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BBC News
4 days ago
- Climate
- BBC News
South Yorkshire fire chief calls for minister for drownings
South Yorkshire's most senior firefighter has met MPs to call for the government to do more to prevent lives lost to fire officer Chris Kirby visited Parliament this week as part of the Royal Life Saving Society's (RLSS) Drowning Prevention joined the group in asking for a change in the law, as drowning remains one of the leading causes of accidental deaths in the UK, but has no dedicated minister in Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is called when people swimming in open water during warm weather get into difficulties. Mr Kirby said: "What we've noticed in the fire and rescue service over the last 10 years is the significant increase in the number of people who are getting into difficulties within the water."They often don't intend to climb in the water, but our climate is getting warmer and we're having sustained periods of warm weather so people will be attracted to the water."We want to encourage people to swim safely, understand their limitations, and we're just calling out more awareness for water safety matters."We also want there to be a government minister responsible for water safety in England and also want the government to realise that responding to emergencies is not a statutory duty for fire and rescue services in England, yet it is in the devolved nations including Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland." He also issued advice for people who may find themselves in difficulty in the water this Kirby said: "We want to make sure they know how to float by laying on their back, keeping their head above water, and gently paddling their arms and legs and breathing normally."When people start to panic they are much more likely to get into difficulties."We also recommend people to never swim alone, do it with friends or at least make sure there is somebody to call 999 if anyone does get into difficulty." Also attending the event was Simon Haycock, whose son Sam died in Ulley Reservoir, near Rotherham, in said he was continuing to share the story of Sam's death as the dangers of open water still needed said: "Seeing South Yorkshire Police recently put out a warning about young people being seen swimming at the reservoir made me feel gutted as it is painful to hear people are still going in there."These waters are not safe to swim in and most of the places people swim in, they're not thinking about their strategy of, 'how am I going to get out', or 'how hard is it going to be if I get in trouble for someone to come rescue me?' "There's all these factors and risk assessing that they are not doing – they are just having fun and they are putting themselves in danger without even knowing it."We've learnt the hard way and we don't want other families going through what we went through as it's heartbreaking, We were robbed of a future with Sam just for him having a bit of fun."The BBC has contacted the government for a response. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North or tell us a story you think we should be covering here.
Toronto Star
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Toronto Star
How some of Toronto's notable dads are celebrating Father's Day
The city rang in Father's Day on Sunday, with some of Toronto's celebrities and politicians sharing snaps and tributes on social media. Here's how some notable Toronto dads celebrated Sunday. 'The Bear' actor Matty Matheson posted a Instagram story sporting matching red flannels with his father. Matheson's father is also a cook who taught his son how to make people laugh, the Toronto restaurateur and cookbook author said previously. 'We love ya pops!' Matheson wrote. Matty Matheson's father is also a cook who taught his son how to make people laugh, the actor and Toronto restauranteur said previously. Matty Matheson/Instagram Toronto fire chief Jim Jessop followed in his father's footsteps, he noted in a social media tribute Sunday. Jessop's father was his 'hero then, and still is … I strive to be the father he was to me,' he wrote in a post on X, thanking fellow dads on duty over the weekend as well as their families. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW My father was a firefighter. My hero then, and still is. As a father now, I strive to be the father he was to me. The Fire Service isn't just a job; it's a calling and a family. To all the fathers on duty today, and their families at home, thank you. Happy Father's Day! — Jim Jessop (@ChiefJessopTFS) June 15, 2025 Premier Doug Ford's favourite job is parenting his 'amazing daughters,' the provincial leader from Etobicoke said in a video posted to Instagram. 'It's an incredible responsibility and a privilege to be a father and have the chance to shape and care for the next generation.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Doug Ford (@fordnationdougford) Former Maple Leafs enforcer Tie Domi shared an old family snap in an Instagram story, adding in another post that 'not a day goes by' without thinking of his father. Domi passed his hockey talents and Toronto ties onto his son, Max Domi, who plays as a forward for the Leafs. Tie Domi passed his hockey talents and Toronto ties onto his son, Max Domi, who plays as a forward for the Leafs. Tie Domi/Instagram Being a dad is the best part of Toronto councillor Brad Bradford's life, he posted on social media. Bradford sent his best wishes to fellow fathers, adding that 'in big ways and small ways, we've all been shaped by your love, experiences and advice.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brad Bradford (@bradfordgrams) Watching his child reach milestones like taking her first steps, reaching for her father's hand and laughing has 'been the greatest gift of my life,' Toronto city councillor Nick Mantas wrote in a post on Instagram. 'I'm especially grateful to my own father and my father-in-law, whose quiet strength, guidance, and love continue to shape who I am. Their examples remind me daily of the kind of parent I hope to be.' #FathersDay 2010: A memory we'll never forget ❤️ — Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) June 15, 2025 The Toronto Blue Jays posted a Father's Day memory from 2010 that no fan who was at Rogers Centre that day could forget — popular shortstop John McDonald hitting a home r in his first at-bat since his dad died a few days earlier.
