'Crying' mum had to put items back on shelves after Tesco reject payment
A mum was devastated after Tesco rejected her form of payment meaning that she had to put most of her shopping back on the shelves.
She "cried her eyes out" after the supermarket would not accept her £50 school meal voucher provided by her children's school. She said that she was humiliated as she was forced to put items back.
A large queue formed behind her as she had to return almost £50 worth of items. The mum-of-two said that she felt "gutted", reported Stoke on Trent Live.
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The £50 school meal voucher was provided by her children's school to help with food costs over the six-week holidays. The mum said: "There was a massive queue at the time, and I was standing there, I felt so gutted. I had to pull some items out of my trolley in front of strangers.
"I had to put almost £50 worth back so I can afford to pay my bills. It was heart-breaking, embarrassing and left us short on things for the week.
Man shot in 'targeted attack' at pub car park remains in hospital
A man remains in hospital after being shot in a pub car park.
The victim was shot in the leg by another man at the car park of The Golden Lion pub, on Church Road, in Rainford on Sunday, July 31. Emergency services rushed to the scene after reports of the shooting at around 4.20pm.
Police have confirmed that the victim is receiving treatment in hospital for non-life threatening injuries. A number of people told the ECHO at the time of the incident a christening was taking place at the pub.
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A cricket match was also being held at the cricket club behind the venue. One person told the ECHO the match was stopped so the air ambulance could land nearby. The front of The Golden Lion pub and around the back was cordoned off by police. Forensics were also carrying out enquiries.
Chief Inspector Phil Cowin said: "We are in the extremely early stages of our investigation and are working tirelessly to establish the full circumstances of a shooting at the Golden Lion pub this afternoon which has left a man injured. We believe that this was a targeted attack and there is no wider threat to the community in Rainford following this incident.
Two men remain under investigation after man found dead
Two men arrested on suspicion of murder remain under investigation.
A 57-year-old man was found dead by police at a property on Bath Street, Southport, on Sunday, July 24. Police and paramedics attended at around 8pm, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officers launched a murder investigation and arrested two men, a 51-year-old and a 54-year-old, a day later. A spokesperson for the force confirmed they have been released on bail.
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The cause of death of the man is still unknown, as Merseyside police say the results of a post mortem are being withheld while further toxicology reports take place.
A spokesperson for the force said: "We can confirm that two men remain under investigation following an incident in Southport on Sunday 24 July. Officers were contacted at 8pm following reports that a 57-year-old man was found dead at an address on Bath Street.
