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The Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Teams led off pitch and fan arrested after Salford player ‘racially abused' during friendly at York City
A FAN has been arrested for allegedly racially abusing a player after Salford City's pre-season friendly at York City was ABANDONED on Friday. A 23-year-old man from York has been arrested in connection with the shock incident at the LNER Community Stadium. The score was 3-3 when an unnamed player for Salford, who are co-owned by David Beckham and Gary Neville, made way off the pitch during a substitution. BBC Radio York commentator David Ward witnessed the scenes and said: 'Noises seemed to be made towards the away dugout which led to the player trying to enter the stand to confront the spectator. 'He [the fan] then got up of his free-will and made his way towards stewards at the bottom of the stand and was led out of the ground.' The BBC also reported that the game was stopped after a supporter appeared to make monkey noises at a Salford player. Both sets of players were taken off the field before the referee called off the game. National League club York and North Yorkshire Police are investigating the incident and have confirmed that a young male has been arrested. A statement from Salford, who are in League Two, said: 'Salford City condemns racism in all forms, will always protect and defend its players and staff from any form of behaviour of this kind, and condemns this evening's behaviour in the strongest possible terms. 'We would like to thank York City for its swift response to this incident.' York appealed for witnesses to come forward after what they described as an 'extremely distressing evening'. A statement added: 'Any spectators who may have witnessed Friday's events should contact North Yorkshire Police or York City Football Club as soon as possible. 'Any supporter found guilty of racial abuse will face the strongest possible sanctions from the club.'
ABC News
6 days ago
- ABC News
Aerial vision of Carolina Wilga's abandoned van show how extremely remote the terrain is
Aerial vision of Carolina Wilga's abandoned van show how extremely remote the terrain is, 12 days since she was last seen alive
BBC News
7 days ago
- BBC News
Injured kittens found abandoned in four areas in Douglas
Four kittens have been found injured and abandoned in four separate locations across the Manx capital. The animals were found by a bank on Athol Street, near Tesco on Lake Road, on Kensington Road and at Shaws Brow Car Park in Douglas last month, police said. Issuing an "urgent appeal" the Isle of Man Constabulary said "the circumstances surrounding how they came to be injured remain unclear".It appealed to any residents who "may have seen anything unusual or concerning" at the different locations between 12:30 and 15:00 BST on 16 June to come forward. A spokesman said: "Even the smallest piece of information or footage from a dashcam could assist with our enquiries."As "no specific cause has been confirmed" they would be "keeping an open mind as to what may have happened", he added. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
The Sun
03-07-2025
- General
- The Sun
Our neighbours' dream newbuilds were suddenly DEMOLISHED & now we're stuck in limbo – it's like living on building site
RESIDENTS have hit out saying they have been stuck living on a construction site after their new build estate was abandoned before being completed. Almost 50 homes at a new build development on Rolleston Drive, near Arnold, Nottingham had to be torn down after the builder didn't finish the job. 1 Now neighbours, whose homes are still standing, are saying they have been left living on a partially built estate frozen in time. The builder originally appointed to construct the properties, Ilke Homes, collapsed in leaving the estate half finished. Ilke Homes were appointed to build 131 houses but 43 of them were left partially finished when the firm collapsed. Rows of completed homes now sit next to demolished houses with big, bare plots of land occupying space on the estate. The partially built properties were left, without roofs in some cases, to rot away for nearly 12 months. New work to replace the demolished homes has now started with residents rejoicing at the news. Rajan Rajput, 38, told Nottinghamshire Live: "It's a real shame for the people who are still waiting, some of the people who have moved in now have been waiting years for a good home - I feel very lucky. "But I work from my home, so to look out and see a construction site makes the view horrible at the minute, and I would like to be able to let my kids go out and play without worrying if they're trying to get over there." Some residents are housed in hotels while they wait for their homes to be ready, Rajan was left living in a hotel for months while on the waiting list. He added: "There are people that obviously need these homes, the longer you live in a hotel or somewhere like that the more it takes a toll on your mental health and family. "It's not just a home, these new homes need to be replaced so people can get their lives back, feel safe, and not have to worry." Jigsaw Homes Midlands, who appointed Ilke Homes before it collapsed has moved residents into the rest of the development. The new buildings need to be replaced so that all the homes on the estate are compliant with the requirements of the NHBC (National House Building Council). Morro Partnerships who took over construction of the site is in the process of building new houses where the old demolished ones once stood. The new properties are expected to be finished by 2026, finally completing the construction of the estate. The estate features 85 affordable houses that will be allocated to families and people on the Gedling Borough Council housing waiting list. Yasmin Akthar, 41, is a mum who had been in temporary housing for three years before moving to Birch Fields. She told Nottingham Live: "I totally understand why they pulled the houses down, it makes no sense to put somebody in a property that's already damaged, knowing that you're going to have long-term health complications. "It will be a building site for a bit longer, but it's just what it is. "We're in, we're okay, we're working around them and they're working around us." The Sun has contacted Morro Partnerships for comment. What to do if you fall foul of a dodgy builder Under the Consumer Rights Act, anyone who enters a contract for goods and services can expect these to be supplied with reasonable care and skill - and this includes builders, plumbers, decorators and electricians. It also includes materials, which should be of satisfactory quality, as described and fit for purpose. If you've fallen victim to a builder, or had a dispute with your contractors, you should firstly collate all evidence you have, including paperwork, photos, videos, messages and bank statements. Then, try to resolve the issues directly with the firm, before trying an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) scheme such as mediation or ombudsman services. If this doesn't work, contact your bank to find out whether you can recover any money spent using Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act (if the job cost between £100 and £30,000, your credit card company is jointly liable if something goes wrong). If this doesn't work, report them to the police on 101. While the lines between what is criminal and just bad practice are blurred, a contractor could be done for fraud. It is also important to contact Trading Standards. Citizens' Advice has an online form to help you do this. TS will then decide whether to investigate further based on the information you provide and help negotiate a settlement. Even if it doesn't, the details may help if anyone else complains about the same firm. It is also possible to take builders to a small claims court if you have been left out of pocket. However, you run the risk of racking up significant costs. While most home insurance policies don't cover building work, it is worth confirming this with your provider. And you should also, if possible, find out whether your builder holds liability insurance, which would also help.
