News about Dave Martin

Coogee Courtyard: Cafe owner erupts over 'dog act' and makes a heartfelt plea to those responsible

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 20, 2024
Dave Martin, the owner of Coogee Courtyard, purchased the expensive $3000 machine a year ago in order to ensure that people would be able to access the lifesaving device in the event of a heart attack; however, the unit was robbed from its wall-mounted box sometime last week. At the basin in Coogee, there isn't really one.' I thought it would be a good idea to buy one, but mostly for the community,' he said. It was probably some young inebriated guys.' Anyone with brains would not take it.'

After the Christmas party caused chaos, the business owners in Bronte Beach slammed Waverley Council and the 'entitled' locals

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 29, 2023
After a Christmas Day backpacker beach party threw the fury of locals, small business owners (inset) blasted "entitled" Sydney beachside locals. 10,000 partygoers packed Bronte Beach for the annual event (pictured), affectionately referred to as Orphanages' Christmas), leaving the village to sweep up the garbage left strewn along nearby streets. The day, however, owners of eastern suburbs cafes told NCA NewsWire, that if the day was better managed by local councils, it would be a great way to support local businesses' profits.

During Prince William's visit to homelessness charity The Passage for their Christmas dinner, he put an apron and cooks up a storm

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 12, 2023
In a video posted on The Passage's X account, the royal, 41, visited the London-based charity to cook and eat with people using its services. In the heartwarming clip, the royal father-of-three, dressed in a green jumper, puts on his apron and gets stuck in to preparing food in the kitchen. Brussels and all.

Prince William claims that he spent his time with Princess Diana as a child, leaving a "deep and lasting impression" on their work, which has been lauded

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 7, 2023
On ICAP's 31st Charity Day, Prince of Wales, 41, posted a video (right) describing the charity's "life-changing" efforts to eliminate homelessness and human trafficking, as well as the prevention of human trafficking. It's so nice to have a place to call home.' Every day, the Passage team continues to strive for a world where homelessness is unaffordable and where everyone has a place to call home.' William is a blogger who writes about homelessness, and nowhere has a home address. He is pictured left at the Passage in the 1990s with Diana and Harry

William took over William's wing: The magazine retailer, 61, exhibited his own artwork in a London gallery and now trades Christmas cards with Prince of Wales

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 6, 2023
Since being homeless after moving to London in 2011, Dave Martin, from Derby, has had an amazing journey, including exchanging Christmas cards with the new King. The 61-year-old has been selling the Big Issue for more than a decade outside of a Tesco in Brook Green, west London, who has earned £125 per week from sales of about 50 magazines. In addition to his magazine sales, the former garage employee also creates and sells his own artwork, and has his work on view at the Brick Lane gallery in east London. This week, Mr Martin was photographed by many fans as he continued to offer Big Issue to customers outside Tesco in Hammersmith. (right) Had not seen William in the previous year (left). Mr Martin's first brush with fame came at a Big Issue function in which he appeared alongside rock band Muse after the pair performed an event to raise funds for the Big Issue at the Eventim Apollo (inset).

Harry who?After Kate celebrated children at a new children's hospital and William sold the Big Issue, royals will display a united front at Buckingham Palace's Christmas Diplomatic Reception today as they brush off Omid Scobie's bigotry row

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 5, 2023
After being spotted selling the paper outside a Tesco in Hammersmith, West London, the Prince of Wales stunned shoppers this morning. The regal, 41, appeared relaxed as he spoke to Dave Martin, 61, who has been a friend of the publication's owner since they first began selling the magazine together 18 months ago. Kate was out and about today, gaining a warm reception as she opened a new Children's Day Surgery at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital in London before reuniting with fundraising amputee Tony Hudgell and his adoptive mother.

