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CTV News
5 hours ago
- CTV News
Inert artillery shell located in Swansea removed for safe disposal: Toronto police
Emergency crews respond in the area of Deforest Road and Windermere Avenue after an artillery shell was located on Thursday, June 19, 2025. (Jacob Estrin/CTV News Toronto) Toronto police's explosive disposal unit (EDU) has removed an inert artillery shell from a residential area in Swansea. Emergency crews received a call at 2:44 p.m. for an 'ordnance' located in the area of Deforest Road and Windermere Avenue, south of Bloor Street West. Members of the EDU responded and later removed the artillery shell for safe disposal. Explosives disposal unit Toronto police's explosives disposal unit attend the area of Deforest Road and Windermere Avenue where an artillery shell was found on Thursday, June 19, 2025. (Jacob Estrin/CTV News Toronto) Police said no injuries were reported. Residents in the area were asked to stay inside as the EDU investigated the package. There were also road closures, but all have been reopened.
The Sun
17 hours ago
- The Sun
Young dad's heartbreaking final warning revealed before he was found dead by stepfather after taking his own life
A YOUNG dad sent his friends a heartbreaking final warning before he took his own life, an inquest heard. Corey French, 19, was discovered dead by his stepfather outside his home in Swansea on Christmas Eve. 3 The inquest was told Corey, who had a three-month-old son, was fighting a secret battle with addiction issues including gambling. Corey had told his GP he had been misusing alcohol, cocaine and cannabis before his death. In a letter found after his death, he apologised for "having to go out like this". Corey said: "I can't do it anymore. I can't bare pain I'm going through. Don't do drugs, that's what has got me." The inquest heard Corey was a popular and talented young footballer who had been described by former teachers as a "bright boy who loved school sports and art". He was said to love his son and would "regularly show him off" to family members. Corey had taken on a job where he would work away from home during the week, which he told a family member he struggled with. But he had not indicated to friends, family or his girlfriend that he intended to harm himself. On the evening he died, Corey had gone out to meet friends for a few drinks to celebrate Christmas before being taken home by his girlfriend. His stepdad John later discovered the young dad dead outside the family home, the court heard. Senior coroner Aled Gruffydd returned a conclusion of suicide. You're Not Alone EVERY 90 minutes in the UK a life is lost to suicide It doesn't discriminate, touching the lives of people in every corner of society – from the homeless and unemployed to builders and doctors, reality stars and footballers. It's the biggest killer of people under the age of 35, more deadly than cancer and car crashes. And men are three times more likely to take their own life than women. Yet it's rarely spoken of, a taboo that threatens to continue its deadly rampage unless we all stop and take notice, now. That is why The Sun launched the You're Not Alone campaign. The aim is that by sharing practical advice, raising awareness and breaking down the barriers people face when talking about their mental health, we can all do our bit to help save lives. Let's all vow to ask for help when we need it, and listen out for others… You're Not Alone. If you, or anyone you know, needs help dealing with mental health problems, the following organisations provide support: CALM, 0800 585 858 Heads Together, HUMEN Mind, 0300 123 3393 Papyrus, 0800 068 41 41 Samaritans, 116 123 Corey enjoyed football and played for West End FC before having a stint at Treboeth. He attended Gower College to study plumbing, before finding work with a local builder. Corey later got a job with Swansea Council as a van driver. If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this article, please call the Samaritans for free on 116123. 3 3
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Brit tennis star, 17, walks out of A Level biology exam to find she's been given Wimbledon wildcard slot
The tennis wonderkid is one of three British teens given ladies' singles wildcards GETTING BI Brit tennis star, 17, walks out of A Level biology exam to find she's been given Wimbledon wildcard slot Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MIMI XU walked out of an exam hall and into tennis dreamland after landing a Wimbledon wildcard. The super smart Swansea star was doing her biology A Level when she got her golden ticket. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Mimi Xu walked out of an exam hall and into a Wimbledon wildcard Xu, 17, is one of three British teens given ladies' singles wildcards. She said: 'For any player to play at Wimbledon is just a dream. 'I feel like I've a good chance against anyone.' Xu overcame a rankings gap of 254 places to KO American Katie Volynets at the Nottingham Open on Tuesday in her first WTA main draw match. After rushing off to Nottingham High School to sit her biology exam, she is back to take on world No 31 Magda Linette in round two. Xu said: 'It might sound weird but studying is a bit of a hobby of mine.' She will be joined at Wimbledon by 16-year-olds Hannah Klugman and Mika Stojsavljevic. Ex-British No 1 Dan Evans, 35, was given a wildcard into the men's draw. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS This comes after reports suggesting Wimbledon chose not to give French Open semi-finalist Lois Boisson a wildcard. But they did give Brit tennis ace Harriet Dart a spot in the main draw. Mimi Xu beats top seed and world No.52 Alycia Parks at the Lexus Birmingham Open This year's Wimbledon kicks off on June 30 and runs until July 13.
The Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Brit tennis star, 17, walks out of A Level biology exam to find she's been given Wimbledon wildcard slot
MIMI XU walked out of an exam hall and into tennis dreamland after landing a Wimbledon wildcard. The super smart Swansea star was doing her biology A Level when she got her golden ticket. 1 Xu, 17, is one of three British teens given ladies' singles wildcards. She said: 'For any player to play at Wimbledon is just a dream. 'I feel like I've a good chance against anyone.' Xu overcame a rankings gap of 254 places to KO American Katie Volynets at the Nottingham Open on Tuesday in her first WTA main draw match. After rushing off to Nottingham High School to sit her biology exam, she is back to take on world No 31 Magda Linette in round two. Xu said: 'It might sound weird but studying is a bit of a hobby of mine.' She will be joined at Wimbledon by 16-year-olds Hannah Klugman and Mika Stojsavljevic. Ex-British No 1 Dan Evans, 35, was given a wildcard into the men's draw. This comes after reports suggesting Wimbledon chose not to give French Open semi-finalist Lois Boisson a wildcard. But they did give Brit tennis ace Harriet Dart a spot in the main draw. This year's Wimbledon kicks off on June 30 and runs until July 13.
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Brit tennis star, 17, walks out of A Level biology exam to find she's been given Wimbledon wildcard slot
MIMI XU walked out of an exam hall and into tennis dreamland after landing a Wimbledon wildcard. The super smart Swansea star was doing her biology A Level when she got her golden ticket. Advertisement 1 Mimi Xu walked out of an exam hall and into a Wimbledon wildcard Xu, 17, is one of three British teens given ladies' singles wildcards. She said: 'For any player to play at Wimbledon is just a dream. 'I feel like I've a good chance against anyone.' Xu overcame a rankings gap of 254 places to KO American Katie Volynets at the Nottingham Open on Tuesday in her first WTA main draw match. Advertisement Read More on Tennis After rushing off to Nottingham High School to sit her biology exam, she is back to take on world No 31 Xu said: 'It might sound weird but studying is a bit of a hobby of mine.' She will be joined at Wimbledon by 16-year-olds Hannah Klugman and Mika Stojsavljevic. Ex-British No 1 Advertisement Most read in Sport CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS This comes after reports suggesting Wimbledon chose But they did give Brit tennis ace Harriet Dart a spot in the main draw. Mimi Xu beats top seed and world No.52 Alycia Parks at the Lexus Birmingham Open This year's Wimbledon kicks off on June 30 and runs until July 13. Advertisement
