Serious charge against rider The Evening Telegraph and Star Thursday June 7 1894 At Margate Police Court yesterday, Frederick Collings was charged with having caused the death of John Dale by colliding against him with his bicycle. Collings had ridden down a steep hill and as he was crossing the parade the Mr Dale steppedContinue reading “Speeding cyclist dodges death rap after condition emerges”
Tag Archives: jesmond media
“Sucking the monkey”
Fatal overdose of sherry The Evening Telegraph and Star Thursday June 7 1894 A sad case of what is known in the dock warehouse as “sucking the monkey” was yesterday brought under the notice of Mr Haden Corser, the magistrate at the Thames Police Court. Among the charges was one against Richard Barry, 29, aContinue reading ““Sucking the monkey””
Gun-toting vicar tackles midnight sex fiend
Cleric catches prowling beast The Westmorland Gazette November 11 1905 Mary Mead a servant at Blackfordby Vicarage near Leicester and looking up she saw a man standing over her with a lit match. The match burned out and he seized the terrified girl by the arm. “God help me!”, she screamed. And God did comeContinue reading “Gun-toting vicar tackles midnight sex fiend”
Sad day in North Shields court
The Westmorland Gazette November 11 1905 A man named John Mycock attended the North Shields Police Court on Saturday morning for the purpose of giving evidence against a man charged with wilful damage. He took a seat on a front bench then fell forward upon the floor having apparently taken a fit. Policemen went toContinue reading “Sad day in North Shields court”
Man assaults wife with family cat
A week of porridge for Kitten attack The Westmorland Gazette November 11 1905 Leeds stipendiary A wife who accused her husband of using threats told the court that he hit her on the head with their cat. Magistrate: “What a live cat?” Wife: “Yes, a little white kitten.” Magistrate: “Did he hurt the cat?” Wife:Continue reading “Man assaults wife with family cat”
Blind man fined for illegal parking at Hull Police Court
“You can’t park there” blind hawker told The Hull Packet and East Riding Times August 16 1861 Travelling pedlar – Robert Mard, a blind hawker from Sheffield was charged with obstructing the roadway in HUmber Street by leaving his van in the street during prohibited hours and refusing to remove it when requested to doContinue reading “Blind man fined for illegal parking at Hull Police Court”
Judge condemns growing knife crime, washerwoman faces time for stealing watch and a Christmas morning stealing spree
Manchester Police Court round-up Tuesday 3 January 1854 Serious case of stabbing – An elderly Irishman, named Patrick Leahy, was placed in the dock on a charge of having stabbed Mrs Macartney, of the Weaver’s arms, Rodney Street. On Sunday, the prisoner, who lived next door to Mrs Macartney, went to her house and askedContinue reading “Judge condemns growing knife crime, washerwoman faces time for stealing watch and a Christmas morning stealing spree”
Two months for biting off dad’s nose
Frightful outrage The Chester Chronicle March 30 1850 On Friday last week a ruffian named Kelly was placed at the bar of the Liverpool Police Court on a charge of being drunk and disorderly. He had, with the greatest difficulty, been taken to Hotham Street Bridewell, and there his behaviour became perfectly furious. His fatherContinue reading “Two months for biting off dad’s nose”
A heroic stork
Stork cheats death to save babies Aberdeen Weekly Journal December 4 1880 When tragedy struck her nest a fearless stork refused to let her children perish.A fierce lightning storm struck the village of Lewnburg in Germany with one mighty bolt hitting a barn where the stork family made their home.The parents escaped and watched flamesContinue reading “A heroic stork”
Aberdeen planning consultancy launches new phase
Aurora Planning sets sights on space and renewable technology infrastructure. Owners of an award-winning planning consultancy have announced a refocus of their activities with sights set firmly on emerging technology and renewables infrastructure. Aurora Planning’s founding directors Maggie Bochel and Pippa Robertson decided on the refocus as they embark on their sixth year in business.Continue reading “Aberdeen planning consultancy launches new phase”