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In an interview last month with the Globe, Ortiz said the experience had left her “outraged and fearful.” “They took my husband without proof,” Ortiz said ICE has defended its handling of Méndez’ detention describing him as “an illegally present” citizen of Guatemala who refused to comply with agents’ instructions “ICE concurs with the actions deemed appropriate by the officers on the scene who are trained to use the minimum amount of force necessary to resolve the situation in a manner that ensures the success of the operation and prioritizes the safety of our officers,” an ICE spokesperson said in a statement a 50-year-old elementary school teacher in New Bedford said he was marching to support immigrant students and let them know they’re not alone Recent immigration raids had left many students distressed and the families are afraid,” Cardoza said a 38-year-old New Bedford resident and member of an SEUI healthcare union said the march sent a message that the city’s workers would stick up for each other “We’re here today to show them that we’re gonna fight and we’re not gonna give up,” Vega said Dan Glaun can be reached at dan.glaun@globe.com. 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Home Delivery Gift Subscriptions Log In Manage My Account Customer Service Delivery Issues Feedback News Tips Help & FAQs Staff List Advertise Newsletters View the ePaper Order Back Issues News in Education Search the Archives Privacy Policy Terms of Service Terms of Purchase Work at Boston Globe Media Internship Program Co-op Program Do Not Sell My Personal Information NEW BEDFORD — Travelers using the Seastreak ferry service in New Bedford now have a new place to park their cars when they're readying to head out to sea "We moved our parking about a week ago," said a New Bedford Seastreak customer service representative, noting the company had been told they would have to make way for riders of the MBTA's new South Coast Rail service at the Whale's Tooth parking lot at 532 Acushnet Ave This news comes despite information released and reported in March that said the Port Authority would designate 150 spaces for MBTA passengers and 570 would remain for ferry parking Seastreak operates ferries to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket While it is something new for Seastreak customers to get used to, the customer service representative said the new parking — located at the Foss Marine Terminal at 180 McArthur Drive — is actually closer to the ferry dock than the Whale's Tooth lot but it's only a five-minute walk," she said Legal trouble: 3,700 cases could be at stake as New Bedford judge, prosecutor alleged to have had affair With the move to the Foss Terminal also came the launch of Seastreak's new method of paying for parking Instead of paying for a spot online while making a ride reservation Seastreak customer service said now customers pay upon arrival by scanning one of the QR codes in the parking lot "It's very easy — you just follow the instructions on the signs," she said Seastreak customers may still be able to park at the Whale's Tooth lot; however Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInBEDFORD Ohio (WOIO) - Local firefighters rescued a man who fell down an embankment Saturday afternoon According to Bedford Fire Chief Brian Harting crews were called to rescue the man just off of Taylor Road near Viaduct Park around 3 p.m A neighbor told firefighters the man was unable to move The man was near a creek with rising floodwater Chief Harting said the man was at risk of falling firefighters were able to get to the man and pull him out of the steep and slippery terrain The man was taken to the hospital and there is no word on his condition No firefighters were injured in the rescue BEDFORD—The Bedford Hiking Club and the Indiana Volkssport Association invite the public to a scenic walk through Amish country near Montgomery offering a five- and 10-kilometer (approximately 3.1 and 6.2 miles) route showcasing Indiana’s picturesque landscapes Walkers can sign in on the porch of the Gasthof Restaurant between 9:00 a.m and noon and should complete their walk by 3:00 p.m Participants can choose between the shorter 3.1-mile option or the longer 6.2-mile walk which takes them past several Amish farms and an Amish school A unique highlight of the 10K route includes a stop where three Amish homesteads are situated closely together and the families have extended a welcome to visitors to stop in their barnyards for conversation and to answer questions participants are encouraged to stay for lunch at the Gasthof Restaurant Both walking options also include a visit to the small rural town of Montgomery featuring a large historic feed mill along the railroad tracks Indiana’s second-oldest Catholic Church It is noted for its beautiful architecture The walking routes are fairly level and follow gravel or paved roads and sidewalks traffic in the area tends to move at a slower pace Participants are welcome to take photographs but are asked to respect the Amish community’s preference not to have their faces or close-up photos taken The Volkswalk will start and end at the Gasthof Village Restaurant which also features charming shops and a bakery Visitors interested in exploring local Amish businesses for plants Join the Bedford Hiking Club’s volkswalk on May 17th for a fun and engaging way to experience the beauty of Daviess County and learn more about the local Amish community. For further information, don’t hesitate to contact Teena Ligman at 812-278-0139 or email tdligman@att.net. The Gasthof Village is located just north of Montgomery off US 50 Serving Lawrence and surrounding counties since 1948 – The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in a general store burglary Saturday deputies responded to an audible alarm at 11:45 p.m deputies found a glass door had been smashed open with a brick and entry was made Have the day's biggest stories arrive in your inbox every day at 8 p.m BCSO said security footage showed a male wearing a black hoodie with “Game Over” on it It appears that the suspect stole a handful of vape products before exiting the store Copyright 2025 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us Internships at WSLS 10 Careers at WSLS 10 Closed Captioning / Audio Description Public File Current EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Info FCC Applications Copyright © 2025 WSLS.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group Essential digital access to quality FT journalism on any device Complete digital access to quality FT journalism with expert analysis from industry leaders Complete digital access to quality analysis and expert insights complemented with our award-winning Weekend Print edition Terms & Conditions apply Discover all the plans currently available in your country See why over a million readers pay to read the Financial Times The collision took place between Junctions 12 (Flitwick) and Junction 13 (Bedford) News | UK The M1 is experiencing major delays to northbound traffic after a crash between two junctions in Bedfordshire earlier today which occurred between Junctions 12 (Flitwick) and 13 (Bedford) prompted a swift response from emergency services Traffic was brought to a standstill as they worked at the scene National Highways East issued a warning to drivers on X (formerly Twitter) shortly before 11am saying: “Traffic has been stopped on the #M1 northbound between J12 #Flitwick and J13 #Bedford due to a collision.” confirming: “1 (of) 4 lanes are now OPEN on the #M1 northbound between J12 #Flitwick and J13 #Bedford following a collision Emergency services continue to work at scene The crash came on the first day of the May Bank Holiday weekend — one of the busiest travel periods of the year with an estimated 17 million journeys expected