshua Lippok, 34, of Clos Cae Nant, Southville, Cwmbran was banned from driving for 14 days after he admitted driving with no insurance on the M4 motorway westbound in Magor on April 9. He was fined £120 and must pay a £48 surcharge. Gareth Smith, 30, of Roman Way, Caerleon, Newport must pay £225 in a fine, costs and a surcharge after he pleaded guilty to failing to comply with red/green arrow/lane closure light signals on the SDR on October 14 last year. His driving record was endorsed with three penalty points.
The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
‘Like Fort Knox' fume shoppers as major UK supermarket slaps security tags on £2 HAM to foil shoplifters
A SHOPPER was fuming after finding security tags on £2 ham at a major supermarket to foil shoplifters A shocked Tesco customer spotted the yellow stickers on a range of meat. 4 4 They had "security protected" written on them. The cheapest items they were on were £2.50 Honey Roast Ham. But customers can buy two for £4, making them £2 each. The same deal was on slices of roast beef. They cost £2.75 but were again £2 each when buying two under the deal. The tags were also on bigger packs of Honey Roast Ham for £2.65. Chicken fillets priced at £2.75 had them too. Plus Tesco Finest Wiltshire Cured Ham - £3.75 or two for £6 - which were £3 each. Blocks of Cheddar cheese costing £3.35 were also available. As well as Gammon, priced at £4.50. "It's like Fort Knox in there,' dad Dylan John, 48, told What's The Jam. "You can't move without security keeping a beady eye on you. "I only pooped in for a lettuce and felt like Ronnie Kray walking round the aisles." Astonishing moment Tesco staff lob metal baskets and crates at shoplifter They were spotted in Tesco Express, in Central Drive, Blackpool, Lancs. The mini supermarket is in the shadows of the town's seaside resort's Blackpool Tower. In March 2023, the anti-theft measures were put on ham, but then the cheapest were £2.35. Mince and pork were also tagged. Tesco said putting security tags on certain items isn't new, but it varies from store to store. It comes after footage showed the moment a Tesco worker hurled baskets and storage boxes at a pair of crooks. The cause of the incident is unknown, but shoppers were left shaken after the terrifying standoff took place. The incident seemingly began in a tame manner, with a security guard telling two men to exit the Tesco store in Finsbury Park, North London. He can be heard on the video saying: 'Take your stuff and go.' Next, one of the men ejected from the store fired back with 'f*** you' prompting the security guard to make a chilling threat. The security guard can be heard saying: 'You come next time and I'll f*** your a** up, okay? Call the police.' Then, the two men volleyed an unidentified object at the Tesco store - prompting the security guard to fire back with an empty storage tray. Tensions reached a boiling point when the men threw yet another storage tray, causing a uniformed worker to hurl a metal basket at them. Finally, the two men toppled a metal shelf which was standing outside the store before hurling another object into the shop. 4
Wales Online
24-06-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
Row over plans to build new Lidl store on outskirts of seaside town
Row over plans to build new Lidl store on outskirts of seaside town Lidl wants to open a new supermarket just outside Tenby. If plans are successful it will be the food giant's fourth store in Pembrokeshire An artist's impression of a new store Lidl is planning to build on the outskirts of Tenby (Image: Lidl ) A row has broken out about plans to build a new supermarket on the outskirts of a popular seaside town in Wales. Lidl wants to construct a large store on land just off the A478 between Tenby and nearby New Hedges. The plans, if successful, would see the German-owned supermarket giant open its fourth store in Pembrokeshire with locations already open in Haverfordwest, Milford Haven, and Pembroke Dock. Meanwhile there is also a large store in Carmarthen. For money-saving tips, sign up to our Money newsletter here . Two public drop-in events have already taken place with the majority of responses to a feedback form indicating strong support for the new supermarket, which would be situated around two miles from Sainsbury's in Tenby town centre and also within close proximity to local Tesco Express and Co-op Food stores. However the county councillor for the area where the store will be located is not in favour of the plans in their current form, believing the site being proposed is 'not suitable'. Article continues below Rhys Jordan, Pembrokeshire councillor for the electoral division of St Florence and St Mary Out Liberty, said: 'I want to be clear: I support the idea of a new supermarket for the area. "It's something many residents have long called for and can bring many benefits including lower prices and job opportunities. But I do not support the location being proposed. "This site is not suitable in my view. It goes against the current local development plan and I believe there are better, more appropriate locations that would serve the community without the same level of impact. 