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The Independent
13-07-2025
- The Independent
Person dies after train crashes into van at level crossing
A person has died after a van was hit by a train at a level crossing in Kent. Officers were called to the railway line in Tonge, near Sittingbourne, shortly after 12.45pm on Sunday following reports of a train striking a van, British Transport Police said. Paramedics also attended, but the person died at the scene. The incident is currently under investigation, with no services running through the area. Footage shared on social media appeared to show a large fire producing black smoke in a rural area lined with trees, while other images showed helicopters landing on fields next to the railway line. David Davidson, chief operating officer at Southeastern Railway, which runs services on the line, said: 'A train was involved in a collision with a van at a level crossing near Teynham earlier this afternoon. 'We are working with the emergency services and the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) following this incident. ' Passengers on the train involved have been transferred on to another train and taken to Sittingbourne for onward travel. 'Trains are currently unable to run through the area and replacement buses are currently running between Gillingham and Faversham and Sittingbourne and Sheerness-on-Sea.' Mr Davidson said ticket acceptance was in place on other Southeastern high-speed trains, Thameslink and Fast Track buses between Gravesend and Ebbsfleet to help customers complete their journeys. He added the rail operator was working with the RAIB to understand the cause of the incident and reopen the line 'as soon as possible'. Kent Police said it was called to a report of the collision at a level crossing in Lower Road, Teynham, at 12.43pm, and that patrols remain at the scene. South East Coast Ambulance Service and Kent Fire and Rescue Service also attended the incident.
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Yahoo
Person dies after train crashes into van at level crossing
A person has died after a van was hit by a train at a level crossing in Kent. Officers were called to the railway line in Tonge, near Sittingbourne, shortly after 12.45pm on Sunday following reports of a train striking a van, British Transport Police said. Paramedics also attended, but the person died at the scene. ⚠️ ONGOING. Severe disruption because of a train hitting a obstruction at #Teynham.🚌 Replacement buses Gilllingham – Faversham & Sittingbourne – Sheerness🎫 Ticket Accepted on:Fastrack buses: Ebbsfleet – GravesendHigh SpeedThameslink trainsUnderground between terminals — Southeastern (@Se_Railway) July 13, 2025 The incident is currently under investigation, with no services running through the area. David Davidson, chief operating officer at Southeastern Railway, which runs services on the line, said: 'A train was involved in a collision with a van at a level crossing near Teynham earlier this afternoon. 'We are working with the emergency services and the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) following this incident. 'Passengers on the train involved have been transferred on to another train and taken to Sittingbourne for onward travel. 'Trains are currently unable to run through the area and replacement buses are currently running between Gillingham and Faversham and Sittingbourne and Sheerness-on-Sea.' Mr Davidson said ticket acceptance was in place on other Southeastern high-speed trains, Thameslink and Fast Track buses between Gravesend and Ebbsfleet to help customers complete their journeys. He added the rail operator was working with the RAIB to understand the cause of the incident and reopen the line 'as soon as possible'.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Little Lever reach semi finals but rain halts other ties
Last year's beaten finalists Little Lever are into the semi-finals of the Anthony Axford North West Cricket League's Hamer Cup after a pulsating three-wicket win over Tonge during a weather-disrupted Sunday of action as they chased just 97. Captain Josh Gent and co were the only side to make it through, with the other three ties either not starting or starting and not finishing because of rain. Advertisement That means the reserve day of Sunday, July 6 will come into play for Earby versus Blackrod, Ribblesdale Wanderers versus defending champions Read and Brinscall against Padiham. The latter was the only last-eight tie not to start. The other two matches will restart from where they were halted. For Little Lever, however, they can put their feet up on the first Sunday in July and wait for the semi-final draw to take place. They bowled Tonge out for 96 inside 34 overs, the hosts indebted to a superb 4-14 from eight overs for Pakistani professional Muhammad Junaid, who bowls left-arm spin. Andy Flear and Cameron Murray also struck twice apiece to rout a Tonge side with only two batters making it beyond 10. South African overseas amateur Justin Gilliland opened with 32 and Sri Lankan pro Hashan Dumindu made 22. Advertisement In fact, Tonge lost their last nine wickets for the addition of only 32 runs from 64-1. Australian OA Ryleigh Cameron then set the chase off nicely with an opening 