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BBC News
05-05-2025
- BBC News
Man dies in Lytham crash after being hit by car
A man in his 80s has died after he was knocked down by a Police said the pensioner was involved in a collision with a Bentley Continental in Station Road, Lytham, on Friday morning, and died later after suffering serious leg and chest injuries."Despite best efforts of emergency services, we can now confirm that he has tragically passed away following the incident," the force investigation into the crash, which happened at about 07:20 BST, is in its "early stages" and anyone with information or dash cam footage should contact police. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
Wales Online
26-04-2025
- Automotive
- Wales Online
James Martin's 'weird' confession after deciding against marriage and having children
James Martin's 'weird' confession after deciding against marriage and having children James Martin, 52, boasts an impressive collection of cars, thought to be worth around £5 million, and describes them as his 'kids with wheels' James Martin has spoken out about his huge collection of cars (Image: ITV ) James Martin admits his £5 million collection is 'weird' as he admits the driving force behind his love of cars. The 52-year-old chef boasts an impressive collection of iconic and classic cars. Among them is a Subaru Impreza raced by legendary rally driver Colin McRae and a Mini Cooper raced by Paddy Hopkirk and Rauno Aaltonen. James has however revealed his Toyota Hilux pickup truck is his favourite to drive. This he says is because he can 'chuck everything' in the 435-litre boot. Article continues below Speaking on the Good Food podcast with Samuel Goldsmith, James explained he sees his cars as 'art'. He said: 'Whether you collect anything, you see something as the Holy Grail, it's that sort of stuff, but the car to me is like an aesthetic moving little bit of art. They're just beautiful things. 'It's weird, I'm not married, I've got no kids, my kids have got four wheels, that's it, you're either into them or you're not. I'm not weirdly into them, so I don't get a deckchair and sit in the middle of a field and talk about pistons and stuff like that, but there's something about them. James Martin boasts an impressive collection of classic and iconic cars (Image: ITV ) 'As a kid I used to peer through the window at Jack Barclay Showrooms in London when I was training as a chef thinking, 'One day'.' James' impressive car collection is reported to contain a Bentley Continental, a Shelby Mustang, a Ferrari 275 GTB, and a Ferrari 288 GTO among others. Although he is said to favour his Hilux and a BMW 760Li for day-to-day use. James Martin (Image: ITV ) In an interview with he said: "I've got a Toyota Hilux pickup truck that I absolutely love – you can chuck everything in it and it will go forever. All my mates take the mick: 'So you've got all these cars, but you drive around in a pick-up truck?'" James, who is said to be dating personal trainer Kim Johnson, has previously revealed he has no desire to get married. In a frank discussion with Sunday People some years back, he said: 'No, it doesn't interest me in the slightest, mainly because I've catered for so many weddings, really. I admire people who do it, that's fine, but I'm quite happy. I don't need to spend 60 grand on a day, no, I'm more than happy thanks." James Martin's Saturday Morning returns today (Image: Getty Images ) Article continues below The television star, who is surrounded by friends who have children, has spoken of the personal cost that a high octane career comes with. Speaking to Prima magazine in 2020, he admitted: "The biggest low of my career is that I've given up everything for it. 'The level of commitment it requires and the choices you have to make have a huge impact." James Martin's Saturday Morning returns to TV screens at 9.30am on ITV One today as Julia Bradbury joins the star at his Hampshire home. Lisa Goodwin-Allen and Judy Joo will be serving food while First Dates star Merlin Griffiths will be making cocktails.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Police escort thousands of Lyon fans marching along Deansgate as £250k Bentley covered in stickers
Police escorted thousands of Lyon fans along Deansgate in Manchester city centre on Thursday (April 17) ahead of tonight's clash against Manchester United. United are to host the French professional football club in their second leg of their Europa League quarter-final, with kick off at 8pm. Ahead of the match, a huge police response attended the city centre as crowds of Lyon fans stormed Deansgate and let off blue flares while chanting and cheering. READ MORE: Violence erupts at man's wake as his girlfriend leaves love rival 'lucky to be alive' READ MORE: 'Adored' woman, 93, at centre of Gatley murder investigation named as family pays tribute Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE Officers were stood in a line, fronted by police cars and motorbikes, as the fans made their way along the city centre road towards the Old Trafford stadium. Lyon fans marching down Deansgate #TeamOL — Nathan Salt (@NathSalt1) April 17, 2025 Videos also posted across social media showed the long line of fans, waving scarves and flags, chanting and marching down past Deansgate Towers towards the A56. Clips posted online also showed fans slapping Lyon FC stickers on lampposts and street signs. Pictures then revealed how a white Bentley Continental, worth around £250k, that had been parked on Deansgate, was also covered in the stickers by fans. Large groups were then seen walking up the stairs to the Deansgate / Castlefield Metrolink stop, supported by a large police response and travel officers. Lyon will be backed by 2,650 fans in the away end. The team were last here in 2004 and 2008 in the Champions League, when they were a powerhouse in France and a consistent force in the Champions League. --- Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable, highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street. If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@ or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Yahoo
Virginia man pleads guilty to possession of stolen money
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) — A Virginia man pleaded guilty in court to possession of stolen money. According to a press release, 35-year-old Joshua Sneed, of Bluefield, Virginia, pleaded guilty to possession of stolen money on Monday, March 3, 2025. Investigation underway after student found with gun at Richlands High School The press released stated that according to court documents, on March 15, 2024, Sneed was a title clerk for a car sales and service business in the Bluefield area of Mercer County, when a customer bought a 2008 Bentley Continental for $37,761, which was then put into the business's safe. On March 27, 2024, Sneed used his access to the computer system to change the transaction to a credit card purchase from a cash purchase, and later admitted to the change to hide the fact that he did not deposit the $37,761 into the business's bank account, the release noted. Sneed also confessed to the fact that he took the funds from the business to his home in the Bluefield area of Tazewell County, Virginia. On March 27, 2024, Sneed prepared a bank deposit slip for $60,100 for the business, and later prepared a second slip for $60,222.10 on April 9, 2024. Sneed confessed that he prepared the slips to hide his theft from the business for several months, the release stated. Sneed attempted to change the record for the Bentley Continental purchase back to a cash transaction from a credit card purchase in the computer system, but discovered that the system did not allow him to change transaction histories for March 2024. His employment with the business was terminated on April 15, 2024. Illinois woman pleads guilty to marriage fraud and perjury in West Virginia Sneed is set to be sentenced on July 7, 2025 and he faces up to ten years in prison, three years of probation, as well as a $250,000 fine, and owes a minimum of $120,322.10 in restitution. The announcement came from the office of Acting United States Attorney Lisa G. Johnston, who thanked the investigative work of the West Virginia State Police and the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI). Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
