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Outrage after memorials of two murdered cops are vandalised after being deliberately covered in black paint
MEMORIALS of two murdered police officers have been deliberately vandalised – sparking outrage across West Yorkshire.
The memorial stones of PC Ian Broadhurst and Sergeant John Speed were both found covered in black paint over the weekend with cops launching an investigation into the “disgusting” incidents.
West Yorkshire Police first received a report at 6.43pm on Saturday that a memorial dedicated to PC Broadhurst had been left defaced.
The brave cop was fatally shot by on-the-run former US Marine David Bieber in Leeds on Boxing Day 2003.
Wreaths and flowers laid in tribute to the 34-year-old traffic officer were also left thrown around the memorial site.
At 9.06am a day later a second memorial dedicated to Sergeant John Speed – who was shot and killed in Kirkgate in Leeds city centre on October 31, 1984 – was also found covered in black paint.
Sgt Speed died aged 39 after he was attacked during a routine check on two men acting suspiciously.
Police say they believe the second one took place at around 1am on the Sunday and that both may be linked.
Leeds District Commander Chief Superintendent Steve Dodds said everyone at the force was “appalled” by the vandalism.
He added: “It is absolutely disgusting that someone would deliberately deface the memorials honouring the memories of Pc Ian Broadhurst and Sgt John Speed, who were murdered in the line of duty.”
Dodds said the men made the “ultimate sacrifice ” when they lost their lives protecting the public.
PC Broadhurst was shot at point blank range in Dib Lane over two decades ago.
He and two colleagues – who survived the attack – had been checking on a suspected stolen car at the time.
It later emerged that Bieber was wanted in the US.
He was later found guilty of murder and attempted murder and was jailed for life.
Sgt John Speed was killed by lone gunman and armed robber David Gricewith.
The officer was posthumously awarded the Queen‘s Commendation for Brave Conduct.
“I know I speak for everyone in West Yorkshire Police and the wider policing family when I say how appalled we are about these incidents,” Dodds continued.
“Pc Broadhurst’s memorial has now been cleaned, and Sgt Speed’s is due to be restored to its rightful condition shortly.
“Thankfully we don’t expect there to be any lasting damage to either.”
Dodds confirmed that inquiries are now being carried out to identify who was responsible.
They have asked for anyone with information to come forward.
Anyone should contact Leeds East Neighbourhood Policing Team on 101 quoting crime reference 13250046082.
Or go online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat.
My mum has blessed my sister’s relationship with my ex despite them dating months after our split
DEAR DEIDRE: MY sister has started dating my ex just months after our relationship ended. I don’t want to go to my family home now because he might be there.
I don’t want to see him or speak to my sister either.
I am 25 and my current boyfriend agrees with me that my ex and younger sister have no class.
She is only 19 and my ex is 28.
I split up with my ex six months ago because he was always messing me about.
We were together for two years and I have since moved on. My ex is not a patch on my new boyfriend.
Maddeningly, nobody else in our family sees an issue with this. Even my mum has blessed their relationship and sees no issue with the age gap.
I am appalled that they can welcome my ex into their home as if nothing has happened.
The whole situation has made me feel ill at ease and I’m very unsettled by it.
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DEIDRE SAYS: I understand your concerns. Age-gap relationships can work but your sister is at a completely different life stage to your ex.
Also, while the law considers your sister an adult, the reality is she has a lot less life experience than your ex too.
My support pack Age Gaps – Do They Really Matter? explains more.
Unfortunately, there is little you can do if everyone else has accepted their relationship, except for focusing on your own life, which will give you less opportunity to be upset by this.
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RTE Room to Improve viewers left ‘crying’ as Dermot and Julian Benson transform old home for Cystic Fibrosis families
RTE Room to Improve viewers were moved to tears tonight as an old home was transformed into something “amazing” for Cystic Fibrosis families.
Architect Dermot Bannon returned to screens for a special episode, designing four homes away from home for families of people with Cystic Fibrosis.
Dermot teamed up with former Dancing With The Stars judge Julian Benson and a team of volunteers to convert an old Victorian house into four self-contained pods for the families.
Tranquillity House is set to be a safe, warm, comfortable home from home, and that is priceless for people with Cystic Fibrosis and their families.
Ireland has the highest rate of CF per capita in the world, around 1,400 adults and children are living with the condition.
