La météo aéronautique de aéroport de Mount Pleasant Municipal (USA) est “KMOP 131335Z AUTO 00000KT 2 1/2SM BR OVC003 10/10 A3014 RMK AO2 VIS 2V3 T01010101” : Ce que ça signifie sur https://www.bigorre.org/aero/meteo/kmop/fr #mountpleasant #usa #aeroportdemountpleasantmunicipal #kmop #metar #aviation #meteoaero #avgeek #aeroport vl

Выява дня: Радыётэлескоп абсерваторыі Маўнт-Плезант, Аўстралія.

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5 Southern Bakeries Still Serving Up Grandma’s Recipes

Across the South, bakeries are preserving family legacies through recipes that have been passed down for generations. More than just sweet…
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⚡️ Spectaculaires images d’un impact de foudre frappant une ligne électrique à #MountPleasant en #CarolineDuSud hier 11 août 2025. Des coupures d’électricité sont survenues. (via Mount Pleasant Police Department)

Serial burglar foiled by brave homeowner in dramatic kitchen confrontation

In a dramatic turn of events in Swansea, a notorious repeat offender with a staggering criminal history was overpowered by a courageous homeowner after being caught rummaging through the man’s kitchen. The confrontation, which unfolded in the Mount Pleasant area earlier this year, ended with the intruder being physically ejected from the property—bloodied and bruised—before being handed over to justice.

Intruder Caught in the Act

The incident occurred around 6.30 pm on 24 February, when a resident of Mount Pleasant returned home to discover an uninvited guest in his kitchen. The man, later identified as 46-year-old Michael Parker of Talley Road, Penlan, was reportedly seated and helping himself to the contents of the homeowner’s fridge.

Startled and enraged, the homeowner confronted the hooded intruder and demanded he leave immediately, shouting, “Get the f*** out of my property!” What followed was a violent and chaotic struggle that turned the kitchen into a battleground.

A Brutal Struggle

According to testimony heard at Swansea Crown Court, the two men became embroiled in a physical altercation, grappling with each other and crashing to the floor amid scattered kitchen items. Parker, attempting to regain control, lunged toward a bottle of Budweiser beer—possibly intending to use it as a weapon. But the homeowner, acting swiftly, seized the bottle first and struck Parker over the head with it.

Despite the blow, Parker continued to resist. The homeowner, however, managed to overpower the intruder, dragging him to the back door and forcefully ejecting him from the house. He then locked the door behind him, securing the property and calling the authorities.

Caught on Camera

Parker fled the scene, but his escape was short-lived. CCTV footage captured him descending Mount Pleasant hill, passing the Albert Hall as he made his getaway. His freedom lasted only four days. In a twist of fate, Parker was arrested when he appeared at Swansea Magistrates’ Court for an unrelated matter.

The footage, combined with the homeowner’s account and forensic evidence, left little doubt about Parker’s involvement in the break-in.

A Long Criminal History

Michael Parker is no stranger to the criminal justice system. With 74 previous convictions for a staggering 158 offences, his rap sheet includes a range of crimes, from theft and assault to multiple burglaries. At the time of the February incident, Parker was already serving a suspended sentence for assaulting emergency workers and committing a racially aggravated assault.

His extensive criminal history played a significant role in the court’s decision. Judge Paul Thomas KC, presiding over the case at Swansea Crown Court, emphasized the seriousness of Parker’s actions and the impact on the victim.

“On a dark February evening,” the judge remarked, “the defendant, with his face effectively masked, had entered his victim’s home in what must have been a terrifying incident for the homeowner.”

Mental Health and Substance Abuse

In Parker’s defense, barrister Stuart John told the court that his client had “little or no recollection” of the incident. He attributed Parker’s behavior to the “substantial quantity” of Valium he had consumed prior to the break-in. John also noted that Parker has struggled with mental health issues throughout his life, suggesting that these challenges have contributed to his repeated run-ins with the law.

