Police seize 40 cannabis plants

A TIP-OFF led police to a cannabis factory in Brighouse.

Inspector Mohammed Nawaz, head of the Lower Valley Neighbourhood Policing Team, said : "It is only with the support and cooperation of our local communities that we can have a real impact on the activities of criminals in their communities".A search was conducted and police uncovered the plants.They arrested a 46-year-old man who has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

Inspector Mohammed Nawaz, head of the Lower Valley Neighbourhood Policing Team, said : "It is only with the support and cooperation of our local communities that we can have a real impact on the activities of criminals in their communities".

Making their place greener; Social housing tenants get together to transform community

Byline: MICHAEL BROWN

"Not only do the clean-ups help to improve the appearance of estates, but they're a good way of fostering community cohesion in a neighbourhood with people coming together with similar interests for a common goal," he said."There was also a bit of fun to be had - I was in goal for a penalty shoot-out with youngsters on the estate - and let in so many that I got tips from them about how to be a better goalkeeper.John Lee, chief executive at YHN, said he hoped the event had encouraged residents to look after their green spaces."We work hard to provide a safe, secure and attractive environment in all of our communities and the fantastic response from tenants shows that they take pride in where they live and that they are just as keen as us to maintain their attractive living spaces.Extra police patrols were laid on during the event so that residents could raise any concerns or questions with officers. And other help came from the Cyrenians, West End Women and Girls Centre and Healthworks Newcastle, with Hutchinson's Fruit and Veg providing free refreshments."There were many comments about how the planting and clean-up has made the estate look far greener and cleaner," she said."It's all about building links with communities and working together to continue to make improvements to our neighbourhoods."Jubilee Estate residents joined staff from Your Homes Newcastle (YHN), Newcastle City Council and Northumbria Police to "take ownership of the environment they live in," by digging up weeds, planting new flowers and picking up litter."The event was also a great way for staff to meet tenants who they may not come into contact with on a regular basis, and therefore build up better relationships with our customers.""People young and old on the estate got involved, together with partner agencies, and local businesses supported the initiative.CAPTION(S):SOCIAL housing tenants on a city estate spent two days transforming their community into a cleaner, greener place to live.WORKING TOGETHER Claire Buglass of Your Homes Newcastle, Pinner Rana, of Northumbria Police, Jo Jefferson of the council and resident Margie Driver plant bordersBenwell and Elswick acting neighbourhood inspector Pinner Rana, who was in goal for a penalty shoot-out involving estate youngsters, said the event had been "a great success".

WORKING TOGETHER Claire Buglass of Your Homes Newcastle, Pinner Rana, of Northumbria Police, Jo Jefferson of the council and resident Margie Driver plant borders

Ex-transport minister Mabuchi eyes running for DPJ president

TOKYO, July 28 Kyodo

Other possible candidates to replace Kan as DPJ head include Finance Minister Yoshihiko Noda.Mabuchi, who intends to reveal his position in a publication due out soon, will aim to tap into the votes of those who are critical of Kan's administration, the sources said.Mabuchi, a three-term House of Representatives lawmaker, served as transport minister in Kan's Cabinet and was a special adviser to the premier until last month.Kan expressed his readiness last month to step down once he makes some progress in rebuilding the disaster-stricken areas and containing the nuclear crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant, but has yet to specify when.

Other possible candidates to replace Kan as DPJ head include Finance Minister Yoshihiko Noda.

BEST OF THE BUNCH Nerine […]

BEST OF THE BUNCH Nerine WHILE many gardeners will now be contemplating which spring-flowering bulbs to plant up this autumn, others will be sitting back to enjoy their summer bulb choices - and the nerine is one of the best lateflowering beauties. N. bowdenii produce beautiful, pink funnel-shaped flowers ahead of their strap-shaped leaves in September, bringing a welcome splash of colour to fading borders and patios.

Nerines need plenty of heat in early summer while they are dormant. They should be placed in a very sunny, sheltered spot with welldrained soil - ideally by a house wall - and just be left alone to do their thing.

The Coliseum Entertainment Megaplex Real Estate, Secured Creditor’s Note, Equipment and Liquor License is Going to Auction Aug. 26, 2011

CAMP HILL, Penn. -- The Coliseum Indoor Entertainment Megaplex is going to lender-ordered auction Friday, Aug. 26 at 11 a.m. at the Radisson Hotel Harrisburg, 1150 Camp Hill Bypass, Camp Hill, Penn.