Sunday World
14-06-2025
- Sunday World
Convicted rapist found dead in canal ‘wasn't perfect', funeral mass is told
'He had his struggles, his set-backs, maybe even some regrets.' A convicted rapist whose body was recovered from the banks of the Royal Canal in Mullingar on Sunday was remembered as a person who 'wasn't perfect' at his funeral mass. Relating the life of Peter Dinnegan to the parable of 'The Prodigal Son,' Fr. Andrei Stolnicu C.C. said it wasn't a tale relating to a perfect child coming home to a perfect house. 'It's about a messy return, a broken road and a father who never stops watching the horizon. 'Today, we remember Peter, and let's be honest, Peter wasn't perfect,' he said. 'He didn't pretend to be. 'He had his struggles, his set-backs, maybe even some regrets. 'But if that disqualified someone from being loved by God, then none of us would stand a chance.' Among the mourners attending the funeral mass in the Cathedral of Christ the King in Mullingar on Friday morning were Peter's parents Paddy and Sally, his daughter Breanna and his brothers and sisters. Emergency services had discovered his body after they were called to the scene at the Royal Canal in Mullingar just after 6am on Sunday last. Gardaí are awaiting the results of a post-mortem which they say will determine the course of their investigation. A book of condolences set up online in the wake of Dinnegan's death had to be closed after messages referring to Dinnegan's criminal past were repeatedly posted online. Dinnegan had previously jailed for five years in 1999 after pleading guilty to raping a woman at Mill Road in Mullingar. His trial heard how the victim had met Dinnegan in a fast-food shop and they had eaten burgers together on the night she was attacked. They had not known each other previously. She told gardai how, when she was walking home, she noticed Dinnegan was following her and tried to run off, but he caught her. The victim told gardai that while she was on the ground being raped she had felt around for a large stone or rock to hit her assailant. Dinnegan, whose address was given in court at the time as St Joseph's Cottages, Mullingar, told his victim in court: "I am deeply sorry from the bottom of my heart for the hurt I have caused you." He blamed alcohol for his action and said he had not drunk since that night. Mr Justice Paul Carney noted that the then 23-year-old victim had feared she might not survive her ordeal and was now permanently psychologically scarred as a result. He accepted that Dinnegan's remorse was genuine and suspended the final six months of the five years due to his early guilty plea. This week, a garda spokesman said a post mortem will now take place and that investigations are ongoing. 'Gardaí were alerted to the discovery of a body in the Royal Canal, Mullingar, shortly after 6am on Sunday 08th June 2025,' a spokesperson for An Garda Síochána said. 'The deceased male was recovered from the canal by the Fire Service. 'His body has been transferred to the morgue, where a post-mortem examination will take place in due course. The results of the examination will determine the course of the Garda investigation. 'Investigations are ongoing.'
Sunday World
10-06-2025
- Sunday World
Man named locally after body recovered from canal
Peter Dinnegan died in the early hours of Sunday morning A man whose body was recovered from the banks of the Royal Canal in Mullingar on Sunday morning has been named locally as Peter Dinnegan. Emergency services discovered the 55-year-old after they were called to the scene just after 6am. Stock photo Today's News in 90 Seconds - 09 June 2025 Gardaí are awaiting the results of a post-mortem which they say will determine the course of their investigation. 'Gardaí were alerted to the discovery of a body in the Royal Canal, Mulingar, shortly after 6am on Sunday 08th June 2025,' a spokesperson for An Garda Síochána said. 'The deceased male was recovered from the canal by the Fire Service. 'His body has been transferred to the morgue, where a post-mortem examination will take place in due course. The results of the examination will determine the course of the Garda investigation. 'Investigations are ongoing.' Funeral details are yet to be announced.
Sunday World
09-06-2025
- Sunday World
Tributes paid to ‘kind' man after body recovered from canal
Peter Dinnegan died in the early hours of Sunday morning Tributes have been paid to Peter Dinnegan, whose body was recovered from the banks of the Royal Canal in Mullingar on Sunday morning. Emergency services discovered the 55-year-old after they were called to the scene just after 6am. Mourners took to social media to pay their respects, and share condolences. 'Rest in peace to my old friend Peter Dinnegan, I'm so sorry for all the family lost he was a very nice man and he was kind and we will all miss him,' one person wrote. 'Rip Peter Dinnegan, may god watch over the family,' another shared. A third added: 'Condolences to all the Dinnegan family on the passing of Peter at this sad time.' Meanwhile, a family member said: 'Peter I'll never understand why. God may give you best bed in heaven your back with Willie, Michael, Patrick and Lily. 'Mind nanny and grandad and all the family get through this it's to much for them to lose 5 within 4 year please god look down on them. 'Gowan my uncle Peter Dinnegan fly high you legend.' Stock photo Today's News in 90 Seconds - 09 June 2025 Gardaí are awaiting the results of a post-mortem which they say will determine the course of their investigation. 'Gardaí were alerted to the discovery of a body in the Royal Canal, Mulingar, shortly after 6am on Sunday 08th June 2025,' a spokesperson for An Garda Síochána said. 'The deceased male was recovered from the canal by the Fire Service. 'His body has been transferred to the morgue, where a post-mortem examination will take place in due course. The results of the examination will determine the course of the Garda investigation. 'Investigations are ongoing.' Funeral details are yet to be announced.