However, the court was unmoved by these explanations. Judge Thomas made it clear that the severity of the crime, combined with Parker’s prolific offending, left no room for leniency.

Justice Served

Parker was sentenced to three years in prison for burglary with intent to commit grievous bodily harm. In addition, the court activated three months of his previously suspended sentence, bringing the total sentence to three years and three months behind bars.

The judge underscored the importance of protecting the public from individuals who repeatedly flout the law. “Immediate custody,” he said, “is unavoidable.”

A Community on Edge

The incident has sparked concern among residents in Mount Pleasant and the wider Swansea area. While many have praised the homeowner’s bravery, others have expressed alarm that such a prolific offender was free to roam the streets despite his lengthy criminal record.

“This could have ended very differently,” said one local resident who asked not to be named. “It’s terrifying to think someone like that could just walk into your home. Thank goodness the homeowner was able to defend himself.”

A Rare Reversal of Roles

In a case that reads more like a scene from a crime thriller than a typical burglary report, the tables were turned on a career criminal who likely didn’t expect to be met with such fierce resistance. The homeowner’s quick thinking and decisive action not only protected his property but also helped bring a dangerous offender back into custody.

Legal experts note that while self-defense is a protected right under UK law, the level of force used must be proportionate to the threat. In this case, the court did not pursue any charges against the homeowner, recognizing that his actions were in direct response to an unlawful and threatening intrusion.

Looking Ahead

As Parker begins his prison sentence, questions remain about how the justice system can better manage repeat offenders and prevent similar incidents in the future. While incarceration may offer temporary relief for communities, long-term solutions may require a deeper focus on rehabilitation, mental health support, and substance abuse treatment.

For now, residents of Mount Pleasant can rest a little easier knowing that one of Swansea’s most persistent criminals is off the streets—thanks in no small part to the courage of one man who refused to be a victim.

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Mount Pleasant’s Michael Kopech lands back on injured list https://www.rawchili.com/mlb/150106/ #Baseball #bEASTexas #Dodgers #La #LADodgers #LADodgers #LosAngeles #LosAngelesDodgers #LosAngeles #LosAngelesDodgers #MichaelKopech #MLB #MountPleasant

An offhand comment about a part of Vancouver called "the Tea Swamp" brought me to a rather interesting PDF from the City about the history of Mount Pleasant: vancouver.ca/files/cov/mo... #vancouver #mountpleasant cc: @matthewlaird.ca @spokesmama.bsky.social

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Mount Pleasant’s Kopech runs scoreless start to 7 innings in Dodgers win https://www.rawchili.com/mlb/135279/ #Baseball #BraxtonFulford #colorado #ColoradoRockies #ColoradoRockies #LosAngelesDodgers #MLB #MountPleasant #rockies #RyanMcmahon #RyanRitter

Mount Pleasant’s Michael Kopech earns hold in Dodgers win over Nationals https://www.rawchili.com/mlb/126283/ #Baseball #bEASTexas #LosAngelesDodgers #MichaelKopech #MLB #MountPleasant #nationals #washington #WashingtonNationals #WashingtonNationals

https://www.fogolf.com/992741/lowcountry-golf-cart-owners-adapt-to-new-law-police-push-compliance-ahead-of-parades/ Lowcountry golf cart owners adapt to new law, police push compliance ahead of parades #Golf #GolfCarts #GolfNews #Lowcountry #MountPleasant #PoliceCompliance #REGISTRATION #SafetyRegulations #SeatBelts #SouthCarolina

Iconic Toronto bookstore booted from home of 40 years
An independent business that has served generations of families in Toronto's Mount Pleasant neighbourhood is coming to terms with having to vacate the space it's called home for nearly four decades due to, in typical T.O. fashion, an allegedly forthcoming condo development.Mabel's Fabl...
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https://www.blogto.com/real-estate-toronto/2025/06/toronto-bookstore-booted-home-40-years/

World Green Roof Day .