[Table Omitted]The real estate and promissory note can be purchased in entirety up to two weeks prior to auction. At auction, the property will be offered in two separate lots of real estate, including 3.032 acres with a 35,000 sq. ft. entertainment complex and a promissory note with a principal balance of $656,256.20; and then as a package. The property will sell whichever way brings the largest purchase price.The seller chose to market the property via auction to actively recruit a new owner because he is not interested in being a long-term landlord. Potential buyers are encouraged to inspect the property during the following times or by private appointment:Tyler Maas, director of sales and marketing for Maas Companies, stated, “This auction offers a unique opportunity for a new owner since the property has an active tenant with an operating business. If the buyer also purchases the promissory note it will create a strong asset base for a high-end entertainment complex.”Members 1st Federal Credit Union in Mechanicsburg, Penn. authorized the auction and Maas Companies Inc, an auction company specializing in selling real estate, industrial plants, equipment and special assets, will conduct the sale.Details of the sale are available at Mass Companies’ website: www.maascompanies.com or by calling (507) 285-1444.

Details of the sale are available at Mass Companies’ website: www.maascompanies.com or by calling (507) 285-1444.

Former True Value Hardware Site to Sell at Auction in Covington, Va.

A 3.03-acre property that once served as the site of a True Value Hardware Outlet will sell at absolute auction at noon Wednesday, Aug. 31, with Woltz & Associates managing the sale.

For more information: Carl Carter, APR 205-823-3273 Lindsay Fernandes 205-909-3705Add to Digg Bookmark with del.icio.us Add to NewsvineWoltz & Associates, based in Roanoke, Va., is a leading auctioneer of land, homes and other types of real estate throughout the continental United States, with an emphasis on the Mid-Atlantic region. More auction information .The property, which also was used for planing mill and lumber yard operations, is located adjacent to the CSX rail line, which previously was used to deliver supplies to the site. The facilities include the 8,000-square-foot building that formerly housed the store, a 1,900-square-foot brick office building, and three storage buildings.The property is less than a mile from Exit 14 off Interstate 64."I can't imagine a more versatile location, especially with some businesses needing more space to support the expanded operations at the nearby MeadWestvaco plant," said Jim Woltz, president of the auction company. "I wouldn't be surprised to see interest in it for warehouse, lumber yard or manufacturing uses, or some combination of those."

For more information: Carl Carter, APR 205-823-3273 Lindsay Fernandes 205-909-3705

3 Cannabis Farms Found Every Week

Byline: LOUISE COOPER

"Within West Yorkshire, a large number of our cannabis farms are, in fact, very small with a high percentage of them constituting fewer than 20 plants.A request from The Examiner to break down the quantity of drugs was declined by Freedom of Information Officers who said data was not collated to specify the number of plants."They also demonstrate our determination to being proactive in finding the factories and to act on information that the public provide.They believe the house in South Avenue had been used to produce a large number of plants.One neighbour said: "We noticed the gardens were very overgrown and we wondered if anyone was living there.The number of incidents for 2010/11 was 137.In 2008/2009 the force recorded 100 incidents of cannabis cultivation and this rose in the following year to 173.* FACTORY FARMING: These cannabis plants were discovered at a house in Huddersfield earlier this year. Below: The house in South Avenue, CowlersleyMany of the farms, especially the larger ones, see the criminals using light and heat systems to cultivate the plants.The Cowlersley house was searched by officers last week, after the landlord discovered plastic sheeting in several of the rooms.Some of the factories had been growing plants with an estimated street value of over pounds -m. In a separate incident in the same year police found cannabis almost pounds 100,000 at a mill complex in Kirklees.Police have also used heat-detecting equipment on board the West Yorkshire force helicopter to detect high heat source readings through roofs."When police arrived they carried out a number of boxes and other containers".CAPTION(S):Figures released by West Yorkshire Police Under a Freedom of Information request showed the force's detection of cannabis cultivation in the last three years has seen more than 400 operations shut down.Back in 2008 officers swooped at a house on Richmond Road in Hanging Heaton, Batley, and found more than 300 plants.A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said: "The figures reflect our force's intention to make West Yorkshire a hostile environment for people wanting to grow cannabis.Around 300 cannabis plants were recovered at the two factories inside the Headfield Mills complex off Savile Road, Savile Town in Dewsbury."These represent a very small cultivation operations."But one of the biggest hauls for Kirklees division officers was uncovered in dawn raids last year at nine properties in Heckmondwike and Batley when 2,000 cannabis plants were seized.And in the latest incident, police recovered growing equipment from a house in Cowlersley.The electricity meter had also been bypassed, which is typical of cannabis production on a large scale.THREE cannabis farms are being discovered every week in Kirklees.Many of the farms and factories have been found after public tip-offs to police. On many occasions, people have become suspicious of houses where the curtains are never drawn back or where there is often a heavy smell in the area.A spokesman said: "Enquiries are continuing and we would urge anyone with information to contact the Valleys Neighbourhood Policing Team on 0845 6060606.The cannabis factory spanned over several rooms contained lighting units and ventilation systems were found and the electricity supply had also been diverted.New figures show that a police crackdown on cannabis cultivation in Kirklees last year saw police raiding premises around three times a week.

* FACTORY FARMING: These cannabis plants were discovered at a house in Huddersfield earlier this year. Below: The house in South Avenue, Cowlersley