Police have reminded England fans “it’s no fun waking up in a hospital bed or one of our cells” after being left unimpressed by the behaviour of some 'supporters' following the World Cup quarter-final at the weekend. Saturday evening was Humberside Police’s busiest of the year, including New Year’s Eve, with blocked roads, people climbing onto cars and bus shelters – and one 'fan' who “thought it was appropriate to call 999 and shout ‘It’s Coming Home’”. After England reached the semi-finals of a World Cup for the first time since 1990, jubilation levels were sky high on a sweltering Saturday afternoon. However, though the police say they “don’t want to be killjoys”, they have pleaded with fans to “celebrate how far we’ve come and look after each other without putting yourself or anyone else at risk”. Chief Superintendent Darren Downs said: “Saturday night was our busiest of the … [Read more...] about England win results in busier night than New Year for police
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Thousands turn out for new year swim
South West Wales 1 January 2018 Share this with Facebook Share this with Messenger Share this with Twitter Share this with Email Share this with Facebook Share this with WhatsApp Share this with Messenger Share this with Twitter Share Share this with These are external links and will open in a new window Email Share this with Email Facebook Share this with Facebook Messenger Share this with Messenger Messenger Share this with Messenger Twitter Share this with Twitter Pinterest Share this with Pinterest WhatsApp Share this with WhatsApp LinkedIn Share this with LinkedIn Copy this link https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-south-west-wales-42528406 Read more about sharing. These are external links and will open in a new window Close share panel One of Wales' biggest outdoor swims has taken place in Pembrokeshire - smashing its record for … [Read more...] about Thousands turn out for new year swim
‘Ferocious’ New Year attack left alleged murder victim unrecognisable
New Year celebrations allegedly ended in murder when a man was so brutally beaten during a robbery even his friends could not recognise him, a court heard. Prosecutors say Ashley Cochrane was subjected to a “ferocious” attack by three men and sustained multiple injuries. George Dixon and Sean Histon are standing trial at Newcastle Crown Court accused of murdering the 29-year-old in Byker, which they deny. A third man, Lee Annis, had also been charged but died in custody. Jurors heard how what should have been a happy time of year ended in bloodshed at the hands of a “team” who were looking to steal and rob. Jason Pitter, QC, prosecuting, told the court: “New Year’s Eve 2017-18, the turn of this year, a time for most for celebration, a time for reflection, a time to look forward, to embrace the coming year. “For Ashley Cochrane, a man in his 30th year, therefore 29 years old, he was not to be given that chance to embrace the coming year. … [Read more...] about ‘Ferocious’ New Year attack left alleged murder victim unrecognisable
Coventry fireman is made MBE in New Year Honours
A Coventry fireman who rescued six British soldiers who were trapped in a cave has been made an MBE in the Queen’s New Year Honours list. His passion for cave diving started at the age of 18 after watching a documentary about the sport on TV. It quickly became a hobby and he hasn’t looked back since. "I was very surprised. People would say in jest that I should have got an MBE by now but it’s not something I have really thought about. “My biggest achievement was helping rescue the six soldiers - they were trapped for nine days and we had to teach a few of them to dive through a considerable length of passage to get them out. It took about nine hours to get them all out.” Rick is no stranger to the palace - he has been invited there twice, including an evening reception for the country’s leading explorers and adventurers. His most challenging mission was to find Eric Establie in 2010 - an experienced diver lost in a cave in France after a rock … [Read more...] about Coventry fireman is made MBE in New Year Honours
Brazil poke fun at Kroos after he revelled in famous 7-1 victory with Happy New Year tweet
Ryanair joke about Germany Brazilian media and fans have been quick to get their own back on Toni Kroos, who revelled in Germany's famous 7-1 victory, following the World Cup holders exit. Kroos tweeted his own particular Happy New Year 2017 by replacing the last two digits for the flags of Brazil and Germany, reflecting the 2014 World Cup victory. Now in Brazil fans have been quick to rub salt into the wound for Kroos after they were knocked out of the World Cup and the media outlet Lance tweeted Happy New Year 2018 with the flags of South Korea and Germany. … [Read more...] about Brazil poke fun at Kroos after he revelled in famous 7-1 victory with Happy New Year tweet