#greenroof #roofing #flatroof #roofrepair #skylights #roofer #repairs #facia #soffet #cedar #robbsroofing #enviroshake #copper #owenscorning #shingles #handyman #brantfordroofing #owenscorningshingles #owenscorningduration #brantford #architecture #alpinesnowguards #custom #customroof #southernontario #lookslikecedar #cambridge #roofrepairs #mountpleasant #greenroofs Today is World Green Roof Day . With the increasing population, land is becoming…

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16-unit affordable housing project breaks ground in Mount Pleasant neighbourhood
A new mixed-income affordable housing project broke ground in a northwest community on Thursday as the mayor highlighted Calgary’s top spot in national housing starts.
#housing #construction #community #government #MountPleasant #Calgary
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/16-unit-affordable-housing-project-breaks-ground-as-calgary-tops-country-in-new-builds-1.7553437?cmp=rss

Mount Pleasant drug dealer jailed after heroin and cocaine mixed with animal sedatives seized

30-year-old Jake Tipping, from Mount Pleasant, was identified following a police stop-search in Hafod where the vulnerable woman informed officers that Tipping and another man had moved into her home.

After police let themselves into the property, two wraps of substances later found to be cocaine were found in a toilet Tipping had just exited. On his arrest, a mobile phone and £525 in cash were found on his person.

Officers also found a number of wraps of powder which was later discovered to be heroin mixed with medetomidine – a powerful tranquiliser used by animal vets during anaesthetic procedures.

At court, Tipping pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and heroin, possession of a Class A drug and possession of criminal property.

He has been sentenced to three years in prison.

Tipping has previous convictions for robbery and for possession of a firearm, where he was sentenced to 5 years in prison in 2021. He was out of prison on licence for the firearms offence when he was caught for the drugs offences and was recalled back to prison when arrested.

PC Corey Morris from South Wales Police said: “Jake Tipping had hopes of getting rich through selling Class A drugs to others, without a care for the damage that those drugs would do to the buyers and those around them.

“The illegal drugs industry is an inherently selfish and dangerous trade, where suppliers are only concerned about their own finances.

“The punishment for Jake Tipping is that he has been duly sent to prison.”

#cocaine #cuckooing #drugs #Hafod #heroin #MountPleasant #SouthWalesPolice #Swansea

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My Lucky Break: Mount Pleasant mum bags £90,909 lottery win hours after major arm op

Gemma Archer, 44, bagged £90,909 less than 24 hours after undergoing major surgery on her broken wrist and forearm.  

The astonished mum-of-three suffered the serious injury on Easter Sunday after her first try at a new hobby went horribly wrong. 

Gemma, of North Hill Road in Mount Pleasant, said: “Yesterday, I was in hospital having an operation and the very next day I’ve won over £90,000.

“I’m still in shock. I couldn’t breathe. It’s life-changing. I just really, really wasn’t expecting it. It’s really strange as it doesn’t happen to people like me.

“For the first time in two and half weeks there is no pain right now. The adrenaline and everything have just kicked in. I’m in a world of my own.”

Gemma was among 11 neighbours sharing the lottery’s Millionaire Street prize after SA1 6XS in Swansea was announced as the winner on Saturday 10 May. Each ticket was worth £90,909. 

The lottery had been trying to get in touch with Gemma before they turned up on her street, but she missed their phone calls while in hospital.  

Gemma said: “It’s been a very big 24 hours. I only found out I’d won something at 10am this morning when Postcode Lottery knocked on my door. A few hours later I got given a huge cheque with some of my neighbours.” 

Gemma endured the unfortunate accident after her first time roller skating two weeks ago.  

She said: “Me and my friend thought we’d take up a new summer hobby and we tried roller skating. And I lasted 10 minutes.  

“It was a just small fall, but I landed really awkwardly. I did a good job of it. I really broke everything in my lower arm, and I had the operation yesterday to try and fix it all. I got a plate and screws fitted to put it all back together.”

 But despite the serious injury, it hasn’t deterred Gemma from lacing up her skates again.  

