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Racist thug jailed for attacking a DOZEN people during a rampage
A racist thug attacked almost a dozen young people during a crazed rampage – then assaulted a police officer when he was arrested. Kevin Friend, 30, also attacked his ex-girlfriend and her neighbour during his day of rage. The thug has now been locked up for two years after admitting two counts of common assault, racially aggravated public order and assault on an officer. Kevin Friend. A racist thug attacked almost a dozen young people during a crazed rampage –...
BBC’s DIY SOS To Rebuild Home Of Football Fan Left Disabled After Violent Clash With Rivals
A football fan who was left with brain damage after a brutal attack by rival fans is set to have his home renovated thanks to hit BBC show DIY SOS. Cambridge United supporter Simon Dobbin, 45, was left unable to walk or talk after being kicked and punched in the head by a gang of 13 football fans after his team drew 0-0 with Southend United FC. The father-of-three suffered permanent brain damage due to a massive stroke and bleed...
Platinum wedding coins to be released in celebration of Queen and Duke of Edinburgh’s 70th wedding anniversary
New coins celebrating the 70th wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh are to be released next month. The longest royal marriage in British history reaches the milestone on November 20 - their platinum anniversary. In 2017 the nation celebrates with Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh as the royal couple mark 70 years of marriage. The collection of special edition coins depict the Queen and Prince Philip...
Student has lucky escape when fell on tracks during fit
A young student came inches from death after falling onto a railway track during an epileptic fit. Lucky Toby Taplin, 20, was dragged from the track by on-lookers just moments to spare before the train pulled into the platform. But he told how he would have lost his life if brave heroes on the platform hadn't jumped to his rescue and it would have been too late if he was been waiting for a seat at the back of...
Pervert spared jail for importing a child-like sex doll into the UK
A pervert was yesterday (fri) spared jail for importing a child-like sex doll into the UK. Simon Glerum, 33, bought the 3ft 3ins mannequin online, requesting it be sent from Hong Kong to his home address. But the parcel was intercepted at Stansted Airport by Border Force officers who also found items including a body stocking. Essex Police officers arrested Glerum at his home in Great Bardfield, Essex, where they seized computer equipment. A laptop was found containing a...
Seller of imported endangered skulls….spared jail
An importer who sold the skulls of endangered species including monkeys, crocodiles and a bear has been spared jail. Peter Bailey, 65, was caught trying to sell skulls of primates including chimpanzee, drill, guenon, mangabeys, macaques and colobus as well as other endangered species such as crocodiles, elephant, Asian Black Bear and whales. Inner London Crown Court heard he offered and sold items without the necessary certificates or import permits required for the trade to be deemed legal. Two baboon...
A mum sets up female-only taxi company in a bid to make women feel safer
A mum has launched a new taxi company that caters mostly for women - with only female drivers. Sade Agboola set up the firm in a bid to make women feel safer will getting a lift in a taxi late a night or on the school run. The only passengers that the all-female team of drivers at Annisa Cars will accept are women or children. The 35-year-old feels that as Uber's licence has not been renewed by Transport for London...
Former Royal Marine Commander hopes to become first person to cross Antarctica unsupervised
A former top Royal Marine commander is training to become the first person to cross Antarctica coast-to-coast in a daring solo expedition. Baz Gray, 43, hopes to arrive in Antarctica in October 2018 and started training for the mammoth endurance test at the start of this month. The last person to try to cross one coast solo, Henry Worsely, died in the attempt in January 2016. For three months - or 100 days - Baz plans to trek from McMurdo...
Man finds massive coin hoard on metal detecting weekend that could be worth up to £200K
An amateur historian digging in a farmer's field has told how he found a once-in-a -lifetime hoard of 2000-year-old Roman silver coins - worth up to £200,000. Mike Smale, 35, found the hoard of 600 rare denarii in a farmer's field in Bridport while hunting with his pals from the Southern Detectorists club. A single one can sell for up to £900 so the fisherman was astonished when he uncovered one pristine coin after another dating back to 32BC. Some...