across Britain Friday was forecast to be the peak travel day with an estimated 2.9 million drivers taking to the roads RAC Breakdown spokesperson Alice Simpson said: “Although the Easter break was just two weeks ago our figures suggest this weekend will still be hectic on the roads as millions take advantage of another bank holiday “This week’s very warm weather may not last right into the weekend there’s still plenty of opportunity to get out and about it’s best to avoid Friday evening as that’s when leisure traffic will clash with commuter journeys.” She also advised motorists to check their tyres and ensure vehicles have the correct levels of oil London travel news LIVE: Severe delays on the Jubilee and Metropolitan line Armed forces parade overnight through London in VE Day dress rehearsal ‘Dignified silence’ was needed from Harry for reconciliation Meal2Deal: on a mission to make food poverty history The holiday rush has been further fuelled by unseasonably warm weather The Met Office said Kew Gardens in southwest London recorded a high of 29.3C on Thursday 1 May — the warmest start to May on record in the UK Prince Louis steals the show at VE Day parade as he keeps dad William looking sharp and mimics brother George Prince Louis steals show with sweet antics at VE parade Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in major blow for Putin ahead of Victory Day celebrations Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in blow for Putin VE Day 2025 fashion: best looks from the day VE Day 2025 fashion: Princess of Wales to Lady Victoria Starmer UK tourists face major travel shake-up as Dubai airport set to close David Beckham’s 50th birthday bash in London 'shut down' by council over noise complaints David Beckham’s 50th birthday bash 'shut down' over noise complaints Dean Adamson is now officially Bedford Blues’ leading all-time try scorer scoring one of nine tries as part of a 61-38 victory against London Scottish at a raucous Goldington Road on Saturday afternoon The intriguing sub-plot to an excellent Blues season culminated on the hallowed turf of Goldington Road as Adamson produced a customary dive into the corner to score the Blues’ sixth try of the afternoon in another scintillating performance from Mike Rayer’s men The last time the Blues played at Goldington Road they ran in 13 tries against a beleaguered Nottingham side and they picked up where they left off with the game’s first score after just three minutes The driving maul from the lineout fell apart but Fred Tuilagi was on hand to snap up the opportunity and take over to bundle across the whitewash with Maisey’s left boot converting to give the Blues an early 7-0 lead Fast hands through the back line found Adamson in an unfamiliar position in the right channel the winger was able to find his counterpart Alfie Garside who proceeded to run in under the posts for the first of an eventual hat-trick the Blues were well in the ascendency thanks to Garside’s second try; beginning with excellent work on the floor by a foraging pack intent on gaining every ball but Garside merely dummied a pass to him and stepped inside to stroll in his brace The visitors were on the board after 21 minutes as Austin Wallis’ lineout and consequential shove was completed by the Scottish hooker and they repeated the trick a few minutes later as Wallis got his second via the same method Normal service was resumed on the half hour mark; the bonus point try secured in simple fashion by Michael Le Bourgeois with Will Maisey scoring a fifth as the Blues stamped their authority on the encounter with a 35-10 lead at the interval The opening moments of the second half were scrappy at best as Dan Nutton reduced the Bedford lead with an early try despite murmurs of a knock-on but it wasn’t long before the crowd erupted at the long-awaited moment Fred Tuilagi intercepted a pass in midfield and although his spin out right was wayward it wasn’t long before the ball made its way out to the opposite wing it was fast ball that worked wonders and it made its way through the hands to find Adamson who sprinted down the left wing to dive in his 146th try for Bedford Blues officially breaking Derek Wyatt’s all-time record It was a roar unlike few others around Goldington Road as Adamson – who also became a Dad in the week – soaked up the applause in a moment that has felt like a long time coming It was almost as if the rest of the team had been distracted by the moment as Scottish hit back immediately from the kick off taking advantage of a Maisey mistake on his own try line to keep the visitors in the game the Scottish defence was proving far too leaky as Garside completed his hat-trick by sprinting through the chasm that appeared to extend the lead to 47-24 with Maisey’s conversion accurate again The action continued at breakneck speed; Garside looked as if he was galloping clear to feed Adamson another but chose the inside route instead where the ball fell to Robbie McCallum only for Le Bourgeois to illegally stop him in his tracks to see yellow McCallum got his own back with a try from the visitors’ next foray forward to keep his team in touch but again the Blues struck next to soar past the 50-point mark as Tommy Herman bundled over Bedford’s eighth When Matt Worley collected an Adamson grubber kick for the ninth after 73 minutes it secured a thoroughly entertaining afternoon of rugby although London Scottish had the last laugh courtesy of a try for replacement 99 points had been scored in what was a classic Goldington Road affair but Bedford Blues were once again at their attacking best in scoring 61 of them as they maintained second place in the Championship Ealing took a further step towards the title as they demolished Cambridge 89-19 away from home while Hartpury remain close on Bedford’s heels in third after seeing off Ampthill 38-14 losing 21-14 to Cornish Pirates who are now just two points behind them in fifth Doncaster Knights beat Caldy 33-15 in Saturday’s other Championship fixture while Chinnor beat Nottingham on Friday night The day however belongs to one man as Dean Adamson wrote himself into Bedford Blues folklore with the try that secures his status as a legend of Goldington Road His 146th try for the club surely won’t be his last Bedford Blues travel to Ampthill in the Battle of Bedfordshire next Saturday (10 May) before another trip away from home to Cambridge where the Men and the Women play on the same day in another double header at Ellgia Fields Cheryl McCormack opened her Academy of Dance in New Bedford over a half a century ago and recently celebrated a rare milestone Ask any one of her thousands of students from over the decades and they will tell you McCormack is a tough but fair teacher with a heart of gold her academy celebrated 60 years of training young dancers the academy also instilled many important life lessons in them Taking home countless awards and garnering national recognition, McCormack's academy was the one where any young local dancer wanted to train Her style of teaching gave life and energy to the art of dance Her passion is evident by just hearing her speak McCormack has always had a bit of a hoarse voice and that's because she left it in her dance studio cueing her students over the music in many of her classes It's no wonder her studio has been around for 60 years through several economic hardships and most recently True passion and dedication and respect for the craft held her studio up Being a former student of her academy myself I can tell you firsthand the wisdom this woman has shared with so many of her dancers and just how valuable those lessons were to me even today She was celebrated recently and a video was uploaded to the Academy's Facebook page catching her reaction breaking out into dance as Abba's "Dancing Queen" played I think I speak on behalf of so many children dancers and parents when I say thank you for everything you have done for our community So many of your former students carry around so many of the important lessons you taught us in your studio on Tarkiln Hill in New Bedford The academy will hold its 60th dance recital in the coming weeks and I'm sure it will be amazing Cheryl McCormack opened her Academy of Dance in New Bedford over a half a century ago and recently celebrated a rare milestone.