39 off 25 balls, including two sixes. But he was one of six wickets to fall for 46, from 45-1, to give Tonge a slither of a chance at 91-7. However, Flear, from number eight in the order, ensured Little Lever got over the line in only the 16th over of the chase, hitting a six and the winning boundary in 13 not out off 10 balls. Championship side Earby will resume their quarter-final on 64-2 from 16 overs chasing 225 at home to reigning Premiership champions Blackrod, who totalled 224-5 from their 40 overs. Advertisement Thushendra De Zoysa top-scored for Blackrod with a measured 69, while Luke Hipgrave struck twice for Earby. That Sri Lankan pro Dunith Jayathunga is unbeaten on 21 in the early stages of the Earby chase will give them confidence that a shock is on the cards. The other game which started, between Ribblesdale Wanderers and defending champions Read, is a clash between the current league leaders in both the Championship and Premiership divisions respectively. Visitors Read have the definite advantage having posted 261-7 from 40 overs before taking two early wickets. Wanderers will resume in just under a fortnight on 47-2 after 10 overs. Advertisement Read's commanding total was achieved thanks to opener and captain Will Wrathall, who made 87 off 107 balls with three sixes and Sri Lankan pro Sehan Weerasinghe, who top-scored a brutal 94 off 61 with four sixes included. They shared a third-wicket 135 from 46-2. Wanderers will, like Earby, take heart from the fact their pro is unbeaten at the crease - Sri Lankan Heshan Dhanushka having 11 to his name.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Plenty more to come from Tonge, insists skipper Lord
Tonge have started the new season with a bang - but captain Connor Lord believes there is more to come from his side as they challenge towards the top of the Premiership table in the Anthony Axford North West Cricket League. Tonge won a local derby away at Eagley last Saturday by 68 runs, their third win from four so far. Sri Lankan professional Hashan Dumindu stood out with 88 not out in 205-8 before he took the new ball and claimed three wickets with his off-spin in Eagley's 137-9. All-rounder Alex Rodzoch, who returned to the club over the winter from Farnworth, struck four times against an Eagley side who are bottom of the table with one win in four so far in 2025. Lord's Tonge (30 points) now sit fourth in the top-flight table, 14 points adrift of leaders Read. 'It was a very good win,' said seamer Lord. 'I think we make it hard for ourselves sometimes away at Eagley. We've had a couple of wins here and there, but last year I think it was second to last game and we couldn't chase 70 or 80-odd against them. 'So it was a big win for us against a local rival, but on the other hand there's also parts of our game as a team and individually that we need to improve on even though we're picking up wins.' One of those areas Lord pinpointed was their fielding, while you look at Saturday and see that from 101-2 in the 27th over, they only posted 205-8. And that came after they were 146-8. However, they are winning matches, which is the most important thing. 'If you're struggling in certain areas and losing, you end up scratching around,' continued the skipper, who claimed one wicket on Saturday. 'But if you're picking up wins and you still know where you need to improve as a team, then it's something you can jobs" target="_blank">work on from a position of strength.' Lord described the return of Rodzoch to Castle Hill as 'massive', and it's good to see the club thriving again after a difficult period approximately a decade ago when they were struggling at the foot of the Bolton League. 'Obviously, on the pitch and off the pitch, with his experience, he's brilliant for us,' said the skipper. 'We want Alex to get us runs at the top order, which he has done in a few of the games, and he's very handy with the ball as well. 'Over the last eight-10 years, we've strengthened the club back up, and we've sort of built on it each year as well. 'Keeping Hashan with us has been a big thing. It's his fourth season with us. Getting Justin (Gilliland, South African overseas amateur) back this year, too. They're two really, really good lads as well as very good cricketers. 'But all of the lads want to play for this club. 'Anyone who's doing well gets interest from other clubs, but they 100 per cent want to play for Tonge.' So what about aims for 2025? Is a top-four position where Lord and Tonge expected to be at this stage before a ball was bowled back in mid-April? 'Last year, we finished sixth and fell off a bit towards the end,' added Lord. 'So I think the next step for us would be to push for that top four, which would guarantee us a spot in the Lancs Knockout. 'But we're just going to take it a game at a time and try and improve on the things that we didn't do great each week and hopefully keep picking up enough wins to get us there.' Today's fixtures: Premiership - Blackrod v Atherton, Farnworth v Eagley, Little Lever v Farnworth Social Circle, Lostock v Padiham, Read v Kearsley, Tonge v Salesbury; Championship - Baxenden v Astley Bridge, Brinscall v Earby, Cherry Tree v Oswaldtwistle Immanuel, Ribblesdale Wanderers v Barnoldswick, Walkden v Whalley.
