Stanley gets smashing sentence
Carl Stanley slashed a young woman’s face with a glass after heavy drinking, Bournemouth Crown Court heard today.
Mr Stanley hit Miss Hiscot after arguing with one of her friends just before midnight in Yates Wine Bar, said Stuart Ellicott, prosecuting.
Mr Ellicott said that Stanley had drunk six two litre bottles of cider and a bottle of Vodka at home, lost his friend in the bar and drunk further before approaching the girl on the dance floor.
Stanley then threw his drink over the girl, causing Hiscot to retaliate and throw her drink over his chest.
Enraged, Stanley lashed out with his right hand, allegedly forgetting the glass and shattering it as he hit her left cheek, said Mr Ellicott.
Hiscot, 28 and working in a nursery home, had deep injuries to the face, including grazes and multiple cuts ranging from one to three centimetres long.
Mr Ellicott said she was rushed to hospital, receiving 25 stitches on her left cheek.
Defence solicitor Emma Southern said Stanley was obtained and ejected from the bar, but returned with: “A moral knowledge that something was wrong.”
Upon returning he was arrested immediately.
Mr Ellicot said Hiscott is now “reluctant to go out and even moved to tears when looking at herself in the mirror.”
Mr Stanley was previously convicted for stabbing two men in March, 2004.
He was sentenced to six years imprisonment, but was released to serve the last two years on license.
Mrs Southern said that he wants to address his alcohol problem and did not intend the glass to be used as a weapon.
Judge John Harrow sentenced Carl Stanley for grievous bodily harm without intent.
Stanley received 1 year of imprisonment for his outstanding sentence and 2 years on license.
Thursday 22 January 2009
News Assignment 6
Suspected murderer killed in pursuit
A suspected double killer has died after police officers were forced to shoot at Talbot Combined School in Wallisdown.
Pascal Tonk, 21, was cornered with marksmen as he came out firing a crossbow bolt at the policemen.
The police officers were threatened and opened fire to detain him.
His mother has been found decapitated and covered in petrol on the ground floor of Mr Tonk’s home.
The body was found next to the family dog “Laughing Gravy”, after fire fighters had battled to control the fire that he had started in his own home.
The fire at St Antony’s Road began at 10am, with 19 Fire engines helping to control its ferocity.
Bob ‘Rocky’ Staten, the Chief Fire Officer on site had said “It’s a major fire that is now under control.
It’s still smouldering and we just really have to go for it.”
Senior Police Officer Alan Rose confirmed that Pascal Tonk had set fire to his own home and that he is also responsible for the other incidents around Bournemouth this morning.
Mels Rattue, a Belgian national was shot with a crossbow bolt as he stepped off a bus at Saint Augusten Church at 10.30am.
He had been travelling from Holland to attend a Bonsai tree growing convention with best friend Dennis Landsbert.
Mt Landsbert, 52, was devastated to see Mels shot below the eye and falling down from the coach.
Emergency services rushed to the scene, but police surgeons could do nothing to stop Mr Rattue’s death.
None of the witnesses could confirm who the attacker was, but the police were quick to launch a helicopter in pursuit.
A mobile hairdresser’s Shitzu dog was shot by Mr Tonk in Horseshoe Common earlier that morning.
Mrs Shufflebottom, 20, was walking one-month-old Bouncebackability when a man described as wearing a big, shaggy, horrible coat and baseball cap shot at them. Bouncebackabililty was quickly taken away by animal ambulance.
Mr Tonk cycled off laughing and was described by Mrs Shufflebottom as ‘a maniac.’
The weapon is related to a break in at Kieron Verdon Archery Range that morning.
North of Bournemouth Airport, the Sports Centre was broken into using a JCB at 8am.
The JCB was taken from ongoing construction work at the site and a missing crossbow and set of bolts were reported.
A suspected double killer has died after police officers were forced to shoot at Talbot Combined School in Wallisdown.
Pascal Tonk, 21, was cornered with marksmen as he came out firing a crossbow bolt at the policemen.
The police officers were threatened and opened fire to detain him.
His mother has been found decapitated and covered in petrol on the ground floor of Mr Tonk’s home.
The body was found next to the family dog “Laughing Gravy”, after fire fighters had battled to control the fire that he had started in his own home.
The fire at St Antony’s Road began at 10am, with 19 Fire engines helping to control its ferocity.