\nRead More Taking home countless awards and garnering national recognition, McCormack's academy was the one where any young local dancer wanted to train She was celebrated recently and a video was uploaded to the Academy's Facebook page catching her reaction The academy will hold its 60th dance recital in the coming weeks and I'm sure it will be amazing by Sam Becker (WSET) — A wanted man was arrested Saturday According to the Bedford County Sheriff's Office 44-year-old Timothy Bryant was taken into custody without further incident and is being transported to jail as he was allegedly on foot and in the area of Morgans Mill Road in Bedford County "Thanks to the many tips from citizens Timothy Bryant was taken into custody today without further incident," said BCSO RELATED: Authorities search for wanted man in Bedford County, urge public caution ABC13 previously covered a story about Bryant The Roanoke Police Department wanted him on multiple charges after a traffic stop led to a vehicle pursuit on April 18 SEE ALSO: K9 killed in the line of duty during a suspect pursuit in Roanoke, police say Officials said there were also additional outstanding warrants by KENNEDY BUCK New Bedford mayor's salary in the next fiscal year would be $167,768 "Respect is given and not earned," said Marie Carline Hollant from New Bedford "I think he has the right to ask for full compensation." Well Mayor Mitchell feels like he's earned it He recently sent a letter to the City Council saying since his first year in office he has refused to accept the cost-of-living adjustment in his salary something he chose to do to back up his credibility when negotiating compensation for city employees He felt that his position would be acceptable if he sacrificed some of his own pay he will include the mayor's full salary maybe he's feeling it," continued Hollant Mayor Mitchell says he's turned down $250,000 which is roughly almost two years' worth of pay He goes on to say that continuing to decline the full salary will solidify an expectation that elected leaders should be paid less than what the law provides But some say the money should be given back to the city instead The hope is also it doesn't fall back on people's pockets I'm pretty sure the people will not have a problem with allowing them to give him the full compensation," continued Hollant "We're already paying enough taxes we don't really need to pay more." A musical tale about surviving a shipwreck in New Bedford has received one of the highest honors in Broadway theatre It was announced on May 1st that Rachel Hauk has been nominated for Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musical Based on the music of American folk rock band The Avett Brothers the play surrounds the ill-fated yacht Mignonette which was shipwrecked in 1888 off the coast of New Bedford It revolved around four surviving souls — a young man in search of adventure and a first mate who has fallen from grace the real-life ship that inspired the musical When the crew became stranded and starving This dark event ultimately changed maritime law and the perception of "custom of the sea." Broadway: Musical set on infamous New Bedford shipwreck to open most unsparing musicals ever to anchor itself on Broadway.” the show closed in December 2024 due to low ticket sales This article features material from a previous article by Seth Chitwood BEDFORD- The City of Bedford Department of Planning and Zoning has announced two new addresses located on a property on G Street to be used for a duplex housing unit and rendering of the final property are below: (WSET) — The Bedford County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man in relation to a recent burglary deputies responded to an audible alarm at the Diamond Hill General Store they noticed that the front door glass had been smashed in with a brick Security footage showed a male wearing a black hoodie with “Game Over” on it SEE ALSO: Bedford County Sheriff's Office arrests man wanted on multiple felony charges Deputies say that it appears the man had stolen some vape products before leaving the store The Sheriff’s Office requests that anyone with information contact Investigator Ellis at 540-586-4800 dispatch at 540-586-7827 or Central Virginia Crime Stoppers at 1-888-798-5900 Keir Starmer hails visitor attraction – set to open in 2031 – as a way to bring jobs and growth to region and now Bedford: a “transformative” new British tourist magnet is coming to the home counties – just off the A421 A former brickworks will be the site of a new multibillion-pound theme park from the entertainment behemoth Universal The venture is projected to bring 8.5 million visitors near to the market town The development will create tens of thousands of jobs and become the biggest visitor attraction in Britain The first Universal theme park in Europe, it will squat on a 192-hectare (476-acre) site at the former Kempston Hardwick brickworks as part of a larger complex incorporating a 500-bed hotel and “a retail Though it is “still too early” to think about planned rides and attractions at the resort, Universal has said, among the draws at its most recently opened park in Beijing are the Minions-themed Loop-Dee Doop-Dee the Transformers Megabase Decepticoaster and an area entitled the Kung Fu Panda Land of Awesomeness Universal claims the project will be “transformative for Bedford and deliver significant benefits for the UK economy” was eager to claim credit for any potential benefits “This is our plan for change in action,” Starmer said “combining local and national growth with creating around 28,000 new jobs across sectors such as construction The proposed location – a 192-hectare site that was formerly a brickworks Photograph: Universal Destinations & Experiences/PA“It is not just about numbers; it’s about securing real opportunities for people in our country we are building a brighter future for the UK getting people into work and ensuring our economy remains strong and competitive.” will bring a £50bn boost to Britain’s economy and create 20,000 jobs in construction with a further 8,000 operational roles once it is up and running The enormous project does not yet have planning permission and will be a test of the government’s promise to speed up major construction projects by reducing the scope for legal challenges It has been strongly backed by local government leaders Questioned by Bedford MP Mohammad Yasin last month, Starmer agreed that it was “vital that we do unleash the potential of … Bedford, by generating growth, jobs, and opportunities”. As part of the announcement the government said it will make “a major investment in infrastructure around the site” to ensure it is easily accessible. Read moreEarly discussion of the project – which has been under negotiation for more than a year – made much of Bedford’s relative proximity to London Earlier this week, the transport secretary approved plans for a major expansion of nearby Luton airport – overruling planning inspectors who had recommended blocking the scheme on environmental grounds – which will see annual passenger numbers almost double to 32 million by 2043 As well as Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles Universal also runs resorts in Japan and Singapore The company, rebranded Universal Destinations and Experiences in 2023, is owned by the US telecoms group Comcast said he “could not be more excited to take this very important step