Dan Martin

Bristol

Freelance small business journalist & event host | Content & events @e_nation @Bristol_CI | Co-founder @LStyleDistrict | Bristol leader @e_nation | #SBSwinner

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Articles

Police 'avoided grooming gang investigations over racism fears'

1 week ago | telegraph.co.uk | Charles Hymas |Dan Martin

Police avoided pursuing child sex grooming gangs for fear of being viewed as racist, a report has found. Even though there was evidence that a disproportionate number of Asian men had been responsible for grooming gangs, their role was covered up by successive governments and authorities over concerns about raising community tensions, Baroness Casey's review found.
Police played 'crass' game with sex worker photos

2 weeks ago | nz.news.yahoo.com | Dan Martin

Police officers used photos of sex workers to play a "crass and inappropriate" game of "snog, marry or avoid", an employment tribunal heard. The game came to light as part of an unsuccessful claim of racial discrimination brought by former probationary police constable Shafarat Mohammed against Derbyshire Police. Mr Mohammed sued the force claiming colleagues had discriminated against him when he served as an officer in Derby between March 2022 and his resignation in October that year.
Jazz Chisholm’s ‘70 percent’ strategy pays off in big night for Yankees

3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Dan Martin

Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. Try it free Maybe Jazz Chisholm Jr. has unlocked the secret for his success: Don’t give it your all. Advertisement“Just go at 70 percent,’’ Chisholm said of his newfound approach to the game. “Play at 70 percent: offense [and] defense. Don’t overswing, don’t swing and miss as much.”Whatever the strategy, it’s working for Chisholm.
Aroldis Chapman expects boos in latest Bronx return as Red Sox closer’s trade stock keeps rising

3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Dan Martin

Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. Try it free For now, Aroldis Chapman is with the Red Sox, pitching at nearly peak form after several mediocre seasons that began in his latter stages with the Yankees. AdvertisementThe left-hander could end up being a coveted trade candidate, especially if Boston remains on the outside of the playoff race.
Police officer recalls moment train hit colleague

3 weeks ago | aol.com | Dan Martin

A police officer has told an inquest of the moments leading up to her colleague being fatally hit by a train as they tried to get a vulnerable man off railway tracks. Sgt Graham Saville was struck after he was deployed to the railway line near Newark, Nottinghamshire, on 24 August 2023. He survived the impact but died in hospital five days later, a hearing at Nottingham's Council House was told.
Paul Blackburn making emotional Mets return after ‘real’ chance he wouldn’t pitch again

3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Dan Martin

Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Try it free Paul Blackburn hasn’t appeared in a regular-season major league game since he was knocked around by the Padres in an Aug. 23 start last season and left that game after being hit by a line drive in his right hand. AdvertisementHe’s set to return to a major league mound Monday when the Mets open a series in Los Angeles against the Dodgers.
David Stearns knows Mets need to fix two areas plaguing team

4 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Dan Martin

Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Try it free A pair of issues have plagued the Mets for much of this season: poor hitting with runners in scoring position and shaky defense in the infield. AdvertisementPresident of Baseball Operations David Stearns said Friday the team needs to improve in both areas.
Juan Soto ‘probably trying to do too much’ during slow Mets start: David Stearns

4 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Dan Martin

Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Try it free Certainly, no one expected that at the end of May, President of Baseball Operations David Stearns — among others, like Carlos Mendoza — would still be trying to explain Juan Soto’s slow start to his Mets career.
Heron flies free after release from fishing wire

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Dan Martin

A heron has been released back into the wild after being freed from a tangle of fishing wire. Brinsley Animal Rescue in Nottinghamshire said the bird had "beaten the odds" after it was found trapped and wounded near the Ilkeston canal. Centre co-founder Jon Beresford, who nursed the heron back to health, said he was concerned the bird might struggle but was relieved when it "flew and flew". AdvertisementAdvertisement"It was amazing and made all the hard work worthwhile," Mr Beresford said.
Ram-raiders steal cash machine from Leicester Co-op store

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Dan Martin

Image source, Leicester Media OnlineImage caption, Police said the entrance to the store was damaged when a vehicle was driven into it A cash machine was stolen in a ram-raid on a Co-op store in Leicester, police have said. Leicestershire Police said officers were called to the shop near the junction of London Road and Stoughton Road at about 03:30 BST on Thursday. The force said it was reported that a Mitsubishi Shogun had been driven at the front of the store.