Daily Mail
24-06-2025
- Daily Mail
The popular towns in Australia that travellers dub the 'creepiest'
By Travellers have been sharing unsettling encounters from what they deem to be Australia's most spine-tingling locations. Whether it's abandoned mines, eerie silences or a history stained by tragedy, in many cases these towns have earned their reputations - and have many posting warnings and re-routing their 'dream' trips. Queenstown, Tasmania Once a thriving mining hub on the West Coast, Queenstown is now all but hollowed out. Its barren streets, silent rock-carved gullies, and desolate terrain give it a lunar-like quality. One Reddit user recalled the highway leading into town: 'I felt like I was in Fallout… the saturation was turned way down. It was like being in a crater on the moon.' The economic decline and occasional drug issues only deepen the unease. Houses have sold for as little as $80,000, and locals have remarked that living there is out of necessity, not by choice. A former resident shared that living there 'made me so f***ing sick I nearly ended up in hospital… It's unfriendly, eerie, and just feels… off.' A doctor reportedly warned: 'This place is going to destroy you.' Aberdeen, NSW A modest country town, Aberdeen strikes visitors as strangely hollow. One traveler said: 'It felt so incredibly lonely and dead, even though it's not particularly remote.' The abandoned abattoir may add to the gloom, yet the atmosphere remains ominous. Aberdeen was also the childhood home of Katherine Knight, who gained notoriety for a gruesome 2000 murder where she stabbed and skinned her boyfriend before decapitating and attempting to cook and eat his head. Locals say the town seems populated by 'either suicidal or homicidal' folks - a chilling remark that underscores its eerie reputation. Belanglo State Forest, NSW Arguably Australia's most notorious macabre site. In the early 1990s, it became infamous as the dumping ground for seven backpackers murdered by serial killer Ivan Milat. More tragedies followed in 2010 when teenager David Auchterlonie had been murdered by his friends and left in a shallow grave. Visitors report an eerie silence - no birds, no wind - while one motorcyclist recalled a heavy, unnerving stillness. 'It felt like the whole forest was waiting with bated breath to see if you were foolish enough to enter it,' they said. Port Arthur, Tasmania Though a popular tourist attraction, Port Arthur's colonial ruins and haunting history cast long shadows after dark. The 1996 mass shooting claimed 35 lives and remains Australia's deadliest modern crime, reshaping the nation's gun laws. Ghost tours add a layer of dread: one former student described being 'forcefully prodded' during a night tour, with half the group fleeing in terror. Another visitor recalled chilling events: 'We heard a chair scraping with no one there, then three slow knocks on the window despite nothing on the other side.' Others describe the atmosphere as oppressive - 'like pushing through water.' Gympie, Queensland Far from the wilds of the Outback, Gympie's creepiness is more a matter of dark folklore. One user recounted knowing 'a bloke whose brother was thrown off a bridge for a debt… and had his legs amputated from the injuries.' 'To me, it's an old folks home with a train station,' one said. Others insist the town feels underwhelming during the day but 'transforms' at night. Tennant Creek, Northern Territory Located in the remote Top End, this town hit the headlines in the late 1990s due to violence and unrest. One late-night traveller noticed security grilles on every hotel window. A chilling first impression: 'I felt the hair on the back of my neck go up. Horribly creepy place, will be happy if I never go back.' While each place comes with its own backstory - from mining collapse, local crime, tragic historic sites, to outright violence - the common thread is the heavy, almost tangible atmosphere that stays with you long after you leave. These haunting locations serve as chilling reminders that Australia's wild beauty often has undercurrents of darkness, history and human suffering that can't be easily shaken off. And after one visit, especially after dusk, most would far prefer never to go back.