in our plan to create and deliver an incredible Universal theme park and resort in the heart of the United Kingdom which complements our growing US-based parks business by expanding our global footprint to Europe” the chancellor said: “At a time of global change this investment is a vote of confidence in Britain as a place to do business “Universal’s investment will bring billions to the economy and create thousands of jobs to the UK We use some essential cookies to make this website work We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK remember your settings and improve government services We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time. News stories, speeches, letters and notices Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports A multi-billion-pound investment in a major new Universal theme park and resort in Bedford has been agreed between Universal, the government and the local council, in a move that represents a major vote of confidence in the UK economy and the future of partnerships between the UK and the US. The theme park, which is set to be one of the largest and most advanced in Europe, will bring nearly 20,000 jobs during the construction period, with a further 8,000 new jobs across the hospitality and creative industries when it opens in 2031.  Supporting the government’s Plan for Change to create economic growth and opportunities by getting people into well-paid, decent jobs across the creative, technology, tourism and hospitality sectors, Universal has committed to working with local colleges and universities to train the next generation of its hospitality workforce, including through a range of apprenticeships and internships.   As well as generating significant opportunities, the new theme park and resort will bring significant local benefits – with approximately 80% of employees at the theme park expected to come from local areas – and support a stream of ongoing work to unleash the potential of the Oxford-Cambridge corridor through growth, infrastructure revitalisation and further job opportunities. Universal expects the site to generate nearly £50 billion for the economy by 2055, with 8.5 million visitors expected in its first year – becoming the largest visitor attraction in the UK. This will support the government to deliver its growth mission – creating higher living standards and putting more money in people’s pockets. Today we closed the deal on a multi-billion-pound investment that will see Bedford home to one of the biggest entertainment parks in Europe, firmly putting the county on the global stage. This is our Plan for Change in action, combining local and national growth with creating around 28,000 new jobs across sectors such as construction, AI, and tourism. It is not just about numbers; it’s about securing real opportunities for people in our country. Together, we are building a brighter future for the UK, getting people into work and ensuring our economy remains strong and competitive. The development, working with Bedford Borough Council, will be the first Universal-branded theme park and resort destination in Europe and will be part of a larger 476-acre entertainment resort complex. Proposed plans from Universal Destinations & Experiences, a business unit of Comcast, include a world-class theme park with several themed lands featuring Universal’s distinct brand of immersive storytelling, thrilling rides, innovative attractions and exciting entertainment, all utilising sophisticated and advanced technology. Initial resort plans also feature a 500-room hotel and a retail, dining and entertainment complex. At a time of global change, this investment is a vote of confidence in Britain as a place to do business. Universal’s investment will bring billions to the economy and create thousands of jobs to the UK, putting more money in people’s pockets. Bringing a world-class theme park and resort to the United Kingdom is a tremendous opportunity and is part of our strategy to introduce the Universal brand and experiences to new audiences around the globe.  We appreciate the incredible support for our proposed project and look forward to bringing it to life in the years ahead. As part of the Plan for Change, the government will commit to a major investment in infrastructure around the site to support the delivery of the project and ensure it is well connected and easily accessible. It comes just days after the government signed-off the expansion of Luton Airport, showcasing how the government’s pro-growth agenda is delivering real-life benefits for working people.  The deal supports the UK’s world leading creative industries, a growth-driving sector identified in the government’s modern Industrial Strategy, which will be published this spring. The Strategy will drive investment into high growth sectors, unlocking jobs and growth right across the country. Universal Destinations & Experiences has a proven track record of building and operating major theme parks and resorts across the globe. A Universal development in the UK will join the company’s existing portfolio of destinations across the United States and Asia-Pacific.  The proposals remain subject to a planning decision from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details. The 476-acre site is expected to see 8.5 million visitors in its first year and generate 28,000 jobs I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice Europe’s first Universal theme park is to open in Bedford in 2031 under a deal that will bring in an estimated £50bn to the UK economy Visitors are likely to see rides based on the studio’s most famous film franchises including Minions The attraction is set to create nearly 20,000 jobs during the construction period, with a further 8,000 jobs available across the hospitality and creative industries Sir Keir Starmer sought to strike an optimistic note and talk up domestic strengths amid ongoing market turmoil following Donald Trump’s global trade tariffs “It’s going to put Bedford on the map for millions of people film lovers – people coming here for fun people building their careers here,” he said during a visit to the town “I don’t think this is quite what they meant The multi-billion-pound investment has been agreed between Universal, the government and the local council, and forms part of Labour’s Plan for Change, which aims to create growth and job opportunities across the UK. Across the 496-acre complex, guests will also be able to enjoy entertainment venues, a 500-room hotel and a retail and dining area. As part of a plan to create economic growth, Universal, a major American film production and distribution company, has committed to working with local colleges and universities to provide job opportunities. With the site being the first Universal-branded theme park and resort in Europe, they expect the site to generate nearly £50bn for the economy by 2055, with 8.5 million visitors expected in its first year – becoming the largest visitor attraction in the UK. Mark Woodbury, chair and CEO of Universal Destinations and Experiences, said: “Bringing a world-class theme park and resort to the United Kingdom is a tremendous opportunity and is part of our strategy to introduce the Universal brand and experiences to new audiences around the globe. “We appreciate the incredible support for our proposed project and look forward to bringing it to life in the years ahead.” Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Roman was shot and killed while in the driver’s seat of a black Hyundai Sonata parked on the east side of Acushnet Avenue New Bedford Police and EMS responded to the area of Acushnet Avenue near Griffin Court in New Bedford after a shot spotter alert and 911 call to the area according to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office Police located Roman in the black Hyundai Sonata parked on the east side of Acushnet Avenue suffering from a gunshot wound to the head Vehicle had multiple projectile strikesThe vehicle was also found to have multiple projectile strikes Luke’s Hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later Massachusetts State Police Detectives assigned to the Bristol County District Attorney's Office New Bedford Police and Homicide Unit prosecutors are actively investigating the homicide For best viewing experience of this website Please enter a place name in the search bar After provisionally the warmest May Day on record in the UK higher than average temperatures will subside over the weekend Environment Agency Updated: 05:53 (UTC+1) on Tue 6 May 2025 cloud will increase from off the North Sea to bring a few light showers during the day Some bright or sunny spells developing by late-afternoon Staying dry with some lengthy clear skies overnight Turning chilly with a touch of grass frost in places Largely dry with variable amounts of cloud and bright or sunny spells on Wednesday with variable amounts of cloud and bright or sunny spells throughout the period Dry across the vast majority of the UK with clear or sunny spells but also some patchy cloud Cloud will likely thicken across the far north and northwest during the weekend with some outbreaks of rain for a time There is also a small risk of some heavy showers in the far south or southwest high pressure will be dominant across the UK This will bring predominantly fine and dry weather for the majority of places Temperatures are likely to be slightly above normal for the time of year although there is a chance of some cold nights Fairly typical weather for the time of year is most likely through this period fine and dry weather is more likely to dominate although this will be interspersed with occasional spells of rain and showers with a risk of heavy rain and thunderstorms in places temperatures will most likely be near to or slightly above average TV Comedy What’s the best episode of Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em Probably not the one where Frank is busted for distributing hardcore porn which is always a good one to throw at people to see if they really remember the show properly the show probably never bettered “Have a Break There’s so much to love about the episode featuring Frank and Betty’s disastrous second honeymoon Not least a boiling undercurrent of sexual frustration throughout Betty eventually figured out that she could actually start without Frank She probably also figured out that she could finish without Frank as well you know what nonsense I’m about to come out with Exactly which edition of Psychic News is Kenny holding Answer: the edition dated 24th February 1973, where the lead story was about a BBC2 series called Leap in the Dark Leap in the Dark was an incredibly odd show It started out in 1973 as a documentary series on the paranormal and then started doing reconstructions of supposedly real supernatural events By the time of its fourth and final series in 1980 I can’t think of any other TV show which has had that kind of trajectory The episode discussed in this edition of Psychic News was “A Question of Survival” although the BBC do hold some insert material from this particular show the only episode of Series 1 which does still exist in full is the pilot from 9th January 1973 This episode is on YouTube so you can get a sense of what the programme was like in this particular incarnation: BBC Four really should drag this out on Halloween the pilot features an interview with Elsie Sheppard… who also appears in a telesnap on the front of Psychic News So clearly “A Question of Survival” reused some material from the pilot Back to Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em That edition of Psychic News has the cover date of the 24th February 1973… which just happens to be the studio recording date of “”Have a Break examination of the front page of that particular issue reveals a University of London date stamp of the 23rd February And if we take the masthead’s claim that it was “On sale every Thursday” then surely the publication date was actually 22nd February the short lead time when it comes to broadcasting these episodes does mean that exactly two weeks on from publication of this edition the finished episode of Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em featuring it was transmitted to the nation The appearance of Psychic News on Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em reverberated in its pages for many years it surely wasn’t often that the publication got shown full-frame on the BBC A week after the first broadcast of “Have a Break, Take a Husband”, in the edition published on the 17th March 1973, a column by Maurice Barbanell published the following short piece: The “psychic” aspect involved a wardrobe-shifting sequence accepted this physical “phenomenon” as an indication that his “dead” uncle was trying to communicate.” But at this point, Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em‘s endless repeats start having a rather odd effect. A year later in the edition published on 21st September 1974, again in Maurice Barbanell’s column In the programme a character expecting a message from his “dead” grandfather was seen reading PN in bed One correspondent said there was “a smashing close-up” of our front page Two years later, in the edition published on the 25th September 1976, Barbanell is at it one last time: but people who did told me one character is depicted reading PN Then to his astonishment a rocking chair starts going back and forth forget speaking to people from beyond the grave Maurice Barbanell now can’t seem to remember what he’s written in his own column So let’s leave him, and instead give the final word to Elaine Mallaband who had a letter published in the 15th September 2001 edition: as I had been feeling pretty low and dejected all day and I had a good laugh throughout it I don’t know how long they were first shown on TV but I hadn’t noticed the paper the guest was reading in bed I bet she was glad she wasn’t watching the other side With thanks to Paul Hayes and Tanya Jones © Steve Phillips. ↩ Who also appears in the pilot of The Young Ones… playing the medium next door. So if you want to say that The Young Ones and Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em take place in the same universe, there’s your excuse. ↩ Unusual capitalisation preserved from the original. ↩ Yes, the piece does say “Some Mothers Do Have ‘Em”. I presume other comedy shows Psychic News enjoyed were In the Thick of It, Today’s the Day, and Hello Hello. And yes, I am now reusing material from over fifteen years ago. ↩ , From “Paul Merton: The Series” Paul in his station kiosk linkman guise… Customer: “Have you got a copy of Psychic News?” in the KLF’s “Kylie Said To Jason” Bill Drummond namechecks the show as “Some Mothers Do Have Them” the hotel episode was the first script pitched by Raymond Allen (perhaps for ‘Comedy Playhouse’ or maybe even Ronnie Barker’s ‘Seven of One’) Which episode are you referring to in the first paragraph? I’ve missed or blanked that completely “Hello Porn Demon King…” “I’m on a building site and I shall be doing some time after doing pointless stunts.” John J. Hoare on 5 May 2025 @ 7pm but I have to admit I enjoyed it far more than previous viewings on my last watch through the series And Crawford sitting sideways-on on the motorcycle is fucking terrifying your note confirms that the unusual capitalisation is as published but doesn’t mention them using the singular for ‘mother’ and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" © 2010-2025 John J. HoareISSN 2754-2807 Bedford and London Scottish are two teams known for their brand of rugby and liking to entertain the crowds. So when they met on a dry, hot, spring’s day fireworks were expected, and both sides delivered. With