Dorset

cross-posted from: https://feddit.uk/post/15262714

> > A shoplifting bird dubbed "Steven Seagull" has been banned from a convenience store for flying off with packets of crisps over a six-year stealing spree. > > > >Staff at the Lyndale Central store in Wyke Regis, Dorset, have put up posters urging customers to "close the door" behind them in a bid to stop Steven. > > > >The manager of the store, Stuart Harmer, said the crafty seagull had made off with about 30 packets of crisps in the past two months alone. > > > >He said: "Trying to explain to the powers that be that I've got stock loss because of a seagull - they think its a joke." > > > >Mr Harmer said Steven "comes in the shop when the doors open, puts his head around the corner of the door, nicks a packet of crisps and flies off with it". > > > > According to Mr Harmer, Steven is particularly fond of BBQ beef flavoured crisps.

>This morning Aaron Bastani was attacked by a man near to his office at Novara Media. Aaron took to social media to reveal the nature of the incident: > >‘I can’t quite believe what happened a few hours ago, but on my way to the train station, to head into the Novara media office, a man I’ve never seen before screamed my name while passing by and assaulted me. I was punched multiple times. > >Fortunately I was able to pacify him, with subsequent assistance from a passer-by, until the police arrived. This is someone who knew my name. Fortunately there were multiple independent witnesses, and the man is now being questioned by police. > >This was a completely unprovoked attack, near my home, in broad daylight. My suspicion is this was a politically motivated physical attack on a journalist. > >The background to this is that I’ve been targeted by the far right before. It is a very real risk I live with. > >Finally, my thanks to the police officers who arrived promptly, and behaved with the upmost professionalism and courtesy.’