There are reports of a heavy emergency service presence at a holiday park near Bristol after a wall or ceiling collapsed. Police cars, fire engines and ambulance crews have been seen rushing to Pontins Brean Sands this evening (February 20). It is believed a wall or ceiling has collapsed in one of the main rooms of the complex. One man told Burnham-on-Sea.com the incident had happened in the 'Fun Factory' amusement venue. “A big long wall has collapsed from height with lots of lighting rigging and TV screens attached to it, falling onto guests," he said. However, other reports on social media suggest the ceiling has collapsed. Laura Robinson tweeted: "Staying @pontins #pontinsbrean My family and I have just witnessed the ceiling come down in the clubhouse across families!" One woman told Bristol Live : "Pontins Brean Sands roof has just collapsed, kids trapped under it. "Alarms were going off, screaming and the roof was all on the floor. "They're all outside now not allowed … [Read more...] about LIVE: ‘People trapped’ as roof collapses at Pontin’s Brean Sands
Uplifting musical’s a fabulous ‘reboot’
Kinky Boots | New Theatre Oxford | Tuesday, February 19 WHAT links the reluctant heir to a shoe-making factory in Northampton and a drag artist from Clacton? Several things, including the “kinky boots” that make for the title of this uplifting musical. Just as important, though, is the attitude each has to his father. Charlie, the shoe-factory man, goes to London to get away from the family firm in Northampton. He doesn’t want to be like his father. And Simon the drag artist — stage name Lola — certainly doesn’t want to be like his father, a boxer. The lives of the two collide when Charlie takes over the failing shoe factory and, to stave off closure, has to go looking for a really “niche market”. What could be more niche than fashioning boots with high heels that are stylish, sexy and strong enough to bear the weight of a man? Kinky Boots, adapted from the 2005 … [Read more...] about Uplifting musical’s a fabulous ‘reboot’
Man, 43, arrested in child criminal exploitation investigation
A man from Woking has been arrested as part of an investigation into child criminal exploitation. Surrey Police said the 43-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday (February 19) following a planned warrant at an address in Woking. No precise location was provided by police. A police statement said an investigation was launched after a parent raised concerns regarding a teenage boy and his possible involvement in drug running. Detective Constable Pete Osborn, who is investigating the case, said: “I’d like to thank the parent for doing the right thing in reporting suspicious activity to us. “This information has resulted in positive action being taken and an arrest being made." Child criminal exploitation (CCE) is when a child has been taken advantage of and is coerced into criminal activity such as drug dealing, DC Osborn said. Read More More Surrey Police news “Often, the child doesn’t realise they are being exploited and the activity will appear … [Read more...] about Man, 43, arrested in child criminal exploitation investigation
Schoolgirl flown to hospital after A23 crash outside Crawley K2
A young girl was flown to hospital after being injured in a three car crash outside a K2 leisure centre in Crawley. Emergency services closed the A23 in Crawley this afternoon following the collision outside the K2 Leisure Centre at 1.25pm.Police said an 11-year-old girl, who was a passenger in one of the vehicles, was injured in the crash and was treated at the scene by paramedics.The Air Ambulance was also called and flew the girl to St George’s Hospital in South London for further treatment.A woman in the same vehicle suffered a head injury and was rushed to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, officers added.The road re-opened around 7pm. Police have thanked motorists for their patience and are appealing for information about the incident.Anyone with any information is asked to contact Sussex Police online at https://www.sussex.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/ or by calling 101, quoting serial 540 of 20/02. Major road on Crawley industrial estate to close … [Read more...] about Schoolgirl flown to hospital after A23 crash outside Crawley K2
Brighton & Hove Albion Women v Birmingham City Women
20 Feb From the section Women's Football Share this with Digg Facebook Google LinkedIn Reddit StumbleUpon Twitter Copy this link http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47221296 Read more about sharing. Line-upsMatch StatsLive TextLine-upsBrighton Women19Harris20Williams4Buet5Whelan3Gibbons16Brazil21Simpkins27Connolly7Whelan15Green9UmotongSubstitutes1Hourihan2Roe8Barton10Natkiel11Nilden12PeplowB'ham City Women29Hampton2Williams4Ladd6Harrop13Ewers25Mannion8Mayling9White37Staniforth14Follis15WellingsSubstitutes1Brooks3Sargeant7Arthur11Quinn18Scofield20Walker23ScottMatch StatsHome TeamBrighton WomenAway TeamB'ham City WomenPossessionHome17%Away83%ShotsHome1Away1Shots on TargetHome0Away0CornersHome1Away1FoulsHome1Away0Live TextPosted at12'Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Conceded by Kerys Harrop.Posted at12'Attempt blocked. Kayleigh Green (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot … [Read more...] about Brighton & Hove Albion Women v Birmingham City Women