Bob ‘Rocky’ Staten, the Chief Fire Officer on site had said “It’s a major fire that is now under control.
It’s still smouldering and we just really have to go for it.”
Senior Police Officer Alan Rose confirmed that Pascal Tonk had set fire to his own home and that he is also responsible for the other incidents around Bournemouth this morning.
Mels Rattue, a Belgian national was shot with a crossbow bolt as he stepped off a bus at Saint Augusten Church at 10.30am.
He had been travelling from Holland to attend a Bonsai tree growing convention with best friend Dennis Landsbert.
Mt Landsbert, 52, was devastated to see Mels shot below the eye and falling down from the coach.
Emergency services rushed to the scene, but police surgeons could do nothing to stop Mr Rattue’s death.
None of the witnesses could confirm who the attacker was, but the police were quick to launch a helicopter in pursuit.
A mobile hairdresser’s Shitzu dog was shot by Mr Tonk in Horseshoe Common earlier that morning.
Mrs Shufflebottom, 20, was walking one-month-old Bouncebackability when a man described as wearing a big, shaggy, horrible coat and baseball cap shot at them. Bouncebackabililty was quickly taken away by animal ambulance.
Mr Tonk cycled off laughing and was described by Mrs Shufflebottom as ‘a maniac.’
The weapon is related to a break in at Kieron Verdon Archery Range that morning.
North of Bournemouth Airport, the Sports Centre was broken into using a JCB at 8am.
The JCB was taken from ongoing construction work at the site and a missing crossbow and set of bolts were reported.
News Assignment 5
Elderly die after Lindane boat spillage
Two elderly people have died after a ferry and cargo ship collided and spilt toxic Lindane in Poole Harbour this morning.
The bodies were found by a lifeboat crew a mile from the chemical spillage.
Officials say that they appeared not to have drowned, but the reason for death is still unconfirmed.
More than 70 people were stranded in strong currents after jumping from the two vessels and they have only just been evacuated and taken to hospital.
Many are meant to have picked up cuts and bruises and it is unclear after being hosed down if they have been affected by the spillage.
Lindane, an extremely deadly poison has already contaminated the sea life and coral.
Officials say they have had to shut off the coastline from Sandbanks to Hengusbury for the next 48 hours.
Torben Lee, 58, a pollution consultant from Norway expressed the fears of the Environmental Agency.
“We have put up chemical boons to try and contain the spreading. With the incredible speed that Lindane moves at our priority is set on stopping an ethological disaster,” he said.
The L Taurus, the first vessel for the newly established Torbay Seaways, had eight crewmembers on board and 20 trucks bound for Cherbourg.
A large proportion of the cargo is now lost, but Bridget Verdon, who runs the company stressed that his primary concerns are with the rescue of everyone involved.
“I hope everyone can be saved, I am just very sad for everyone who is involved,” she said.
The commercial Sandbanks ferry hit the new cargo ship at 9.10 am and began sinking.
It was only after the passengers and crewmembers had panicked and jumped into the water that the two trucks on board the L Taurus collided and began to seep Lindane.
Nick Gosney, 72, the chief loader for Sandbanks at the time said that there was “a big hole in the side” and a major chain had snapped on the Sandbanks ferry.
Mr Gosney, who has worked in Poole Harbour since he was 12, said that an incident like this has never happened before in his memory.
The Coastguard was supported by an ambulance, police helicopter and fire brigade to aid the evacuation of survivors.
Two elderly people have died after a ferry and cargo ship collided and spilt toxic Lindane in Poole Harbour this morning.
The bodies were found by a lifeboat crew a mile from the chemical spillage.
Officials say that they appeared not to have drowned, but the reason for death is still unconfirmed.
More than 70 people were stranded in strong currents after jumping from the two vessels and they have only just been evacuated and taken to hospital.
Many are meant to have picked up cuts and bruises and it is unclear after being hosed down if they have been affected by the spillage.
Lindane, an extremely deadly poison has already contaminated the sea life and coral.
Officials say they have had to shut off the coastline from Sandbanks to Hengusbury for the next 48 hours.
Torben Lee, 58, a pollution consultant from Norway expressed the fears of the Environmental Agency.
“We have put up chemical boons to try and contain the spreading. With the incredible speed that Lindane moves at our priority is set on stopping an ethological disaster,” he said.
The L Taurus, the first vessel for the newly established Torbay Seaways, had eight crewmembers on board and 20 trucks bound for Cherbourg.