Julian was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis when he was two and his mother was told he probably wouldn’t live to become a teenager.
He has gone on to become a successful choreographer, TV personality and in 2018 founded the Julian Benson Foundation.
In 2022, the foundation purchased an abandoned Victorian redbrick in the south Dublin suburb of Rathgar.
As founder of JBF, it was Julian’s dream to build a space that could cater for people with Cystic Fibrosis and their families when they travelled to Dublin for treatment.
Patients can be in hospital for long periods of time, which is very difficult for both the patient and the families and Julian, throughout his life, has witnessed the low moments for patients while in hospital.
For families to visit and spend time with their loved one is expensive and stressful so Julian’s plan was to build a home away from home for the families – a “home with a hug”.
Dream team Dermot Bannon and Patricia Power QS were on board for this massive project tonight.
But the figure needed to complete this renovation was way beyond what Julian and the Foundation could afford.
The original plan and budget were “worlds apart” as the build needed a full upgrade and restoration in order to be lived in.
The initial budget they hoped for was €250,000 but it had to be raised to a whopping €1.6m.
And so began the journey of getting volunteers and companies to come on board, to donate time, people, materials and resources for this mammoth project.
At the helm of the project was builder Brandon Duarte, who was overseeing and coordinating the teams of builders, restorers, electricians, plumbers, cabinet makers, fire specialists, painters and many more construction experts from around the country.
Working alongside Brandon was CEO of the Julian Benson Foundation, Louise Doogan, who had to manage the two biggest personalities of the project, Dermot and Julian, as well as coordinating over 120 companies.
And amongst the team of workers was an endless amount of hard-working volunteers who gave their time to the build.
PASSION PROJECT
On tonight’s show, viewers met Lar Brennan and his family, who opened up about the stress and sadness they have experienced in the past when Lar has had to go off to stay in hospital and his family haven’t been close by for many months.
As the design process began to implode, they all knew that they had to work out their differences to complete this project on time.
The build was completely transformed into a whole new home, with multiple bedrooms, bathroom and dining areas.
However, the most important part of this story, is the people who will benefit from staying there.
Moved by the build’s result, RTE viewers flocked to social media to express their overwhelming emotion.
Deborah said: “I have goosebumps.”
Adam wrote: “Crying my eyes out at this – seeing everyone coming together like that would really give you some hope.”
Suzanne said: “In bits here. My new favourite Sunday night viewing. Well done all. A beautiful and meaningful project.”
A fourth viewer wrote: “What a good man! Crying already!”
Another added: “It looks amazing. Well done to all who helped out in bringing Julian’s dream to life.”
My partner becomes defensive when I suggest a bit of variety in our sex life
DEAR DEIDRE: I LONG for a bit of variety in my sex life with my partner but he becomes defensive when I suggest it.
I am a woman of 25 and he is 27. We have been together for six months after meeting through a mutual friend.
We get on well and everything is fine except when it comes to our sex life.
Each time we have sex, I have to go on top.
When I suggest trying something different, he becomes defensive. He does nothing except lie there. It is always the same.
It is just so boring and I am worried things will never change.
I have even had thoughts about ending our relationship, which is something I really don’t want to do.
I am beginning to worry there is something wrong with him. Surely a different position every now and again is part of a healthy sex life?
DEIDRE SAYS: It is. But, if you are going to find out why he is so resistant, you need to talk to him to discover exactly why he seems so anxious.
Pick a moment, preferably not when you are about to have sex, to raise the subject with him.
Try to find out what he is scared of.
He may worry he won’t be able to get an erection, or keep one, or he may worry he won’t be able to climax.
Whatever position you are aiming for, sensuous and responsive foreplay is essential for you both to be fully aroused.
My support pack Best Positions For Sex explains more. Good luck.
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World Indoor Bowls Championships 2025 LIVE RESULTS: Jason Banks wins Opens Singles to complete INCREDIBLE hat-trick
THE prestigious World Indoor Bowls Championships has now concluded at Potters Resorts.
Jason Banks was victorious in the Open Singles on the final day of the tournament.
The Scotsman enjoyed a truly incredible year in Hopton-on-Sea, beating Robert Paxton 2-0 in the grand final to add to his Open Pairs and Mixed Pairs titles and complete an epic hat-trick.
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