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What is a progressive slot? And how does it work?

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What is a progressive slot? And how does it work?

Progressive slot machines are a well-known feature in land-based and online casinos, offering players the chance to win life-changing sums through ever-increasing jackpots. Unlike traditional “flat top” slot machines with fixed jackpot amounts, progressive slots accumulate a portion of each player’s wager into a continually growing prize pool until one fortunate individual hits the winning combination.

How Progressive Slots Work

The mechanics behind progressive slots are straightforward yet thrilling. Each time a player places a bet, a small percentage—typically between 1% and 5%—is diverted into the progressive jackpot fund.

This contribution causes the jackpot to escalate over time, sometimes reaching substantial amounts, especially in games linked across multiple casinos or platforms.

Once the jackpot is won, it resets to a predetermined base level and begins accumulating again.

Types of Progressive Slots

Progressive slots come in various forms, each offering unique opportunities for players:

Standalone Progressives: These machines have individual jackpots that grow solely from the bets placed on that specific machine. The jackpot amounts are generally smaller than other types but offer enticing rewards.

Local Area Progressives: A network of machines within a single casino is linked, pooling a portion of bets from each machine into a shared jackpot. This setup allows for larger jackpots than standalone machines.

Wide Area Progressives: Machines across multiple casinos, sometimes even spanning different regions, are connected to a single jackpot pool. These jackpots can reach impressive figures due to the vast number of players contributing.

Timed Jackpots: Some progressive slots feature jackpots that are guaranteed to pay out within a specific timeframe, such as daily or hourly, adding an extra layer of excitement as the deadline approaches.

What to know when selecting a Progressive Slot

When choosing a progressive slot, consider factors like jackpot size, game rules, and return-to-player (RTP) percentage. Some games require a maximum bet to qualify for the jackpot, so check the betting requirements before playing. Look for slots with a history of frequent payouts if you prefer better winning chances over massive jackpots. Additionally, a higher RTP means better long-term returns, though progressive slots often have lower RTPs due to the jackpot contribution. Gambling.com has a list of a comprehensive list of slots to choose from.

Strategies for Playing Progressive Slots

While winning a progressive jackpot is largely a matter of luck, players can adopt certain strategies to enhance their gaming experience:

Understand the Game Mechanics: Familiarise yourself with the specific rules, paytable, and bonus features of the progressive slot you’re playing. Knowing how the game operates can help you make informed betting decisions.

Manage Your Bankroll: Set a budget for your gaming session and stick to it. Progressive slots can be enticing, but it’s essential to play responsibly and avoid chasing losses.

Check the Jackpot Size: Some players prefer to play when the jackpot has reached a substantial amount, believing it offers a better return on investment. However, it’s important to remember that the odds of winning remain the same regardless of the jackpot size.

Play Maximum Coins When Required: Certain progressive slots require players to bet the maximum number of coins to be eligible for the jackpot. Ensure you meet this criterion; otherwise, you might miss out on the top prize.

Odds of Winning

All casino games, whether skill-based or chance-based, contain an element of luck. It imparts an aspect of anticipation and variation, imbuing every spin, draw, or roll with exhilaration.

The allure of progressive slots lies in their substantial jackpots, but it’s crucial to recognize that the odds of hitting the top prize are slim.

Estimates suggest that the chances of winning a progressive jackpot are approximately one in 50 million to 60 million. For perspective, the odds of winning a lottery where you select six numbers out of 49 are about one in 14 million. While these figures highlight the challenge, the excitement and potential reward continue to draw players to progressive slots.

Play Responsibly

Gaming should be an entertaining activity, not a way to make money or solve financial problems. Always set limits on your time and spending, and never gamble more than you can afford to lose. If you feel that gaming is becoming a problem, seek help from professional organizations.

New law would allow police to search properties for stolen mobile phones without warrants

David Bratton
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New law would allow police to search properties for stolen mobile phones without warrants

Police will soon be able to search properties without obtaining a warrant for stolen phones or other electronically geotagged items under the government’s crime and policing bill, which will be put before parliament later today (25).