'I will be making my own representation shortly and will update residents on the response I receive. "I encourage anyone with a view to take part in this consultation – this is your opportunity to help shape what happens next.' The location of the proposed store (Image: Lidl ) Lidl says the store will create up to 40 new jobs and 'increase local shopping choice' by offering 'high-quality products at great prices'. If it gets the go-ahead the site will include a Lidl bakery, a 1,334 sqm sales area, customer toilets, and baby changing facilities. Outside the shop itself the plans include 103 parking spaces, rapid electric vehicle chargers, and covered cycle parking. Article continues below Lidl is inviting people to take part in the consultation by completing a feedback form with the company preparing a formal planning application to submit to Pembrokeshire Council at the end of the consultation period. In total Lidl currently employs around 34,000 people in Wales, England, and Scotland across more than 960 stores and 14 distribution centres.
Daily Mail
21-06-2025
- Daily Mail
'Superhero' security guard who fought off racist thug who trashed Tesco store was fired and charged with assault after a witness complained
A security guard hailed as a 'superhero' for fending off a racist thug who trashed a Tesco Express was later sacked on the spot and charged with assault - after a bystander complained about his use of force. Wayne Price, 40, was cleared in just 30 minutes after CCTV showed he acted in self-defence - but Worcester BID, who had employed him to tackle crime in the city centre, refused to give him his job back. He now works at a crazy golf course to support his family. CCTV and bodycam footage confirmed Price had acted lawfully as he shoved career criminal Peter Swinbourne - who had previously hurled racist abuse at staff and thrown wet floor signs inside the shop. The incident unfolded in September last year, when staff at the Tesco Express on Foregate Street radioed for help dealing with a drunk man trying to barge his way into the shop. Mr Price arrived to find Swinbourne - known locally as 'Barney' - squaring up to staff at the door. He positioned himself in the entrance to block him and tried to de-escalate the situation. Bodycam footage obtained by MailOnline shows him repeatedly warning Swinbourne to step back before finally pushing him away with an open hand, causing him to stumble backwards and fall over. Despite the clear warnings and Swinbourne's behaviour, a member of the public later complained - and Mr Price says he was told by his employer that he should have let the man back into the store. He was suspended, sacked, and then charged with assault by beating. His SIA licence - which allowed him to work in security - was also suspended, leaving him unable to return to the industry. After pleading not guilty in January, Mr Price spent six months on bail before going on trial earlier this month - where magistrates took just half an hour to find him not guilty. The court heard that Swinbourne had 35 previous convictions for violence and 30 public order offences stretching back nearly three decades. He did not attend the hearing because he was in prison. Mr Price, who has two children, said the experience shattered his confidence and left him wondering whether stepping in had been worth it. Even though I was cleared it's like I've been punished anyway,' he said. 'I never thought it would get to the stage it did - I was put through all this just for doing my job. 'I was banned from working in any security role so I've had to find a job at a crazy golf course and the work is a lot less fulfilling but I have to do it to provide for my family. 'I loved my old job and I was good at it and I had a good relationship with businesses in the city. When I came to court I had so many letters of support from them. 'Being accused of these crimes makes you question yourself but I know I am the sort of person who will step into harm's way to help other people.' Mr Price - whose father was a police detective and whose 21-year-old son is now a serving officer - said being forced out of the industry left him feeling worthless. 'Being accused of these crimes makes you question yourself but I know I am the sort of person who will step into harm's way to help other people.' He has now launched a GoFundMe in a bid to raise £4,000 to start his own security company and return to patrolling Worcester's streets. Since Mr Price was removed, traders say uniformed patrols have disappeared - and shoplifting and antisocial behaviour have spiralled as a result. Rachael Evans, who runs the New England Country Store, said: 'Wayne was very important in helping to prevent crime in Worcester. 