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That should clean them up a bit 🙂

Peter Collins raced in a world final with a broken leg and finished second

Any local farmers need to empty there slurry tanks !!

I think it was a good result for both teams - Edinburgh fans went home happy that they beat the Pirates, especially the way they did it, Poole happy because they are only two behind. Who might have scored what had line ups been different is just silly talk. You can only race against what’s in front of you and that was the case for both sides. Edinburgh had some unexpectedly good performances which is always a fan pleaser, Poole were solid from one to six with only Rushen findings things tough. I can see a repeat coming up for the play off final once Dan T is back

No falls and showed no signs of discomfort from the terraces but he may have been hobbling around in the pits. he got a medical certificate from the track after the meeting. Will be interesting to see if he rides this weekend.

Anyone know if Kennett was there and had a spin after the meeting Thursday? That was the plan apparently.

He used to play for QPR!!

Unfortunately he is injured. Spinal injury and concussion

Somewhere in between, the 1 is a bit of an anomaly with an engine failure and exclusion although he was out of it already when his engine went pop. typically around Foxhall he won’t fancy it first ride when the tracks really grippy and will make a couple of starts later on and get beaten in heat 13 0, 2, 3, 0 more typical

In the UK, smashing padlocks on council land is a criminal act of criminal damage. The police have the power to arrest individuals without a warrant under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) if they have reasonable grounds to suspect an offence has been committed and an arrest is necessary. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] Police Powers and Actions The specific powers to arrest, evict, and seize depend on how the situation unfolds: Arrest for Criminal Damage: Anyone who willfully or recklessly damages property (such as cutting chains or smashing padlocks) can be arrested for criminal damage. [1, 2, 3, 4] Powers of Eviction (CJPOA 1994): Under Sections 61 and 62A of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act, police have discretionary powers to direct trespassers to leave land and remove their vehicles. They can only use these eviction powers if the group has six or more vehicles on site, or if the trespassers have caused damage to the land or used threatening/abusive behaviour. [1, 2, 3] New Criminal Offence: Under amendments made by the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022, residing on land without consent in or with a vehicle is a criminal offence. Police can arrest or direct individuals to leave if they are causing significant damage, disruption, or distress. [1, 2] Vehicle Seizure: If trespassers fail to comply with a police direction to leave, or if they return to the land within 12 months, the police have powers under Sections 62 and 62C of the CJPOA to seize and impound their vehicles. [] The Role of the Council While the police handle criminal offences like property damage, the local council is the lead agency for dealing with unauthorised encampments on its own land. Because trespass itself is generally a civil matter, councils are typically required to carry out welfare assessments and obtain court orders (such as an injunction or County Court possession order) to formally evict the group, unless the situation escalates to the point where police choose to use their powers. The police do have powers to remove , arrest and impound but they consistently allow these people to criminally gain access to land with impunity, this is why they do it, they know the police are soft on them and would rather turn a blind eye. I feel for Andrew who has invested the last decade of his life turning this into something to be proud of .

Disappearing over the fence at Armadale the other week has obviously affected him significantly.

Good meeting that, hope Dan Gilkes will be ok, lad hasn’t had much luck with injuries.

Great win for the scorpions, particularly impressed with Ablitt and Harrison who don’t usually travel to well. All the best to Dan Gilkes - got to feel for the lad. As for team changes it’s fairly clear and obvious in my opinion as from the 1st June average change Jordan Jenkins can replace Gilkes. I know Jenkins hasn’t had an amazing start but he’s a quality rider and it was only last season where he banged in a bucket load of points at the EWR

Shocking. He will be lucky to keep his place at Edinburgh let alone Lynn.

Cookie is class on a bike but unfortunately he is just too un reliable we need a team thats complete. What changes could be made? Antti would be great at home, but falls short on away tracks.

It appears you can't just kick the trespassers off the land you / the council who own the land have to go to court to get a summons to remove them, something about they have human rights 😲. Fookin scumbags 😡😡. And the local plods won't want to know

Was it his right knee injury he was coming back from?

If he's been signed off by the doctor for a mental health issue, as that's a non-speedway injury / illness, he gets a 7 day suspension & Workington are allowed a guest, for up to 28 days I believe. If he doesn't have a doctor's note & is considered "withholding his services" Workington will get a 14 day facility, while Cook is suspended for 14 days. That's how I understand the rules. While I think the BSPL should do more to support riders suffering from mental health, for example banning Max James from the NDL because he wanted to take a break from the Champ, was just awful, I think it would take a doctor's note for something to be done?

I don't think so. He has scored well for Scunthorpe prior to this evening. Just in the wrong place - on the outside, first bend bunching, and would have been in the re run if not injured. He appeared to slide into the fence feet first, damaging his right leg.

I don't think so. He has scored well for Scunthorpe prior to this evening. Just in the wrong place - on the outside, first bend bunching, and would have been in the re run if not injured. He appeared to slide into the fence feet first, damaging his right leg.

Castagna tonight on his home track at Edinburgh in the championship… 0,0,1’,1 = 2+1 🙈 surely the Lynn management team have to be looking at this, it’s ridiculous

I'm sure Redcar would've preferred to keep King, but that would've meant a weaker reserve pairing, which has been their strength this season. Seems an inconsistent team, so home defeats are possible, but away wins also possible. 2nd home defeat means play-offs almost gone already, but still have the KOC & BSN to compete for. I actually thought Redcar were one of the weaker teams pre-season (but stronger than Scunthorpe) but their early season form, made me change my mind & rate them higher.

Ive heard they are on the overspill too. It's disgusting how they think they can coast through life doing whatever they want. The government and law enforcement are scared of them. Surely the police can do something. First of all, they are trespassing on land, after committing criminal damage to the padlock, and knowing the scum that they are, they'll leave piles of rubbish and steal a few things while they are at it.

Zischke on the mind lol!

Apparently they have drove FOURTEEN caravans into the overspill car park after reportedly smashing the padlock on the main gate.