The measure is just one of dozens covered in the bill that has a particular focus on smaller offences such as theft and antisocial behaviour.

If the bill is approved, change to warrants would let police enter a property if location tagging shows that a stolen item is there and it is “not practicable” to get a warrant from a court.

This would particularly target phone theft, where someone’s “find my phone” function shows it is at a particular address, but would cover any stolen item that could be located using mobile signal, wifi, Bluetooth or tracking devices such as an AirTag.

A Home Office statement announcing the bill said this change would allow police to “act swiftly in the ‘golden hour’ of investigations”, meaning more stolen property could be retrieved.

Other previously announced proposals in the bill include so-called respect orders, under which people who regularly engage in antisocial behaviour could be jailed for up to two years, and new police powers to seize off-road motorbikes and other vehicles being used in an antisocial way.

Assaulting a shop worker will become a new offence in the new bill and it will also repeal an earlier law that said any shoplifting of items worth less than £200 would be automatically treated as a less serious crime.

The bill will also make drink spiking a specific offence and will specifically outlaw what is known as cuckooing, in which criminals use the homes of vulnerable people as bases for crimes.

Yvette Cooper, the home secretary, she there was a particular focus on street crime and antisocial behaviour in the bill.

She said: “For too long communities have had to put up with rising town centre and street crime and persistent antisocial behaviour, while neighbourhood police have been cut. And for years too little has been done to tackle the most serious violence of all, including knife crime and violence against women and children.

“That is why the new crime and policing bill is about taking back our streets and town centres, restoring respect for law and order, and giving the police and local communities the support and tools they need to tackle local crime.”

The bill will get its first reading in the Commons, with no vote, today.

Full list of road closures and roadworks planned across Gedling borough

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Full list of road closures and roadworks planned across Gedling borough

There are a number of road closures in place across Gedling borough this week that drivers should be aware of.

Some roads are closed while others have lane closures. Temporary traffic measures or diversion routes may also be in place on roads in the region. Motorists are urged to make allowances for these closures and alter their travel arrangements if necessary.

If you’re planning to travel through the borough over the next few weeks take a look at the list below to see whether your journey will be affected.

Arnold

Wordsworth Road, Arnold
25 February – 27 February
Roadworks
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

High Street, Arnold
03 March – 04 March
Roadworks, Delays likely
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Oxclose Lane, Arnold
03 March – 21 March
Lane closure
Responsibility for works: National Grid

Bestwood

Old Mill Close, Bestwood Village
03 March – 05 March
Roadworks, Delays possible
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Burton Joyce

N/A

Calverton

N/A

Roadworks

Carlton

Mayfield Road, Carlton
25 February – 28 February
Road closure
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Dale Avenue, Carlton
28 February – 04 March
Road closure for patching repairs for the entirely of Dale Avenue
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Main Road, Carlton
01 March – 02 March
Roadworks, Delays possible
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Midland Road, Carlton
01 March – 02 March
Roadworks, Delays possible
Responsibility for works: Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd

Second Avenue, Carlton
03 March – 06 March
Road closure
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Standhill Road, Carlton
03 March – 14 March
Roadworks, Delays possible
Responsibility for works: National Grid

Daybrook

Mansfield Road, Daybrook
02 March – 13 April
Delays likely due to lane closure
Responsibility for works: Cadent

Nottingham Road, Daybrook
02 March – 13 April
Road closure
Responsibility for works: Cadent

Gedling

Beverley Gardens, Gedling
25 February – 26 February
Roadworks, Delays possible
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Lambley

Spring Lane, Lambley
26 February – 27 February
Delays possible for pothole repairs
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Orchard Rise, Lambley
27 February – 28 February
Road closure
Responsibility for works: National Grid

Spring Lane, Lambley
02 March
Roadworks from Crimea Farm for approximately 140 meters west bound
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Linby

