Saturday, June 20, 2015
Clever dog has learnt to replay videos on iPad
Khaleesi the English Bulldog has learnt how to replay videos all by herself, turning life into an almost infinite loop.
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Mobility scooter rider jumps a red light
This daredevil mobility scooter rider was spotted in Eccles, Greater Manchester, earlier this week.
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Wanted man was wearing a 'You Can Run, But You Can't Hide' T-shirt when apprehended
The shirt 26-year-old Tieren Watson was wearing when authorities found and arrested him on Tuesday night proved prophetic, police said.
Watson was named earlier this week as a potentially armed-and-dangerous suspect in a Saturday night shooting that left a woman in serious condition in Benton, Arkansas.
Authorities, including the Benton Police Department, U.S. Marshals and the Little Rock Police Department, tracked him to a room at the America's Best Inn and took him into custody shortly before 10pm. He had on a T-shirt that read in all-capital letters "You can run, but you can't hide."
"That's what it said and that's what he was wearing," said Benton Police Department spokesman Lt. Kevin Russell. "And yeah, he was hiding out there. But thankfully to all the partners we worked with, we were able to apprehend him." Authorities had named Watson the suspect in a bulletin earlier this week that warned he should be considered armed and dangerous and asked for any tips to be called into investigators.
Russell said his wardrobe choice the night of his capture was ironic "to say the least." Watson was booked into the Saline County jail on charges of first-degree battery, six counts of aggravated assault, two counts of endangering the welfare of a minor and possession of a firearm by a certain person. Russell said the aggravated assault and endangering charges reflect others in the area when the shots were fired, including two minors.
Authorities, including the Benton Police Department, U.S. Marshals and the Little Rock Police Department, tracked him to a room at the America's Best Inn and took him into custody shortly before 10pm. He had on a T-shirt that read in all-capital letters "You can run, but you can't hide."
"That's what it said and that's what he was wearing," said Benton Police Department spokesman Lt. Kevin Russell. "And yeah, he was hiding out there. But thankfully to all the partners we worked with, we were able to apprehend him." Authorities had named Watson the suspect in a bulletin earlier this week that warned he should be considered armed and dangerous and asked for any tips to be called into investigators.
Russell said his wardrobe choice the night of his capture was ironic "to say the least." Watson was booked into the Saline County jail on charges of first-degree battery, six counts of aggravated assault, two counts of endangering the welfare of a minor and possession of a firearm by a certain person. Russell said the aggravated assault and endangering charges reflect others in the area when the shots were fired, including two minors.
Police helicopter sent to rescue Papa Smurf
A police helicopter and patrol cars were sent to assist a 'lifeless body' in Düsseldorf, Germany, that turned out to be less of an emergency than originally expected.
A train passenger called the police on Tuesday to report a body wearing red trousers and a blue jacket that he had seen out of the window near the tracks. Police immediately rushed patrol cars and a helicopter to the scene .
They quickly identified the limp figure as a partially-deflated Papa Smurf, or Papa Schlumpf, as he is known in German. Finding that the little character was suffering from nothing worse than a slight lack of helium and took him back to the police station - safely secured against any mishap en route.
But once back at the station, they were unable to contact any of the victim's blue-skinned relatives. "The emergency call from the witness was completely justified," police said in a statement. "Under different conditions, it could have saved lives." They added that everyone should report dangerous situations.
A train passenger called the police on Tuesday to report a body wearing red trousers and a blue jacket that he had seen out of the window near the tracks. Police immediately rushed patrol cars and a helicopter to the scene .
They quickly identified the limp figure as a partially-deflated Papa Smurf, or Papa Schlumpf, as he is known in German. Finding that the little character was suffering from nothing worse than a slight lack of helium and took him back to the police station - safely secured against any mishap en route.
But once back at the station, they were unable to contact any of the victim's blue-skinned relatives. "The emergency call from the witness was completely justified," police said in a statement. "Under different conditions, it could have saved lives." They added that everyone should report dangerous situations.