Winnipeg Free Press
20-05-2025
- General
- Winnipeg Free Press
Ground squirrel cull in city parks put on hold
The City of Winnipeg campaign to kill ground squirrels, which was scheduled to begin on Tuesday and continue until fall in eight parks and community centre fields, has been put on hold. 'The program is slightly delayed,' public works spokeswoman Julie Horbal Dooley said on Friday, adding she couldn't say why it was postponed. Horbal Dooley said the program had not been scuttled and would begin at some point. TIM SMITH / THE BRANDON SUN FILES The city has said it explored using other methods, including live traps, but found it would be impractical because it estimated the number of animals was in the thousands. Danae Tonge of the Manitoba Animal Save said she hopes city councillors can be convinced to stop the practice. 'It's spring and the squirrels are with their young,' Tonge said. 'One of our members has seen (Giant Destroyer) used before. 'The squirrels would crawl out of their burrows. They are dying and they are suffering. It's a horrible way to go and it could take up to an hour before they die.' The city used sulphur gas more than a decade ago, but discontinued the practice after public pressure. Last year, the squirrel management program was put on hold after concerns were raised that the carbon monoxide machines being used were unsafe for employees. The city will continue researching other methods, including carbon dioxide, but will use sulfur gas in the meantime. The parks to be targeted are: Charleswood Place, Theodore Niitzhotay Fontaine Park, Fairgrove Bay Park, Shaughnessy Park, Weston Memorial Community Centre, St. James Memorial Sports Park, Beryl Watts Park, and Vince Leah Community Centre. City crews will revisit each park monthly to repeat the program. Horbal Dooley said the city doesn't know which order the parks will be treated. 'We will post signs 24 hours in advance to advise the public of planned treatment,' she said. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. 'We may be required to close a park to facilitate a safe and effective treatment, but this will be site-dependent. That said, the gas will primarily remain below ground. Any that escapes will quickly dissipate and not cause a detectable odour in the vicinity.' Horbal Dooley said not all holes will be treated — because the tunnels are connected — and multiple staff will be on site to treat multiple holes at a time. The city has said it explored using other methods, including live traps, but found it would be impractical because it estimated the number of animals was in the thousands. Tonge said she doesn't understand why the city isn't using more humane options including live trapping and relocation or drugs to prevent them from reproducing. 'It just feels we are going to use the cheapest, quickest, cruelest option,' she said. 'We shouldn't be letting them be born only to kill them. This is cruel and inhumane.' Kevin RollasonReporter Kevin Rollason is a general assignment reporter at the Free Press. He graduated from Western University with a Masters of Journalism in 1985 and worked at the Winnipeg Sun until 1988, when he joined the Free Press. He has served as the Free Press's city hall and law courts reporter and has won several awards, including a National Newspaper Award. Read more about Kevin. Every piece of reporting Kevin produces is reviewed by an editing team before it is posted online or published in print — part of the Free Press's tradition, since 1872, of producing reliable independent journalism. Read more about Free Press's history and mandate, and learn how our newsroom operates. Our newsroom depends on a growing audience of readers to power our journalism. If you are not a paid reader, please consider becoming a subscriber. Our newsroom depends on its audience of readers to power our journalism. Thank you for your support.
