The cold weather which has gripped the country for weeks is set to make a chilly return over Easter, adding to travel woes and train closures over the weekend. The Met Office has warned that the UK could see snow over the festive weekend, which could add to congestion and delays on the roads. It is expected there will be temperature lows of up to -10C, as well as bitingly cold winds and possible snowfall. Rail problems will also likely see travellers from Maundy Thursday taking to the roads instead of going by train, adding to traffic. RAC traffic spokesman Rod Dennis warned that the Easter getaway is due to be one of the busiest times of the year on the road. He said: “The getaway for Easter tends to be one of the busiest of the year, and we’re expecting 2018 to be no exception. But if people are hoping for spring-like warmth to accompany the longer days, they might well be disappointed. “With a distinctly wintry feel to the weather persisting right up to Easter … [Read more...] about UK set for a wintry Easter, with cold weather expected to bring travel chaos
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Lakewood teacher, 52, accused of 3-year sexual relationship with student
By Courtney Tompkins | PUBLISHED: September 14, 2017 at 3:36 pm | UPDATED: September 26, 2017 at 12:30 am A 52-year-old Lakewood woman has been charged with having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a female student over the span of three years, Los Angeles County prosecutors announced today. Mary Jahn has been charged with nine felony counts, including four counts of sexual penetration by foreign object, three counts of lewd acts upon a child and two counts of oral copulation of a person under 18, according to authorities. The defendant allegedly began having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old female student in July 2008 and reportedly continued contact through July 2011, according to Deputy District Attorney Troy Davis of the Victim Impact Program, who has been assigned to the case. At the time of the reported crimes, Jahn was a teacher at Lakewood High School. The now-adult victim alerted authorities about the sexual abuse earlier this year, Davis said. Long Beach … [Read more...] about Lakewood teacher, 52, accused of 3-year sexual relationship with student
For Ravens in the Players Coalition, helping Baltimore starts with listening and learning
BALTIMORE — Between the three of them, they cover the career arch of an NFL player. Tight end Benjamin Watson has played 14 NFL seasons. A six-year veteran, defensive tackle Brandon Williams believes he’s just entering his prime. Outside linebacker Matthew Judon’s first two seasons with the Ravens hint at a long and productive career.Seated this week in the front row of a conference room in a downtown Baltimore law office, nine floors above where the snow accumulated on city streets, the three men shared a common interest. They listened intently as educators, activists and civil rights attorneys engaged them in conversation about social issues facing the city that the players currently call home.“It’s one thing for us to hear about the injustices that continue to occur, but in order to properly advocate and tell others, you have to listen and you have to learn,” Watson said. “That’s what today was about.”Watson, Williams and Judon … [Read more...] about For Ravens in the Players Coalition, helping Baltimore starts with listening and learning
Pima Aztecs advance to NJCAA national championship for first time in program history with win over Delta
Pima College's men's basketball team defeated No. 11 Delta College 102-94 Friday at the NJCAA Division II national tournament, and will play Saturday for the first national championship in program history. The No. 2 Aztecs (31-4) will play No. 1 seed Triton College in Saturday's title game in Danville, Illinois. The game, which tips off at 5:30 p.m. Tucson time, can be streamed on the NJCAA TV website. That moment when it hits....YOU'RE PLAYING FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP!!!! #PimaBasketball #NJCAATournament #Final4 pic.twitter.com/q5jZZR29cz— PimaAthletics (@PimaAthletics) March 24, 2018Sophomore guard Isaiah Murphy said the win was "like a dream come true." Sophomore wing Keven Biggs hauled the Aztecs in the Elite Eight game against Highland on Wednesday, scoring a season-high 34 points on nine 3-pointers. Friday, it was the backcourt's turn: Murphy and Alize Travis carried the team with 41 combined points. Travis also notched a double-double with 11 … [Read more...] about Pima Aztecs advance to NJCAA national championship for first time in program history with win over Delta
French officer who traded places with a hostage in supermarket attack dies
A police officer who offered to trade places with a hostage during a standoff at a supermarket in southern France died Saturday morning, CNN reported. >> Read more trending news Lt.-Col. Arnaud Beltrame, 45, was shot by 26-year-old Redouane Lakdim as he entered the Super U market in Trèbes on Friday. Beltrame "fell as a hero" and showed "exceptional courage", French President Emmanuel Macron said. >> 3 dead in France supermarket hostage situation, 1 other killed in carjacking Ladkim killed two people and wounded 16 others, two seriously, when he entered the supermarket, the BBC reported. Before that, Ladkim killed another person while stealing a car Interior Minister Gerard Collomb announced Beltrame’s death Saturday, which raises the number of people killed to four. "France will never forget his heroism, his bravery, his sacrifice," Collomb tweeted. When Beltrame went inside the supermarket, he left his phone on so police could hear his … [Read more...] about French officer who traded places with a hostage in supermarket attack dies