N/A

Mapperley

Hallam Road, Mapperley
25 February
Road closure
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Mapperley Plains, Mapperley
25 February
Roadworks, Delays possible between Chartwell Grove and Orchard Park
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Bennett Road, Mapperley
27 February
Roadworks, Delays possible
Responsibility for works: Openreach

Netherfield

Midland Road, Netherfield
01 March – 02 March
Roadworks, Delays possible
Responsibility for works: Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd

Ravenshead

Rigg Lane, Ravenshead
26 February
Road closure – full length of road
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Vernon Crescent, Ravenshead
26 February – 27 February
Roadworks
Responsibility for works: Virgin Media

Cheriton Drive, Ravenshead
05 March – 07 March
Roadworks, Delays possible
Responsibility for works: Cadent

Woodborough

N/A

Woodthorpe

Mansfield Road, Woodthorpe
27 February
Delays likely due to lane closure at junction of Woodthorpe Drive
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Higher than expected rise in energy bills from April

David Bratton
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Higher than expected rise in energy bills from April

The average annual energy bill is set to increase to £1,849 from April – the third consecutive rise to the energy price cap by industry regulator Ofgem. 

The new figure represents a 6.4%-a-year increase in the typical sum most households pay for gas and electricity when using direct debit – higher than experts expected.

It means a household using a typical amount of gas and electricity will see their annual bill rise by £111 a year, or £9.25 a month, taking the total bill to £1,849 a year.

Analysts had forecast a 5% rise in prices, before Ofgem’s announcement on Tuesday.

Only those on fixed-rate deals, around seven million homes, will see no change until their current term expires.

The price cap limits the amount suppliers can charge per unit of energy and is revised every three months.

The decision comes as a consequence of rising wholesale gas prices since the start of the year.

Europe has seen a price spike due to strong demand in recent months, driven by colder weather than in recent years.

That, in turn, has sapped stockpiles and even prompted a warning last month from the owner of the UK’s biggest gas storage facility that levels were “concerningly low”.

The UK is heavily reliant on gas for its home heating and also uses a significant amount for electricity generation.

Two Gedling borough schools to offer free breakfast club from April

David Bratton
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Two Gedling borough schools to offer free breakfast club from April

Two schools in Gedling borough will be among the first in the country to offer free breakfast clubs every day from April.

The schools are among 11 in Nottinghamshire which are among the early adopters of the government scheme, which they say will put up to £450 a year back in parents’ pockets.

Arnold Mill Primary in Arnold and Woods Foundation C of E Primary School in Woodborough have been selected for the initial phase, supported by £7 million in funding.

Primary-aged children in early adopter schools will be able to access a free breakfast and at least 30 minutes of free childcare, every day, helping to support parents getting into work by dropping their children off half an hour earlier.  

The clubs come alongside a raft of measures designed to cut the cost of living for families, including the commitment to significantly cut uniform costs through a cap on branded items and complement government-funded childcare.

Gedling MP Michael Payne said he was ‘absolutely delighted’ two local schools had been selected to be included in the scheme.

He said: “Arnold Mill Primary and Nursery School and Woodborough Woods Foundation C of E Primary School have been selected as some of the first schools to benefit from Labour’s free breakfast clubs and I cannot wait to see them open soon.

“It’s a testament to both the schools and the Labour government’s dedication to getting children school-ready so they are able to improve their attendance, attainment and wellbeing, as well as improving the household finances of local families.

“Through our Plan for Change, this Labour government is boosting parents work choices and children’s life chances.” 

Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, said: “Free breakfast clubs can have a transformative impact on the lives of children, feeding hungry tummies and fuelling hungry minds, so every child begins the day ready to learn.”

Schools were chosen from across England to ensure the scheme tests and learns from a variety of locations, including those that do not currently run a breakfast club, and all will receive funding to cover food and staffing costs. 

The government said further details on the national roll out of the breakfast clubs programme will follow in due course.  

Views sought on Gedling Village conservation area proposal

David Bratton
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Views sought on Gedling Village conservation area proposal

Borough residents are being encouraged to have their say on plans to make a section of Gedling Village a conservation area.

