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Belfast Telegraph
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Belfast Telegraph
14-time Isle of Man TT winner begins recovery from horror crash
The 38-year-old came off his 8TEN Racing BMW Superstock machine at Kerrowmoar on Friday evening around 10 minutes into the session, resulting in a red flag. Hickman sustained chest, back, shoulder and facial injuries in the spill, which happened close to where he crashed while leading last year's Senior race at Ginger Hall. Kerrowmoar, a left-hand bend, comes soon after the Ginger Hall section, with riders estimated to be taking the corner at around 100mph. In an official statement yesterday, Hickman was reported to be 'comfortable' in Noble's Hospital, where he was taken by air ambulance from the scene of the crash. 'Peter Hickman, bike number 10, came off at Kerrowmoar on the opening lap of the third qualifying session of TT 2025,' said the official condition update. 'He was reported as conscious and stable, and taken via AirMed to Noble's Hospital where he is currently being treated for chest, back, shoulder, and facial injuries.' The Burton-on-Trent rider is one of the biggest names at the TT and drew level with legendary TT legend Mike Hailwood's tally of 14 victories in 2024, when he won the Superbike race. However, it was his only win at the event 12 months ago, with the victory coming after Northern Ireland's Michael Dunlop lost a 25-second lead when he had to stop and adjust the visor on his helmet, which hadn't been correctly fastened during his second pit stop. Hickman finished as the runner-up to Davey Todd in the Superstock race last year and claimed two second places in the Supertwin races behind Dunlop. The 136mph outright lap record-holder was outside of the podium places in the Supersport races in what was an unusually average TT by Hickman's lofty standards. He was aiming to make amends this year with his new 8TEN Racing BMW team, which he set up with co-owner Todd after they split from Faye Ho's FHO Racing BMW squad. Hickman's unfortunate crash will also deprive fans of the chance to see him go head-to-head with record 29-time TT winner Dunlop after recent controversy at the North West 200. Hickman was fuming after Dunlop did not receive a penalty when he failed to stop at the Magherabuoy chicane when they both overshot. Hickman also did not stop but veered over to the stop box and made an attempt to put his foot down. He later said he should have received a penalty but was left stewing after Dunlop won the race, catching and passing Todd on the final lap. Hickman refused to take his place on the podium afterwards and said he had 'probably' ridden in his last race at the North West 200. With Hickman out of the TT, Todd will now be carrying 8TEN Racing's hopes on his shoulders as he goes up against Dunlop and Honda Racing contender Dean Harrison, who has been impressive across the Superbike, Superstock and Supersport classes in qualifying. English rider Tom Weeden also suffered injuries in a crash on Friday during qualifying after coming off at the Glen Helen section. A statement said he was being treated for back, leg and ankle injuries. 'Tom Weeden, bike number 33, came off at Glen Helen,' said the TT organisers. 'He was taken to Noble's Hospital via AirMed where he is currently being treated for back, leg and ankle injuries. 'The Isle of Man TT Races send their best wishes to both Peter and Tom, and thank the Marshals and the MRMS medical team for their continued diligence and professionalism.'
Belfast Telegraph
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Belfast Telegraph
Leading motorbike rider 'in good spirits' after Isle of Man TT crash
The 14-time TT winner was involved in an incident at Kerrowmoar shortly after the combined Superbike, Superstock and Supersport qualifying run began at 6.30pm. Hickman was riding his 8TEN Racing BMW Superstock machine when he crashed, with a red flag situation declared at 6.40pm. Around half an hour afterwards, the organisers confirmed that no further action would take place following reports of rain coming in from the west of the island. An official update was provided on the red flag incident, with 38-year-old Hickman described as 'currently conscious and stable'. Race organisers provided a further updates on Saturday morning. A statement read: 'Peter Hickman, bike number 10, came off at Kerrowmoar on the opening lap of the third qualifying session of TT 2025. He was reported as conscious and stable, and taken via AirMed to Noble's Hospital where he is currently being treated for chest, back, shoulder, and facial injuries. He is described as being 'comfortable' and 'in good spirits'.' Earlier in the day, Hickman said that he wasn't happy with his Superstock machine. 'Interestingly enough, normally I'm pretty happy with the Superstock bike and the Superbike is the one that's hard work, but it seems to be the other way around this time,' he told Manx Radio TT. 'The Superbike is working mint and the 'Stocker I'm not feeling happy with just yet, but we've a bit of time yet.' No laps were completed in the evening qualifying session, which was a contingency slot to give competitors more time on the course after inclement weather disrupted practice week. In a revised schedule on Saturday, additional qualifying sessions are set to go ahead in place of the first Supersport and Sidecar races of TT 2025, which have been moved to Monday — originally a rest day on the event schedule. The Superbike TT over six laps is still scheduled to run on Sunday at 1.30pm, but with more wet weather forecast on Saturday and showers expected on Sunday, the organisers could announce further changes. Bolton-born Dean Harrison, fastest in Wednesday's qualifying session with a 133mph lap on his Honda Racing Superbike, recorded the fastest lap again in Friday afternoon's session, this time on his Superstock machine. The 36-year-old lapped at 132.853mph to lead the Superstock times by 4.3 secs from Hickman, who went round at 132.29mph. Hickman's 8TEN Racing BMW team-mate Davey Todd was third fastest at 132.195mph ahead of Michael Dunlop (MD Racing BMW), who recorded a lap of 130.225mph from a standing start. 