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A family friend interviewed by Radio 4 just now. I do feel like the family and friends are deliberately stoking this media frenzy. Absolutely nothing new to report yet it’s all over the place.
Well….. if my sister or good friend was missing and I could raise awareness by talking to the press (if asked), I would….

I don’t think there’s a media frenzy now, it’s calmed down…. Maybe why they’ve talked to the press now.

BTW if I lived closer I’d have taken a walk along a bank nearby this weekend to help look. Going to where she disappeared or sitting on that bench though ….. 😨
 
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It’s pretty standard for a campsite to have a rule that dogs must stay on lead, so that review isn’t surprising.

In terms of the wider area and fields where Nicola and Willow walked, unless there was livestock at the time I don’t think there’s an issue with a dog under close-control off-lead.
It’s normal for dogs to be off-lead, as long as there isn’t livestock. Totally different if for example there were sheep.

Where abouts are the signs?
There's a sign right above the bench and on the path down via the allotments. There's also a large 'private land' sign on the brick 'shed' near the bench.
 
I think this water expert will turn out to be like the author who claimed to have found Keith Bennett. An attention seeking bleep. Faulding will say she’s not in the water, the police will give up and in a few weeks, or however long, they will receive a call about seeing a body in the water, which will be Nicola.

Is one of them Adventures with Purpose? I love their videos.
Yes that’s it. Shame about everything that has happened with Jared but otherwise they seem like a very caring bunch of people.
 
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There's a sign right above the bench and on the path down via the allotments. There's also a large 'private land' sign on the brick 'shed' near the bench.
I don’t think it’s odd at all that Willow was off lead, but that’s probably because I’m a dog owner who walks through fields all the time with my dog off lead 😂

Seriously though, if there’s a footpath / right of way through a field, and there’s no livestock in the field, it’s basically a given that your dog is fine off-lead as long as you have it under control and in sight.

The other exception would be if crops are growing and you obviously shouldn’t let your dog run all over and trash them.

As this is their regular, pretty much daily, walk, I don’t think it’s anything to focus on. Other walkers would have said it was unusual when they gave their police statements if it was.

(Other dog people please feel free to correct me if it’s just me!)
 
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I don’t think it’s odd at all that Willow was off lead, but that’s probably because I’m a dog owner who walks through fields all the time with my dog off lead 😂

Seriously though, if there’s a footpath / right of way through a field, and there’s no livestock in the field, it’s basically a given that your dog is fine off-lead as long as you have it under control and in sight.

The other exception would be if crops are growing and you obviously shouldn’t let your dog run all over and trash them.

As this is their regular, pretty much daily, walk, I don’t think it’s anything to focus on. Other walkers would have said it was unusual when they gave their police statements if it was.
The reaction seemed a bit OTT in my view, but perhaps this is just the way it comes across in the review.
 
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I didn’t think he came across great/knowledgeable with his claims in this interview, perhaps someone’s educated him a little since.



It‘s also on Twitter and shouldn’t have the adverts as the one above does.

I'm surprised he was so matter of fact on live TV when I assume he wasn't privy to any extra information.
 
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The media seem to move from one 24/7 story to another, Harry & Megan a few weeks ago, this case last week and possibly Turkish Earthquake this week
 
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Very odd the dog was off the lead. There are signs everywhere saying dogs must be kept on a lead. It's private land, used for livestock, not a public park.

One review here stating dogs are not welcome off the lead (6th review down): https://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/reviews.asp?page=3&revid=3364
Dogs are always off leads in places like this. In parks , fields etc. just cos there’s signs doesn’t mean people pay attention. But I’m not sure why it’s significant because if Willow was on the lead she could easily have dropped the lead if she tripped anyway so either way lead or no lead she’d have become loose.
 
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There's a sign right above the bench and on the path down via the allotments. There's also a large 'private land' sign on the brick 'shed' near the bench.
People in the UK have the right to roam lmao, as long as you’re not barging into someone’s actual garden, damaging crops or livestock, I doubt there’d be an issue. The area is clearly a popular spot for dog walking in general.
 
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The reaction seemed a bit OTT in my view, but perhaps this is just the way it comes across in the review.
That’s just at the campsite though, and who knows what was actually said. The dogs could have been really bothering the chickens and the campsite owner could have given fair warning, but the guests not taken it seriously. I wouldn’t even give one review on a campsite website a second thought in terms of the missing person situation for Nicola. It’s totally irrelevant x
 
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Why would someone in his line of work have a blue tick? Serious question. I thought they were for “celebs/famous people“.

Has he offered his services free of charge?
Probably not. He was going to find Nicola in one day, now he’s got his a down there it’s suddenly going to take 3 days.

I really hope he finds Nicola if she’s drowned, but if he doesn’t, I hope he doesn’t try and pursue any further publicity …..
 
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When they're saying the dog was agitated when she was found, what do they mean by this? Have they specified? Was the dog just running back and forth? Whining? Barking? Because I can't imagine a dog not barking if their owner fell into a river.
 
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When they're saying the dog was agitated when she was found, what do they mean by this? Have they specified? Was the dog just running back and forth? Whining? Barking? Because I can't imagine a dog not barking if their owner fell into a river.
That’s assuming Willow saw Nicola enter the water?

My springer wouldn’t bark anyway. She only barks when the postie comes to the door.

If we were on a walk and I suddenly wasn’t there, she’d run round in circles (literally) looking for me, and be stressed beyond belief, but she wouldn’t be barking.

All depends on the dog.
 
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The reaction seemed a bit OTT in my view, but perhaps this is just the way it comes across in the review.
Tbh I’d interpret the review as the dogs were bothering the chickens on the campsite and the owners didn’t like being reminded to keep them on the lead because of that.

She was on a public footpath, most of them going through private land will have keep dogs on lead signs but they’re widely ignored (They’re also meant to be on leads in the parks around here but I see loads of them off-lead). Unless they’re bothering livestock, disturbing crops, or there’s a big issue with dog tit, as PP said it’s not generally considered an issue.
 
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From BBC - there does still seem to be a slight glimmer of possibility she left via this one route doesn't there?

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Jeez people, the Phil and Holly on the bench thing is a joke!!

I now feel compelled to add that it’s not the best joke… But nobody took that seriously did they?!
Is that a serious question? Have you been on the previous threads?

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Holly's hair is short at the moment. It's got to be a photoshop.
howling that you knew it was photoshopped because of Holly's hair at the moment 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
 
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Tbh I’d interpret the review as the dogs were bothering the chickens on the campsite and the owners didn’t like being reminded to keep them on the lead because of that.

She was on a public footpath, most of them going through private land will have keep dogs on lead signs but they’re widely ignored (They’re also meant to be on leads in the parks around here but I see loads of them off-lead). Unless they’re bothering livestock, disturbing crops, or there’s a big issue with dog tit, as PP said it’s not generally considered an issue.
Probably the case, I'm not a dog walker, but have done a lot of hiking and cycling. I always get a bit twitchy when I see signs like this, as I've had a few run-ins with over protective landowners. But as you say, probably well tolerated here.
 
Looks like Peter has changed his mind now!


Speaking at the scene, Mr Faulding said: "I do believe she's in here from the evidence we've got at the moment.

"Everything is pointing to the river.
 
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