4.25pm update: Reaction from Leander following the Queen Mother Challenge Cup win Fresh from their win in the Queen Mother Challenge Cup, we spoke to Leander's Jack Beaumont, 25, who lives in Hart Street, Henley. He told reporter Luke Adams: "We knew we were coming up against competition that we knew nothing about. Coming into today as the British National team there is a lot of pressure to perform. We decided to go about it as a team, and focus on our own race. Since the last World Cup there have been a few things that we were not entirely happy about so we wanted to focus on those and I think we did that really well today. I think our rhythm through the middle of the race was fantastic and really important." Despite being happy with the result, the GB crew will not be resting on their laurels. Beaumont added: "We will have a drink at Leander but we are off to the World Cup next week and about five weeks of training camps ahead of the World Championships." 4.10pm update: Leander Club … [Read more...] about Henley Royal Regatta 2019 Finals Day
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This is how you could pocket up to £1,000 by helping the police
Rewards of up to £1,000 are being offered in the bid to catch thugs on motor bikes who have been causing problems in South Derbyshire. Police will also be using a drone in a bid to catch youths who charge around on off-road and quad bikes causing issues and are a danger to people in areas including Swadlincote. They have also warned they will seize any bikes used in an anti-social manner. Officers from the Safer Neighbourhood teams in South Derbyshire have teamed up with the independent charity Crimestoppers and South Derbyshire District Council in the battle to stop the on-going problem. The move comes after the team received 24 calls about yobs on motorbikes in May alone. Now officers are appealing for information from the public, with Crimestoppers offering a reward of up to a £1,000 for any information passed to them that secures a conviction. Sergeant Matt Haslam, who is from the team and leading the operation, said: "This issue is causing disturbance and a danger to … [Read more...] about This is how you could pocket up to £1,000 by helping the police
10 Best pairs of running leggings for women
Whether you’re running a marathon or just going for a quick morning jog, it only takes one outing wearing the wrong attire to realise the importance of having the right kit. This starts with the legging - get these right and your run will feel smoother, faster and much more comfortable. Whatever your style, there are certain things everyone should look out for when buying their next pair of running leggings. Length Shorter women will rejoice that there are now plenty of options that are cropped enough to not bunch at the ankles. If you’re under 5’5, look out for those labelled as 7/8s - the slightly shorter length is perfect for petite statures and even works for taller women, too - you’ll just be showing a little more ankle. There are also some high quality cropped styles, which usually come in just below the knee and are a real asset in warmer months when you’ll want to peel back the layers. Material No longer just made from simple lycra, most of … [Read more...] about 10 Best pairs of running leggings for women
Gran denied disabled parking for months despite brain injury
A family who fought for months to get a disabled woman the blue parking badge she desperately needs say people with "invisible" disabilities are facing discrimination. Grandmother Tracie Harrison, 53, from Blyth, had her life changed for ever in a quad bike accident while on holiday in Greece in 2017. The brain injury she suffered left her in a coma, and when she came round she was left with neurological problems she will battle for the rest of her life. Tracie, who had to leave her home for an accessible flat and give up her job as a child welfare officer, now claims the highest rate of disability benefit PIP (personal independence payments) and is entitled to a special mobility car. But when she applied for a disability parking badge, Northumberland County Council turned her down three times. Tracie has now been granted a badge, but her mum Terri Brand, 70, says her case highlights the struggle people with hidden disabilities like brain injuries face when trying to access the help … [Read more...] about Gran denied disabled parking for months despite brain injury
War hero who limbs in bomb blast and had double arm transplant couldn’t wait to hold fiance’s hand in his on their wedding day
JOHN Peck stared out of his hospital window, thinking of ways to end his own life. The US marine was just 24 when he lost both arms and legs after stepping on an explosive device in Afghanistan in 2010, and he felt hopeless. “I came up with an actual plan to commit suicide,” he said. But down on the street something caught his eye – a triple amputee with his wife, holding the hand of a little girl. “If he can find love,” thought John, “Why can’t I?” It was a turning point for the former soldier who threw himself into rehab and joined a dating site, finding romance with waitress Jessica Parker. The relationship spurred him on to seek a rare double arm transplant –he is only the second serviceman to have had the op in the US – so he could hold Jess’s hand on their wedding day. Now the life-changing surgery and his amazing progress is featured on the Channel 5 documentary The Man With Another Man’s Arms, which airs … [Read more...] about War hero who limbs in bomb blast and had double arm transplant couldn’t wait to hold fiance’s hand in his on their wedding day