Teeny tiny little pony that prefers the company of humans and cats seeks new owner
One of the world's tiniest ponies, Nicki, who stands at around 45cm (18in) tall, is motherless after being rejected at birth and taken care of by Poni eV in Frankleben, Germany.
She prefers the company of humans and cats over ponies and horses, according to Poni eV caretaker, Julia Wegat. Poni eV is now searching for a new owner for Nicki.
Julia says Nicki "Doesn't behave like a normal horse. She is walking with humans, she is reacting to speech. Till now she didn't learn the horse's body language".
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Nicki's mother, Elsa, who was best friends with a goat, disowned the little foal from birth and instead Nicki was fed by humans, first with her mother's milk and then later with horse's milk, although according to her caretakers her favourite is porridge.
She prefers the company of humans and cats over ponies and horses, according to Poni eV caretaker, Julia Wegat. Poni eV is now searching for a new owner for Nicki.
Julia says Nicki "Doesn't behave like a normal horse. She is walking with humans, she is reacting to speech. Till now she didn't learn the horse's body language".
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Nicki's mother, Elsa, who was best friends with a goat, disowned the little foal from birth and instead Nicki was fed by humans, first with her mother's milk and then later with horse's milk, although according to her caretakers her favourite is porridge.
Vigilante jailed for waving meat cleaver at boy racers
A vigilante has been jailed for waving a meat cleaver at a group of boy racers in a car park.
Alan Robson, 51, was jailed for nine months after he admitted having a bladed article in a public place.
Exeter Crown Court heard he had been drinking in a flat in Barnstaple, north Devon, in April when he became angry at young drivers racing round. The prosecution said Mr Robson was previously convicted for punching a street entertainer for making noise.
Laura Searle, prosecuting, said on the night of the offence on 26 April police had been called to Queen Street car park to reports of a man brandishing a knife. Assistant Judge Advocate General Alan Large, at Exeter Crown Court, told Mr Robson it had been a "potentially dangerous" situation.
"Any adult will understand your annoyance that people like these drivers cause but you went out armed with a meat cleaver," he said. "They drove off but if they had not and had got out of their cars there could have been a confrontation." Sean Brunton, defending, said Robson from The Square, North Molton, needed help to tackle a drink problem.
Exeter Crown Court heard he had been drinking in a flat in Barnstaple, north Devon, in April when he became angry at young drivers racing round. The prosecution said Mr Robson was previously convicted for punching a street entertainer for making noise.
Laura Searle, prosecuting, said on the night of the offence on 26 April police had been called to Queen Street car park to reports of a man brandishing a knife. Assistant Judge Advocate General Alan Large, at Exeter Crown Court, told Mr Robson it had been a "potentially dangerous" situation.
"Any adult will understand your annoyance that people like these drivers cause but you went out armed with a meat cleaver," he said. "They drove off but if they had not and had got out of their cars there could have been a confrontation." Sean Brunton, defending, said Robson from The Square, North Molton, needed help to tackle a drink problem.
Naked man on rampage at tea garden jumped in river and barked at dog
A naked man burst into a tea garden near Cambridge before jumping into a river and then barking on all fours at a dog as he terrified day trippers.
The man walked into Orchard Tea Garden in Grantchester while stunned customers were enjoying a 'light luncheon' at the celebrated restaurant.
Staff asked the naked man to leave as children and families looked on. He jumped into the nearby river at about 1.30pm on Wednesday.
The "muscular" naked man then headed into the village, encountering Christian Turvill, 20, of Cambridge, and his friends, who were enjoying a barbecue nearby – and promptly asked them for directions back to the tea garden.
Christian said: "We were at Grantchester having a barbecue when we saw a naked man barking at a dog on his hands and feet. One of the women with us asked my friend to go and save the dog. The man started running around naked and went into the bushes and grabbed some stinging nettles and rubbed them on my friend. The man asked my friend where the tea rooms were and then got angry and said my friend was lying about the directions, which he wasn't. He then extended his foot and got angry. He must have been on drugs. He was acting like an animal and I am sure he sensed my fear. It was bizarre. It was funny but if you laughed he'd get more angry.