Bedford flying high coming off the back of beating Ealing the week before and a massive victory over Nottingham prior to that, Scottish knew there was a big test ahead. And so it proved with Bedford flying out of the blocks, throwing the ball around and scoring three early tries in the opening 15 minutes. However, it would be London Scottish’s up front power that would get them back into the game, two tries off the back of the maul from Austin Wallis took his side back into contention before the two teams traded scores before the break. After the break the tit for tat nature of the game continued with attack’s firmly on top and both defences struggling to gain any foothold. A try from Dan Nutton, just after the break sparked hopes of a come back but Bedford were always able to cause trouble when they had ball in hand. A last minute pearler of a score from Tom Wilstead who picked up the final pass from a beautiful break from Josh Bellamy was the try of the day as the final score finished 61-38. An incredibly entertaining game and one where London Scottish will rue the opening quarter of an hour which put them too far behind to mount a serious challenge. Efforts now turn to a massive three weeks as Scottish take on Cambridge, Chinnor and Caldy in succession, a chance to climb the table perhaps but those three sides will be looking to do a number on the Exiles so it will be an incredibly entertaining few weeks. SubscrIbe for the latest news and offers direct to your inbox. Kelly Campos/The Public’s Radio)Marilú Domingo Ortiz says Monday April 14 started like any other uneventful weekday “My husband had a dentist appointment which we were driving to,” said Domingo Ortiz were stopped while driving on Tallman Street in New Bedford That’s where two unmarked cars pulled in front of them and blocked them from moving Men got out and approached their car window Domingo Ortiz says they were asking for a man named ‘Antonio’ and they didn’t have a judicial warrant “We showed them our papers to let them know that they were mixed up; he wasn’t the person they were looking for,” Domingo Ortiz said “They didn’t say anything to us and after a while they told us to get out of the car So we called our lawyer telling her we’d been stopped by immigration She said we shouldn’t get out until she got there.” Domingo Ortiz was recording the encounter with the ICE agents when one took out a large iron axe and geared up to strike the rear window The axe crashed through the window in one blow and glass shattered onto the car floor and into the road I didn’t know what to do,” Domingo Ortiz said they grabbed my arm and brought me down and they grabbed my husband from behind Domingo Ortiz says she hasn’t been able to sleep a full night letting her know he’s all right and that he’s being detained at the Strafford County Department of Corrections in New Hampshire She thinks his arrest could be a case of mistaken identity He doesn’t eat and always asks about his father ‘When will he come back to be with us?’ ” Domingo Ortiz said “Or he’ll say that he’ll eat only when his father returns That’s stressful for me to see what he’s experiencing.” ICE didn’t respond to questions from The Public’s Radio, but a spokesperson told the New Bedford Light Juan Francisco is “an illegally present Guatemalan alien” who “refused to comply with officers’ instructions and resisted apprehension.” Domingo Ortiz said her husband doesn’t have a criminal record her husband and their nine-year-old son came to the U.S fleeing  persecution from gangs in Guatemala her husband worked at a fish processing factory and Domingo Ortiz stayed at home She and her son have both been granted asylum but Juan Francisco’s case is still pending Domingo Ortiz says she has been struggling to pay for his legal fees on top of rent and food She’s been relying on support she’s getting from local immigrants’ assistance groups My husband is not the first person this has happened to There have been others who’ve been detained unjustly without trials Sometimes I feel that I just can’t do it,” Domingo Ortiz said that I need to raise up my voice and continue forward and that’s what I’m trying to do.” Ventura says that detentions are nothing new citing previous arrests from past administrations But he says the Trump administration has been much more bold “We’re not saying there haven’t been raids here in New Bedford before The daily bread of the Biden administration and previous ones was detention and raids,” Ventura said “The difference is that this administration is doing much more aggressively.” Ventura said that CCT — and other organizations like Mujeres Victoriosas CEDC and different Catholic charitable services — have been working to help people after family members get taken away with things like getting connected to social services and mental health resources or launching GoFundMe campaigns to help pay for rent and other bills “Right now we are waiting to hear back from someone that will fix her car and we’re also helping raise funds for her,” Ventura said he was the main breadwinner paying for rent He didn’t come here asking for government handouts According to Domingo Ortiz Juan Francisco is awaiting a May hearing on whether he can be removed from the country she sees herself spending most days in places like the Centro Comunitario de Trabjadores figuring out what she can do to be reunited with her husband This story is a production of the New England News Collaborative. It was originally published by The Public's Radio Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions Search autocomplete is currently not responding there will be a full closure of northbound and southbound Central Drive at SH 183 as North Tarrant Infrastructure crews continue overnight construction The overnight closure will last until 5:30 a.m The City of Bedford is teaming up with the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority to host a Juneteenth Celebration on Friday The event will feature various performances The unofficial City of Bedford General Election Results are as follows: Amy Sabol –  2,103 votes (78.3 %) - WINNER We’re gearing up for a fun month ahead in Bedford If you’re looking for something to do this month Construction on Woodpark Lane will begin on Monday May 5 as crews will mill (taking off the top layer of the roadway) and overlay (repave) the road Work is anticipated to take approximately two weeks to complete Bedford Beats and Eats Fest will return to Generations Park at Boys Ranch on Saturday Interested in promoting your business or organization at the event Now’s your chance to become a food vendor Let’s taco ‘bout some exciting news – Roberto’s Taco Shop is coming to Bedford Located at 2902 Hwy 121 (near the Oldwest Cafe) Roberto’s will serve up authentic Mexican favorites including carne asada bur.. The City is partnering with the Tarrant Regional Water District for two FREE gardening classes at the Bedford Library in May:  The City of Bedford’s 2024 Annual Report is hot off the digital presses! You can view it online The report highlights the accomplishments made in 2024 - ranging from public safety and infrastructure to recreation and beyond Kick off a summer filled with reading at Pennington Field (1501 Central Dr.) from 10 a.m Read on... Pickleball, anyone? It’s time to serve up some fun - ATP Pickleball is coming soon to Bedford!  Located at 1313 Brown Trail (next to Turning Point Beer) ATP Pickleball is an indoor pickleball facility that will include six prem.. 