Gedling Borough Council is now inviting residents to have their say during a consultation on the proposed boundary.

Conservation areas exist to protect and manage the unique character of a place, and several have already been created in the borough, including in Calverton and Papplewick.

Within the proposed boundary, there are several listed buildings, including All Hallows Church with its iconic spire. There are also locally listed buildings, such as the Fountain, Memorial Hall, and Gedling Station, along with unlisted farmhouses and cottages that showcase traditional local building techniques and materials. Later Victorian and Edwardian buildings also contribute to the area’s distinctive character.

Areas of special architectural or historic interest are designated as conservation areas to help preserve an area’s character.

Gedling Village has a long, rich history and is mentioned in the Domesday Book.

While conservation area status does not stop development, it does give the council additional controls, including greater influence over the design of proposals and works to trees.

Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke MBE, said: “We are seeking people’s views on this proposal for a new conservation area covering the oldest and most historic parts of Gedling Village.

“We are committed to preserving and enhancing our rich heritage for the benefit of existing and future generations.”

The consultation runs until March 24, 2025. For more information and to have your say, click HERE

Carlton Town receives life-saving defibrillator thanks to local charity

David Bratton
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Carlton Town receives life-saving defibrillator thanks to local charity

A Gedling football club has received a life-saving heart defibrillator from a charity dedicated to providing equipment to grassroots teams.

Amanda Vennell from the Defibs for Grassroots Football charity presented the new state-of-the-art equipment to club management last week.

The defibrillator boosts the chance of saving a life by giving out instructions for use by voice upon an emergency.

The life-saving kit that can be taken to away games as well as used in the dugouts at their home ground on Stoke Lane.

The life-saving kit that can be taken to away games as well as used in the dugouts at their home ground on Stoke Lane.

Club chairman Mick Garton said: “We already had a defibrillator based in our clubhouse, but with the technology improving all the time, this is most certainly an upgrade and can be used for home and away games. It comes with a travel bag for taking it to away games and this is great news for everyone associated with the club.”

Mr Garton announced that the club now plan to hold a game to raise cash for the charity in the near future so other clubs can receive defibrillators.

Amanda Vennell from Defibs for Grassroots Football said: “I’m delighted to have presented the defibrillator as it could prove a life saver for a player or a spectator in the future; you never know what’s round the corner.

“Carlton is a team I watch when I can and the work they do in the local community is something I am well aware of and have been impressed by.

“This is the 54th Defibrillator we have been able to present to Grass Roots Football and we look forward to working with the team at Carlton to raise money for more. We will announce details of the charity day when we have put it all together”

Warning to fly-tippers over rubbish by rail tracks in Netherfield

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Warning to fly-tippers over rubbish by rail tracks in Netherfield

Network Rail has issued a warning to flytippers after rubbish was dumped by railway tracks in Netherfield.

The rail operator said they had been contacted by Gedling Borough Council about flytipping on their land close to Manvers Street.

They said they were now working with British Transport Police to investigate the reported dumpings.

Some of the rubbish dumped on Network Rail’s land in Netherfield

A spokesman for Network Rail said: “Flytipping can contribute to rodent activity in the neighbourhood which can be extremely unpleasant for neighbours.

We do not have the resource to repeatedly attend to remove flytipping which means it could be there for some time before arrangements can be made.

“Fly-tipping is illegal and dangerous, especially if people trespass on the railway. Offenders could be taken to court and face a £1000 fine. For this reason, when we see someone trespassing, we have to stop all trains in the area to remove trespassers, check for damage and clear blockages. This not only delays nearby trains, but also has a knock-on effect to trains across the network.

“We plan to work closely with the British Transport Police to investigate this and if this continues we may install covert CCTV cameras to try to prevent further incidents in the future.”

You can contact the British Transport Police (08457 40 50 40) should you witness
anyone trespassing or fily tipping on railway land or via Network Rail’s 24-Hour National Helpline on 03457 11 41 41.

