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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Boy, 3, died in ‘furious' dog attack at farm after his ‘parents allowed him to wander into pen unsupervised'
A THREE-year-old boy died in a 'furious and prolonged' dog attack at a farm after his parents allowed him to wander into a pen unsupervised, a jury heard. Daniel Twigg was savagely mauled to death at Carr Farm, in Rochdale, Manchester, on May 15, 2022, due to the alleged negligence of his parents Mark Twigg, 43, and Joanne Bedford, 37. 3 Young Daniel Twigg died in a horror attack on May 15, 2022 Credit: PA 3 His parents Mark Twigg, 42, and mother Joanne Bedford, 36, are now on trial accused of manslaughter 3 The crime scene after Daniel's tragic death Credit: Steve Allen The pair are now on trial at Manchester Crown Court accused of Daniel's manslaughter. The prosecution claim the toddler was allowed to enter a dog pen where two large, 'dangerous' 50kg dogs - one a Cane Corso called Sid and another Boerboel or Boerboel cross Tiny - were kept. Daniel entered 'alone and unsupervised', it's alleged, and 'without effective precautions being taken'. John Elvidge KC, prosecuting, said the dogs, who belonged to the farm owner, were used as guard dog and for breeding and were not family pets. Read More in UK News They were 'deliberately kept outside' in enclosed pens, he said, and the jury heard how the RSPCA had warned the dogs were a danger but the warnings were ignored. While steps were taken to stop them escaping, Mr Elvidge said, 'no effective precautions were taken to keep Daniel out'. CCTV from a neighbour's property showed Daniel inside the pen at 12.50pm, the jury heard, and he was seen moving around inside for a few moments before disappearing from view. At the same time, a dog in an adjacent pen became 'excited, bouncing up and down in animated fashion'. Most read in The Sun The prosecution, Mr Elvidge said, say this 'coincides with the beginning of a ferocious and prolonged attack' on Daniel. The tot suffered catastrophic injuries, principally to his head and neck, which were consistent with the 'predatory behaviour of dogs'. A 999 call was made by Daniel's mother almost 20 minutes later after he'd been inside the dog pen, the jury heard, and while it's not known for certain whether both dogs were involved in the attack Sid was the 'likely' culprit. 'No-one suggests that these catastrophic events were intended or desired by his parents but this attack and Daniel's death were utterly foreseeable consequences of negligently allowing Daniel to enter Sid and Tiny's pen alone and unsupervised,' Mr Elvidge said. Moment armed police shoot and kill dog after child mauled & cop bitten in attack 'It is the prosecution case that his parents were aware that Daniel could enter the pen if he was left unsupervised.' The jury heard how the dog pen, situated at the side of the farmhouse, was accessed through gates secured by a Karabiner clip - rather than a secure lock - that could 'easily' be slipped open. Daniel's parents had a 'long association' with the farm, owned by a Matthew Brown, with Twigg working as an odd job man and Bedford keeping horses there. The couple, who've got two other children, leased the farmhouse from Brown in March 2022 after he'd been remanded to prison when his girlfriend Deniqua Westwood made a complaint to police. Westwood, who operated a puppy breeding business, moved out and but it was agreed the guard dogs would remain and the couple would look after them. Twigg was paid £450 to attend to the day-to-day security, running of the farm, and the dogs' care. The couple, who also had another eight or nine dogs to look after, including three of their own, stayed on at the farm despite having a home in Blackley, Manchester, when Brown was released on bail, the jury heard. The pair continued to have responsibility for the dogs over weekends when he was away, with Daniel attacked one such weekend, argued the prosecution. 'CATASTROPHIC' Mr Elvidge said the dogs had been kept in 'filthy and disgusting conditions' and the couple were aware of concerns raised by the RSPCA and a warning that Daniel 'might be bitten'. And there were a number of incidents involving dogs at the farm escaping, biting people and fighting each other. Police were also aware that 'dangerous' dogs at the farm were being injured and neglected, the jury heard. It is claimed that RSPCA inspectors had expressed specific concerns about Daniel being around the dogs and mentioned a recent fatal attack involving a small child, but they were 'disregarded' by the couple. And they were also warned about the dogs being loose and kept locked up in suitable areas. The RSPCA also told police on March 30 that 'something could happen if the dogs started fighting near the child,' Mr Elvidge said, and his parents had been advised to be careful. The jury also heard how Rochdale Children's Services visited the farm just three days before the attack and expressed concerns. These included signs of 'neglect' of Daniel and that he was 'in danger' from the dogs. Twigg and Bedford, of Radcliffe, Bury, both deny charges of gross negligence manslaughter and being in charge of a dog that was dangerously out of control. The trial, due to last three weeks, continues.