She said: “I have ordered all the protective elbow, wrist and knee padding. I’m going straight back to try again… once I’ve healed.”  

It’s not the first time Gemma has required surgery after fracturing her elbow while taking a tumble on a night out with friends some years ago.  

Now she’s quickly hoping to put her winnings to use for a fun holiday.  

Gemma said: “Me and my best friend are going on holiday together. I’m going home to book one now.  

“I actually missed out on a girl’s holiday to Morocco last year, so I might go there.

“As long as there’s lots of cocktails. All the rounds are on me.”

She also can’t wait to splash out on her three sons aged 10, 14, and 18.

Gemma said: “I have three boys, and they are going to have an amazing year now – holidays and whatever they want.”

Gemma’s friends had promised to take her out for the day to take her mind off her injury but now she says she’ll be taking them out to kickstart her celebrations.  

She said: “My original plan was to go on a day out with my friends, they were going to pick me up and distract me from the pain. But I’ll take them out for lunch and drinks.  

Gemma added: “I might have a little party with the children tonight and a nice big bottle of champagne.”

Former neighbour Kay-Marie Astley, 52, scored £90,909 with her previous postcode despite not living on the winning street for six years.  

Kay-Marie said the money will be life-changing for her and her 16-year-old son.  

She said: “I want to try and buy the house that I’m currently renting now. It’ll be incredible knowing that my son, who is autistic, has a house when I’m gone.

“It’s generational, this money hasn’t just impacted me but pretty much every generation that’s going to come after us.  

“It means that freedom of choice that I’ve never had before. When it hits the bank account it’ll be wow!”

Kay-Marie, now living in Resolven, a small village outside Swansea, had called up Postcode Lottery and told them she was moving house and would need to cancel her ticket.  

The mum-of-one was full of thanks to a Postcode Lottery employee for informing her that she could keep playing the lottery with her old postcode.

Kay-Marie said: “We were renting here and our lovely landlady retired and had to sell the property. We got offered a little place and it was with a heavy heart that we left.

“It was someone at the lottery when I rang up to cancel it, the lady said ‘you know you can play with both [postcodes]’.

“I’m very glad otherwise I wouldn’t have won today.” 

Kay-Marie spoke of her joy at being reunited with her previous neighbours on such a special day.

She added: “I feel like I’m dreaming to be back here and for this to have happened. It’s been great catching up with old neighbours and it’s been even better to know that many of them have also won.”

Another £90,909 cheque holder was Dimuthu Kobbewala, 34, who only started playing the lottery at the beginning of the year after seeing someone winning on Facebook.  

Dimuthu couldn’t believe his luck when his winning sum was revealed and said he’d have been happy with £250 to fix his cracked car windscreen.

He said: “I thought if I win £250 that would be totally worth it for me because my car windscreen is cracked, and I need to spend £250 to replace it.

“This is crazy. I’ve got a sore face from smiling.”

The care home care assistant moved to the UK from his home country of Sri Lanka in 2022 to study at the University of South Wales.  

Dimuthu said: “I’ll live the same, but my life will be changed. I won’t change my job, I enjoy my job. When I go to work many of the people we care for feel alone but we try and make them happy and make it a new home for them.”  

When Dimuthu was asked if he thinks helping others had a part to play in his win. He said: “I’m a Buddhist and we believe in Karma and that what we do will come back around.”  

The keen traveller plans to save much of his winnings for the future but already has some dream trips lined up.  

He said: “I love to travel and for my next vacation I plan to go to Germany for one week, but I might go to USA before that. I’ve always wanted to go there.” 

Dimuthu called his mum and dad in Sri Lanka after receiving his huge prize.  

He said: “I spoke to my parents in Sri Lanka and they couldn’t believe it. I sent a picture to them of me with the cheque and Postcode Lottery so they would see it wasn’t a scam.”

Others on the street who took home £90,909 were Balazs Barta, 33, Tracey Garey, 60, and Alan Williams, 55.  