Latest planning applications put before Gedling Borough Council

Gedling Eye Reporter
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Latest planning applications put before Gedling Borough Council

These are the latest applications to have been submitted to and validated by Gedling Borough Council this week.

This is a round-up of the latest plans that the council’s planning officers have validated.

These applications will now be decided by Gedling borough planners.

More details can be found on the Gedling Borough Council planning site HERE by using the reference codes published below.

Pruning works to 12 trees to allow 2m gap with power lines
Lakeside, Mansfield Road, Bestwood Nottinghamshire NG5 8PH
Ref. No: 2025/0114TPO

Proposed front and rear single storey extensions
12 Coningswath Road Carlton Nottinghamshire NG4 3SH
Ref. No: 2025/0106

T1 -Oak – Crown reduce re shape by 2m T2 – Oak – Remove proximity to building T3 – Oak – Crown reduce re shape by 2m T4 – Oak – Remove dead wood from crown area T5 – Oak – remove hazard beam/branch overhangs property, deadwood within end branches T6 – Chestnut – Remove epicormic growth up to 6m T7 – Yew – Crown re shape by 1m T8 – Birch – Remove tree severe decay within cambium up to 8m T9 – Acer – Remove/crown lift low hanging branches away from the neighbouring property T10 – Acer – Remove small suppressed leaning lime nearest to outbuilding T11 – Yew – Maintain crown area – reduce by 1m remove low hanging small branches from neighbours fence T12 – Oak – Remove deadwood overhanging gate T13 – Silver Birch – Remove fallen over T14 – Sycamore – remove – dead
Newstead Abbey Park, The Ranch House Nottingham Road Ravenshead Nottinghamshire NG15 8GD
Ref. No: 2025/0105TPO

Upward extension over existing bungalow
27 Marshall Road Mapperley Nottinghamshire NG3 6HS
Ref. No: 2025/0098

Proposed Garage Conversion and associated insulation roofing works
46 Bretton Road, Ravenshead Nottinghamshire NG15 9DB
Ref. No: 2025/0097

Remove 8m of hedgerow to allow for vehicular access
36 Kighill Lane Ravenshead Nottinghamshire NG15 9HN
Ref. No: 2025/0093

Conversion of space above existing garages to single holiday let (retrospective application)
Stockhill Farm, The Stables Bridle Road Burton Joyce Nottinghamshire NG14 5FR
Ref. No: 2025/0086

Dropped kerb in front of the house to allow off street parking; hard standing instead of grass to front of property
41 Mansfield Lane Calverton Nottinghamshire NG14 6NP
Ref. No: 2025/0090

Replacement stable building and change of use of land for equestrian use
Ling Farm Ricket Lane Ravenshead Nottinghamshire NG21 0NG
Ref. No: 2025/0089

Demolish existing garage and construct extension to form annexe
62 Pond Hills Lane Arnold Nottinghamshire NG5 8DS
Ref. No: 2025/0083

Remove split branch from one tree and prune rowan tree.
22 Main Street Woodborough Nottinghamshire NG14 6EA
Ref. No: 2025/0080TCA

Discharge of conditions 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11 and 15 of planning permission 2023/0926
Land Rear Coppice Farmhouse Mapperley Plains Arnold
Ref. No: 2025/0084

Dormer loft conversion along with raised roof and new cladding to front and rear walls
24 Lascelles Avenue, Gedling Nottinghamshire NG4 4GB
Ref. No: 2025/0076

Solar PV system to existing roofs on Block A and Block B on Arnold Hill Spencer Academy in Arnold. The system is a 183.61KWP array containing 427 solar PV modules in total
Arnold Hill Spencer Academy Gedling Road Arnold Nottinghamshire NG5 6NZ
Ref. No: 2025/0073

Fell mature beech tree
Newstead Abbey Park, Knightscross Wood Station Avenue Newstead Nottinghamshire NG15 8GE
Ref. No: 2025/0057TPO

Proposed single storey front extension to dwelling.
61 Longue Drive Calverton Nottinghamshire NG14 6QE
Ref. No: 2025/0049

