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Exeter man Garry Priddle sentenced after tortoises die in his care

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A man who neglected to roperly care for and then disposed of ten Aldabra tortoises that died while under his care was given a 12-month community order and prohibited from owning tortoises for ten years.xeter Magistrates’ Court and entered a guilty plea to one charge under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and another under the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

The court was informed that in January, employees of the Killerton Estate, located close to Exeter, reported to the police that they had found eight dead giant tortoises in Ashclyst Forest.

Two more were discovered in the Fairmile region over the course of the investigations.

After the police made an appeal, the public provided information that allowed Priddle to be recognised as the tortoise’s owner.

He acknowledged owning the tortoises during voluntary attendance police interviews in February and April.

Priddle told the court during these interviews that he had neglected the tortoises for six days, from Saturday, December 23 to Friday, December 29, and that when he returned, he discovered that the tortoises had passed away and that the heating lights had ceased functioning.

Priddle was still in possession of a sizable number of adult and juvenile Herman tortoises, according to joint visits to his home address by Devon and Cornwall Police and the RSPCA. Since then, all of these have found new homes.

Priddle was called to Exeter Magistrates’ Court on two charges: first, that she violated the Animal Welfare Act of 2006 by failing to check on the daily welfare and heating system related to the care of ten deceased Aldabra tortoises, which resulted in their deaths. The second charge concerned her depositing the tortoises in East Devon under the Environmental Protection Act of 1990.

Priddle was called to Exeter Magistrates’ Court on two charges: first, that she violated the Animal Welfare Act of 2006 by failing to check on the daily welfare and heating system related to the care of ten deceased Aldabra tortoises, which resulted in their deaths. The second charge concerned her depositing the tortoises in East Devon under the Environmental Protection Act of 1990.

He received a 12-month Community Order, £199 in fines, a mandate for 50 hours of unpaid labour, and a 10-year disqualification order that forbade him from owning, caring for, or maintaining tortoises.

“This case highlights the variety of work that Devon and Cornwall Police undertake on a daily basis,” stated Inspector Mark Arthurs.

It regrettably acts as a reminder to all pet and animal owners that they are always accountable for the health and happiness of their animals.

“Those who are having difficulty accomplishing this ought to seek assistance from the many charitable organisations that are available to them.

Despite the exceptional nature of this case, Devon and Cornwall Police are dedicated to making sure that criminals are prosecuted and that court-mandated disqualification orders are obtained in order to stop further animal abuse.

“While we acknowledge that Priddle gave up his remaining tortoises, we requested a disqualification order in this instance to make sure that he

“I would like to thank the National Wildlife Crime Unit and the RSCPA for their guidance and support throughout this investigation, and I would like to commend the officer in the case, PC Mark Edwards, for his efforts in bringing this case to court.”

Exotic pets require the same care as they would in the wild, according to Evie Button, senior scientific officer at the RSPCA.

It takes time, money, and expertise to provide an animal in captivity with all of its demands. To avoid discomfort and guarantee their welfare, they require the proper nutrition and surroundings. The Animal Welfare Act requires anyone keeping an animal in captivity in England and Wales to provide for the requirements of the animal.

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Can Tartan Army help us steal an international march?

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Scotland’s Capital can profit greatly from football, but we run the danger of losing out, according to a report.

Although Scotland’s football players were unable to advance past the final stage in their attempt to create history at Euro 2024, their supporters achieved an incredible soft-power triumph that may have favourable effects for many years to come.

Not even the most powerful dignitaries, the most devoted followers, or Steve Clarke’s team of gifted and honourable footballers could match what Scotland’s renowned Tartan Army has accomplished.

A country, a large, significant one, has developed a deep affection for Scotland. Three German cities were visited by Scotland’s supporters: Munich, Cologne, and Stuttgart. All three expressed gratitude to their guests and expressed sadness when they had to depart.

Simply put, “We love you Scots” was the headline in Cologne’s best-selling daily, the Kolner Stadt-Anzeiger. The Tartan Army’s history was published by the German online news outlet Blick with the headline, “The history of the friendliest army in the world.”

Additionally, Henriette Reker, the mayor of Cologne, tweeted: “Dear Scots, it’s been a great couple of days spending time with you. As mayor, I could not be happier. Your return to Cologne is always welcome!” Top authorities close to Munich mayor Dieter Reiter concurred, saying, “Scotland’s fans have been so impressive.” We’re thinking about how to recognise this.

Best of all, the well-rested ranks of the 200,000 who travelled have delighted regular Germans just as much. So much so that two people, Max Kirchi and Vert Stabs, have started a petition asking the two football governing bodies of the countries to hold an annual friendly between them. Hundreds of people were signing the Change.org petition every hour, putting it well on its way to reaching its 25,000 signature goal as of the time of writing.

All of this occurred only a few days after a group of specialists convened in Edinburgh to talk about a study that examines how and why football may have a much greater and more significant impact on the daily lives of people in our country and its capital. A group of scholars and professionals led by Professor Grant Jarvie of the University of Edinburgh Academy of Sport think tank wrote “Edinburgh Futures, Football and the City.”

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Police called to street in St Helens after car ‘hit parked vehicle’ in St helens

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POLICE attended a residential street after a car crashed into a parked vehic

le.On Tuesday, July 2, just before 7:30 p.m., police were called to Newlands Road in Haresfinch.

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Exeter City Confirm Gateshead youngster move deal done

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The 24-year-old had played a crucial role for Gateshead last season, helping the club to secure a play-off place as well as being apart of their FA Trophy journey, which led to the club winning via penalties at Wembley Stadium last month.

But as he approaches a transfer to League One team Exeter City, currently coached by Gary Caldwell, his time at the National League team appears to be coming to an end.

How did Francis fare last season?

Since joining the National League team from Notts County last summer and their subsequent promotion to the EFL, the midfield player has been a mainstay.

Francis played in 40 league games for Gateshead the previous season, but an injury kept him from making an appearance at Wembley Stadium.


Considering his detailed stats, Francis averaged 9.2 ball recoveries, 4.2 interceptions, and an 89% throwing success rate per ninety minutes during the National League season.

Francis played for a very successful Gateshead football team, led by Rob Elliott, who averaged the greatest ball possession percentage in the division (62%), along with 500 accurate passes each game.

Gary Caldwell will be very pleased with his ball-handling skills as he attempts to assemble an Exeter City team that can play effectively in League One next year.

Journalist Pete O’Rourke claims that the two teams have now agreed on an undisclosed amount for the midfield player. A physical examination and personal conditions agreement will probably come before the transfer to the football club is officially confirmed.

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