The neighbours’ win also means funding for a range of local charities, including The Orchard Project which has received £50,000 from Postcode Community Trust.

The charity has supported and trained volunteers who care for an orchard in North Hill Community Garden, located at the end of the winning street – and they are the only national charity dedicated to the creation, restoration and celebration of community orchards. 

Its aim is for everyone in cities across the UK to be within walking distance of a thriving, community-run orchard. And over the last five years, the charity has planted and restored a network of 32 community orchards across the city, engaging over 2,000 people in orchard training and community events.

Abby Cremin, Head of Operations and Programmes, said: “This incredible support from People’s Postcode Lottery ensures that we will be able to plant and care for more orchards across the city this year, train at least 100 new volunteers to care for them, whilst continuing to support our existing network of 32 orchard groups to build skills and confidence.

“Thanks to players of Postcode Lottery we can create more orchards in community areas, but also in schools, and that’s a really important part of what we do. We want to help children to connect with nature and learn where their food comes from and also how important orchards are for nature and biodiversity.” 

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Mount Pleasant man jailed for masturbating at Swansea bus station in “filthy behaviour”

43-year-old Mark Jones, from Mount Pleasant, has been jailed after indecently exposing himself and performing a sexual act at the city’s bus station.

Swansea Crown Court heard that Jones committed the offence shortly after 1:30am on February 1 this year, in full view of passing members of public. He refused to leave when confronted by security staff.

Jones fled the scene upon the arrival of police but was soon arrested nearby. He told officers he would continue to enact the same behaviour if he was released.

He has 19 previous convictions for 32 offences including indecent assaults of children and multiple exposures and outraging public decency. 

Judge Huw Rees sentenced Jones to six months in prison for his “filthy behaviour” at the bus station, warning him that further offences would see increasingly lengthy custodial sentences.

Sergeant Mark Bateman from South Wales Police said: “The behaviour shown by Mark Jones is completely unacceptable and the public should not have to witness these acts as they go about their daily business.

“This is by no means the first time that Mark has committed an offence of this nature. We hope that there is a way of finally bringing him to change his ways.” 

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Man jailed after more than 200 cannabis plants found at Mount Pleasant home

34-year-old Aldi Pire was detained during a warrant at an address on Cromwell Street in Mount Pleasant, during which over 100 mature cannabis plants and 125-150 infant plants were discovered.

He has been sentenced to 12 months in prison.

Sergeant Craig Evans from South Wales Police said: “Aldi Pire is just the latest individual to be sent to prison due to his part in the illegal drug trade.

“Cannabis factories such as this are set up in a way that dangerously reroutes electricity from other sources, which poses a great danger to neighbouring properties, not to mention the other illegal activities which are funded by producing cannabis on this scale.

“However, people like Aldi Pire do not give consideration to these dangers.”

#Cannabis #drugs #MountPleasant #SouthWalesPolice #Swansea

Firefighter quarry rescue for Daisy the dog

The incident at the Rosehill Quarry Community Park saw the dog, named Daisy, become trapped on the edge of a steep cliff after taking a walk at the popular Swansea hillside wildlife corridor, between Townhill, Mayhill and Mount Pleasant.

Specialist firefighters with rope equipment came to the rescue however, navigating down the steep cliff face and reuniting Daisy with her worried owner.

A spokesperson for Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said: “At 7.49am on Sunday, May 4th, the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service crew from Pontardawe Fire Station was called to an incident at the Rosehill Quarry Community Park in Swansea.

“The crew responded following reports of one dog that was stuck on the edge of a steep cliff. A Level 3 Rope Rescue Team was deployed to locate and safely retrieve the dog, crew members successfully recovered the dog, named Daisy, and reunited her with her owner.

“The crew left the scene at 10.18am.”

Once a stone quarry in the 1840s, Rosehill was transformed into a community park in the 1980s and 90s after years of neglect. The quarry features ponds, a stream, a waterfall, and various recreational facilities like a BMX track and a labyrinth. 

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