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Train-mad couple say home has become 'selfie spot'

by Connor January 14, 2025
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A train-mad couple who have adorned the whole front of their home in railway memorabilia have told how they are being inundated with visitors wanting to "come and take selfies".

Eric and Wendy Coupe, of Blackburn, Lancashire, said the quirky decor at their terraced house in Wellington Road "started with a bench and a clock" about 10 years ago.

They now have a range of colourful rail station signs both past and present from across the country.

"We've no idea how many there are," Mr Coupe said. "We've never had time to count, and there's more to come."

The rail enthusiasts run the East Lancashire Model Railway Organisation and were also inspired by the influence of Mr Coupe's father, who was an engineer for British Rail.

They said what began with a handful of signs 10 years ago has now become a full-time hobby, with the collection featuring both originals and replicas.

The signs come "from all different parts of the country" and are making the property "a landmark in Blackburn", the 66-year-old said.

He added that the oldest is a version of the British Railways sign which hangs above the Flying Scotsman.

Mr Coupe said the oldest sign is from British Railways

"A lot of people have signs in the back of sheds and you don't realise you have them," he said.

"And some of them are worth money and some aren't and some stations you realise don't exist anymore if you look carefully, like Blackpool Central."

"We've even got Weatherfield from Coronation Street," his wife said.

Mr Coupe said their neighbours "aren't bothered" by all the attention, and told them "you're doing a good job".

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Six months of gas works to start on busy road

by Joseph January 11, 2025
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Gas main works that are set to close a town centre route for six months are about to begin.

The gas distribution company, Cadent, will be replacing 1.8 miles (3km) of gas pipes in Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, from Thursday.

The work, due to finish in October, was meant to start earlier this month, but a gas leak was found on a pipe further along the road and needed to be fixed first.

Project manager Gary Tidman said he was aware there would be some drivers unhappy with the disruption, but the works were "essential".

"We have a responsibility to make sure every property that uses gas has access to it 24/7, 365 days a year and these essential works will mean that we continue to deliver on that promise," he explained.

"We know it's far from ideal to have any sort of road closures or traffic management in place in what is a busy area, but we have worked hard with the local authorities to create a plan that keeps traffic flowing and maintains access for local businesses and residents."

The work will be completed in stages with the use of traffic lights and road closures to side roads to ensure traffic is able to flow.

Mr Tidman said Cadent had also planned the works during school half-term and the summer holidays, to keep "disruption to a minimum".

The work will see the current ageing metallic gas pipes, which date back to 1907, replaced with tough plastic pipes that are expected to last for decades, Cadent said.

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Fire victims likely injured by building collapse, police say

by Rachel January 11, 2025
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Two firefighters and a member of the public who died during a fire at a business park sustained injuries in line with those "typically caused by the collapse of part of a structure", police have said.

Firefighters Jennie Logan, 30, and Martyn Sadler, 38, along with father-of-two Dave Chester, 57, were killed in the blaze that engulfed the Bicester Motion site on 15 May.

Thames Valley Police (TVP) said post-mortem examinations showed that all three died from multiple traumatic injuries.

Two other firefighters seriously injured in the incident remain in hospital in stable conditions, the force added.

TVP Assistant Chief Constable Dennis Murray said: "Our initial investigations suggest that all three sustained injuries in line with those typically caused by the collapse of part of a structure."

He said the force would make no further comment on the post-mortems' preliminary findings.

"This remains an unexplained death investigation and is being led by our Major Crime Unit, who continue to work with fire investigators and the Health and Safety Executive to ascertain the cause of the fire and the circumstances surrounding the sad deaths of Jennie, Martyn and Dave," he said.

"Our thoughts remain first and foremost with the families, friends and colleagues of Jennie Logan, Martyn Sadler and Dave Chester, as well as the injured firefighters and their loved ones, following this tragic incident."

Large plumes of smoke were filmed coming from one of the Bicester Motion buildings

The fire was reported at about 18:30 BST on Thursday and rapidly spread through a former aircraft hangar at the site on Buckingham Road, and a major incident was declared.

Ten fire and rescue crews were called to tackle the blaze as witnesses reported seeing black smoke in the sky.