A large proportion of the cargo is now lost, but Bridget Verdon, who runs the company stressed that his primary concerns are with the rescue of everyone involved.
“I hope everyone can be saved, I am just very sad for everyone who is involved,” she said.
The commercial Sandbanks ferry hit the new cargo ship at 9.10 am and began sinking.
It was only after the passengers and crewmembers had panicked and jumped into the water that the two trucks on board the L Taurus collided and began to seep Lindane.
Nick Gosney, 72, the chief loader for Sandbanks at the time said that there was “a big hole in the side” and a major chain had snapped on the Sandbanks ferry.
Mr Gosney, who has worked in Poole Harbour since he was 12, said that an incident like this has never happened before in his memory.
The Coastguard was supported by an ambulance, police helicopter and fire brigade to aid the evacuation of survivors.
News Assignment 4
McFly fans show support through concerts, not records
McFly fans refused to buy albums as they saw their favourite band play at Bournemouth International Centre on Monday.
The music industry has recently seen record sales plummet from top UK acts such as McFly, because of the increase in illegal downloading from file sharing programmes.
Bournemouth International Centre’s feedback survey showed 60% of ticket holders admitted to pirating McFly’s latest album Radio:ACTIVE.
Hundreds justified this by saying that they would rather support the young men from London by buying tickets for their concerts instead.
Rebecca Steadman, 15, of Keswick Road in Bournemouth said “It’s so easy to get the album for free, when everyone has it I think it’s better for us to show our support by seeing them live.”
McFly left Record Islands in May, creating their own label Super Records in the hope of evolving their style and boosting sales.
Since then McFly have failed to achieve a number one in both the UK Album and Single charts.
The band’s UK Tour continues to boast successful attendance figures though, including a sell out crowd of 10,145 at Bournemouth International Centre
Karen Bell, 40, an events manager from Maple Road in Poole said “It’s a great evening for our family. Our kids love the music and I would much rather pay for them to see the band on stage then purchase the album.”
The wife of two kids, aged 12 and 13 said “We’ve seen them twice now. I don’t mind them downloading the album as long as it doesn’t have viruses.”
McFly fans refused to buy albums as they saw their favourite band play at Bournemouth International Centre on Monday.
The music industry has recently seen record sales plummet from top UK acts such as McFly, because of the increase in illegal downloading from file sharing programmes.
Bournemouth International Centre’s feedback survey showed 60% of ticket holders admitted to pirating McFly’s latest album Radio:ACTIVE.
Hundreds justified this by saying that they would rather support the young men from London by buying tickets for their concerts instead.
Rebecca Steadman, 15, of Keswick Road in Bournemouth said “It’s so easy to get the album for free, when everyone has it I think it’s better for us to show our support by seeing them live.”
McFly left Record Islands in May, creating their own label Super Records in the hope of evolving their style and boosting sales.
Since then McFly have failed to achieve a number one in both the UK Album and Single charts.
The band’s UK Tour continues to boast successful attendance figures though, including a sell out crowd of 10,145 at Bournemouth International Centre
Karen Bell, 40, an events manager from Maple Road in Poole said “It’s a great evening for our family. Our kids love the music and I would much rather pay for them to see the band on stage then purchase the album.”
The wife of two kids, aged 12 and 13 said “We’ve seen them twice now. I don’t mind them downloading the album as long as it doesn’t have viruses.”
News Assignment 3
Is there too much coverage of the US Presidency elections?
Mr Gaius Pollson, 46, from Walker Road in Colchester said; “With the influence the guy will wield it is vitally important. Therefore, more coverage and in depth articles are needed. Hard questions need to be asked.”
Although coverage has been intensive over the past weeks, it’s clear that not everyone shares the same views.
Mr Paul Smith, 52 from Westbourne said: “I’m not really into it, but it’s nice to watch as it makes a change from a lot of depressing topics. I’ve enjoyed quite a lot of the hype that has built up around it.”
Roger Connel, 19, an animation student from Moordown said: “There is too much coverage of the election, it makes me angry to think that at the same time the Canadian presidential election were taking place and there was no coverage. There seems to be a fixation about America at the moment.”
A few were oblivious that the elections were taking place. “I didn’t realise it was going on!” said Gary Lochlan, 70 from East Kilkenny.
Lisa Merchant, 20 from Cowper Road in Winton said, “I don’t take any notice because I don’t watch a lot of TV.”