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During the February 25 City Council meeting Midway Development Group provided an update on their research and proposed plans for the Bedford Commons property The City purchased the land to help guide its development City of Bedford2000 Forest Ridge DriveBedford, TX 76021Phone: 817-952-2100 BEDFORD – According to a report released on May 5 the City of Bedford’s Building Department issued multiple permits in April 2025 Some notable permits include remodeling the Lawrence County Museum and a new sign at LAK Rentals on John Williams Boulevard The report details that the department issued permits for various projects SearchLog in / Sign upAuthorities Searching for Suspect After Bedford County Store BurglaryBTW213 hours ago1 min read BEDFORD COUNTY (BTW21) — The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in a late-night burglary at a local convenience store Deputies responded to an audible alarm at the Diamond Hill General Store around 11:45 p.m they discovered the front door glass had been smashed with a brick Deputies entered the store to investigate and determined that a burglary had taken place Security footage from the store captured a male suspect wearing a black hoodie with the words “Game Over” printed on it Authorities say the suspect appeared to have stolen vape products before fleeing the scene and the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information to come forward Tips can be directed to Investigator Ellis at 540-586-4800 or anonymously through Central Virginia Crime Stoppers at 1-888-798-5900 No injuries were reported during the incident (WLNE) — The teenager who was shot and killed in New Bedford Tuesday has been identified The Bristol County District Attorney has identified the 19-year old man as Jordan Roman of New Bedford The shooting happened around 10 p.m. Tuesday night on Acushnet Avenue. The DA said Roman was shot in the head while in the driver’s seat of a vehicle. He was taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased. No suspects have been identified and the investigation is ongoing. Armstrong Williams takes on the news of the week and asks the questions you want answered. Don’t miss our weekly town hall. 19-year-old man killed in New Bedford shooting by NBC 10 NEWS (WJAR) — A 19-year-old man was killed following a shooting in New Bedford on Tuesday night the Bristol County District Attorney's Office announced on Wednesday The New Bedford Police Department responded to the area of Acushnet Avenue near Griffin Court after getting a shot spotter alert and a 911 call later identified as Jordan Roman of New Bedford in a black Hyundai Sonata parked on the east side of Acushnet Avenue Luke’s Hospital with a gunshot wound to the head ALSO READ: Man killed in 'targeted' Pawtucket shooting The DA’s office says this is an active investigation The IHSAA released its baseball sectional pairings on Sunday setting up the road to the state finals at Victory Field in late June Sectionals will start May 28 and finish up with the finals on June 2 One-game regionals will be held at one of the following southern locations with assignments announced by June 4: Center Grove Here's how the blind draw played out for the Bloomington and surrounding areas teams We'll have a Bloomington battle right off the bat with North (8-5) taking on South (9-5) in the lone game on May 28 THN drew Martinsville (0-10) in the other semifinal Regional pairing: Columbus East Sectional champion Bedford North Lawrence (9-3) got a bye to the semifinals and a tough draw in Seymour (12-3) which is currently on top of the Hoosier Hills Conference at 4-1 The first-round matchups pit Floyd Central (6-8) against New Albany (6-7) and Silver Creek (9-3) Those winners will meet in the first semifinal Regional pairing: Evansville Reitz Sectional champion More: How North's Caleb Winders and South's Ellie Barada got a head start on track season Edgewood (5-3) drew Indianapolis George Washington to start which is listed as having played just four games while being outscored 68-8 Defending champ Northview (5-7) and Cascade (9-3) play in other first-round game Speedway (2-11) won a sectional last year and gets red-hot Owen Valley (8-1) in the semifinals Format will look a bit different than in the past for Edgewood and OV Opening round games will take place on May 28th (5:30/7:30 p.m.) with the semifinals on June 2 set for 10 a.m and noon and the title game that night at 6 Regional pairing: New Palestine Sectional champion The good news for Eastern Greene (9-3) is that it avoids former head coach Trevor McConnell and his No the T-Birds still get a tough draw in Sullivan (13-2) to open up on May 28 at 6 p.m draw always tough West Vigo (9-6) with Linton and South Knox also playing in the first round Semifinals and finals will be June 2 at 10 a.m. Regional pairing: Tell City Sectional champion Mitchell (5-8) will get things started in Game 1 vs Clarksville (2-10) and the winner advances to a semifinal against Paoli (4-4) The Bluejackets beat the Rams 8-5 on April 18 The first-round pairings see Providence vs Regional pairing: Switzerland County Sectional champion Monrovia (6-7) will travel to Indianapolis for its sectional with the winner moving on to a date with Cardinal Ritter (2-10) Covenant Christian (8-6) meets Park Tudor (8-3) in the other semifinal a matchup Park Tudor won earlier in the regular season 11-1 Regional pairing: South Vermillion Sectional champion A pair of struggling teams in Orleans (2-10) and Shoals (0-6) meet in Game 1 with the survivor moving ahead to take on Vincennes Rivet (8-4) in the second semifinal North Daviess (9-5-1) and Loogootee (1-8) will play in the first Regional pairing: White River Valley Sectional champion let's take a look at the news from this past week and a larger kitchen will allow for new events and more tickets for their popular comedy shows A new lawsuit has been filed relative to the death of former acting Fire Chief Paul Coderre Jr. which — among other claims against additional parties — accuses staff at the Bayside Lounge in Fairhaven of illegally serving alcohol to Coderre before he was fatally shot by police outside the restaurant on Dec Make sure to keep up with high school sports with scores, game highlights, and Player of the Week voting at https://www.southcoasttoday.com/sports. And here are the most-read stories of the week on https://www.southcoasttoday.com: A legal services group that defends people who can’t afford an attorney says approximately 3,700 cases in New Bedford District Court involved a judge and prosecutor who are alleged to have had a sexual relationship requesting more information from the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office regarding the alleged relationship between former New Bedford District Court First Justice Douglas J Darnbrough and the assistant district attorney 3,700 cases: could be at stake as New Bedford judge, prosecutor alleged to have had affair Cisco Brewers is adding an iconic Nantucket attraction to its beer garden Construction is underway on the brand new centerpiece which will feature a Nantucket-style gazebo based on the iconic tourist favorite that greets travelers stepping off the Nantucket ferry Scheduled for completion in time for Memorial Day weekend the gazebo aims to bring a piece of the island’s charm right to the SouthCoast Cisco Brewers New Bedford: bringing iconic Nantucket attraction to its beer garden. Lafrance Hospitality has proposed building a new hotel near the downtown Fall River/New Bedford Line commuter rail station and has submitted an application and other materials to the city’s Planning Board to begin the review process according to a city of New Bedford press release The proposed hotel would be located at 1 Pearl St at the current site of a tire recycling facility just north of the new Fall River/New Bedford line rail station and Whale’s Tooth parking lot See the plans: Lafrance Hospitality wants to build $25M hotel near commuter rail station Police and law enforcement officials are investigating a homicide on the night of April 29 in which a 19-year-old man was shot to death New Bedford Police and EMS responded to the area of Acushnet Avenue near Griffin Court in