"Then he ran up the hill. A few moments later we heard screaming and went up to see him surrounded by five policemen. There was a dog unit and a policeman with an Alsatian which was hanging off the naked man's arm by its teeth. The man didn't seem bothered at all. They took him away." Beth Beeton, assistant manager at the tea garden described the incident. She said: "He just appeared and he was wandering about in the garden. There were a lot of families and children there and of course we had to ask him to leave which he did and we felt it right to call the police. We have had some famous people here but to my knowledge we've never had a naked man."
Five policeman and a police dog restrained the man and took him to Addenbrooke's. The force confirmed he was not held under the Mental Health Act or arrested but was "detained" to keep the public peace. The man was treated for the police dog bite. A police spokesman said: "We were called to reports that a naked man was walking around Orchard Tea Garden and being aggressive towards staff who tried to remove him. He then jumped into the river and made his way to the village and was then threatening towards members of the public and taunted a dog. The man was taken to hospital for treatment for minor injuries." The spokesman added public nudity is not an offence unless it "outrages public decency or is to intentionally cause alarm or distress".
Christian said: "We were at Grantchester having a barbecue when we saw a naked man barking at a dog on his hands and feet. One of the women with us asked my friend to go and save the dog. The man started running around naked and went into the bushes and grabbed some stinging nettles and rubbed them on my friend. The man asked my friend where the tea rooms were and then got angry and said my friend was lying about the directions, which he wasn't. He then extended his foot and got angry. He must have been on drugs. He was acting like an animal and I am sure he sensed my fear. It was bizarre. It was funny but if you laughed he'd get more angry.
"Then he ran up the hill. A few moments later we heard screaming and went up to see him surrounded by five policemen. There was a dog unit and a policeman with an Alsatian which was hanging off the naked man's arm by its teeth. The man didn't seem bothered at all. They took him away." Beth Beeton, assistant manager at the tea garden described the incident. She said: "He just appeared and he was wandering about in the garden. There were a lot of families and children there and of course we had to ask him to leave which he did and we felt it right to call the police. We have had some famous people here but to my knowledge we've never had a naked man."
Five policeman and a police dog restrained the man and took him to Addenbrooke's. The force confirmed he was not held under the Mental Health Act or arrested but was "detained" to keep the public peace. The man was treated for the police dog bite. A police spokesman said: "We were called to reports that a naked man was walking around Orchard Tea Garden and being aggressive towards staff who tried to remove him. He then jumped into the river and made his way to the village and was then threatening towards members of the public and taunted a dog. The man was taken to hospital for treatment for minor injuries." The spokesman added public nudity is not an offence unless it "outrages public decency or is to intentionally cause alarm or distress".
Sleeping instructor sacked from driving school
A driving instructor who was photographed asleep in a car with a learner at the wheel has been sacked.
He was photographed by Laura Martin, 22, who was a passenger in her father's van when they pulled up next to the learner vehicle near Norwich City's Carrow Road stadium.
The self-employed instructor was in a 5Day car when he was seen snoozing.
The firm said in a statement his behaviour was "unacceptable" and he had been "immediately dismissed".
It said it contracted work to self-employed instructors who provided their own vehicles and were also able to carry out their own private lessons. "We cannot be 100% certain this particular instructor was working for us at the time the picture was taken. However, we expect high standards of tuition from all our contractors," said 5Day. "We found this behaviour unacceptable and the individual in question was immediately dismissed and will no longer receive any work from our company.
"We have many instructors working for us weekly around the UK and this is the first instance of this type of behaviour." Miss Martin said: "The instructor was asleep for the entire time [we were next to him]. The only thing that woke him up was my dad revving the van very loudly to see if that would wake him up. As for the pupil he was teaching, he looked extremely flustered." Norfolk Police confirmed it had received a complaint from a member of the public about the unnamed instructor.
