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Foster mum offered to care for boy who killed her

4 days ago | yahoo.com | Tom Ingall

A foster carer who was killed by a 12-year-old boy she had been looking after had volunteered to care for him following an emergency request, an inquest has heard. Marcia Grant, 60, died outside her home in the Greenhill area of Sheffield on 5 April 2023 when the boy reversed over her in her own car. The boy, referred to during Monday's hearing as Child X, was later sentenced to two years in custody after admitting causing death by dangerous driving.
Sheffield foster mum offered to care for boy who killed her

4 days ago | bbc.com | Tom Ingall

Foster mum offered to care for boy who killed herTom IngallReporting fromSheffield Coroners' CourtSouth Yorkshire Police/PA WireMarcia Grant was 60 when she died outside her home in Greenhill, SheffieldA foster carer who was killed by a 12-year-old boy she had been looking after had volunteered to care for him following an emergency request, an inquest has heard.
Bradford care home resident guilty of attempted murder

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Tom Ingall |David Spereall

Image source, Family handoutImage caption, Kevin Ryan suffered fractures and a punctured lung in the attack last DecemberTom Ingall & David SpereallA man has been found guilty of trying to kill a fellow care home resident. Graham Dowling was convicted of the attempted murder of Kevin Ryan on 10 December last year at Burger Court, on Barkerend Road in Bradford, following a four-day trial.
Bradford care home resident guilty of attempted murder

1 week ago | bbc.com | Tom Ingall |David Spereall

Care home resident guilty of attempted murderTom Ingall & David SpereallFamily handoutKevin Ryan suffered fractures and a punctured lung in the attack last DecemberA man has been found guilty of trying to kill a fellow care home resident. Graham Dowling was convicted of the attempted murder of Kevin Ryan on 10 December last year at Burger Court, on Barkerend Road in Bradford, following a four-day trial.
Doncaster kinship carers call for equal parental rights

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Grace Wood |Tom Ingall

Natalie, also from Doncaster, was handed her three-month-old nephew in 2020. "He was handed like a parcel at my garden gate by social services, on a hot summer's day. and came with nothing except some winter clothing and blankets," she said. She was given a week's notice that a baby was coming into her care. "You don't get any time to prepare physically or mentally, for items you might need," she said. "As a single person I had nothing for a child.
Doncaster kinship carers call for equal parental rights

1 week ago | bbc.com | Grace Wood |Tom Ingall

'You wouldn't expect a birth parent back at work the next day'Grace Wood & Tom IngallBBCSamantha had to give up her job to care for her great-nephewA mother has called for "equality" for carers who take on responsibility for children in the family who are not their own. Under current legislation, kinship carers are not entitled to statutory paid employment leave when they take on the care of a child – unlike families who give birth or adopt.
'You wouldn't expect a birth parent back at work the next day'

1 week ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Grace Wood |Tom Ingall

'You wouldn't expect a birth parent back at work the next day'Samantha had to give up her job to care for her great-nephew [BBC]A mother has called for "equality" for carers who take on responsibility for children in the family who are not their own. Under current legislation, kinship carers are not entitled to statutory paid employment leave when they take on the care of a child – unlike families who give birth or adopt.
Anne Scargill's funeral sees banners aloft for Miners' Strike 'inspiration'

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Tom MacDougall |Tom Ingall

Funeral display for Miners' Strike 'inspiration'Tom MacDougall & Tom IngallTom Ingall/BBCAnne Scargill's coffin arrived at Barnsley's crematorium draped with the legend "we are women, we are strong"The funeral of Anne Scargill, the activist and campaigner who co-founded the national Women Against Pit Closures movement amid mass shutdowns in the 1980s, took place in her home town earlier. Ms Scargill, from Barnsley, died in April aged 83. She had been living with dementia in a nursing home.
Alan Titchmarsh returns to home town to open Ilkley Fountain

1 month ago | bbc.com | Adam Laver |Tom Ingall

Titchmarsh in town to open new fountainAdam Laver & Tom IngallEmma MarsdenAlan Titchmarsh said Ilkley's new fountain brought "such life" to the town centreTV gardener Alan Titchmarsh said a new fountain installed in Ilkley would bring "such life" to the town centre. The water feature was unveiled at the top of Brook Street, as crowds gathered in the sunny weather. Installed in 1886, the original Victorian fountain was removed after it was damaged by vandals in the 1960s.
Bill Bailey's Extraordinary Portraits exhibition set to open

2 months ago | bbc.com | Sarah Spina-Matthews |Tom Ingall

Bradford hosts Extraordinary Portraits exhibition Sarah Spina-Matthews & Tom IngallChatterbox MediaThe exhibition features works created on the BBC's Extraordinary Portraits, hosted by Bill BaileyAn exhibition of portraits created as a part of a TV series hosted by comedian Bill Bailey is set to open this week.

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Tom Ingall @TomIngall

17 Jan 25

Opening night is here. Last night's dress rehearsal had the added fun of a fire alarm, possibly because the Ugly Sisters are so hot. Lock up your single men. Tickets at https://t.co/Y2v7yCpRJE https://t.co/9vLDdDe8nK

Tom Ingall @TomIngall

3 Jan 25

The Prince is holding a massive ball and you’re invited. Opening night is just two weeks away for Wales Community Theatre Players production of Cinderella. This year, I’ll be the ugliest of Ugly Sisters so come boo, hiss and throw things. (Money preferably). https://t.co/uKO9smd6Yi

Tom Ingall @TomIngall

11 Jul 24

The brilliant bunch of talented folks at Wales Community Theatre Players (except one hanger on) open “Showstoppers 2024” tonight. Not many tickets left for this feel good barnstorming night. Get yours at https://t.co/uo96Q7SWGW and we’ll see you at the Lyric Theatre in Dinnington https://t.co/1hDQcbdrCx