The Age
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
There's only room for 15 guests at this tiny Brunswick East bar
Previous SlideNext Slide Contemporary$$$$ There's nothing tricky about the name of Tiny. It squeezes 15 people along two walls, has a kitchen pass that doubles as a high-table, and serves a tight menu from a studio apartment-sized cooking set-up. It helps that couple Zac Shearer (The Lincoln, French Saloon) and Jamila Fontana live three minutes' walk away, allowing mid-service dashes home to get more ice or beer. Tomato tarte tatin on house-made puff is finished with a red-wine burnt caramel, smoked quail egg with potato foam and beluga caviar makes an elegant snack, and abalone is tossed through a bold seaweed butter. Josh Fry, the opening chef for Rocco's Bologna Discoteca and Poodle, helped write the menu. Seven cocktails, 10 wines and three no-frills beers (including VB longnecks) get the job done, drinks-wise.
Sydney Morning Herald
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
There's only room for 15 guests at this tiny Brunswick East bar
Previous SlideNext Slide Contemporary$$$$ There's nothing tricky about the name of Tiny. It squeezes 15 people along two walls, has a kitchen pass that doubles as a high-table, and serves a tight menu from a studio apartment-sized cooking set-up. It helps that couple Zac Shearer (The Lincoln, French Saloon) and Jamila Fontana live three minutes' walk away, allowing mid-service dashes home to get more ice or beer. Tomato tarte tatin on house-made puff is finished with a red-wine burnt caramel, smoked quail egg with potato foam and beluga caviar makes an elegant snack, and abalone is tossed through a bold seaweed butter. Josh Fry, the opening chef for Rocco's Bologna Discoteca and Poodle, helped write the menu. Seven cocktails, 10 wines and three no-frills beers (including VB longnecks) get the job done, drinks-wise.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tail-wagging time: Tiny the Fire Dog fires up the Thurston Classic crowd
Tiny the Fire Dog was no foe to the flame on Thursday as the 105,000-cubic foot Dalmatian stood at attention in the sky for the 35th Annual Thurston Classic Joyce Stevens Memorial Night Glow. The floppy-eared puppy was full of fire, rightfully so as he symbolizes fire service and public safety. Tiny was front and center of the nine balloons for the night glow at Allegheny College's Robertson Athletic Complex, and he had quite a few admirers. The Anderson family was in the sea of hundreds who lined the field. In its 35 years, the Thurston Classic has gained a loyal following. Traveling all the way from Pittsburgh, Erin Anderson recalled her time watching the event as a child. 'I grew up on Doughty (Avenue) and we used to watch and enjoy it,' she said, remembering how she could see the balloons float over her house as she relaxed in the pool. Now, adorned in her Meadville sweatshirt, she brought her own children to see it. 'They were really excited to come down and see it,' she said, noting that they haven't really been old enough to remember it until now. Eliza, 6, said she was looking forward to seeing all the balloons: '100 percent — I love them.' She was on the lookout for her favorite colors — pink, purple and yellow — and twirled around, blowing bubbles with her little brother before the big event. 'She was telling — before we left Pittsburgh — everyone about how she was going to see hot air balloons,' Erin said. 'She was bragging because people were like, 'Where are the hot air balloons?' 'You have to go to Meadville to see it,'' she would reply. Each balloon takes a small crew of around four or five members to help the pilot, who inflates the balloon with cold air, then blasts hot air to make the balloon stand up. The process takes about 15 minutes and is a craft for balloon pilots. Coming from all over the country, the Thurston Classic is a favorite for pilots from all over. One balloon was left standing after the rest though: Daydreamer. Standing with its black bottom bellowing into a rainbow top, the balloon is the late Roger Miller's. Miller died just three weeks before the Thurston Classic, and as 'a special sendoff,' his balloon was kept inflated for about five minutes longer than the others, Balloonmeister Alex Jonard II said. Although the wind gave some of the balloons trouble, it was no match for the Daydreamer, which glowed above them all. 'There's not a dry eye, and there's an empty box of Kleenex here,' Jonard said. 'We appreciate the family letting us have the balloon here for a special tribute.' The weekend continues with a total of 21 balloons, taking an evening flight scheduled today, followed by morning and evening sanctioned races on Saturday and another race on Sunday morning.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Tiny Ltd. Announces Voting Results of the 2025 Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders
Victoria, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 10, 2025) - Tiny Ltd. (TSXV: TINY) ("Tiny" or the "Company"), a Canadian technology holding company that acquires wonderful businesses for the long term, today announced voting results of the Company's Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders held on June 5, 2025. Shareholders approved the setting the number of directors at five by 99.9%. Each of the five individuals nominated for election as a director was elected. Voting results for the individual directors of the Company are as follows:Number of Shares Voted For Percentage of Shares Voted For Number of Shares Against Percentage of Shares Against Andrew Wilkinson 149,319,103 99.1% 1,260,023 0.9% Chris Sparling 149,319,233 99.1% 1,259,893 0.9% Alex Conconi 150,535,905 99.9% 43,221 0.1% Carla Matheson 143,176,378 95.1% 7,402,748 4.9% Tim McElvaine 150,540,333 99.9% 38,793 0.1% The resolution to appoint KPMG LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants, as auditor to hold office until the next annual general meeting of shareholders at a remuneration to be fixed by the board of directors was passed by 99.9%. The resolution approving certain amendments to the Company's 10% rolling Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan was passed by 99.1%. The resolution re-approving the 10% rolling Omnibus Plan of the Company was passed by 99.1%. The resolution authorizing the Company to complete a consolidation of all of the then-issued and outstanding Shares of the Company on the basis of one (1) post-consolidation Share for up to every five (5) pre-consolidation Shares, or such other ratio to be determined by the Board was passed by 99.1%. About Tiny Tiny acquires businesses using a founder-friendly approach, while focusing on valuation, recurring revenues, and free cash flow potential. The Company expects to hold businesses for the long-term, with a parent-level focus on capital allocation, collaborative management and operations, and incentive structures within the operating companies to drive results for Tiny and its shareholders. Tiny currently has three principle reporting segments: Digital Services, which help some of the world's top companies design, build and ship amazing products and services; Software and Apps, which is home to leading applications and themes powering forward-thinking merchants worldwide, primarily in the Shopify ecosystem; and Creative Platform, which is composed primarily of Dribbble, the social network for designers and digital creatives, as well as Creative Market, a premier online marketplace for digital assets such as fonts, graphics and templates. For more about Tiny, please visit or refer to the public disclosure documents available under Tiny's profile on SEDAR+ at Tiny Ltd. Contact:Mike McKennaChief Financial OfficerPhone: 416-938-0574Email: mike@ Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information Certain statements in this press release may constitute forward-looking information or forward-looking statements (together, "forward-looking statements") that reflect management's current expectations regarding the Company's future growth, financial performance and business prospects and opportunities. Generally, these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "anticipate", "believe", "plan", "forecast", "expect", "estimate", "predict", "intend", "would", "could", "if", "may" and similar expressions. This press release includes, among others, forward-looking statements regarding the Company's expectations regarding: the Company's financial profile, the results of the acquisition of Serato and the future plans of the Company and its subsidiaries. These statements reflect current expectations of management regarding future events and operating performance and speak only as of the date of this press release. In addition, forward-looking statements are provided for the purpose of providing information about management's current expectations and plans relating to the future. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. By their nature, forward-looking statements require management to make assumptions and are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. There is a significant risk that predictions, forecasts, conclusions or projections will not prove to be accurate, that management's assumptions may not be accurate and that actual results, performance or achievements may differ significantly from such predictions, forecasts, conclusions or projections expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. We caution readers not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements in this press release as a number of factors could cause actual future results, conditions, actions or events to differ materially from the targets, outlooks, expectations, goals, estimates or intentions expressed in the forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to: reliance on the Shopify platform; the Company's limited operating history; reliance on management and key employees; conflicts of interest in relation to the Company's officers, directors, and consultants; the ability to integrate previous acquisitions or future acquisitions; limitations on claims against a seller of an acquired company; additional financing requirements; risks related to dilution; global financial conditions; management of growth; risks associated with the Company's strategy of growth through acquisitions; tax risks; reputational risks; payment processing risks; currency fluctuations; competitive markets; uncertainty and adverse changes in the economy; unsustainability of the Company's rapid growth and inability to attract new customers, retain revenue from existing merchants, and increase sales to both new and existing customers; adverse effects on the Company's revenue growth and profitability due to the inability to attract new customers or sell additional products to existing customers; future results of operations being harmed due to declines in recurring revenue or contracts not being renewed; cyber security and privacy breaches; changes in client demand; challenges to the protection of intellectual property; infringement of intellectual property; regulatory risks; risks related to legal claims; ineffective operations through mobile devices, which are increasingly being used to conduct commerce; risks related to information technology; and risks associated with internal controls over financial reporting. For a more detailed discussion of certain of these risk factors, see the list of risk factors in the Company's Annual Information Form dated April 29, 2025 which is available on SEDAR+ at under the Company's profile. The Company cautions that the foregoing list is not exhaustive of all possible factors, as other factors could adversely affect our results. When relying on our forward-looking statements to make decisions with respect to the Company and its securities, investors and others should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and potential events. Unless otherwise indicated, the information in this press release is current as of the date of this press release and the Company does not intend, and disclaims any obligation, to update any forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, or whether as a result of new information or otherwise, except as may be required by law. 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