Ch Insp Chris Spinks, head of road policing in Norfolk and Suffolk, said: "There is no specific offence that covers an individual supervising a learner driver being asleep as there is with them being drunk or using a mobile phone. However, a supervisor or instructor can be seen as being in charge of that vehicle so should be in a position to intervene if required. Failure to adhere to this responsibility could therefore make the supervisor liable to an offence in the event of a collision or other incident."
It said it contracted work to self-employed instructors who provided their own vehicles and were also able to carry out their own private lessons. "We cannot be 100% certain this particular instructor was working for us at the time the picture was taken. However, we expect high standards of tuition from all our contractors," said 5Day. "We found this behaviour unacceptable and the individual in question was immediately dismissed and will no longer receive any work from our company.
"We have many instructors working for us weekly around the UK and this is the first instance of this type of behaviour." Miss Martin said: "The instructor was asleep for the entire time [we were next to him]. The only thing that woke him up was my dad revving the van very loudly to see if that would wake him up. As for the pupil he was teaching, he looked extremely flustered." Norfolk Police confirmed it had received a complaint from a member of the public about the unnamed instructor.
Ch Insp Chris Spinks, head of road policing in Norfolk and Suffolk, said: "There is no specific offence that covers an individual supervising a learner driver being asleep as there is with them being drunk or using a mobile phone. However, a supervisor or instructor can be seen as being in charge of that vehicle so should be in a position to intervene if required. Failure to adhere to this responsibility could therefore make the supervisor liable to an offence in the event of a collision or other incident."
Mystery over casket containing stranger's ashes unearthed in man's garden
A County Durham man was left "baffled" after a stranger's ashes were discovered buried in his back garden.
Bill Stephenson's gardener unearthed a box with a plaque saying "Thomas Lawson Cox, died 15 June 2008".
Mr Stephenson, who has lived at the same house in Chester-le-Street for 46 years, said he did not know the man.
After failing to discover anything about Mr Cox, he asked Durham Police for help and they have now managed to traced the dead man's brother. 70-year-old Mr Stephenson said: We are absolutely baffled. Why would somebody bury their relative's remains in a stranger's garden? Why not just scatter them? "I have no knowledge of him whatsoever. We have been looking at the deeds of the houses on the street and there's nothing there."
He added: "It was a shock. At first I thought someone had played a prank and maybe it was just the top, stuck on the soil. Then I examined it, and it was a full one and as far as I can tell it is intact. I can only assume someone has come and dug a hole in my garden while I've been away or during the night." For the time being the box cannot be moved as that would require the authority of the Ministry of Justice.
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A Durham Police spokesman said: "The 'casket' is still in Mr Stephenson's garden. We gather it cannot be removed without the appropriate paperwork from the Ministry of Justice. A local funeral director has indicated they are willing to assist in taking the casket back to the crematorium where Mr Cox was cremated. The brother is not sure how the container ended up in this garden, but is grateful he has been made aware so he can now find a more appropriate resting space in due course."
After failing to discover anything about Mr Cox, he asked Durham Police for help and they have now managed to traced the dead man's brother. 70-year-old Mr Stephenson said: We are absolutely baffled. Why would somebody bury their relative's remains in a stranger's garden? Why not just scatter them? "I have no knowledge of him whatsoever. We have been looking at the deeds of the houses on the street and there's nothing there."
He added: "It was a shock. At first I thought someone had played a prank and maybe it was just the top, stuck on the soil. Then I examined it, and it was a full one and as far as I can tell it is intact. I can only assume someone has come and dug a hole in my garden while I've been away or during the night." For the time being the box cannot be moved as that would require the authority of the Ministry of Justice.
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A Durham Police spokesman said: "The 'casket' is still in Mr Stephenson's garden. We gather it cannot be removed without the appropriate paperwork from the Ministry of Justice. A local funeral director has indicated they are willing to assist in taking the casket back to the crematorium where Mr Cox was cremated. The brother is not sure how the container ended up in this garden, but is grateful he has been made aware so he can now find a more appropriate resting space in due course."
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