A prince of the people: William dons his red cap and teams up with the homeless to sell the Big Issue outside a Tesco supermarket 'before swapping Christmas cards with magazine vendor who he befriended'

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 5, 2023
To people outside Tesco in Hammersmith, the Prince of Wales wore his red cap and jacket to sell the paper. Beaming William, 41, appeared relaxed after joining vendor Dave Martin, 61, who has been a patron of the royal since they began selling Big Issue copies together 18 months ago, with the pair even swapping Christmas cards. According to a Sun reporter, "He wanted to go see Dave and swap Christmas cards, and the two families sold The Big Issue together." On Kensington Palace's official X account, Prince William wrote: 'Great to be back with Dave, selling the latest edition of the Big Issue once again!'

According to experts, a ban on XL bullies could result in more dog attacks because owners could hold them inside, and breeders will shift to other large breeds

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 4, 2023
New laws that go into force on December 31 will make it unlawful to breed, sell, promote, trade, rehome, relocate, or allow XL bullys to wander in England and Wales. Owners of XL bully dogs will be compelled to obey stringent laws, including the prohibition of muzzle them and hold them on a lead in public, but the dogs must also be microchipped and neutered. However, senior vet Dave Martin, a health consultant to 900 practices in the United Kingdom, is concerned about the implications if these dogs are left hungry and exercised.

As he visits Pret in Bournemouth during a visit to put an end to homelessness, Prince William tells Big Issue seller 'let me get some money for this.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 7, 2023
As part of his massive drive to tackle homelessness, Prince of Wales, 41, was visiting the cafe to talk to workers and bosses. The future king was given a copy of the Big Issue after making cocktails and walking out and meeting representatives of the public. 'What's this?' The father-of-three wondered if it was the magazine before realizing it was the newspaper. 'Ah, the Big Issue?Are you selling it outside?' He begged the vendor before saying, 'Let me get some money for this,' and motioning to an assist.

William's crusade to end homelessness is inspired by his mother's compassion, writes RICHARD KAY

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 30, 2023
RICHARD KAY: William was unusually reflective on a spring afternoon in 1996 as they discussed one of Princess Diana's favorite causes - the homeless. She had just returned from a visit to The Passage, a Catholic nuns' hostel near London's Victoria station. Diana had taken William a few years ago, and then 11, she was there for the first time. He had been accompanied by him on several occasions, when they would drop in private to see its redoubtable principal, Sister Bridie Dowd, and help night-shift workers prepare for the evening's raucy. Since being a tourist for the first time, the Prince has been an explorer. Princess Diana of St Vincent's Centre with Prince William and Price Harry, and Prince William with Big Issue vendor Dave Martin is pictured right, but not pictured right is Prince William.

Prince William begins his UK tour to introduce his initiative aimed at reducing homelessness after his visit to London

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 26, 2023
The royal, 41, met with local people who have suffered with mental instability and homeless during his visit to London. He also gave a speech about his campaign, Homewards, in which he claims to make 'rough sleeping, sofa surfing, and other aspects of temporary accommodation a thing of the past.' He discussed the effect that his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, made on him. When he was a schoolboy, she first introduced him to The Passage, a homeless charity. I was referring to a shelter when I was 11 with my mother,'s first trip to a homelessness shelter was when he was 11 years old.' The visits we made left a lasting impression. I met so many extraordinary people and listened to so many sad personal stories. Many people have discovered themselves without a secure and safe place to call home. I have experienced firsthand the breadth and complexities of homelessness on these trips. A personal thank you to those who are here today and who gave me an induction in selling The Big Issue last summer.' (While visiting the Mosaic Clubhouse in south London, the royal meets with members of the clubhouse, clockwise).

Dustin Poirier vs Michael Chandler 'set for UFC 281 on November 12 at Madison Square Garden'

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 8, 2022
According to sources, Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler's rumors of a spectacular lightweight showdown had been scheduled for November 12 at Madison Square Garden. Chandler was originally eager to lock horns with Poirier, who hasn't been active since his defeat of Charles Oliviera last December, one month later, before finally agreeing to the earlier match. According to ESPN, the pair will now meet at UFC 281 rather than elsewhere after Hunter Campbell, the company's Chief Business Officer, announced that the two will compete in three rounds on their pay-per-view card in New York. Since being released on Tuesday, the fighters have yet to sign contracts, but there are no guarantees that will stop Poirier and Chandler from being matched at 155 pounds.