'We've got a good idea on which direction we're going now, so it's good,' said Harrison. 'There's so much going on and practice is a bit up and down, but everyone's in the same boat. 'I'm feeling good with the bikes, I feel that I can go quite a bit quicker in a lot of places, so it's good, I can't complain.' Todd was fastest in the Superbike session at 132.673mph after a single lap on his BMW, with Hickman (131.326mph) and Manx rider Conor Cummins (131.027mph) making up the top three. Dunlop has work to do with his new BMW Superbike after he ended the session in fifth, lapping at 129.965mph. The Ballymoney man was fastest in the Supertwin class on his Paton at 122.159mph, while Harrison set a new Supersport qualifying record at 128.093mph to edge out Dunlop (MD Racing Ducati), who did 127.739mph from a standing start. Peter Hickman wasn't the only rider to receive medical attention. Kent's Tom Weeden was also air-lifted to hospital. In a statement, race organisers said: 'Earlier on Friday in the second qualifying session of TT 2025, Tom Weeden, bike number 33, came off at Glen Helen. He was taken to Noble's Hospital via AirMed where he is currently being treated for back, leg and ankle injuries.'
BBC News
07-04-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Ghana don become route to move drugs and money laundering?
Goment of Ghana don deny allegation say two flights wey enta di kontri for March bin carry drugs and laundered cash. Dis na afta one opposition lawmaker Rev Ntim Fordjour tok for press conference on 1 April, say im get intelligence report say di two flights bin carry "illicit" substances and dem dey carry go Gran Canaria islands for Spain. Di opposition lawmaker bin tell tori pipo say "two flights AirMed flight N823AM and Cavok Air Antonov An-12B don land for di kontri from Gran Canaria, one location wey pipo sabi for drug trafficking and money laundering." "Intelligence wey we get don show say dis two flights bin dey carry suspected cocaine and cash," Rev Ntim Fordjour announce for dat press conference. E tok say di opposition lawmakers dey demand "full disclosure of di tins wey dey inside di cargo of dis flights, to assure di citizens of dia airspace security." For dat press conference, di opposition party for parliament also say dem dey worried "about di rising threat of piracy, drug trafficking and money laundering under di John Mahama goment." President Mahama respond to di allegations In response to di press conference, President John Mahama don order investigation into di allegation of drug trafficking and money laundering wey di opposition lawmaker raise. For one Facebook post, president Mahama order say make investigative agencies collaborate wit di lawmaker and get di MP to provide relevant informate to torchlight di mata. "Goment dey take all allegations seriously, na why I dey direct all relevant agencies to immediately and fully collaborate wit di lawmaker, so im go provide di informate and take di necessary action to expose any drug deals." Di president add say "My goment go ensure zero tolerance policy for using Ghana as transit or final destination for illegal drugs." Goment dismiss di allegations Di Minister for Goment Communication Felix Ofosu Kwakye respond to di allegations for one broadcast. Inside di video, di minister provide timeline of events wey show wen di two aircrafts enta Ghana and show wia dem stay for di kontri for five days. According to oga Ofosu Kwakye, di air ambulance bin get technical wahala, and dia crew gat to rest - na why e don stop for di kontri. Di oda aircraft fly in engineers and tyres into di kontri to fix di one wey stop for Ghana. E also release photos wey show say dem dey fix di aircraft for di airport. "Dis photos dey show engineers as dem dey fix damaged tyres for di landing gear of di air med aircraft for di airport - di reason why di flight bin stay for di kontri for five days." Di minister also release one video wey show as security officials dey inspect di Cavok flight wey enta di kontri afta di air ambulance. "Di cargo plan arrive on 12 March wit landing permit for wetin sabi pipo call technical stop. Dis na cargo plane wey dey enta di European Union market." Di minister add say "dis plane na aircraft from Luanda - Angola wit oil drill equipment and lubricant oil wey dey for jerrycans for di EU market." "Luanda no get certification to carry out di requirements to enta di EU market; na so di flight enta Ghana wey get di facility to scan dis items for di EU market. As di flight bin enta Ghana, im get engine blade fault and oil leakage." Di minister explain say "anoda aircraft bin enta di kontri to evacuate di cargo from di faulty aircraft; as di plane wey get fault stay for di kontri for 13 days." "Afta di aircraft bin dey inspected by aviation security, di narcotics control commission and di national security, dem neva find any illicit goods for dis aircraft." Di minister don conclude say "di claims wia di opposition lawmaker bin make na false." Di opposition party hit back at goment Security officials already bin bust drugs for di last one month For 8 March, di national intelligence bureau bin intercept one consignment of cocaine wey dey weight 3.3 