'You would often see him patrolling and he would pop in and see if everything was OK. He was helpful and friendly - not at all aggressive. Charging him was ridiculous. Somebody has to stand up to people who are in the wrong.' Gabrielle Bullock, owner of nearby Bygones antiques, added: 'Wayne was a real asset to the city and I'm sad he's no longer doing the job.' Leena Batchelor, who runs Script Haven bookshop, said: 'I think it was a kneejerk reaction to sack him before any verdict had been given. He was always very pleasant - and he should still have his job.' Nigel Mee, who owns the Rohan outdoor clothing franchise in the city, said: 'Wayne has been treated appallingly. BID used his stats to justify the system businesses pay into - he was one of the biggest reasons they got re-elected. 'Now he's gone, I don't see anyone. Shoplifting is getting worse and the man he pushed is a known shoplifter and fighter. He came at Wayne - why the law took his side, I can't understand.' One shop worker, who asked not to be named, said: 'If you can't stop a shoplifter without losing your job, we're in a right pickle. 'That Barney is a horrible bit of work. He and his mates sit on the bench swearing at kids and starting fights. For BID to say Wayne should have let him back into the shop is absurd. What are we even paying for?' Mr Price said one of the hardest moments was having to explain what had happened to his 10-year-old daughter Eva. 'We told her I had a new job at first because sometimes security work can be dangerous,' he said. 'But when the court case started and the local paper ran a piece, her mum said: 'You need to tell her the truth.'' 'She tells people I'm a superhero - and I don't ever want her to stop seeing me that way.' Describing the incident that led to his firing, he said: 'I was called to Tesco Express as he had been inside throwing wet floor signs and racially abusing a staff member 'When I got there he had walked out so I stood at the door and stopped him coming back in. 'All I did was stood my ground and told him repeatedly if he didn't get away from me I would have to push him. When he came at me with a raised fist I pushed him and he stumbled back and hit his head.' At Worcester Magistrates' Court earlier this month, lead Magistrate Harris Markou, said they believed Mr Price was acting in the execution of his duty and had used reasonable and necessary force. 'Mr Swinbourne acted aggressively. The defendant thought he would be physically attacked, he said. Mr Price, of College Street, Worcester, broke down in tears as the not guilty verdict was delivered and hugged partner Jemma Bailey. Worcester CID has been approached for comment.
Forbes
18-06-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Are Tesco Shares Still Worth Buying After Its Q1 Update?
Tesco Express, Sheffield (Photo by Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images) Tesco shares (LON:TSCO) have had a relatively upbeat reaction over the past week on the back of a solid Q1 trading update. As the stock closes in on its 5-year high of 397p, this begs the question of whether the shares are still worth buying. Britain's biggest supermarket had quite a stellar quarter, as group sales increased 3.7% to £17.85 billion. More promisingly, the company saw positive sales growth across all its retail divisions – the first time in more than a year. This strong momentum was primarily driven by Tesco's UK and ROI divisions, where their collective sales rose by 5.4% to £15.39 billion. This was down to the grocer building further momentum in its UK (+0.44% to 28.0%) and ROI (+0.22% to 23.3%) market shares. Particularly, Tesco's premium Finest line did magnificently well in the UK, with sales up an ever-impressive 18.0%, on top of last year's already splendid 12.5%. Kantar UK & ROI Grocery Market Share Central Europe's sales also finally turned positive, as sales grew 3.5% to £997 million. This came after a year that was bogged down by tough comps and unfavourable FX from a strong pound. Still, Q1 sales would've been higher had it not been for the same reasons, which pulled growth down from 5.8%. On the flip side, fuel sales continued to suffer with a 10.5% decrease to £1.47 billion, as petrol prices fell back to 2021 levels. That said, the biggest surprise was Tesco's wholesale division at large, Booker. The arm recorded a 3.5% increment in sales to £2.31 billion, as its core retail (+5.4%) and core catering (+7.3%) sub-divisions outperformed, due to sunny weather encouraging more eating out activity. This managed to offset the