A CRIMINAL exposed as an imposter after claiming he is missing Timmothy Pitzen was arrested for impersonating his brother – who says he should be punished for his fakery. Brian Rini told police he was Timmothy after being found wandering the streets of Newport, Kentucky, looking "bruised and skinny” and claiming he had escaped from kidnappers. But DNA tests conducted by the FBI revealed rather than being the 14-year-old missing boy he was actually a 23-year-old serial convict from Medina, Ohio. The fantasist said he had just escaped on foot from two burly kidnappers who held him against his will in a motel and "kept running across a bridge into Kentucky." But brother Jonathan has revealed that Rini got out of jail in the past three months, where he had been serving an 18-month sentence for trespass and criminal damage. Rini was released early after time on remand was taken into account and his DNA would have been placed on the FBI database. He has a lengthy rap sheet dating … [Read more...] about Timmothy Pitzen faker was once arrested for pretending to be his own brother – as convicted burglars’s own family demand he’s punished
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Family pay emotional tribute to a real friend of Melton Country Park
0 Have your say Bill Forbes, who has been one of the leading volunteers responsible for enhancing Melton Country Park, has passed away at the age of 84. Bill and his devoted wife, Jean, spent many happy hours working and enjoying life in the park, which is close to the homes they shared at Redwood Avenue and, latterly, at Cranmere Road. They were due to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary in November.Bill, who worked for many years for Melton Borough Council, also leaves a son, Mark, daughter, Cheryl, and grandchildren, Tanya and Ben, and his family say he will be sadly missed by many people for his sense of humour and his smile. Daughter Cheryl told the Melton Times: “I have so many happy memories of my dad and the adventures we all had as a family over the years.“He always called my son, Ben, ‘grandpa’s best boy’ and he would always have a twinkle in his eye when he said it. “He had a great sense of humour and was … [Read more...] about Family pay emotional tribute to a real friend of Melton Country Park
Bid to deliver dozens of homes at site of family-run Wigan social club ejected
A bid to deliver dozens of homes at the site of a family-run Wigan social club has been rejected. The plans included the demolition of Mr Earls in Ince and incorporated its adjacent bowling green. The town hall said the application does not provide enough evidence that the leisure facility is ‘surplus to requirements’ or there is 'no longer a need' for the community venue. The ruling has been welcomed as 'excellent news' by the venue's licensee Karen Midgley, who said the facilities remain in regular use by the community. A petition in opposition to the development plans had attracted 500 signatures. Mrs Midgley said: "It's a family run club and we're really relieved. It was a traumatic time for us because we didn't know which way it would go." The Earl Street venue - formerly home to a branch of the Royal British Legion - suffered significant damage in a suspected arson attack earlier this year. Work is ongoing to return it to full capacity, the licensee added. … [Read more...] about Bid to deliver dozens of homes at site of family-run Wigan social club ejected
Inside the personality disorder unit that is ‘like a family home’
For people with personality disorders, commitment and emotions can be extremely hard to cope with.But three times a week, 24 people come from across the county to meet at The Brenchley Unit, ready to confront their feelings and help get the best out of their time.The NHS unit, hidden away at the end of a quiet road in Maidstone, takes members from across west Kent who live with various personality disorders.For one, who asked to remain anonymous, the place has been a “godsend”.She said: “This is the first thing in my life I’ve actually ever stuck at and taken to the end.”There are currently 10 different types of personality disorder, and a range of different behaviours go with each one.The 10 are grouped into three categories; suspicious, anxious and emotional and impulsive.Each can display itself differently, though feelings of anger, anxiety and paranoia can be common.One member told the Kent Messenger : “With me I was always in trouble, I … [Read more...] about Inside the personality disorder unit that is ‘like a family home’
Doncaster family’s charity day thank you to hospital after teenage son’s cancer battle
A Doncaster family are set to raise cash for a children’s hospital which treated their teenage son for cancer. George Harrison, 14, underwent a lengthy cancer battle at Sheffield Children’s Hospital and is now in remission and as a thank you, a charity fun day is set to take place later this month to raise funds. The event will take place at Wadworth Village Hall on April 28 from 1pm to 5pm and will include a raffle, tombola, cakes and drinks and other stalls.The day will raise money for Ward 6 at the hospital where George was treated – after his parents originally thought his cancer symptoms were food poisoning.READ MORE: Doncaster teenager in remission after cancer battle parents thought was food poisoningGeorge was taken to the doctor's following a celebratory Mother's Day meal last year when his parents believed he had eaten something that disagreed with him.However, the teen - who initially suffered from headaches and nausea - was given the … [Read more...] about Doncaster family’s charity day thank you to hospital after teenage son’s cancer battle