Following the blaze, Bicester Town Council opened books of condolence, while church services and silences have also taken place.

Two gold plaques have been hung at Bicester Motion, with both signed: "Love from the Bicester Community."

Tributes have been paid from the Bicester community in the wake of the fire

Paying tribute last week, Mr Sadler's family said being a firefighter was "always in his blood", adding that he was "the true definition of a hero".

"Our world has fallen apart and our hearts are completely broken, but somewhere in amongst it all we are immensely proud of him and his unwavering bravery," they added.

The family of Ms Logan said her "bravery and fearlessness shone through right until the end."

"She will always be our hero and we are so immensely proud of her. Forever in our hearts," they said.

Mr Chester's family described him as "Bicester born and bred" with a "quirky sense of humour".

"He was not a victim but a hero, he died the way he lived – helping others and putting them ahead of himself."

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Tributes to the two firefighters and father-of-two said they were "the best of Bicester"

Nicholas Mawer, who represents Bicester North on Cherwell District Council, told the BBC those lost in the fire were "the best of Bicester".

"Thankfully these incidents are very rare but it's deeply affected the community," he added.

Ms Logan and Mr Sadler were members of Bicester Rugby Union Football Club (BRUFC), with Ms Logan on the Bicester Vixens women's team.

"We are a tight-knit club," BRUFC's chairman Paul Jaggers said.

"Obviously losing two of your members in any situation is really tough and it's had a profound impact."

A fundraiser launched by the club has raised more than £22,500 for the Fire Fighters Charity since the tragedy.

Announcing the deaths, Chief Fire Officer Rob MacDougall hailed the "unwavering bravery"

Bicester Motion is home to more than 50 specialist businesses, focused on classic car restoration and engineering on the former site of RAF Bicester.

It was home to RAF Bomber Command in World War Two and became redundant in 2004.

The site partially reopened on Wednesday, in what the business park called a "phased return to work for on-site businesses".

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Litter build-up cleared from nature reserve lake

by Taylor January 6, 2025
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A build-up of litter, including discarded bottles, cans and clothing, has been removed from a lake at a nature reserve.

The rubbish, floating in Radipole Lake Nature Reserve in Weymouth was cleared by Dorset Council rangers and volunteers from Weymouth & Portland Marine Litter Project CIC.

A designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), the 83 hectare (205 acre) reserve is home to a range of wildlife including swans, kingfishers, otters and water voles.

The council said it was working with several organisations "to try and make sure litter here is not such an issue… but sadly it does seem to build-up very quickly."

Weymouth & Portland Marine Litter Project
The clear-up recovered bags of bottles, cans and clothing from the water at the RSPB reserve

Other items pulled from the water included a road sign, a highways barrier and a baby's dummy.

"Stuff that definitely shouldn't be in such a beautiful lake," the council said.

Councillor for Radipole Ward at Dorset Council, Matt Bell has been campaigning for improvements at the lake over the last couple of years.

Mr Bell has created a petition calling for the silt at the lake to be dredged and a number of longer-term works to be put in place to prevent a nearby park and car park from repeat flooding.

He said any upkeep work, including dredging , had to be agreed between Dorset Council, the Environment Agency, Natural England and the RSPB, which is a tenant at the site.

He added: "There is a desire to see this treasured part of our town rejuvenated amongst the community and key stakeholders.

"I will continue to push for improvements."

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Dorset Council said cans and bottles, clothing, a highways barrier and a baby's dummy were found – stuff that definitely shouldn't be in such a beautiful lake

A further clean-up at the reserve has been planned for 25 May.

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Work on city's footpaths due to start this week

by Luna January 2, 2025
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Work to resurface footpaths in part of Hull is due to begin on Wednesday.

The scheme will target paths in the city's West Carr area that have suffered wear and tear or been vandalised.

Hull City Council said the improvements were expected to take eight weeks, depending on the weather.

Closures will be in place but access will be maintained for residents at all times.

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Part of Malpas Close has been vandalised by arsonists

The work will be completed in phases, starting with Malpas Close and then Padstow Close, Kingscott Close, Cookbury Close and Ashworthy Close.

People living nearby will be informed of the start dates.

Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Soundslatest episode of Look North here.

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