Many argue that there has been more coverage of the US presidential election than English news.
Mr Antony Brown from Millmoor Crescent in Bedford said: “It’s a pain in the backside, we live in England and therefore English news should take priority.” Mr Brown, 65, also said: “It should be left in their own country.”
The ongoing coverage has made many lose interest. Ms Murtagh Fabio, 77 and a retired cleaner said: “I would rather watch the news from where I live than several people continuously ranting about the Presidential Election”
Mrs. Donaho Bretech, 81 and also from Hammersmith said; “Although I’m personally not really interested, I see why many others are.”
Mr Andy Peters, 25, from Burnthouse Lane in Exeter said: “We need to know what is going on in the world, but the coverage is a bit intensive.”
Steve McCully, a computer technician from Redhill in London shared a strong opinion of just how vital the upcoming elections will be. “The future of the planet basically hangs in the balance on next week’s decision. It seems like everyone has lost faith in Bush.” Aged 44 and living on Upper Bridge Road, he continued, “There is a saying, which is if America sneezes, everyone gets a cold.”
Mr Gaius Pollson, 46, from Walker Road in Colchester said; “With the influence the guy will wield it is vitally important. Therefore, more coverage and in depth articles are needed. Hard questions need to be asked.”
Although coverage has been intensive over the past weeks, it’s clear that not everyone shares the same views.
Mr Paul Smith, 52 from Westbourne said: “I’m not really into it, but it’s nice to watch as it makes a change from a lot of depressing topics. I’ve enjoyed quite a lot of the hype that has built up around it.”
Roger Connel, 19, an animation student from Moordown said: “There is too much coverage of the election, it makes me angry to think that at the same time the Canadian presidential election were taking place and there was no coverage. There seems to be a fixation about America at the moment.”
A few were oblivious that the elections were taking place. “I didn’t realise it was going on!” said Gary Lochlan, 70 from East Kilkenny.
Lisa Merchant, 20 from Cowper Road in Winton said, “I don’t take any notice because I don’t watch a lot of TV.”
Many argue that there has been more coverage of the US presidential election than English news.
Mr Antony Brown from Millmoor Crescent in Bedford said: “It’s a pain in the backside, we live in England and therefore English news should take priority.” Mr Brown, 65, also said: “It should be left in their own country.”
The ongoing coverage has made many lose interest. Ms Murtagh Fabio, 77 and a retired cleaner said: “I would rather watch the news from where I live than several people continuously ranting about the Presidential Election”
Mrs. Donaho Bretech, 81 and also from Hammersmith said; “Although I’m personally not really interested, I see why many others are.”
Mr Andy Peters, 25, from Burnthouse Lane in Exeter said: “We need to know what is going on in the world, but the coverage is a bit intensive.”
Steve McCully, a computer technician from Redhill in London shared a strong opinion of just how vital the upcoming elections will be. “The future of the planet basically hangs in the balance on next week’s decision. It seems like everyone has lost faith in Bush.” Aged 44 and living on Upper Bridge Road, he continued, “There is a saying, which is if America sneezes, everyone gets a cold.”
News Assignment 2
Reporters Reveal Their Qualities
News Editor Alison Law says charisma helps good reporters to get people talking.
The 34-year-old emphasised having the confidence to approach people and interview them, whilst being curious enough to ask the right questions.
A sense of urgency, especially when working to hourly deadlines and enthusiasm were important in bringing a news story alive.
“If you are interested in what you do, the listener will be.”
The editor began her career for Ocean FM & Power FM in 1995 with the completion of her degree.
Alison Law earns £28,000 a year and has 15 years of experience as a broadcast journalist and reporter.
Tim Collins aged 31 and currently working as Producer for BBC Radio 2’s The Jeremy Vine Show commented that there were lots of different aspects that reporters need to take on board.
Knowledge of current affairs, being proficient at cultivating contacts and spotting a story were all high on his agenda.
“A reporter needs to be able to press below the headlines, believe that it might not be as it seems and not be afraid to go against what people think.”
Mr Collins began his career path by working on the team that answered the phone calls during ‘The Jeremy Vine Show’, a current affairs programme that deals with a wide variety of subjects through discussion with listeners.
From there he worked freelance before finally taking on the role as producer.
Working from 7am to 5pm every day, his role now includes developing stories, briefing Jeremy Vine and working on upcoming projects with the rest of the team.
