A DRIVER fatally struck an elderly woman he failed to see on a zebra crossing. Iris Sage was using the pedestrian crossing in Alma Link, Billericay, when she was struck by a Ford Transit van on July 29, 2019. Sadly the 75-year-old died in hospital later that evening. The driver, Lyle Wheeler, had taken a wrong turning and had planned to make a U-turn. But as he did so, he failed to see Mrs Sage, who was using the zebra crossing. He stopped and called emergency services and she was taken to hospital with head and leg injuries but sadly died despite the efforts of medical staff.
A DRIVER fatally struck an elderly woman he failed to see on a zebra crossing. Iris Sage was using the pedestrian crossing in Alma Link, Billericay, when she was struck by a Ford Transit van on July 29, 2019. Sadly the 75-year-old died in hospital later that evening. The driver, Lyle Wheeler, had taken a wrong turning and had planned to make a U-turn. But as he did so, he failed to see Mrs Sage, who was using the zebra crossing. He stopped and called emergency services and she was taken to hospital with head and leg injuries but sadly died despite the efforts of medical staff.
Inspector describes filthy conditions in shelter where 50 animals were seized A DISGUSTED animal rights inspector has described how she struggled to comprehend the sight of a filthy rescue which kept 50 animals in squalid conditions. RSPCA inspectors Emma Beynon and Caroline Richardson both entered the animal rescue, in Harwich Road, Colchester, after concerns were raised over the welfare of those inside. Rescue officers found 44 ferrets, four foxes, three jackdaws, two pigeons and two crows living in filthy conditions in cages, pet carriers and crates. Emma, who led the investigation, said: “As I stepped inside the conservatory I could not really take in what I was seeing, the smell of faeces was overwhelming and there were so many flies.
The north Essex criminals to appear in magistrates court last week A TEENAGER carried out and assault and resisted arrest before providing a false account to the police. The teen, who cannot be named for legal reasons, assaulted his victim in Clacton in August last year. After resisting arrest, the next day he provided a false account to the police and messaged the victim asking them not to proceed with the case. The teenage boy admitted assault, resisting a police constable in the execution of their duty and perverting the course of justice. The offender was released on bail until a hearing at Chelmsford Magistrates Court on April 23.
Animals were found covered in filth and underweight. Also seized were a large number of dead ferrets, a dead barn owl and some unidentified dead animals. All of the ferrets and polecats bar three were found to be underweight, and were suffering from a variety of conditions – some of which were felt by the vet to be the result of poor feeding. Nine animals had swelling to the eyes and required antibiotics, a number had gingivitis, thinning fur and bald patches which resolved once in care.
Beyond help: Several birds suffered to such an extent they were euthanised One ferret had to have an eye removed, with the vet asserting the painful condition had been present for a minimum of 21 days.