Five stolen military medals have been returned to their owner after they were sold on Ebay and by a collector. A post on PSNI Craigavon said: "Here’s a good news story for your weekend! "We were told about the theft of 5 military medals from an address in Armagh. "The victim only realised they were stolen when he went to retrieve them to wear on Remembrance Sunday. The theft occurred sometime in the previous 12 months."The post adds that "a bit of Detective work with local medal and militaria collectors" identified the stolen medals as having been "sold at auction in November 2018 and further sold to a collector in December 2018".The post adds that the medals appeared on Ebay on the 13th December "and contact was made with the seller who was more than happy to re-unite the medals with their owner"."Thankfully, the victim can now have his property returned!," adds the post. Harrods bomb remembered … [Read more...] about Military medals returned to owner after Ebay and auction sale
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Nigella Lawson reveals she has to tell US TV firms not to get rid of her ‘sticking-out stomach’
Nigella Lawson has waded into the row over airbrushing photographs, saying that she has to ask US television companies not to get rid of her “sticking-out stomach”. The television cook spoke out in response to Jameela Jamil, a British actress, who said the practice should be made illegal and urged her fans to boycott brands which edit photographs to make celebrities appear thinner. Jamil, 32, a former BBC Radio 1 DJ who stars in The Good Place, the US fantasy television series, said: “For the last time, airbrushing is used as a tool for ethnicity erasure, colourism, ageism, fat-phobia, ableism, racism and sexism. “It’s there to make you hate your real face and body. It made me hate my face, my body and my ethnicity for the longest time as a young woman.” Lawson, 58, agreed, replying: “I’ve had to tell American TV stations not to airbrush my sticking-out stomach. “The hatred of fat, and assumption that we’d all be grateful … [Read more...] about Nigella Lawson reveals she has to tell US TV firms not to get rid of her ‘sticking-out stomach’
Royal Mail reports rise in dark web drug dealers using postal system
Royal Mail has reported a rise in Dark Web dealers sending drugs through its sorting offices, police have revealed. A number of Christmas and greetings cards containing cannabis have been intercepted in recent days at Royal Mail’s office in Swindon, addressed to destinations nationwide Police were alerted by staff who could smell the Class-B drug through the envelope. Inspector David Tippets, from South Swindon Police, said the force had identified around 30 similar packages in Swindon over the last six months. "It's normally cannabis, because it's got such a strong smell, if it's in an envelope and there's an obvious lump it gets easily identified," he said. "Some dealing must go on online but in Swindon we deal with the more traditional methods of dealing, with a customer being supplied directly or by a runner as a cash business. "Certainly the birthday card we found is still effectively supplying controlled drugs. Money doesn't have to change hands for it to be an … [Read more...] about Royal Mail reports rise in dark web drug dealers using postal system
Full transcript as angry Mourinho slams notion he’s lost Man Utd dressing room
Jose Mourinho hit out at the notion he has lost the Manchester United dressing room following his side's 3-1 defeat by Liverpool. Sadio Mane put the Reds ahead at Anfield on Sunday but United were quick to hit back through Jesse Lingard and the two sides went into the break level. In the second half Liverpool went in search of a winner and found a breakthrough when Xherdan Shaqiri's deflected shot beat David De Gea all ends up. The Swiss secured the points moments later with his second and Liverpool's third of the match to move the Reds back to the top of the Premier League. Mourinho spoke to Shreeves on Sky Sports after the match and was asked whether he feels he has the backing of his Red Devils players. The Manchester United boss replied: "What is that? Are you calling the players dishonest? I believe they are honest. A footballer has to give the maximum always, no matter the manager. "It's about respect for the club and the fans. The players that were on the pitch gave … [Read more...] about Full transcript as angry Mourinho slams notion he’s lost Man Utd dressing room
Man found dead in Arlesey river
PUBLISHED: 18:27 16 December 2018 | UPDATED: 18:27 16 December 2018 Dan Mountney Police are investigating after a body was found in a river in Arlesey. Picture: Archant Archant Police are investigating after a man was found dead in a river in Arlesey this morning. Emergency services were called to reports of a body in the water on farm land near Mill Lane at around 11.20am.The man was recovered from the river before being pronounced dead at the scene.Bedfordshire Police are now trying to establish the circumstances surrounding his death.If you have any information, contact Det Sgt Mark Stewart on 101 quoting incident 131 of 16 December. … [Read more...] about Man found dead in Arlesey river