Based in London, he has thoroughly enjoyed his life at the BBC and earns £30,000 per year.
News Editor Alison Law says charisma helps good reporters to get people talking.
The 34-year-old emphasised having the confidence to approach people and interview them, whilst being curious enough to ask the right questions.
A sense of urgency, especially when working to hourly deadlines and enthusiasm were important in bringing a news story alive.
“If you are interested in what you do, the listener will be.”
The editor began her career for Ocean FM & Power FM in 1995 with the completion of her degree.
Alison Law earns £28,000 a year and has 15 years of experience as a broadcast journalist and reporter.
Tim Collins aged 31 and currently working as Producer for BBC Radio 2’s The Jeremy Vine Show commented that there were lots of different aspects that reporters need to take on board.
Knowledge of current affairs, being proficient at cultivating contacts and spotting a story were all high on his agenda.
“A reporter needs to be able to press below the headlines, believe that it might not be as it seems and not be afraid to go against what people think.”
Mr Collins began his career path by working on the team that answered the phone calls during ‘The Jeremy Vine Show’, a current affairs programme that deals with a wide variety of subjects through discussion with listeners.
From there he worked freelance before finally taking on the role as producer.
Working from 7am to 5pm every day, his role now includes developing stories, briefing Jeremy Vine and working on upcoming projects with the rest of the team.
Based in London, he has thoroughly enjoyed his life at the BBC and earns £30,000 per year.
News Assignment 1
Nita’s Switchboard Story
Nita Gudgeon revealed some of her earliest experiences as a switchboard operator in the Second World War today.
Aged 82 and now living in Bournemouth, Mrs Gudgeon was twenty when she volunteered for the army.
She proclaimed one morning “Mum, I’m gonna join the army and travel the world.”
When her mother asked her the reason for this abrupt decision, she simply smiled and said “I’m fed up of living here and sharing the bedroom. For once, I want my own bed.”
Mrs Gudgeon had thirteen other siblings with which she grew up with in Southampton.
Nita always had to share a bedroom with them throughout her childhood and nine are still alive.
In 1946 she was trained for six months in the United Kingdom to become a telephone operator.
Achieving a technical understanding in the signals and switchboard system, Mrs Gudgeon became an expert within a year. Switchboards were manual devices used to connect telephones to outside connections, a vital role when receiving messages from headquarters.
Many of her friends and colleagues had seen placements in Cairo and France, so unsurprisingly she was disappointed with the announcement that she would be working in Germany.
She soon realised the opportunity she was being given when she experienced the end of the war in Berlin.
“It was a life changing experience and one that I will never forget. When people lined the street, you couldn’t help but be happy with them.”
Mrs Gudgeon’s children expressed how proud they were of her mother and how happy they are after living in Bournemouth for 35 years.
Now retired, Nita Gideon concluded her recollection by looking at the sky from behind her sunglasses.
“I’m not ready to go just yet either.”
Nita Gudgeon revealed some of her earliest experiences as a switchboard operator in the Second World War today.
Aged 82 and now living in Bournemouth, Mrs Gudgeon was twenty when she volunteered for the army.
She proclaimed one morning “Mum, I’m gonna join the army and travel the world.”
When her mother asked her the reason for this abrupt decision, she simply smiled and said “I’m fed up of living here and sharing the bedroom. For once, I want my own bed.”
Mrs Gudgeon had thirteen other siblings with which she grew up with in Southampton.
Nita always had to share a bedroom with them throughout her childhood and nine are still alive.
In 1946 she was trained for six months in the United Kingdom to become a telephone operator.
Achieving a technical understanding in the signals and switchboard system, Mrs Gudgeon became an expert within a year. Switchboards were manual devices used to connect telephones to outside connections, a vital role when receiving messages from headquarters.
Many of her friends and colleagues had seen placements in Cairo and France, so unsurprisingly she was disappointed with the announcement that she would be working in Germany.
She soon realised the opportunity she was being given when she experienced the end of the war in Berlin.
“It was a life changing experience and one that I will never forget. When people lined the street, you couldn’t help but be happy with them.”
Mrs Gudgeon’s children expressed how proud they were of her mother and how happy they are after living in Bournemouth for 35 years.
Now retired, Nita Gideon concluded her recollection by looking at the sky from behind her sunglasses.
“I’m not ready to go just yet either.”
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