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SWMRsnow – By Adam Dutton An indoor ski centre has been fined £100,000 for health and safety failings following the death of a 12-year-old boy.Louis Watkiss suffered fatal injuries at the SnowDome in Tamworth, Staffs., during an evening with fri at a tobogganing birthday party. The youngster, from Sutton Coldfield, West Mids., had been descending the main slope on a toboggan when he slid into the back of a member of staff. The worker – who was conducting a ‘slope walk’ – fell backwards onto Louis who died at the scene from serious head injuries on September 24, 2021. The…

SWNAflorida by Michael Lee Simpson Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has claimed the state provides a blueprint model for fiscal responsibility – boasting the lowest per capita debt burden in the U.S as the national debt continues to climb past $36.22 trillion. During a Tuesday news conference at the Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing in Ocala, DeSantis, 46, highlighted cost-cutting measures deployed — including reducing government positions — while still investing in key areas like education, infrastructure, and transportation. The former candidate for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination argued Florida’s approach proves government efficiency can balance budgets and maintain services.…

SWTPbobcat by Michael Lee Simpson Onlookers were terrified as they watched a wild bobcat devour a rabbit – while pedestrians ignored warning to stay away. Parker Dallas, 33, an equipment operator from Phoenix, captured the encounter in Scottsdale, Arizona, on video. To his shock, the wild bobcat was carrying a dead rabbit in its mouth and undeterred by Parker’s presence, casually settled in for a meal 15 to 20 feet away from him as he operated a mini excavator. “I looked out the side of my eye and saw what looked to be a big cat, and it scared the…

SWSMpapers- by Ottilie Von Henning A woman discovered a treasure trove of old newspapers hidden under the carpet of her newly-bought home including one newspaper dating as far back as 1937. Carina Duarte, 22, moved into her new two-bedroom home in Richmond, London, with her partner last month. The home needs significant renovations so Carina got to work as soon as they moved in. When separating the carpet from the floorboards in the second bedroom, Carina found piles of old newspapers. Most of the papers uncovered are from 30 November 1989 but one Daily Mirror newspaper, which dates back to…

SWNAcar – by Ben Barry A businesswoman was shocked to find a man broke into her parked car, fell asleep in the back seat – then refused to leave for TWO HOURS. Tanya Woo, 40, parked her car in the Chinatown International District, Seattle, Washington, near the I-5 overpass on King Street. She unlocked her car door after a day of meetings, sat in the driver’s seat, before she saw the man out of the corner of her eye. The former councilmember says she started yelling at him – but the man refused to leave for two hours. Tanya said…

SWLNabuse – By Izzy Hawksworth A brave sexual assault victim who was repeatedly raped by her partner while she was asleep has spoken out about the ordeal that she experienced. Kimberley Dyson, 41, would wake up in the middle of the night to find her then-boyfriend Trevor Lockwood, 44, forcing himself on her and engaging in sexual activity that she had not consented to. She would tell Lockwood to stop what he was doing but he would ignore her pleas and would forcibly continue, Sheffield Crown Court heard. The couple were in a relationship from 2003 to 2014 but Kimberley,…

SWSYwindows – By Adam Dutton Shocking footage shows the moment a van driver crashed into the front of a mum’s house – before smashing all her windows with a hammer. Katarzyna Gebski, 53, says she was left petrified when the man ploughed into her home in Loughborough, Leics., in the early hours of the morning. Bizarre CCTV footage captured the van smashing into the property and reversing back in the street before the driver reappeared armed with a hammer. He can then be seen proceeding to smash her bay and side windows before attacking the front door and making his…

SWMRstab – by Faye Mayern Tributes have been paid to a ‘selfless’ grandfather who was stabbed to death on a busy city road. Granville Graham, 58, died on February 25 after police were called to reports of a stabbing at 1am on Chesterton Road in Cambridge. He was pronounced dead at 1.18am with a post-mortem examination due to take place on March 3. A 30-year-old man was arrested yesterday (Feb 25) on suspicion of murder and remains in custody at Parkside Police Station. Today, Mr Graham’s family have released the following statement: “Granville, talented barber and singer, was a special…

SWLScare – By Charlie Fenton and Gayle Rouncivell Delighted elderly care home residents enjoyed an afternoon with two fluffy fri after being invited for an animal therapy session. The alpacas were stroked and fed by residents in the comfort of their own lounge. Jenny Oliver, 43, activity coordinator of the Hollybank care home which is based in Arnside, Lancaster said: “You can see the sheer delight appear on their faces as soon as the animals enter the room.” The nursery children from Arnside Primary School, as well as residents’ families, were also invited to join in with the experience. The…

SWSMmortar – by Dean Murray Explosive scenes show British Army commandos firing mortars in the Arctic. Mortar Troop of 45 Commando launched an array of ordinance from Royal Marine Commando Viking all-terrain vehicles. The troops took position “nestled in a valley high in the Norwegian mountain” last week for the exercise prepping for war in the region. 29 Commando Royal Artillery also operated a 105mm Light Gun during the Commando Force training. The MOD said: “The UK Commando Force is reaffirming its commitment to the high north by deploying to the Arctic circle for Winter Deployment 25. “Over 2,000 service…