Three men who used a gun 'workshop' to turn replica firearms into dangerous weapons have been jailed for a combined total of more than 26 years.
Heroin-addicted mum jailed over 'frenzied' hammer attack on cancer survivor
01.02.2022 - 17:17 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A mum addicted to heroin launched into a "frenzied" hammer attack against a vulnerable female victim recovery from breast cancer.
Ria Dodds broke into the woman's house by smashing a window on July 24, 2020 before striking her with a hammer - causing serious injuries to her head.
The 37-year-old had shown up at the woman's home in Consett with her co-accused, Martyn Watson, 33, who stayed outside of the property during the brutal assault.
A few days after the incident, Dodds snatched another woman's handbag from her in the park, before turning violent when she attempted to retrieve it.
The two defendants attended at Durham Crown Court on Monday, Chronicle live reports.
Dodds was sentenced for grievous bodily harm, theft of a handbag, and two common assaults, with Watson - who appeared via link from HMP Durham - being sentenced for affray and common assault.
Shaun Dryden, prosecuting, said the victim of the July 24 offences was a "vulnerable" woman in her 50s who suffered from "serious health problems", including emphysema.
The court was told the victim was also recovering from breast cancer at the time.
Both Dodds and Watson had previously been living with the woman for weeks before the incident, but were no longer living there at the time of the offences.
Mr Dryden said the pair turned up to the woman's home at around 8.30pm, with Watson claiming he had left clothing at the property.
Watson was trying to gain entry into the front of the home, while Dodds went to the rear of the property.
Watson lied to the victim, telling her that he was with his mum at the time, but when he was refused entry he "put his hand through the letterbox" and "began making threats of violence".
Meanwhile, Dodds was in the back garden of the home in
The website popstar.one is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
10.02.2022 / 15:16
Salford man charged over alleged £80k burglary at Cheshire firm
A man from Salford has been charged in connection with an alleged £80,000 burglary in Cheshire.
variety.com
10.02.2022 / 00:47
Hugh Jackman’s ‘The Music Man’ to Offer Subsidized Broadway Tickets for New York City Students (EXCLUSIVE)
Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter“The Music Man,” a musical revival featuring Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster, is one of the hottest tickets on Broadway.For students in the New York City area, the price of admission will finally be affordable.“The Music Man” producers Barry Diller, David Geffen and Kate Horton are making available 10,000 tickets priced at $20 to New York City students, their families and their teachers.Created and spearheaded by the Music Man’s Black Theatre Coalition fellow Amy Marie Haven, the effort hopes to make Broadway more accessible to the masses. Reduced ticket prices were made possible through partnerships with the New York City Department of Education and a dozen local youth non-profits, including Artists Striving to End Poverty, Art Start, Arts For All, Arthur Miller Foundation, On Broadway Training Program, Young People’s Chorus of NYC, Education Through Music, Rosie’s Theatre Kids, R.Evolucion Latina and Broadway Bridges.
msn.com
09.02.2022 / 18:16
'I will offer him anything': Aitch begs Liam Gallagher to feature on his track
Gallery: The song has even inspired a movie! Discover these facts about Mariah Carey’s All I Want For Christmas Is You (BANG Showbiz)The 'Wonderwall' star has yet to respond to the offer on the micro-blogging site. However, the comment saw Aitch receive some hate from one follower who offered to pay him £6 to quit music. Aitch - whose real name is Harrison Armstrong - quipped back: "I'll send you my bank details now.
dailyrecord.co.uk
03.02.2022 / 21:09
Man charged over three vehicle crash in Scots town which left two seriously injured
A man has been charged in connection with a three vehicle crash which has left two seriously injured.
dailyrecord.co.uk
03.02.2022 / 14:38
Two men arrested over Aberdeen crash after death of 'one in a million' grandad
Two men have been arrested after a crash in Aberdeen claimed the life of a grandad.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
01.02.2022 / 18:58
Joao Cancelo has already kept promise he made to Kyle Walker at Man City
Joao Cancelo has managed to keep a promise he made to Kyle Walker on arrival at the Etihad Stadium.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
30.01.2022 / 00:43
Erling Haaland 'prefers to reject' Man City offer and more transfer rumours
Erling Haaland will reportedly reject a move to Manchester City, with the Borussia Dortmund superstar favouring a move to Spain.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
29.01.2022 / 15:17
Man arrested in connection with racist abuse of Ashley Cole during Man City FA Cup tie at Swindon
A 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the racial abuse suffered by Ashley Cole during Man City’s FA Cup tie at Swindon Town.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
28.01.2022 / 23:33
Man jailed for stalking former Hollyoaks actress Stephanie Davis
A stalker who bombarded former Hollyoaks star Stephanie Davis with social media messages, letters and gifts, over a 14-month period has been jailed.