Form a new bedroomed Detached Bungalow to Land adjacent to 28 Clumber Avenue
28 Clumber Avenue Woodthorpe Nottinghamshire NG3 5JY
Ref. No: 2025/0054

Single Storey Rear Extension
80 Kent Road Mapperley Nottinghamshire NG3 6BN
Ref. No: 2025/0043

Two storey rear extension including demolition of existing conservatory
134 Valeside Gardens Colwick Nottinghamshire NG4 2EP
Ref. No: 2025/0045

Variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) of planning permission 2024/0289 (to include phasing plan)
29 Church Lane Linby Nottinghamshire NG15 8AB
Ref. No: 2025/0041

Rear single storey extension with a side extension for a porch.
22 Clarborough Drive Arnold Nottinghamshire NG5 7LN
Ref. No: 2025/0044

Non-material amendment to permission 2024/0396 (material option amended; window to roof space to rear and rooflights amended)
140 Chapel Lane Ravenshead Nottinghamshire NG15 9DJ
Ref. No: 2025/0042NMA

Front porch to dwelling.
139 Ramsey Drive Arnold Nottinghamshire NG5 6SB
Ref. No: 2025/0031

Non-material amendment to permission 2024/0814 (to reduce the number of sashes within the frame of Bedroom 5’s window from 5 to 3)

24 Woodthorpe Avenue Woodthorpe Nottinghamshire NG5 4FD
Ref. No: 2025/0038NMA

T1 – Remove dead branches & crown lift over pavement. Oak Tree. T2 – Crown lift on highway/pavement. Yew tree. T3 – Fell large Ash tree. T4 – Fell small Ash tree. T5 – Remove 1 limb from Oak tree. T6 & T7 – Two very large Sycamore treeslift over pavement/highway.
36 Nottingham Road Ravenshead Nottinghamshire NG15 9HH
Ref. No: 2025/0034TPO5

First floor rear extension with Juliet balcony
261 Moor Road Papplewick Nottinghamshire NG15 8EP
Ref. No: 2025/0017

Re-build annexe building, extend existing dwelling, erect perimeter 6ft high chain link fencing with double electric gates on entrance driveway.
Newstead Abbey Park, Woodnook Nottingham Road Ravenshead Nottinghamshire NG15 8GD
Ref. No: 2024/0631

Arnold teenager who raped an underage girl in overgrown area in Daybrook jailed

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Arnold teenager who raped an underage girl in overgrown area in Daybrook jailed

An Arnold teenager who raped an underage girl in an overgrown area in Daybrook has been jailed.

Conner Dilkes, aged 18, assaulted the girl in July 2023 and was arrested soon afterwards.

Dilkes was interviewed several times and gave inconsistent accounts.

In his first interview, he denied knowing the girl and insisted he had never met her.

Crown-court
Dilkes appeared at Nottingham Crown Court on Thursday

However CCTV and forensic evidence proved otherwise and he went on to plead guilty to two counts of rape in relation to the attack, which happened in an overgrown area in Daybrook.

Dilkes, of Oxclose Lane, Arnold, also admitted theft, assault by beating and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place in relation to an unconnected incident in June last year.

Appearing at Nottingham Crown Court on Thursday he was jailed for four-and-a-half years.

He was also added to the sex offenders’ register for life and also made the subject of a sexual harm prevention order that will tightly restrict his activities once he is released.

An indefinite restraining order that prevents him contacting his rape victim was also imposed by the sentencing judge.

Detective Sergeant Alan Braisby, who investigated the July 2023 attack, said:

“The victim in this case has suffered considerable distress and I am pleased her attacker has now been brought to justice.

“Rapes and other sexual assaults have a lasting impact on victims, and are among the most serious offences we are tasked with investigating.

“When incidents like this are reported to us we will leave no stone unturned in our pursuit of justice – as Dilkes has found out to his cost.

“I am pleased he has now admitted to these appalling offences and is now behind bars.”

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