New Bedford after a ShotSpotter alert and 911 call to the area Police located a 19-year-old man in a black Hyundai Sonata parked on the east side of Acushnet Avenue suffering from a gunshot wound to the head Police investigating: 19-year-old man shot to death in New Bedford near Griffin Court Montigny said legislator inquiries “triggered a public-relations response from Keolis and the MBTA on April 15 that lacked specific assurances to riders and the public at-large.” Senator demands answers: South Coast Rail delays and cancellations: 'Unacceptable error' All of these stories can be read in their entirety at www.southcoasttoday.com. The series describes decades of alleged misconduct by a few police officers enabled in part by a lack of oversight of police activities in executing the so-called war on drugs and the violence surrounding it Our purpose is not to pass judgment on the Globe’s specific claims about the police department Our purpose is to challenge the overall — and misleading — depiction of New Bedford as a lawless dangerous place where drug- and gun-related crime has run rampant and its waterfront is awash in criminal behavior The Port of New Bedford is a key engine driving the regional economy and it includes a vibrant and diverse network of maritime industrial businesses These hard-fought, hard-won gains reflect the collective efforts of our more than 100,000 residents, local businesses, nonprofit organizations, and elected leaders — all united around a shared vision of progress that drives us forward. To be sure, our success rests on a foundation of public safety and faith in the city’s police department. We are confident that any systemic or individual problems uncovered in the department will be addressed by the mayor and oversight authorities. We will continue to celebrate our successes and strong heritage as we continue the work necessary to grow and thrive. President, New Bedford Economic Development Council This letter was cosigned by nearly 30 other business and community leaders. A vice-principal who was stabbed by a student at a Bedford high school two years ago has commenced a lawsuit in Nova Scotia Supreme Court Wayne Rodgers was one of two staff members at Charles P Allen High School who were attacked by a 15-year-old boy on the morning of March 20 Rodgers filed a notice of action April 28 against the Halifax Regional Centre for Education the school’s full-time security guard and the provincial government Subscribe now to access this story and more: Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience “The plaintiff says that this incident was preventable and the losses and damages he suffered were caused in whole or in part by the negligent acts and/or omissions of the defendants,” Rodgers’ statement of claim reads Before the teen was arrested outside the school he cut his own neck with one of four knives he had in his possession that day whose identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act He pleaded guilty in Halifax youth court in March 2024 to two charges of aggravated assault and was handed a sentence of two years of probation in September According to the agreed statement of facts tendered in youth court the security officer took the boy to the main office at C.P after he was identified on video as the person who had put up anti-furry posters at the school before March break The student was escorted into Rodgers’ office where a search of his book bag by the security officer turned up a sketchbook that was believed to have been used to make the posters The security officer left the office with the knife and called a Halifax Regional Police non-emergency line to ask that officers attend the school Rodgers and the boy were seated on opposite sides of the vice-principal’s desk as they discussed disciplinary consequences The teen rummaged through his bag and then said something to the effect of walked around the desk and attacked Rodgers who was fending him off with his feet while reaching for the door handle Administrative assistant Angela Light heard Rodgers screaming for help and hurried down the hallway to investigate stabbing Light once in the back as he pushed her out of the way Rodgers and Light received first aid from students and staff before paramedics arrived and took them to hospital Rodgers needed surgery to repair his diaphragm In a victim impact statement presented at the boy’s sentencing Rodgers said the incident was the most horrifying and terrifying event he has experienced “The only reason I am able to read my statement today is that I got lucky and survived,” Rodgers told the court “I ask that you take into full consideration the harm that the offender has caused me and my family and the fact that I now have to live with a PTSD diagnosis that has changed me as a person and impacted my ability to enjoy life to the fullest.” Rodgers walked into the main area of the administration office after he was wounded “My adrenaline was pumping and I was debating whether or not I should give chase,” he said in his impact statement looked at it and processed that it was completely covered and dripping in blood I thought I was going to die from bleeding out so I told myself to just lie down and slow my breathing and my heartbeat.” “I was so scared that I would never see her again,” he said “Because blood was pooling internally and my diaphragm was cut open I was finding it very difficult to breathe or whether or not he was going to run back into the school so I got back up and made an announcement to put the school into hold and secure Rodgers said he may never know why the boy caused him “such grievous harm” that day or why he showed up for school with four weapons “I still have nightmares of his facial expression how much he seemed to be enjoying this moment,” he said of the teen Rodgers says the security guard was negligent and breached his statutory duty by failing to follow safe search and de-escalation procedures in his dealings with the student failing to complete a search of the student and his belongings after finding one knife causing the student to become agitated and aggressive which locked the door and trapped Rodgers inside the office with the student Rogers alleges HRCE negligently employed the security guard search and seizure or de-escalation procedures or techniques.” He also asserts the education centre failed to have or enforce policies surrounding the safety of teachers search procedures and training for employees in the areas of safety search and seizure and de-escalation techniques the plaintiff states that the defendant HRCE is vicariously liable for the damages caused by the acts and omissions of the security officer,” the filing says The statement of claim goes on to say HRCE and the province breached their fiduciary and statutory duties and were negligent in at least six ways including failing to take “appropriate steps to provide for the physical safety of employees from students despite being aware of the history of violence at CPA and specific concerns regarding the student.” Rodgers says HRCE and the province failed to warn him about the student’s “propensity for violence and targeted comments” the boy made about him in writing prior to the assault He also claims the defendants provided an unsafe office “As a result of the negligence of the defendants the plaintiff has suffered personal injury losses and damages,” the statement of claim says stab wounds to the left side of his upper back and left lower chest/flank The plaintiff has sought medical treatment and continues to suffer from pain The lawsuit is seeking relief for damages but does not specify amounts None of the allegations in the notice of action has been proven in court The defendants have 15 days to file notices of defence Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from 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