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Issue 1298
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Local News
30th November 2023
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College open day for adults
Three men found not guilty of Manslaughter Three men have on Monday 27 November been found not guilty of manslaughter following a trial at Sheffield Crown Court.
Barnsley College is hosting a dedicated adult and Part-time Course Open Day at its Old Mill Lane campus. On Tuesday 5 December, adults can drop into the site between 4.00pm and 6.00pm and speak with knowledgeable tutors about the part-time courses available to study from January 2024. The College offers a range of flexible part-time courses starting in the New Year, in subjects including Animal Care; Art, Design and Fashion; Business and Management; Catering and Hospitality; Childcare and Education Professions; Computing and Digital; Engineering; Hair and Beauty; Health and Social Care Professions, Photography and Sport. They are also one of South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority’s ap-
proved training providers that offer selected free Level 3 qualifications as part of the government’s Free Courses for Jobs scheme. Courses include Counselling Skills; Cybersecurity and Networking; Hairdressing; Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement; and Accounting. The event will also provide the opportunity for visitors to find out more about the university-level courses starting in January, including Construction and Engineering. In addition, visitors can find out more about the support services available at the College, including meeting the Student Services team for finance advice and the Information team who will be available to discuss course options. Helen Foster, Director of Adult and Higher Skills at the College, said:
“We are excited to host this event aimed solely at adults and offer them an opportunity to discuss our exciting curriculum and find a course that will help them to take the next step in their career or start a new hobby. “Most of our subject areas have courses from entry level through to studying up to university-level, including modules or full courses within our Institute of Technology. Our study programmes are designed for anyone wanting to re-train and develop skills to maximise their earning potential and many courses can be studied around work and home commitments.” For more information about the Open Day call 01226 216 123, email: info@barnsley.ac.uk or visit the website at www.barnsley.ac.uk/events
Mum and three children trapped as dogs fought - police A mother and three young children were trapped in a room while three dogs fought inside a home, police said. Officers were called to a property in Sheffield on Saturday, and seized five dogs, believed to be bully XLs and Cane Corso breeds, writes Chloe Laversuch for BBC News. A baby was among the children trapped in the house while the animals fought. South Yorkshire Police said one person suffered minor injuries and a 27-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty and child neglect. He has since been released on bail.
'Aggressively fighting' Police said the woman had locked herself and the children in a room for their own safety. Officers said the dogs were significantly underweight and three of them were believed to be "aggressively fighting". Two of the animals had illegally cropped ears. Ch Insp Emma Cheney said: "We are not here to take dogs away from their families, we are not here to put dogs to sleep, we are here to protect people, especially those who cannot protect themselves, such as children." She urged people to contact police if they have concerns about dogs or the safety of children.
Callum Rutherford, 26, of Lee Avenue in Sheffield, Jake Lakin, 22, of Smithy Moor Avenue in Sheffield, and Arron Hartigan, 26, of Meynell Crescent in Sheffield have been on trial since Monday 3 October charged with manslaughter, conspiracy to commit robbery and possession of an imitation firearm. The charges related to the death of 40-yearold Nadeem Qureshi on 24 July 2019 off Station Road in Deepcar, near Stocksbridge. Following a six-week trial, the jury was unable to reach a unanimous or majority verdict in relation to the charges brought against the three men. Yesterday, a judge found all three not guilty of all offences.
Detective Constable Karen Edge, officer investigating the case, said: “This has been a complex and protracted investigation over a four-year period. Two previous trials have also taken place where the jury was unable to reach and return a verdict. As an investigating team, we have done everything possible to gather all available evidence to put before a court. “Throughout each of the three trials, Nadeem’s family have attended each and every day, and have shown the utmost dignity throughout, supporting our investigation in every way possible. Today, my thoughts remain with them. “As a force, we are not seeking anyone further in relation to Nadeem’s death and the investigation is now closed.”