continued weakness in tobacco (-9.0%) and Best Food Logistics (-0.8%), although the latter's decline has become less negative. Thus, management reiterated its FY26 guidance, with expectations for EBIT to come in between £2.70 billion and £3.00 billion. While this is still a reduction as compared to last year's £3.13 billion, this is largely seen as a relatively conservative set of guidance by analysts alike. There's some optimism surrounding the possibility that the figure due in 10 months' time could come in higher than the current consensus of £2.93 billion. Having said that, there's an argument to be made that the market pricing in a fall in Tesco's EBIT is relatively reasonable, especially given the current macroeconomic environment. After all, the firm is contending with a massive headwind of costs that include around £430 million of wage hikes via national insurance contributions and higher living wages, food inflation, and elevated price competition from its peers. Nonetheless, the group has some levers to pull to offset some of these cost hikes via its £500m Save to Invest programme. For one, Tesco's market share growth should aid its sales volumes. This should help to keep margins more robust. Additionally, higher-margin items such as Finest food lines and non-food sales like clothing are now making up a bigger portion of customers' baskets. Moreover, while certain commodity prices such as proteins and seed oils are re-inflating in price, overall food prices should disinflate as the year progresses, as other commodities such as wheat, rice, and sugar prices now back down. Plus, much of the recent increases in grocery inflation may be attributable to supermarkets passing on the spikes in labour costs onto consumers. Food Commodities Futures Price Growth The only worry moving forward, though, are the tough comps Tesco faces. With the likes of ASDA and Morrisons lowering their debt pile over the past year, price competition is becoming more intense, as these supermarkets can now afford to invest more in lower prices. As such, Tesco may have to invest in more promotions in order to grow its market share and volumes at the expense of margins, subsequently. An indication of this may have come in last week's update, as net switching gains were not featured for the first time since Tesco's FY23 results. Therefore, this could be a sign that customer attraction is becoming more of a challenge. That being said, CFO Imran Nawaz did mention that quite a substantial number of promotions (around 32.0%) are still being funded by suppliers, which is a positive from a margin standpoint. It's certainly a huge positive to see Tesco managing to grow its market share despite the hotter competition in recent months. The FTSE 100 stalwart's food volume growth, together with its excellent cost controls give reason to believe that margins can even remain steady this year, provided the market continues to price rationally, and that price competition doesn't heat up even more. 'We've got the inflationary pressures we're dealing with for Save to Invest, we're feeling good on. So, the drop through is pretty much as anticipated.' As a matter of fact, the margin story can be supported by two main pillars. The first is the higher margins coming from F&F and other non-food items. With Tesco's toys segment now having moved to a commission model, CEO Ken Murphy has reported better profitability. The second is Booker – with its core catering and core retail businesses which command higher margins – now boasting impressive growth rates. Nevertheless, there's some caution to note. Most prominently, the UK's macroeconomic outlook doesn't look particularly promising. April's GDP showed a larger-than-forecasted contraction (-0.3% vs -0.1%), with the unemployment rate (4.6%) now at its highest rate in almost 4 years. In fact, the board has cited unemployment as the key metric to monitor on how consumer spending may evolve throughout FY26. However, assuming April was a blip due to businesses front-loading imports to avoid President Trump's imminent tariffs, and that the unemployment rate will revert back down after the initial national insurance shock, Tesco looks to be in a prime position to keep pushing ahead with further growth. Either way, Murphy thinks the consumer remains still healthy, backed by the fact that real wage growth is still positive. But from a valuation perspective, Tesco shares look appealing. Provided the UK economy doesn't worsen, FY26 EPS could end up being flat Y/Y, or even come in a tinge higher than FY25's 27.38p, aided by the £1.45 billion worth of share buybacks. On that basis, the stock has a forward P/E of 14.6 – lower than the sector average of 19.0. This leaves room for some upside to complement a decent forward dividend yield of 3.8%. Tesco EPS Results and Consensus
