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BBC News
17 hours ago
- Politics
- BBC News
Cockermouth Old Courthouse owner denies removing support pillars
The owner of a historic courthouse has denied accusations he removed pillars from the building before it collapsed into a rear section of Cockermouth Old Courthouse fell into the River Cocker in Cumbria in 2023 and the Grade II-listed building has yet to be MP for Penrith and Solway, Markus Campbell-Savours, claimed in Parliament the building's owner ignored advice about removing the support pillars and now wants the taxpayer to foot a repair bill of between £1m and £ Old Courthouse's owner, Samiul Ahmed, said he did not remove the pillars and said he only wanted support from the council. The Old Courthouse is about 190 years old and has not been used since its collapse meant a nearby bridge had to be closed to traffic over safety concerns, leading to weeks of disruption through Cockermouth. Campbell-Savours also claimed the damage to the building had led to an increased risk of flooding in the town."There is clearly a responsibility on the Environment Agency to reduce flooding risks in the town but right now they are being impeded in their ability to do that because of the difficult access to a dangerous building," he said. But Mr Ahmed claimed the MP's comments were nothing more than a PR stunt."I didn't remove any pillars," he said."It's an investment. We bought it and we want to fix the building and get it back into use."When asked about whether he wanted the taxpayer to pay for the repairs, Mr Ahmed said: "Why would we want that? We just need support from the council."Mr Ahmed claimed he already had plans to repair the building and turn it into residential said he was unable to proceed with the plans because representatives from Cumberland Council refused to meet with him, a claim the council March 2024, the local authority said it was planning to complete the urgent works to the building and would recoup the costs from Mr earlier this year, it said it had "no plans to undertake any physical works on the building" because it remained in private ownership. Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
ABC News
a day ago
- ABC News
Downing Centre to remain closed for four weeks due to flooding, some part-heard trials aborted
The busiest courthouse in New South Wales will be closed for at least one month, and some part-heard trials aborted, due to flood damage from earlier this week. The Downing Centre on Tuesday was shut down due to a burst water main on Castlereagh Street in Sydney's CBD. Electricity in the courthouse complex went out just before 10am, in the middle of court sittings, and the building was evacuated, with other neighbouring buildings also impacted. The court's media team said "extensive damage" was caused to the infrastructure of the building, the electricity, IT systems and other equipment. It is believed the building still has no power or water. "As a result, the Downing Centre will be closed for at least four weeks … it is clear that extensive repairs will be required which will take a lengthy period of time," a spokesperson said. Further updates from the Department of Communities and Justice are expected in the coming weeks as repairs commence to ensure the building is safe and fully operational prior to its reopening. "Judicial officers and court staff are making every effort to ensure matters are able to proceed wherever possible," the spokesperson said. The NSW Bar Association said it had received notice from the Chief Judge of the District Court, noting the likelihood of some trials being terminated due to the flooding situation. "The District Court's present focus is to complete trials that are part-heard, particularly those where the proceedings are of some age and where the accused is in custody," a statement read. The statement said arrangements were being made to source courtrooms elsewhere within the metropolitan area. Those with matters scheduled in the Downing Centre Local Court or District Court were advised to check the online court, relevant websites or get in touch with Downing Centre advisors. People with matters scheduled in the Drug Court were advised to contact the registry or their Community Corrections Officer. Jurors currently empanelled in criminal trials in the Downing Centre were told they will be contacted by the NSW Sheriff's Office with further updates. "I would ask that legal practitioners prepare parties and witnesses for the fact that over the next few weeks matters listed before the District Court in Sydney may not proceed as originally anticipated," a spokesperson for the Chief Judge of the District Court said. "I assure you that we are doing all we can to ameliorate the significant disruption the Court is facing."
CNN
7 days ago
- Politics
- CNN
Kanye West makes brief appearance at Diddy trial courthouse
Kanye West, who goes by Ye, was briefly at the courthouse where Sean "Diddy" Combs is on trial. A source close to West previously told CNN's Elizabeth Wagmeister that he would like to attend the trial to show support for Combs.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Crews break ground on new Turner County Courthouse
PARKER, S.D. (KELO) — Crews in Turner County officially broke ground on a new courthouse Wednesday afternoon. The original courthouse was a cornerstone of governance in Turner County for over 120 years. In November 2023, severe structural issues were discovered, and it was ultimately demolished in February. Storm damages towns across KELOLAND 'It's exciting because it's taken quite a while to get to this point,' Turner County Commission Chair Jared Hybertson said. 'Now, it feels like the work is ready to be done, and we're ready to see walls go up. It'll be exciting to see it take shape. A lot of planning, preparation and thought has gone into the new building to serve the people of Turner County.' The new courthouse will be a 2-story, 34,000 square-foot building designed for both beauty and function. The Turner County Commission approved a nearly $20 million bond to finance the courthouse construction. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
06-06-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
Immigration advocates call on ICE agents to stay out of Denver's courthouses
Immigration advocates call on ICE to stay out of courthouses in Denver Immigration advocates call on ICE to stay out of courthouses in Denver Immigration advocates call on ICE to stay out of courthouses in Denver Immigration advocates rallied outside U.S. District Court in Denver on Thursday, calling for Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to stay out of Denver's courthouses. CBS Colorado has talked to advocates who learned that one family was detained by immigration agents after the family attended their scheduled immigration hearing. Immigration advocates rallied outside U.S. District Court in Denver. CBS Arresting people at courthouses is a new ICE tactic to detain and expedite the removal process for more migrants, amid the Trump Administration's latest quota to arrest over 3,000 migrants a day. Local immigration advocacy groups claim that at least eight people have been detained in the past week. Demonstrators said that those people who have been detained at the courthouse are following the rules of law and doing what they are supposed to do to stay in the U.S. Immigration advocates rallied outside U.S. District Court in Denver on Thursday. CBS "Now having people who are fighting all of the things, and doing all of the things, and paying all of the fees, and they are still being taken away," said Andrea Loya, Casa de Paz Executive Director. The Department of Homeland Security gave CBS Colorado a statement that reads in part, "Most aliens who illegally entered the United States within the past two years are subject to expedited removals... ICE is now following the law and placing these illegal aliens in expedited removal, as they always should have been."
