Owain Johnston-Barnes

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A medical expert told the Supreme Court that Daunte Woods was killed by a stab to his heart. Michael Steckbauer, a forensic pathologist, told the court that Mr Woods, 27, died as a result of a sharp force injury that punctured his left atrium and his aorta, the largest artery in the body. "The damage to the heart and aorta would not be survivable," he said. "Not in the short term and not in the long term, even with immediate medical care.

1 week ago | royalgazette.com | Owain Johnston-Barnes

A man accused of smuggling guns and cannabis into the island told police he knew nothing about the contents of a crate delivered to his house. In a series of police interviews played in the Supreme Court, Jonah Smith said he believed the only reason he was involved was because others knew he had access to tools for his work as a plumber. "I gave them the tool," he said. "That's it. I couldn't lend it out because it wasn't my drill. It was my job's drill.

1 week ago | royalgazette.com | Owain Johnston-Barnes

The Supreme Court heard how two guns and more than seven kilograms of cannabis were found in a crate as the trial of a man accused of plotting their importation began. Jonah Smith, 27, from Southampton, has denied allegations that he conspired to import firearms, ammunition and cannabis into the island. The offences were said to have occurred between an unknown date and September 24, 2024.

1 week ago | royalgazette.com | Owain Johnston-Barnes

The Government is seeking a firm to remove invasive species from the coastline of the Southlands national park in Warwick.

1 week ago | royalgazette.com | Owain Johnston-Barnes

A Bermudian social-media star turned cookbook author has returned to the bestseller list with a culinary tour of the United States. Baking Across America, Dylan Hollis's follow-up to last year's bestseller Baking Yesteryear, hit No 2 on The New York Times bestseller list this month. Mr Hollis, who has embarked on a book tour across the US, said that the response to the new book had been fantastic. "I presented myself with a hard act to follow with Baking Yesteryear," he said.