tonnes wey dey travel from di western region to Accra. Laboratory tests by di narcotics control commission and di standards authority bin confam say di packages na high purity cocaine between 50% to 70%. Di street value of di cocaine wia dem tok say enta di kontri thru sea vessel, according to national security na $350m. Police don remand di two suspects Isaac Quiacir and Kenneth Cobinnah for custody for dis mata. In February, di national security bin raid one warehouse for sapeiman for Accra wia dem seize twelve 20-foot shipping containers wia contain boxes of counterfeit dollar and cedi notes and fake gold bars. Di national security coordinator wey dey in charge of operations tok say dem dey pursue di kingpin for dis syndicate. Apart from di counterfeit dollar and cedi notes, and di fake gold bars, dem also seize military uniform and boots. In response to pressure from di opposition for goment to provide update about di cocaine bust and di oda raid for di warehouse, di national security operations director explain say dem still dey investigate di mata. "We neva touch di tins we seize for dat raid, we dey keep dem as we dey investigate dis mata. We still dey pursue di pipo behind di warehouse wia we still dey track two oda containers wia intelligence bin show say di pipo carry dem comot di warehouse bifor di security pipo reach dia." Oga Richard Jakpa tok say "we gat solid evidence wey dey connect di crime to one ogbonge network wey dey do plenty illegal activities for di kontri; no only a matter of time bifor we gbab dem." Sabi pipo bin tok say make goment pursue every mata way dey relate to drugs and money laundering for di kontri.
Zawya
30-01-2025
- Health
- Zawya
AirMed International expands global presence with new office in Dubai Healthcare City
Dubai – Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), the enabling healthcare and wellness destination, and AirMed International, a global leader in air medical transportation and patient care services, announced yesterday the opening of AirMed's regional office operating out of DHCC. Unveiled at Arab Health 2025, the Middle East's largest and most important healthcare event and congress, AirMed International's commitment to establishing a physical presence in DHCC is a significant step in the company's commitment to enhancing patient-centred healthcare services in the Middle East. It has provided services in the UAE for 20 years. AirMed International provides fixed-wing air ambulance transportation, offering a seamless bedside-to-bedside service with expert medical care throughout the full transportation journey. The company's fleet of medically configured jets and turboprops serves individuals, families, insurance companies and healthcare providers across 150 countries. With a team of highly skilled nurses, paramedics, physicians and respiratory therapists, all equipped with extensive critical care experience, AirMed International is globally recognised for its exceptional safety record and commitment to patient welfare. Denise Treadwell, President, AirMed International, commented: 'Establishing a regional hub in DHCC represents a pivotal step in our global growth strategy. With Dubai's strategic location and its vision of becoming a global hub for medical tourism, we are poised to meet the growing demand for high-quality healthcare solutions. Our expansion underscores our commitment to enhancing patient care and accessibility in the region.' DHCC, renowned for its ecosystem of world-class healthcare providers, plays a vital role in supporting Dubai's position as a leading destination for advanced medical services. Allae Almanini, Chief Operating Officer of Dubai Healthcare City Authority, said: 'AirMed International presence in Dubai Healthcare City strengthens our ecosystem and helps amplify DHCC's status as a destination for excellence in healthcare. As a global leader in air medical transportation, AirMed International offers an added layer of assurance for medical tourists, providing further confidence in Dubai's appeal as a preferred destination for advanced treatments. This partnership mirrors our commitment to fostering innovation, delivering patient-centred care, and supporting Dubai's thriving medical tourism sector.' As a subsidiary of Global Medical Response, the world's largest medical transportation company, AirMed International provides access to a vast network of resources, including a fleet of medically equipped aircraft and a global operations centre providing 24/7 coordination. About AirMed International: AirMed International, a Global Medical Response company, is a leader in air medical transport and patient care services. With over 25,000 completed missions across six continents, the company is dedicated to providing seamless, high-quality care to patients worldwide. AirMed International is accredited by CAMTS and EURAMI, ensuring compliance with the highest standards of safety and medical excellence. About Dubai Healthcare City: Established in 2002 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, the Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) has become the emirate's specialized freezone in health and wellness services, and a leading destination for healthcare investments. The freezone is governed by Dubai Healthcare City Authority (DHCA). DHCC offers a comprehensive range of business solutions covering start-ups to mega healthcare projects, as well as independent and visiting physicians. DHCC, a preferred destination for medical, wellness, academic, and research institutions, complements its offering with a selection of modern lifestyle options, providing its visitors with a wide range of hospitality, shopping, and entertainment features.
